Christmas Trees and Evergreens in United States Trade
The article surveys Christmas tree origins and supply. It lists major sources by region including Nova Scotia New England New York Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and Ontario and notes large city demands for New York Chicago Philadelphia plus other markets. It discusses species such as balsam fir spruce pine and hemlock and explains forest conservation concerns and the rise of nursery grown living trees as an alternative.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Dagen Otter
Mani
Christus
Nova Scotia
Nortland East
New Breland
New York
Middle West
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Canada
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boster
Baltimore
Lattsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Ansyver
Nature Magazine
Albert A. Bansen
Christias
Pacific
Macligan
Europe
New England
Appalachians
Central States
Pacifle
Pacific Northwest
Linshermen
Uy Woaterr
Unb
Choice cattle better fed longer to ride market swings
Paul Gerlaugh of the Osio agricultural experiment station argues that feeding choice cattle longer can maximize profits. He notes summer corn-fed cattle fetch higher prices than grass cattle, but winter grass runs fade and spring prices narrow, making longer feeding for choice cattle advantageous.
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Paul Gerlaugh
Osio Agricultural Experiment Station
Gerlaugh
Stockmen May Save With Wheat Winter Feed
Nevada livestock producers may reduce costs by using wheat instead of corn for emergency winter feed, according to Prof TD Scott of the Nevada extension service. Wheat offers higher feed value, weighs 60 pounds per bushel versus 56 for corn, making it more economical per unit of nourishment.
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Nevada
TD Scott
Nevada Agricultural Extension Service
Scott
United States Department of Agriculture
Cattle Feeding Guidance for Fat Cattle Ready for Market
Farmers are advised to gradually switch cattle to a full oats and linseed oil diet over four weeks with two feeds daily. Begin with oats and add linseed oil meat up to one pound per head per day, continuing five to six months to achieve fat cattle suitable for packer buyers.
Live Stock Tips for Feeding and Management
The article notes skim milk and high quality alfalfa or clover hay provide protein for livestock. It warns negligence harms pork production and mentions sheep drink little water on water-rich pasture. It highlights hog industry decline domestically but growth abroad, and discusses wheat as a versatile feed after proper handling and grinding.
Mirror anecdote and philanthropic gift spark city chatter
A mirrored tale from a trolley ride amusements scene with a woman carrying a large mirror in her lap prompts onlookers to joke about the latest fashion and a comment from a man on what might happen next. Max Epstein notes Chicago donations and arts patronage at a Blackstone dinner.
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Max Epstein
Chicago
Ark Geliers
Blackstone
Abe
Judge Reproves Cheating Claim In Cigar Machine Case
The judge reproved a defendant for admitting a nickel was placed in a cigar vending machine to cheat a complainant. The exchange implies alleged wrongdoing around the vending operation and the judge questions if the cigars were ever smoked.
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Portland Express
America Far in Lead in Global Mail Handling
A brief item notes the United States postal system handles about one third of the world’s main mail traffic. The piece also contains a social aside about Wise and his wife wishing for a simple mall wish granted, framed as a common domestic sentiment.
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America
United States Postal System
Kiles 103 Rats Or Nebraska Farm
A Nebraska farmer killed 103 rats in 12 hours using K-R-O kills Rats Only. The product uses squill and is said to be deadly to rats and mice but harmless to dogs cats poultry and baby chicks. K-R-O is claimed to be America's most used rat and mouse exterminator sold by druggists with money back guarantee.
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Nebraska
U. S
America
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