Quebec’s grand anniversary pageant across the St Lawrence
A sweeping commemoration marked by parades ships and flag displays celebrated Quebec’s founding and Champlain era. Notables including Premier Lauder attended while ceremonies spanned Thanksgiving mass on the Plains of Abraham and a naval review with British French and American vessels. The event culminated with Wolfe’s victory tableau and a farewell by the British squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butwuet de Champlain
T Quebec
New West
Featiinion
Abd Preichanowstry
Prince of Wiles
Ly Che Geontoat
Wireliss
Comirisiig
St. Law
Woltol
View Peek
Patehniihs
Coyles
Civ
Williney
Canada
Chatiwplin
St. Daveneses
Quebec
Cumin
Lauder
St. Lawrence River
Plains of Abraham
Episcopal Cathedral
Wolfe
Witte
Atratam
New Hampshire
Evolution of the Street Car History of urban rail from horse to electric power
A compact history traces the street car from horse drawn stages to the first electric railways of 1888. It notes early innovations, trials with cables and magnetic engines, and key figures such as Sprague and Davenport, highlighting the shift to underground wires and the growth of the American street railway system.
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G. Sprague
Thomas Davenport
Hacksalth
Springfield
Mass
Moses Parner
Bey
Richmond
Sprague
Advertising and the modern age in the St Louis Globe context
Advertising is hailed as a potent weapon in commerce, shaping tastes and mass selling through brands and imagery. A story about Absalon Foote moving to a smaller town, buying a shoe store, and a street scene where idle men debate daily, underscores the impact of commerce on society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Herald Frost
Absalon Ponte
Foote
Ife
Details of a Sweep Hake and Weed Control Experiments
The article describes construction specs for a sweep hake with pine scantling and 2 by 4 inch teeth, plus hitching arms and guldearms with chain attachments. It then discusses weed control using copperas and blue vitriol to kill mustard. Wisconsin and Cornell trials show copperas as effective and cheaper, about 60 cents per acre, with California and Davis trials yielding mixed results and planned repetition with improved methods.
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Wisconsin
Cornell
California
Yuba City
Wiscomsine
Davis
Ingenious Hay Sweep Details From Montreal Star
The article explains construction hints for a horse drawn sweep with a foot clearance to prevent hay sliding back. It covers axle details, wheel mounting, and back extensions to keep teeth from riding. It also offers riding tips to control horses and packing methods for stackers, plus notes on a simple egg tester and farmer cooperative selling gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eng
Montreal Star
Woman Tricks Streetcar Conductor With Baby Ruse
Teddy the dog pretends to be a baby to win seats on a streetcar. After daily rides and a visit to a doctor, the pet gains partial sight in one eye and the owner receives a modest bill with a humorous note about royal dog blood.
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Henrie
Porthind
Oregonian
Teddy
Teldy
Elis
Italian Tomatoes Dominate Imports Amid Quality and Price Claims
A Liverpool importer notes rising annual Italian tomato imports while U S shipments fall. Italian tomatoes are praised for ripe color and low prices, with careful selection and extensive canning for eastern markets. American tomatoes are said to be picked underripe, and the piece describes a lifting technique using blocks to move heavy timber safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
United States
Liverpool
Farm and Home Instructions On Trimming Timber Balance
To balance near the center relocate timber as outlined by the dotted guide. Place an additional timber under the short end to level, then repeat the operation. The instruction reads like a field note for carpentry or farm structural work.
Keep Digging In the Corn Field Advice
Farmers urge delaying early corn laying to prevent weed overgrowth and soil fouling. They warn that most crop nourishment comes from air and dew reaching roots, which requires a weed-free surface.
Invest In Sprayer Tools For Fruit Crops
Practical farming notes advise investing in a small spraying outfit to protect trees berries and vines from pests and ensure good fruit. Avoid spraying fruit trees during bloom to protect bees. Also covers preventing egg eating in hens with exercise and oyster shell access. Garden care urges cleaning after harvest and spring soil work to prevent weed and seed carryover.
General Farm Notes on Livestock and Orchard Care
The note warns sour swill is not fit for hog feed and emphasizes timely thinning and nerve in fruit pruning. It mentions corn excess causing thumps to pies and identifies Daye as an early regulator for sheep farming. Advice urges selecting breeding pigs from sows with the largest litter.
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Sears
Ube
Deano
Pittien
New York
Redlray
Sixth Avenue
Stppet Railway
Pest
Turing
Rathways Fe
Ciel
Patent Office
Atteet
Srigue
San Vrnnetseo
Andrew S. Wallie
Sheury Hout
Asa J. Hoewy
Willlrit Eppelsnother
Linever
Gardiner
Millavetphla
Proposin
York Eity
Chicago
Minniesota
Tidewater County
Virginia
Timner
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