California redwoods fire resistant bark and other notes
A collection of brief observations notes the fire resistance of redwood bark and differences in skin color among primates. Economists compare cotton wealth to gold in South Africa. Ancon Canal Zone builds ant proof structure amid termite damage. A Kemal Pasha statue planned for Constantinople as Turkey’s first Mohammedan monument. Global poultry concentration in the United States exceeds a third. Hagerstown first U.S. city to set auto fire apparatus speed limit. A portable tuberculosis field clinic dark room enables better X-ray imaging. Detroit trades school construction to save costs.
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California Redwoods
South Africa
United States
Ancon
Canal Zone
Kemal Pasha
Constantinople
Turkey
Hagerstown
America
Detroit
Mich
Mrs William B Hamilton Nominated for Congress in California
Mrs William B Hamilton, San Francisco society figure and wife of the port collector, chosen by a five thousand woman coast group as their candidate for Congress in California's Fourth District to succeed Mrs Julius Kahn. Her dry stance shapes the selection and signals a prominent local political moment.
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William B. Hamilton
San Francisco
Congress
California
Julius Kahn
Hamilton
First Employers Associations in US History
The United States Potters' Association formed in 1875 as the first national employers' association intended to bargain with workers. The Stove Founders' Association followed in 1886, spurring similar groups nationwide.
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Employers’ Association
United States Potters’ Association
Stove Founders’ Association
Orchard Eleanings on Small Fruit Care in New Jersey
J H Clark of New Jersey State College of Agriculture explains backyard cultivation of currants gooseberries raspberries and blackberries. Emphasizes weed control mulch use fertilization basics with nitrate of soda ammonium sulfate acid phosphate and potash. Covers soil tips mulch substitutes and acceptable manures noting quantities for 600 square feet and 100 feet of row.
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New Jersey
J. H. Clark
New Jersey State College of Agriculture
Beekeeping Tips for Orchard Pollination Spacing Hives
The article advises scattering bee colonies evenly across orchards for optimal pollination. Under good weather bees travel far, but in poor conditions they stay within 100 to 150 yards. The recommended setup places hives no more than 210 feet apart, about one hive per acre, with blooming hives containing about three quarts of bees roughly 15,000 individuals.
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New Jersey College of Agriculture
Garden Horticulture Tips for Fruit Trees and Fertilizers
Horticultural facts emphasize grafting timing to save girdled trees and note fruit trees as ornamentals. Home garden fertility hinges on ammonia, phosphoric acid, and potash in complete fertilizers. Farmers use over 20 million pounds of explosives yearly for stumps, ditches, and more. Plum pudding may be scarce due to April freezes, but apple and cherry pies survive. First peach and plum spray uses arsenate of lead, water, and lime when three-fourths of petals drop.
Pineapple Tops Propagation Tip for a Palmlike Plant
Take the pineapple top and place it in a pint jar of water until roots appear. Transfer to a quart jar and then set it in a decorative pot or planter. Soon you will have a pretty plant resembling a palm.
Trouble Ahead for Junior Birthday Tool Chest Demand
A humorous American Legion Weekly dialogue shows Mike balking at a tool chest for his son’s birthday. The breadwinner frowns on the gift, while his wife questions the restriction. He quips that cops would lead to a bondsman if he were seen with such a purchase.
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American Legion Weekly
Pricey Encyclopedia Sows Appetite for Details
A merchant recalls a customer who pressed for every page of an encyclopedia. The buyer’s zeal overwhelmed the seller who could not finish the sale. The exchange highlights how curiosity can overwhelm a straightforward deal.
Description of a Good Husband
A witty exchange contrasts roles as a woman defines a good husband by negating the speaker’s faults. The quick reply frames the husband as the opposite of the speaker, highlighting humor in relationship dynamics.
Train Beat Him Wife and Children Mourn His Loss
A man died after attempting to beat a passing train while driving. His wife and children mourn the loss as investigators review the incident and nearby witnesses recount the tragic event.
Brief exchange about Higgs visit at the office
Tit-Bits quotes a short backstage exchange where Higgs visits an office for a loan of five shillings, described as a quick touch and go incident. The fragment hints at a humorous or petty interaction without broader context.
Fine Suits and Law in a Man's Image
A New York Mercury quip notes that clothing does not make the man, contrasting with lawyers whose attire and appearance are linked to their professional image. The line implies attire can influence perception of credibility in law.
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N. Y. Mercury
Quack Quack Dialogue Turns on a Doctor Joke
A brief whimsical exchange features two ducks debating a medical career. One mocks the other as a quack, while the second questions the point, highlighting a humorous poke at chasing a doctor’s title.
Resignation Oft in Official Life Sparks a Silent Exit
A brief note reflects on resignation patterns in public roles, quoting the refrain about someone entering and turning around to leave, illustrating a recurring theme of abrupt departures and the subtle signals of political or administrative change.
Home Run Quote Sparks Georgia Tech Banter
A playful exchange references Mary leaving Atlanta after a shortstop, highlighting Georgia Tech banter about athletes. The remark shows campus sports culture and the Yellow Jacket nickname in a light, fictional tone.
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Mary
Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Yellow Jacket
Not Free Source of Much Trouble in Auto Trade
A dialogue notes that the auto is costly and troublesome, though not a gift. The speaker emphasizes constant payments and ongoing issues, framing the car as a burden rather than a free benefit.
Had Head Start Reggie l Miss Sharpe Talk
Dialog excerpt shows Reggie casually pursuing hollow ware business with Miss Sharpe and Miss S commenting on having a good head for the craft.
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Reggie
Sharpe
Miss S
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William T. Hornaday
New York Zoological Park
Bronx Park
John Blair
Doctor Hornaday
National Navy Club
New York City
West Point
Ett . Ee
William Ennis
William P. Ennis
William P. Ennis, Jr
W. H. Barrett
Wilbert H. Barrett
National Society, Sons of the American Revolution
Organization
Philadelphia
Red
Lilly B. Tully
Puyallup
Northwest Federated Indian Tribes
Everett
Wash
W. B. Hamilton
Employers’ Associations
Mike
Junior
Train
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