Winter poultry tips and humor from a 19th century farmer
A lively poultry column discusses keeping hens healthy in cold weather to sustain winter egg sales. It mixes humorous observations about colds, roopy birds, and the risks of roupy stock with advice on breed traits, standards, and notable figures like Teddy Roosevelt. It notes weights for fowl, praises Niagara Falls meeting gains, condemns cruelty, and offers practical tips on detecting hidden eggs and maintaining market reputation.
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Hatboro
United States
Teddy Roosevelt
Sagamore
Egg and Squab Trust
National Poultry Association
Niagara Falls
Poultry Journal
A Old-Time Thanksgiving Poem about Harvest Fare
A rustic poem celebrates autumn abundance and Thanksgiving prep with vivid rural imagery. It invites readers to imagine cider presses, ripe apples, pumpkins, corn, grapes, and a feast, ending with a spry vow to carve turkey and enjoy pumpkin pie.
Start the Winter Right with a Curious Fowl Tale
A quirky, clipped prose item notes a man who began with a cent and ends with a million, while November roughed up his roupy birds. It hints at September show birds turning crooked by December, with cockerels asked what happened to their tails and combs.
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Medicine Claims Strong Womanly Benefits
A historic advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Medicine for female weakness with symptoms such as headaches dizziness and pelvic discomfort. It touts a non alcoholic formula with forest roots and full ingredient disclosure on the label, praising medical endorsements and warning against substitutes. It also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills, easy to take and sugar coated.
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Pierce
the & Wal
Dr. Pierce
White feathered fowls rise in market demand and shows
The piece declares a shift toward white feathered poultry, predicting dominance of White Leghorns and White Rocks in egg and meat markets. It argues buyers reject dark pinfeathers, forecasts widespread use of white Pekin ducks, Embden geese, and White Homers, urging growers to adapt or be left behind.
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8. C
White squabs and Blue Homers in poultry myths
The note clarifies that white squabs are not always white in skin tone, explains the influence of fat on livid skin, and states most parents are Blue Homers. It mentions the book Diseases and Enemies of Poultry as unrelated, notes a past free issue snapped up a decade ago, and ends with a jab about free offerings versus religious zeal.
Royal fowl fable and Brahma origins debated in 19th century tale
An 1850 anecdote recounts George Burnham sending Shanghai roosters to Queen Victoria, sparking herd swaps and the rise of the English Brahma. The tale questions American Brahma origins, hinting the Brahma Poetra from India and noting Mr. Chamberlain’s claimed American link.
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George Burnham
Shanghai
India
Mr. Chamberlain
Careful shipping and smart stock buying warned
A rural note warns readers about mispricing in live stock markets and the risk of selling stock off range. It outlines gains from poultry feeding, notes turkey shortages, and argues for paying fair prices for high quality breeding turkeys.
The Nervous Man and the Five Oclock Coal
A nervous boarder complains about 5 am coal deliveries from across the street. The landlady promises action, but ten days later the coal arrives at dawn as before. The tenant discovers he has grown accustomed to the noise and must set his alarm to test it.
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New York Sun
When Old Lovers Meet They Call It A Tie
A brief social quip from the Kansas City Independent reports a husband and wife joking about meeting an old spouse and deciding to change the subject. The light exchange ends with a mutual agreement to switch topics.
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Kansas City
Forestry lecturer Snos Mills to speak at Methodist church
Snos Mills of the United States Forestry department will give a popular lecture October 14 at 8 p.m. at the Methodist church. Mills has lectured nationwide under government direction and for many clubs and societies. The Fortnightly Club sponsors the event and the talk is free to all.
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Snos Mills
United States Forestry Department
Mills
Rexall Orderlies Promise Trial Based Cure
An ad from Cook & Sherman guarantees cure or refund for Rexall Orderlies used during a constipation trial. The claim covers all medicine costs if failing, backed by the firm's reputation. It touts an odorless, tasteless ingredient, gentle action, and suitability for children and delicate persons.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Cook & Sherman
Auction Sale Of Household Goods Near Square
Citizens were informed of an auction sale set for Saturday afternoon at the northeast corner of the square. Items include tables chairs carpets bedroom suites cook stove heating stove bedding and related household goods. The notice lists participants and neighbors attending from town. Local residents mentioned visiting friends in Ainsworth and Riv erside with several local movements and greetings noted.
Notice Fraternal Aid Meeting Tonight
Regular Fraternal Aid meeting at 7 30 this evening. A full attendance is desired.
Public sale of land in Washington County Iowa
District Court of Washington County Iowa orders the sale of the west half of the northeast quarter in section 24 township 75 north range 9 west fifth principal meridian. Administrator J L Brookhart will offer the property at public sale October 16 1908 at 11 AM on the land with abstract of title provided. Terms to be announced at sale.
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Jesse Brown
District Court of Washington
Unty
Iowa
Washington County
J. L. Brookhart
Saved His Boy's Life
A Wisconsin man claims his three year old son was severely constipated with a high fever and critically ill. After two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative the next day the fever subsided and the child recovered reportedly saved his life per A Wolkush of Casimer.
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Foley
Chicken Pie and Oysters Dinner in West Chester
The United Presbyterian Church ladies will serve chicken pie and oysters in the Joe Smith rooms on Friday evening, October 9. Everyone is invited to attend.
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West Chester
Funeral of Mrs Massey Arrives for Elm Grove Service
Miss Mary Massey will arrive from Denver with her mother’s remains at 9 35 Friday morning on the Burlington. The funeral party will proceed to Elm Grove cemetery for a brief service and interment.
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Mary Massey
Denver
Burlington
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mrs Laura Springer Stichter Visits from Chelan
Mrs Laura Springer Stichter and her daughter Genevieve visit relatives in the community. They came from Chelan Washington to see Miss Nannie Springer and Mr and Mrs H Stichter, reuniting with family and friends after several years apart.
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Laura Springer Stichter
Genevieve
Chelan
Washington
Nannie Springer
H. Stichter
Stichter
Laura Springer
Mrs Eva Nicola to Move Family to Burlington
Mrs Eva K Nicola and her family plan to depart soon and settle in Burlington for their future. The move marks a new chapter as they establish residence in the city.
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Eva K. Nicola
Burlington
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Graham Opera House
Lyman Twins
THE
Yankee Drummers
C.m.barnitz
C. M. Barnitz
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Cackles of
Buffalo
Brahma
Bruk
Cc. M. B
J. H. Wagner Company
Fort Madison
U.S. A
Chas
Mrs. Gowdy
Ethel Reynolds
Ainsworth
Samuel Love
Jacobsmeier
Mary Sanders
Riverside
Mr. Macon
Lincoln, Ill
Frank Macon
Milton Dicken
Letts
Dakota
Geo. Peck
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
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