Electives reform at Harvard and broader education moves
A survey outlines a new elective policy at Harvard aimed at deep field knowledge and a compulsory general exam to reduce gaps between courses. Chicago Education Board discusses an agricultural school and a boarding deaf school, while labor arbitration leaders push for broader federal and state reforms. Mrs. George J. Gould argues for longer presidential terms to raise public service standards. A Newport News study considers a flying rescue device for disabled vessels, and hatpin safety improves as London shops cut pin sizes. Lima to host pan American and Latin American medical congresses with a hygiene expo to showcase water treatment and sanitation innovations.
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Breeders Association Convention Opens in Columbia
The American Breeders' association gathers in Columbia, South Carolina, January 24 25 and 27 with noted horsemen from across the United States. President James Wilson and treasurer Willett Hayes lead the event, part of the fifth national corn exposition running January 27 to February 8. New features and broader scope mark both events. The New Nickels project features a Liberty head replaced by an Indian head on the obverse and a buffalo on the reverse to honor the Indian and buffalo in American history.
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Columbia
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Willett Hayes
George FE. Roberts
United States Mint
Colin
MacMillan Seeks Crocker Land Expedition Support
Scientists show keen interest as Donald B. MacMillan plans a Crocker Land expedition next summer for the American Museum of Natural History and the American Geographical Society in New York. The team will travel from Sydney to the Arctic, joining veteran explorer Peary on prior polar ventures and drawing on national science and mediation groups for backing.
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No Dull Times for Home Merchant
A old feature urges merchants to stay busy to beat dull periods. Neighbors’ bustle, reorganizing shelves, and cleaning up old stock are advised to attract customers. Clerks should stay productive and read trade papers to improve sales and profits.
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Helehbor
Seek Peace and Pursue It Inspired Cheer
The passage urges a cheerful outlook and a light heart as keys to longevity. It cautions against despair and excessive work, promotes balanced energy, steady pace, adequate rest, and avoiding excessive passion. It emphasizes healthy associations and moderation in eating as vital to well being.
A Prayer for Grace and Love by Annalee
A devotional of seeking power to love and live with patience hope and forgiveness. The speaker asks for deep knowledge of thy love mercy and kindness and for a heart shaped by divine guidance toward compassionate action.
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Annalee
Irrigated farming demands capital health and grit
The government warns that irrigation farming requires £1500 to £2000 start up capital or access to credit, good health, and hard work. A skilled farmer with these traits can succeed on reclaimed soil, with ample private water and fertilizer opportunities, marking a practical new starting point for the industry.
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United States
Saving the Young Plants Winter Protection Tip
Farm Journal advises leaving valuable young plants out during winter by loosely winding them with straw and covering with a peach basket. Place a heavy stone on the bottom to secure the basket and keep the plant warm without smothering it, ensuring protection against strong winds.
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Farm Journal
A Kiss In the Tunnel
A passenger on a Berlin bound train overhears a flirtatious couple. The old husband confronts the lover, learns his daughter is involved, and discovers the powder on the beard proves the kiss. The misunderstanding resolves as the young woman reveals the father is the amused observer.
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Geneva
Berlin
Air
Good Points in a Colt for Draft Potential
Speculate on a colt by noting early traits of size and proportions. A draft colt should show strong bone, ample muscle especially in the forearm, and overall symmetry as it matures into a draft horse. Minty clean bone and proportional head support future size.
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American Agriculturist
Storing Seed Corn In Warm Attics For Winter
Farm Progress advises saving seed corn by drying in a well ventilated shed then moving to a heated attic before freezing weather. The warm room preserves quality, ensuring seed corn stays in good condition.
Meisten Your Corn Fodder With Watered Maugers
Dry dusty corn fodder treated by sprinkling maugers to improve quality. The note suggests moisture addition to enhance fodder texture.
The Horse’s Board Bill and Rising Animal Costs
The piece argues motor trucks rise as horses become costly. Census shows horse value up 187 percent in ten years, numbers up 13 percent. Hay, corn, oats prices soar, stabilizing rent and taxes push stable costs, affecting urban centers.
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Census Bureau
Univen
New York
Scientific American
Sour soil indicator in sorrel growth warns lime needed
Farm Progress notes that any sorrel growing on land signals sour soil needing lime. It adds possible poor drainage as a factor and suggests addressing drainage in addition to liming to improve land.
Keep Horses Well Shed for Winter Safety
The Practical Farmer warns that horses fearing cold and being overburdened when unshod or poorly shod suffer and may be beaten by inhuman drivers. He urges proper shelter and humane treatment, including arrest and punishment for abuse.
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Iowa State College of Agricultura
Abel and Cain moral contrast in Sunday school lesson
The lesson contrasts Abel and Cain as models of obedience and disobedience, linking their offerings to divine acceptance. It cites biblical references from Genesis to Zechariah and describes how fire from heaven tested sacrifices, with Abel’s being accepted and Cain’s rejected. It notes the need for recognizing sin and seeking mercy through redemption.
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Levix
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