War Correspondent Harner and the Dead Hero Mistakenly Reported
During the Civil War Harner learns the editors want dramatic copy but pays a price for truth. A young private Monson begs him to report him dead, yet a later dispatch reveals Monson survived. Harner discovers the peril of misreported news and the gap between romance and reality in journalism.
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Harner
Tle
Monson
Company C
Iask
William
Spring Falls
Harper
Taski
Jeippere
William IL Monson
Col. Monson
Author's Journal Fragments and Mundane Setbacks
An author records a day of small efforts and disappointments. Rose at Ove conceptualizes a short story plot while breakfast routines and mischief with tableware echo idle cleverness. A post office report of a road wreck delays a manuscript check, and the clerk calls the day beautiful as the author dines.
Pungent Paragraphs and Urban Misprints
A collection of witty snippets and captions from various papers shows quips about fame money and infidelity. Brief lines include Uncle and Nephew banter on fortune, a damaged heart, editors mistaken for kindling, and a country editor querying a band’s itch. Local humor notes reference nom de plume fame and misread letters.
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Charles
Amy
Jack
Mabel
London
Yonkers Statesman
Biggsly
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Minnick
Phildelphia Press
the Chinaman
John
Ohio State Journal
Havana War on Mosquitoes Reduces Yellow Fever Deaths
Maj. W. C. Gorgas reports October in Havana shows zero yellow fever deaths, despite October historically being severe. He credits aggressive mosquito control alongside improved sanitation, noting no citywide deaths since April. Other items: expensive books, largest Alaska nugget, Kipling poem earnings, and Texas counties lacking local lawyers.
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Havana
W. C. Gorgas
U. A
Trident
Gorgas
Troy Times
Maj. Gorgas
Feeding Controller for Hog Trough Extension
A simple device to keep hogs from the trough while pouring slop. Build a trough aligned with a fence, add a hinged door with a sliding bolt mechanism to cover the trough during filling, and install end boards to prevent hogs from reaching the slop. Agricultral Epitomist.
Good Roads Key to Rural Free Delivery
An Orange Judd Farmer letter stresses that good roads are essential to establish and maintain rural free delivery routes. It warns that poor roads endanger permanency and urges early highway repairs before winter to ensure regular mail service for patrons along routes one and two.
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Post Office Department
Orange Judd Farmer
Question of Patience in Calf Feeding Skim Milk
An article argues skim milk is the cheapest best feed for dairy calves. It warns against overfeeding and describes patient methods: start with cow milk, then gradually replace with skim milk over weeks. It warns against sour milk and stresses fresh, warm milk from the hand separator for best results.
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J. L. Smith
Kansas Farmer
Dette
Tane Water Heater Plan Described With Caution
A fragmented report describes a water heater setup with a trough divided at one end. A galvanized iron box covers a square opening in the partition, allowing water to flow out through the box. A small off store is placed beneath the iron box, suggesting a warning or precautionary note about the system.
Tank Water Heater Inside Farm Trough Prompts Heating Tips
A Farm and Home note by E. L. Henry explains placing an iron water heater box low in a trough with a light cover to heat water. A stone door front and lower-end extension help heat the bottom water as it rises, drawing in cooler water to warm in turn.
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E. L. Henry
Homemade ramd breaker shown for winter roads
An observer notes how pushing snow to the road sides makes deep cuts that fill with drifting snow, hindering travel. A description of an excellent homemade ramd breaker that can be widened for farm roads or made higher improves plowing efficiency.
SIMPLE ROAD BREAKER FOR WINTRY ROADWAYS
A compact road making device is described with two planked runners and cross braces to create a firm roadbed. It rides over snow and compacted snow, allowing adjustable weight and front chain attachments. Also references winter feeding and silage with protein concentrates for cattle to maintain milk production.
Fruits and Flowers and Farm News Digest
Viburniant macrophyllum urged for Easter forcing while citrus forecasts vary Florida orange crop 1 000 000 to 1 250 000 boxes. Large Varms and ferns gain favor with growers. Col D Appleton praised as fine yellow chrysanthemum. Winter asparagus should stay cool and watered. Cow debate in Klondike notes milch cows and winter housing costs. beef likely. Sheep disease control shows near 8 million animals inspected and over 1 million dipped. benefits cited by Wilson. Oxeye daisy a favored sheep forage weed. eradication efforts discussed with pasture rotation.
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New Yorker
Col. D. Appleton
Klondike
Cox
Elbe Ing Wilk
Dawson
Ex Senator Thurstan Endorses Peruna in National Cause
A letter from J M Thurstan of Omaha praises Peruna as a catarrh remedy backed by Dr Hartman of Columbus. The item notes Peruna’s national attention, endorsements by statesmen, and calls to action for readers to obtain testimonials from the Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus.
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John M. Thurnton
Omaha
Nebraska
Nho
McKinley
St. Louis
Coluiavan
Jao
M. Thurstan
Peruna
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Davor
Perinais & Byers
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus, O
Pernna
Pioneer Press plans winter farm tour and Cuba trip
Daily Pioneer Press of St Paul previews a limited farm tour and a separate Havana and Cuban Bahamas itinerary. The package, offered to friends, promises all hotels meals carriage drives and trains with expenses based on actual costs. Includes details on itineraries and recommended places, with fare under ten dollars a day.
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Aeee Daily Pioneer Press
St. Pau
Havana
Cuba
Old Nesan
Bahamas
St. Paul
Gate of
Mexico
Orth
Chicago
Bertheen Traine
Pasa
Jonewr Press
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