Foundation of the Republic and farm prosperity noted
The 1905 agricultural surplus would have paid the national debt and farm values reached 6.704 billion dollars, signaling a shift in national wealth toward farmers. The piece argues agriculture now underpins the republic and suggests political outcomes influence wage gains.
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Republic
James Wilson
Hts Prairie
Cato
David
Quien
Foundation of the Republic
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Hearst Campaign Bill Reveals Half Million Spending
A sworn state filing shows William R K Hearst spent over 250000 on New York governorship campaigns. About 57000 went to Democratic HQ, 500 travel costs, nearly 260000 through the Independence League, raising questions on legitimate campaign finance. Hughes won with 618 dollars spent.
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William RK
Hearst
New York
Independence League
Tleaurst
Hughes
Patriot group seeks tariff revision for lumber driven vehicle costs
In Chicago the National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers urged Congress to overhaul lumber tariffs and seek reciprocal duties with all nations. They argue current duties fail to lower wagon prices, keep raw material cheap for foreign competitors, and hurt American vehicle makers.
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Chicago
National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers
Congress
Limber
United States
Fiuher
Canada
Mexico
Wilson
Camida
Cammida
City Republican
Presidential trip plans and trust prosecutions in press
The piece discusses a potential presidential trip to the Philippines or Panama as political strategy affecting Taft and Roosevelt. It notes anticipated tariff agitation next summer and argues for enforcing existing antitrust laws against Standard Oil without tariff retaliation. It frames prosecutions as necessary and warns against using tariffs to address trust issues.
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Philippines
Pamama
Roosevelt
Panama
Congress
Philippittles
Taft
Toledo Blade
Gener
United States
Standard Oil Company
Alton B. Parker
National Wealth Rise After Tariff Policy
The Davenport Times notes SGO reports wealth per person rising to 1235 dollars after a protective tariff. It claims population growth is rapid while national wealth grows even faster, highlighting per person gains across all ages.
Deep Dig Trade Talk Sparks Philly Press Exchange
A fragment shows Cholly noting loading as self focus while trade topics dominate discussion. Miss Pepprey counters that silence beats idle chatter about commerce in the Philadelphia Press excerpt.
Value of hog feed and swill mix praised by Agriculturist
A report notes that hog feed should not exceed one fourth of the grain ration. A mixture of oats and peas ground and fed as swill is described as exceedingly valuable by the American Agriculturist.
Home Made Drill For Farm Machinery Repair
A contributor describes a simple farm drill device built on a 4 by 4 frame with a 2 by 4 stand and a 15 inch belt driven shaft. It features a sliding mortised 4 by 4 workpiece holder, a 16 inch steel spring feed, and adjustable distance for drilling through steel or wrought iron.
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Orange Judd Palmer
The General Purpose Farm Horse
Wisconsin breeder Geo McKerrow argues that crossing mares with coarse coach horses yields poor results. He favors using a compact hackney or American trotter type stallion for a balanced general purpose farm horse. He notes many outcomes fail, while finer, muscular stock improves success.
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Geo. Mckerrow
Wisconsin
The Mortgage Lifter and Hog Breeding Advice
S W Thornton urges using large hardy sows and the Duroc Jersey breed to raise heavy market hogs quickly. Emphasizes early spring piglets, balanced boar usage, and uniform age for herd strength. Also notes care for young and old turkeys needing ample grain to sustain growth.
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S. W. Thornton
Missouri Swine Breeders’ Association
Oats Ground to Improve Hog Ration Mix
Oats may be a ration portion for hogs but are more satisfying when ground. When mixed with corn and shorts the ground oats contribute better texture and fullness to the feed.
Value of Cows Producing 400 Pounds of Butter Annually
A Successful Farming writer asserts a 400-pound butter cow is worth more than a 200-pound producer. With 200 pounds of butter yearly, cost 39 for feed and 12.50 for labor yields a 35 value. the 400-pound cow is worth 00, leaving a 16 net profit after 400-dollar interest comparison, given a 20-cent butter price and similar labor.
Fall plowing debated by farmers in various regions
Farmers weigh pros and cons of fall plowing as soil wash and nutrient loss are discussed. Some report benefits from frost action on newly turned soil while others warn of diminished plant food and labor-market effects. The winter holds back plowing, but this year plowing may continue longer after harvest as weather permits.
Profits From Finishing Lambs Boost Farm Returns
Farmers who raise lambs sell light lambs for 2 to 2.50 dollars per head. Finishing lambs to 80 to 90 pounds after 60 to 90 days doubles their value, with feeders buying both sheep and feed to gain profit. Properly finished lambs yield higher returns than selling young stock.
Terrace farming protects Georgia hillside lands
The hillsides in Georgia are stabilized by stepped belts of firm sod land that run with the slope. These terraces, rising five to eight feet at a time, bend around the hill to halt erosion. A strong endorsement from the Exchange calls this a highly effective, badly needed system for farms in the new southwest.
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Georgia
New Southwest
Exchange
Profit in Apples and Market Ideals
An Apple Specialist urges stowers to aim for first class fancy apples. High quality fruit sells readily at six to seven dollars a barrel, while poorer grades struggle to move even when prices are low.
Free Seed Distribution and Marketing Machine Proposal
The government spends 242000 dollars yearly on free seed distribution plus similar mail costs totaling about 500000 dollars. The author argues this money should fund a nationwide marketing machine to set profitable crop prices, with no direct operating cost to farmers and ongoing dividends.
Improved Dustpan, HOLDS THE DUST FROM BREEZE
The article describes an enhanced dustpan with a large surface area to prevent dust loss during transport. A built in handle allows carrying without spilling and a swinging action drops gathered dust into a receptacle formed by a cover, shielding it from wind.
Pickled Pears Recipe for Preserving
Peel and weigh pears and prepare seven rounds. Layer pears with four pounds sugar and one pint vinegar in a kettle. Add cloves mace and cinnamon to the vinegar. Boil five minutes then remove pears and cool. Boil syrup until thick and pack pears in heated jars with boiling syrup. Seal immediately.
Raisin Bread Proceedures From Old Kitchen Text
To make raisin bread scald a pint of milk and stir into it while warm a tablespoonful of butter and a teaspoonful of salt. When luke warm add half a cake of compressed yeast dissolved in two tablespoons of lukewarm water. Stir in flour to make a stiff batter and let rise until light. Add beaten yolks of three eggs, sugar, and flour to form a dough. Stir in more flour, place in pans, let rise and bake.
Simple waffle batter from pantry measures
Combine a quarter teaspoon soda and salt with 1 1/4 cups flour. Beat two egg yolks into 1 cup milk. Stir in three tablespoons melted butter and fold in the stiffly beaten whites of three eggs. Bake in greased waffle irons until golden brown and serve immediately.
Crumpet batter method with baking powder
Beat eggs with salt and sugar then mix in milk. Add flour with baking powder and beat to stiff batter. Bake in greased muffin rings on a hot griddle. Crumpets taste best split and toasted by a hot fire with butter on both sides.
Pancake Batter Then Fry Small Cakes On Griddle
To make batter mix two and a half cups flour with four teaspoons baking powder and a pinch of salt. Beat two egg yolks, add two cups milk, combine with flour, then fold in beaten egg whites. Fry small cakes on a greased hot griddle.
Orange Jelly Mold With Milk-Soaked Crackers
A simple orange jelly uses orange pulp and juice, seeds and fibrous parts removed. The mold lines with large square crackers soaked in milk and sprinkled with coconut, jelly poured in, chilled until firm, then topped with whipped cream for serving.
Household Cookery Rules From A Historic Guide
Practical kitchen tips emphasize cleanliness and efficiency. Instructions cover drying saucepans, avoiding worn copper tin, wearing plain clothing, hair care, fuel use, and disposal of waste. Emphasizes scalding water in pots, thorough vegetable washing, salting to remove insects, and notifying the mistress about shortages.
Tom Reed’s Collar and the Narrow Escape
In 1901 Tom Reed visits Portsmouth to buy a collar. A clerk notes no size 20 in the Saberdasher's, suggesting a larger shop three stores above. Reed proceeds to the third store above, a harness shop, for his impromptu toilet.
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Tom
Reed
New England
Tom Reed
Portsmouth
President Haakon Bjornson Recalled as Political Figure
An ex judge from Chicago calls Bjornstjerne Bjornson the uncrowned king of the republican monarchy in Norway and notes his vigorous health at seventy. He compares King Olaf to a president elected for life, a point the Springfield Republican treats as not news.
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Haakon
Norway
Chicago
Bjornstjerne Bjornson
Luss
Bjornson
Flaakou
Springfield
Does Your Back Ache Profit by One Man's Experience
James R. Keeler, a retired farmer from Fenner street Cazenovia New York recounts long back and kidney pain. He used many remedies before Dean's Kidney Pills gave relief from the first box and two boxes restored his health. He recommends Doan's Kidney Pills as effective and notes his wife and friends also had good results. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Tester Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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ReHe
James R. Keeler
Fenner Street
Cazenovia
N. Y
Dean
Doan
Tester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Candy Eating Out of Date in New York Theaters
The New York Globe notes candy consumption in theaters has declined across major cities. It recalls a bygone era when matinee crowds bought cone and box confections, now rare as peanut brittle and chocolate treats fade from Broadway playhouses.
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New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
United States
Manhattan
New York Globe
No Medicine From Digestive Woes To Grape-Nuts Cure Claim
A health advertisement argues most stomach and bowel issues stem from starchy and greasy foods. It promotes Grape-Nuts as a remedy to relieve distress and improve digestion, brain function, and nerves, citing a Washwoman’s experience and a plug for Postum Co. Bat tle Creek Michigan and the book The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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