Government to fund official residences for Cabinet members
Rep Stephen Ayres of New York proposes a bill to appropriate 500000 pounds to buy homes in Washington for cabinet officers and official family members, arguing it will attract qualified men to government service. A Times correspondent reports Balkan war atrocities with thousands killed, including both Muslims and Christians, across several districts. The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association seizes the Caldwell, New Jersey homestead for a memorial library, while figures like Mrs. Vincent advocate practical dress for women in Minnesota. Viscount Haldane may speak at the American Bar Association meeting in Montreal, despite traditional limits on travel by the British chancellor.
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Congress
Washnington
Stephen Bo Aytes
New York
Washington
Ayres
London Times
Turkey
Seres
Strumnitza
Gumuldjina
Keshan
Drama-Nevrokop
Plevna
Demir-Hissar
Djumal-Bala-Novrokop
Grover Cleveland
Caldwelll
John H. Finley
The
College of the City of New York
Association
Caldwell
Tirovee Cleveland
Andrew Cure Begle
Viscount Haldane
Great Britain
American Bar Association
Montreal
Frank H. Kellogg
London
Lord Haldane
England
State Department
Irwin Laughlin
Kelloge
Atlantic fleet itinerary 1913 to 1914 naval maneuvers
The document outlines the Atlantic fleet schedule from April 13 to January 10, 1914. It details fleet tactics in April, dispersal to home yards in May, maneuvers toward Narragansett Bay, extensive exercises and overhaul at anchor, summer cruises and classifications of ship crews, return to Narragansett Bay, Fourth of July dispersals, target practice at Hampton Roads, and end-of-year mobilization and divisional exercises with ships and submarines taking part. The plan includes arrivals and depots at Annapolis, Hampton Roads, and Now Base, with periods of preparation, practice, and leave for home ports.
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Narragansett Bay
Narsswanmett Bay
Annapolis
Annapeli
Renato
Hampton Roads
Hampton Kool
Hampton Howde
Mowedag
Penitentiary for Women Plans Reforms and Segregation
Members of the women’s reform group began a campaign for a separate provision to be guided entirely by women. The proposal envisions exclusive female governance and segregated facilities, with three women appointed to oversee the plan and enforce policies.
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Ane
Coutnul
Gud
Etteudauke
Unseasonable Goods Pushed Out Of Sight In Small Stores
A New York Press advised small shopkeepers to store away seasonally inappropriate items like ice chests and lawn mowers, keeping only a few samples visible. Large displays can hide stock and deter sales, while organized layouts and seasonal shelving encourage quicker customer choices and cover the store’s overall stock.
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Ald
New York Press
Neck Rings and Beauty Beliefs of Shan Women
The Shan women of upper Burma seek lengthened necks as beauty. From childhood they wear brass rings around the neck, each new ring added at the slightest relief from the strain. They also wear heavy rings on their legs in addition to the neck rings.
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Upper Burma
Practical Talks on Farm Subjects Read Here How to Spray Orchards
Albert Dickens of the Kansas Agricultural College explains timing for three sprays to protect fruit trees from pests and diseases. He outlines materials, spray strength, and power sources for orchard spraying, noting when to apply for peaches, plums, apples, and the use of arsenate of lead, copper sulfate, Bordeaux mix, and lime sulfur.
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Albert Dickens
Kansas Agricultural College
Do Their Collare Fit Kalky Horses and Misfit Collars
A compact note questions whether Kalky horses’ neckwear is too tight, suggesting collars two sizes too small caused discomfort and fit issues. It hints at misfit gear impacting animals, urging attention to proper sizing.
Judgment in a Club Case About a Lost Ring
A narrator recalls a debate on judging a situation after finding a ring in a bathroom at Mr. Jack Williams' party. He follows the safer course and leaves the ring where it lay, facing accusations and social scrutiny. A detective later uncovers the truth, exposing misjudgments and reputational risks.
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Jack Williams
Aesey
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Williams
Jack
Nene
Howe
Ohio State college forms farm help bureau
The College of Agriculture at Ohio State University established a bureau to connect workers seeking farm help with farmers needing labor. Participants may contact the institution, and upon opportunity arising, the bureau notifies the two parties without any recommendation or judgment on their merits.
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College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Rat Proofing a Barn to Save Grain and Feed
A Maine farmer faced heavy losses from rats and mice and built a large barn room fully covered with quarter inch galvanized wire on all sides, floor and ceiling, including the door and windows, to store sacks of grain and feed. The result proved the room was absolutely rat proof, suggesting other barns with corncribs and granaries could be similarly screened.
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Maine
Roots or Silage for Small Dairies
Hoard's Dairyman argues roots provide greater economy than silage for small dairy herds. Mangela crops yield high per acre. Land should be manured in fall before plowing and seed bed prepared in spring by making it fine and level.
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Hoard’s
Millet Seed In Chick Feed Powers Early Growth
A large amount of millet seed is used in commercial chick feeds. It serves as an admirable base for small chicks when combined with other grains ground to a suitable size.
Great American Hog Facts Show Pig’s Economic Edge
The article cites government experiments showing pigs convert feed to meat at higher efficiency than horses cattle or sheep. It notes 84 percent of a hog carcass is meat versus 75 for beef and 51 for sheep, plus hogs aid fertilizing land and profit by consuming waste fruit grain and vegetables.
He Working For You A Small Gasoline Engine
A novelty claim from Iowa Homestead extols a small gasoline engine as a helpful hired man. It can power a fan ning wheel, grindstone, pump water, run a washing machine and clothes wringer, and operate a sausage grinder. It eats only when working and accepts board.
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Iowa Homestead
Jacob’s Ladder Dream at Bethel a Solemn Vow
A long exile as Jacob travels 400 miles from Beersheba to Haran, rests on a stone pillow and dreams of a ladder to heaven with angels. Jehovah promises presence and blessing, the name Bethel is given to the sacred spot, and Jacob vows faithful service if returned in peace.
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Beersheba
Haran
Jacob
Esau
Gel
Earth
Heaven
John
Isaac
Fied
Giod
Linwell
Hoies
Jace
Billy
Heale
Lae
Ketel
Jacob Phicwd Akaeelf
Gaius
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University of Minnesota
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Minnesota
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Shropshire Lambs
Chicago
Henry J. Wardwell
New Yorker
America
Berean
Israel
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