Orchard Standards and Varieties In Michigan Apple Pear Culture
The article discusses orchard spacing and tree care under Professor Farrand. It covers tree age, branching, and thinning, with specifics on Bordeaux mixtures, spray formulas, and pests. It notes favored varieties like Jonathan, Grimes Golden, Stark, Yellow Transparent, Wealthy, and Bartlett, Keiffer, Duchess, Flemish Beauty, and Seckel pears.
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Farrand
Alberta
South Haven
Michigan
Illinois
Duchess of
Tetovka
Seckel
Keiffer
Duchess
Free Coal Divines Right Baer Sparks Tariff Debate
The article critiques George F Baer Reading president for defending free coal and criticizes protectionist policy. It notes elevated anthracite prices 7.25 to 7.50 a ton with a small coal washery shutdowns, imports rising to 3 818 189 tons including 207 664 of anthracite. It links tariff policy to shipping declines and urges ship subsidies or higher duties to shield American commerce.
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The
New York Times
George F. Baer
Reading Railway
Cal
Times
Reading
Divine Rights Baer
Coal Trust
Washington
Chicago
Baer
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Dingley
Hard ‘Coal Trust
New England
Pacific Coast
United States
Home Market Club of
Boston
Protective Tariff League
Four Pennsylvania Collieries Shut Down Over Coal Surplus
Due to an overstocked coal market four collieries in Pennsylvania's hard coal district have closed. The action follows market pressures and affects employees and regional supply.
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Pennsylvania
In Breeding of Poultry Sparks Call for Studies
The article notes that experiment stations will likely study inbreeding in poultry. It cautions that conclusions from one animal type may not apply universally and suggests careful, measured experiments to determine effects on birds.
Simple hog barn cleaning method with wooden hoe and sweep
A 30 year practice describes a compact hog house cleaning technique using a six foot long wooden hoe and a wide edge to sweep and keep floors clean. It advises immediate post feeding cleaning, keeps refuse from piling up, and maintains feed quality with corn and cold water plus occasional oats and raw potatoes.
Crates Improve Fruit Packing and Reduce Bruising
The article advises rigid crates over baskets for fragile fruit like peaches pears and plums. It notes baskets cause bruising as fruit shifts and collisions, recommends a rectangular slat crate that holds about a bushel and protects fruit when set down, suggesting it may replace other packing receptacles.
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Michigan
Feeding young pigs for Montana farms in summer and winter
Professor Shaw advises Montana pig owners to give forage grounds in summer and sheltered yards in winter. At four weeks old piglets drink skim milk with gradual additions of shorts or middlings then ground wheat. A light grain ration supports growth during forage seasons while access to alfalfa clover peas and sugar beets aids winter feeding.
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R. S. Shaw
Montana
Effects of Loss of Pigs Reported by Farmers
From Farmers' Review an Indiana farmer notes 33 pigs from four sows two litters grown to over 100 pounds each. He cites broad pig losses this spring even among well cared for stock. Despite high prices, the county will not market more hogs than last year.
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P. F. Nye
Bikhart County
Indiana
New Name for Teats of his cold job in harvesting his win
A fragmentary vintage snippet notes a cryptic comparison about farming tasks and dairy questions. The text mentions a damsel asking about buttermilk and a saw, but coherence is limited and details are unclear.
Miner combat pact sets deadline for clash on October 16
Jeffries agreed to sign papers and join under the miner's limit. The combat would not wait beyond October 16, forcing a confrontation or abandonment. Munroe acquiesced when no alternative appeared.
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Jeffries
Munroe
Falla of Wiwood Opens in Kokomo
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local event titled Falla of Wiwood opening in Kokomo. The text mentions a central league and references an establishment or event connected to the city. No dates or full names are readable.
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Wiwood
Kokomo
Yale Plans Glass Roofed Baseball Cage Near Gym
The Yale Athletic Association proposes a $50,000 baseball cage near the present gymnasium on a 220 by 160 foot plot. The field will be roofed with glass and wired netting beneath. The Yale baseball squad will use the facility.
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Yale
Yale Athletic Association
Sscaeiae Thberobisia
Untitled fragment hints at rival magic duel
A damaged text fragment notes a ring with another wizard and three gloves, hinting at a rival magical confrontation or duel action. Names and full context are unclear in the legible lines.
German victory spurs James Gordon Bennett Cup plans near Hamburg
The James Gordon Bennett cup race in Ireland was won by a German representative and next year would be held near Hamburg. The German Automobile Club has raised funds for road improvements and related expenses for the event.
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Ates
Ireland
Hamburg
German Automobile Club
Macon Sporting Writer John B McCormick Dies at Bath Beach
John B. McCormick a Macon born sports writer died September 4 at Bath Beach from Brights disease. He was born in Cincinnati in 1837. He contributed twenty years to coverage of local athletics and events.
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Macon
Bath Beach
John B. McCormick
Bright
Cincinnati
Driver of two minute trotter Millard Sanders profile
Millard F Sanders from St Louis trained harness horses with notable success including Ansella who ran 2.06% in 1902. He drove Lou Dillon to a world record 2:00 mile at Readville Massachusetts and studied under renowned reinsman R S Carr who owned trotters Dixie and Tackey in the 1860s.
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Millard F. Sanders
Lou Dillon
Readville
Mase
Maude
St. Louisan
Ansella
Sanders
R. S. Carr
Dixie
Tackey
Plans for Winter Practice Fields and Large Baseball Cage
The plan includes winter and early spring practice, an eight lap running track, and football use of the field in bad weather. If approved, construction begins this fall, enabling next season’s baseball team to train in the nation’s largest baseball cage.
Could Not Lower Record of Dan Patch at St Paul Fairgrounds
Sixty thousand spectators watched Dan Patch fail to lower his world record at the St Paul Minnesota fairgrounds. After a 2 10 warming mile and a fast opening stretch the stallion finished strong but did not surpass the mark, with Old Mike as his running mate and McHenry guiding the drive.
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Dan Patch
St. Paul
Minn
Old Mike
McRenry
Patch
McHenry
Newspaper figure linked to Cincinnati Enquirer and Sullivan
The text notes a man long associated with the Cincinnati Enquirer who helped bring out John L. Sullivan while on the staff. After retiring from newspapers he joined theatrical work.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
John L. Sullivan
Corbett Casts Doubt on Gardner Fitz Fight
James J. Corbett, former world heavyweight champion, says Gardner would have a chance with Fitz if he could drop weight. He doubts Fitz is in the fight game and believes the middleweight title bout may never happen.
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Fitz
James J. Corbett
George Gardner
Bob Fitzsimmons
Gardner
Corbett
Ruhlin Edges Carter In Six Rounds At Philadelphia Club
Gus Ruhlin of Akron outpoints Kid Carter of Brooklyn over six rounds at the Washington Sporting Club in Philadelphia on September 7. Carter led the early rounds, but Ruhlin's weight and power swung the bout in the final rounds.
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Ruhlin
Carter
Gus” Ruhlin
Akron
Kid” Carter
Brooklyn
Washington Sporting Club
Philadelphia
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Griscom
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