Had To Give Up George W Renoff Expresses Kidney Pill Cure
George W Renoff of Philadelphia writes that five years ago back and kidney pain left him laying off. He swears Dean's Kidney Pills restored his strength and appetite, with permanent improvement over four years since stopping use. Trial free at Foster Milburn Co Buffalo, price 50 cents.
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George W. Benoff
North 11Th
Philadelphia
Dean
George W. Renoff
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Strange Accidents Cause Series of Fatalities
A Jersey mosquito killed barber Rosho Dorso in Harrison. Princeton Md. resident William P. Steele died while erecting a monument over his wife’s grave when the stone fell and crushed him. Emanuel Reveler cut his throat while riding a bicycle to avoid a horse. Elmer Kerchoff tripped over a wire while carrying a beer keg, causing fatal neck injury. Margaret Kirchbaum died from severe burns after gulping hot potatoes in a hurry. Francis J. Birdwell, Boston ornithologist, was strangled by a rope loop after a fall from a tree at Rio Pecos New Mexico. his bride watched helplessly.
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Rosho Dorso
Harrison
William P. Steele
Princeton
Emanuel Reveler
Sterling, Jr
Reading
Elmer Kerchoff
Margaret Kirchbaum
Francis J. Birdwell
Rio Pecos
N. M
Slips of Science and Practical Range Facts
A collection of brief scientific notes covers lecithin boosting giants, searchlight effectiveness at 700 yards, torpedo range 1200 to 4000 yards, ancient cavities in stone age teeth, Mercury rotation uncertainty between 24 hours and 88 days, temperature effects on liquid percolation and internal friction, John Burroughs on animal perception, New York state allocating 1500 for hydrographic work with the U S Geological Survey to track stream rise and flow, floods, and droughts.
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John Burroughs
New York State
United States Geological Survey
Stolen Squibs and Quips From a Tiny Town Fate
A garbled exchange humorously threads gossip and domestic woes in a snapshot of a neighbors’ table. Jokes mix about absences and marital duties as a husband battles health, while a vacation tale hints at a longer struggle with a doctor’s orders.
Coffee Complexion Improves After Using Postum
A woman reports her complexion changed from coffee colored and muddy to clear and rosy after switching from coffee to Postum. She suffered indigestion and heart palpitations before trying Postum, and after two years of use she considers herself well. The endorsement comes from Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason. Look in each package for The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Adjustable yard gate for stock with reversible hinges
A farmer describes an adjustable yard gate designed to keep stock in or out as needed. The gate swings either way due to specially arranged hinges, and its length adapts whether used as a drive gate.
Adjustable Gate for Stable Access and Stock Control
A detailed farm instruction describes building an adjustable gate with three posts set to allow a swinging circle. It covers placing a strong eight foot post from the stable door, adding two more posts, crafting two 14 inch wooden latches, and mounting them on posts to latch or pass the gate. The setup enables excluding stock, feeding inside, and driving a wagon through when opened.
Sugar Beet Experiments Show A Profitable Harvest
John A. Fleming details a sugar beet trial on level sandy loam land worth $60 per acre. The 15 ton per acre yield, 22.5 cents per pound seed, and careful husbandry produced a net profit of $41 after $27 in expenses, with irrigation and cultivation tapering off after midseason rains.
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John A. Fleming
When the Horses Are Tired
A training note on cooling horses after hard exercise. It warns against allowing cold drafts over hot, sweaty surfaces and emphasizes promptly blanketing when necessary to prevent further suffering and aid gradual cooling.
Mixed farming as reliable system for self-sufficiency
The text argues that a man who practices mixed farming can grow crops and feed them on his own farm, reducing reliance on external purchases. By cultivating diverse crops and reusing farm resources, the farmer preserves fertility and minimizes waste, sending off only the items that are least fertile.
Farmers urged to elevate grain quality for better market price
The Prairie Farmer argues grain dealers pay one price for all grades, unfair to careful farmers. It urges communities of progressive farmers to market top quality grain locally or at central markets, to ensure fair pricing and discourage slipshod practices. It warns against habitual neglect and calls for collective action to raise standards.
Barrel Carrying Device Demonstrated for Farmers
A market gardener describes a barrel handling frame built from iron rods with attached handles to ease lifting and movement. The design aims to solve the awkwardness of rolling and carrying multiple barrels, offering a simple holder that can be produced by a blacksmith.
Handy Barrel Carrier Design by Reed McWaters
Reed McWaters describes a hinged rod barrel carrier with top handles and leather strips to grip barrels of varying sizes. The frame can be slipped over the barrel top, preventing slipping, and bottom edges are sharpened to grip heavy loads. Dotted lines show placing a note through handles for guidance. two or four men can carry heavy barrels.
Midland Farmer: Practical Advice for Yearly Farm Tasks
Practical tips urge timely spring work and fall sales. Maintain fences and drainage to avoid costs. Oil harness, quarter poultry dry, and store seeds. Pig exports rose by over 600 head last year. Encourage reasonable work hours for women and clear brush from fence corners.
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Midland
Father of Soldiers Details Pyrrhic Courage at Battlefield
A Louisville Courier Journal account relays Gen. Nogi’s humane care for prisoners and the Japanese burial rituals after heavy fighting. It describes rice and dried fish, fried rations, and a day of rest for troops, while graves dot the field with flowers. The piece also notes respect for fallen sailors from Kinsehu maru and Gen Nogi’s stance on posthumous ceremonies.
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Kuoki
Antung
Vitsu
Baron Gottberg
Louisville
Anil
Japan
Dai Nippon
Tokio
Nogi
Yalu
Dinner Mishap Recalls Wry Pranks at Paris Dinner
Marcel Prevost recalls a comic mishap at a Paris dinner when a novice butler mistook an offhand remark about wiping a bishop's mouth as a real order. He positioned behind the chair and, after each drink, wiped the bishop's mouth with a napkin, causing astonishment and horror.
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Marcel Prevost
Paris
Washington Star
M. Prevost
Man's Food and Balance in Life and Success
A reflection on human needs as a broad omnivorous creature requiring both mental and physical nourishment. Omitting any element from the bill of fare weakens life, body, and soul. The text argues a full, balanced diet fosters symmetrical strength and true success.
Three Minute Prescription Sparks Caution in Chemist
An arcist admonishes a chemist for making prescriptions too quickly. The chemist notes pouring carbolic acid into a bottle and filling with water in minutes, while the elder warns that prescriptions should take at least half an hour to satisfy customers. The exchange ends with a urging to avoid the three minute rush if aiming for first class status.
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Arcistan
Not Far Off Teacher Now Then What Do We Mean by Composition
A Manila Times note presents a child’s prompt on composition with a teacher’s reply. The girl asks what composition means and the teacher frames it as turning simple ideas into a developed whole.
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Manila Times
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