Visions of a Century’s Rise in Science and Power
A historical obituary or tribute extols nineteenth century achievements and future predictions. It notes rapid global communication by telephone and telegraph, advances from candlelight to electricity, phonographs and films, and dramatic naval and military changes. It imagines future travel, air power, disease eradication, and interplanetary communication.
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Sir Francis Drake
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A Century of Growth From Atlantic Villages to Global Reach
A survey traces U S expansion from 1800 to 1900, detailing territorial gains from Louisiana Purchase to Alaska and Hawaii, plus Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It notes population rising from 5.3 million to 76.3 million and wealth per person from 200 to about 1000 dollars, with final totals awaiting census figures.
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Timeline of United States history from 1801 to 1900
A chronology listing major events across two centuries, noting Jefferson’s presidencies, wars with Tripoli and England, territorial changes, territorial admissions, constitutional amendments, technological inventions, census milestones, and key political upheavals. Grounded by named states, events, presidents, battles, treaties, and infrastructural milestones.
Holding Milk Pail and Farm Notes on Stock and Seed
A new patent by Nelson M. Jewett of Riceville Iowa offers a combined stool and pail holder to secure a milk pail while milking and allow instant removal. The piece also urges culling unprofitable livestock and discusses drainage using stone, nutrition in linseed and wheat bran, and seed sourcing trials at the Iowa Experiment Station comparing Canada and home grown potatoes.
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Riceville
Iowa
Babcock
Iowa Experiment Station
Canada
Cross Section of Stone Drain Better Than Square Stone Drains
A farmer explains a drainage method using two flat stones AA placed upright and sloping, a B fill of small stones, and brush on top to prevent washout. The design reportedly works well and avoids water intrusion behind the drain, outperforming square stone drains. Also notes on market chickens and grain fertilizers.
Hackney Stallion and Bell Boy Shine at Canadian Shows
Hackney Stallion Hackney Stallion with Courier sire and Belle Lyons dam bred by Dr. W.S. Webb at Shelburne Farms Vermont. First year in Canada, won first and second at Montreal spring show and Toronto Industrial Fair, swept London fair, and took second at Ottawa. Exhibited by Dr. John Watson of Howick Quebec. Also describes Adjustable Plate Lifter by John F.E. Neal of Kokomo Indiana, a simple device to lift hot plates and tins safely from stoves with wooden handle and swinging blades.
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Belle Lyons
Ottawa
John Watson
Howick
Quebec
John FE. Neal
Kokomo
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Siloing Fodder and Corn for Winter Feed on Farms
Advice on fodder handling and silo use favors silage as a winter feed. It cites silage yields from a mid sized silo and notes corn as a prime material, with cowpeas as a good companion. A 200 ton capacity silo sized thirty by fifteen feet is recommended for Jersey cows.
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National Stockman
Fruit Charlotte and Useful Onion Remedies from Home Guide
This relic recipe column offers a fruit Charlotte method layering bread crumbs and fruit, plus substitutes with dried fruit and buttered tops for browning. It also highlights onions as medicinal aids, including cold relief, soothing plasters, and a sleep-inducing aromatic.
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