Illinois cattle barn plan praised by Hancock breeders
Eastman Bros of Hancock County submit a three year tested cattle barn plan from John Clark Illinois. The 96 by 48 foot pole barn includes a central corn crib with self feeder, hogs under the crib, 80 foot hay racks, end doors, weighted mow doors, and space to weigh cattle. It claims to hold 109 cattle and to save time and labor while keeping beds dry.
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Eastman Bros
Hancock
County NL
Breeders Gazette
John Clark
Illinois
An Ideal Corn Crib Construction and Farm Notes
Detailed vintage carpentry for building a large corn crib with 10 to 11 ft posts, eight inch square sills, and 14 ft floor, capable of storing 260 bushels, plus notes on animal husbandry. Includes lamb docking guidance, pedigree value, and remarks on stock breeding from Rural World and Epitomist sources.
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Ella M. Hess
Increasing Swarms and Bee Colony Techniques
J A Dean explains ten year experience on increasing apiaries by shaking bees from strong colonies with brood. He contrasts partial frame shaking and moving the swarm, advocates driven swarms, notes brood care, and describes drumming bees and gentle watering to aid new swarms.
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Bee Journala
J. A. Dean
Avoid the Huckster and Save the Flock Says Feather
A Feather magazine excerpt warns farm families that relentless selling to hucksters leaves land and stock depleted. It advises keep the best breeding stock for eggs and future flocks, selling only excess, to prevent poverty and weeds, and to improve the overall flock year by year.
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Ower
Water troughs from farm logs and liquid glass eggs
Farm woodpiles yield water troughs from straight logs cut to ten inch marks. An oil coat increases wear. German method preserves eggs with a ten percent liquid glass solution, coating shells to stay airtight for months, even a year, hatched birds proving efficacy.
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Germany
Mighty Mean Trick Revealed by Tempting Letter
A wife notices her husband covertly handling a letter, then shifts coats to hide his actions. He gingerly takes out the note, which turns out to be the Chicago Post bill for her gown. He mocks her extravagance, prompting her to plan a reply she dare not utter. The scene ends with her forced smile.
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Chicago Post
Rhs Alyly
Miss Carrie George Undergoes Third Arm Amputation
The Avhtabu la Record-Herald highlights that Miss Carrie George has had her limb amputated for the third time. She is in the hospital and is said to be getting along nicely. The Rochester Past-Express notes the developing rural sentiment on medical outcomes in growing country Ohio.
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Record-Herald
Carrie George
Ohio
Rochester
Past-Express
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised by Arkansas Justices
A Staunton Ark notice reports Justice E Reeves and Justice E B Cox endorse Dodd's Kidney Pills. Reeves calls them unbeatable for kidney trouble and wishes them success. Cox says three boxes cured a severe kidney problem and allowed him to work again. he credits friends for discovering the remedy. The pair claim a unanimous positive verdict.
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J. P
Staunton
Ark
Om Duff, Scarey Co
E. Reeves
Dodd
E. B. Cox
Justice
Sven the Otter
Hag
Job with Money in It
A satirical snippet shows a weary man seeking a fresh line of work with a tangible payoff. He lists odd tasks tried and hints at wanting “the green”—perhaps money—before a joking suggestion toys with the idea of him becoming a United States treasury seamstress sewing dollar bills.
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Gage
United States Treanury Sea
United States
N. Y. Sun
Two Lovers Sail at Night Aboard a Steamer
In the high seas the bow scene shows two happy lovers admiring a calm view. The girl notes the night is sweet and solemn as the sea seems to sweep placidly ahead. A young man agrees that the wake behind mirrors the forward sweep. Judge.
Bible and Empire State Express Thought Experiment
A Bible student muses on how long the journey from Dan to Bersheba would take with the Empire State Express, suggesting a sub three hour trip. He cites Ezekiel to liken ancient travel to modern fast rail, praising New York Central’s daily train service.
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Dan
Bersheba
Empire State Express
Ezekiel
Troy Daily Times
New York Central
Free $1.00 500-Pound Steel Range Offer
A dubious notice promotes a $1.00 steel range with a free three nonthal trial placed in the home. It urges mailing a big picture of the range and other stoves to Sears Roebuck & Co in Chicago, touting universal eligibility regardless of income and promising the best cooking and heating stove.
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
In High Society
Mrs Peaker mentions Mr Bigfish to Mrs Bigpile in Chelsea Gazette gossip style about a divorce tied to a sister in law. The exchange hints at social circles and familiar fault lines in polite society.
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Peaker
Bigfish
Cure a Cold in One Day advert promises
An old advertisement claims to cure a cold in one day with Bramo Quinine Tableta and promises a money refund if it fails. It includes testimonials and pricing at 26 cents, citing multiple newspapers and a Minneapolis address from January 1900.
Peruna Cures Catarrh of Kidneys and Pelvic Organs
James M. Powell of Kansas City and Cyrus Hershman of Sheridan endorse Peruna for catarrh in the bladder pelvic organs and related ailments. Powell says eleven weeks of Peruna cured him and restored strength while Hershman credits two months of use with recovery and ongoing well being. The ad claims Peruna treats catarrh wherever located and urges readers to write Dr Hartman for advice.
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James M. Powell
Troost Street
Kansas City
I. 3
C. F
Cherryville
Kan
Cyrus Tershman
Sheridan
Ind
Peruna
C. Hershman
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
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