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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
6
A collage of sensational tidbits from philosophy to finance and politics. The notes mock royal titles battle lines and odd anecdotes from Belgium Macedonia Venezuela and South Africa while poking at social norms and public figures.
The report notes widespread difficulty for Cubans to find work, contrasting with claimed happiness among the population. It highlights economic hardship and unemployment as key concerns affecting daily life across the island.
Mr Hanna says he has been informed that stand put is a phrase used in poker and that the information is correct. He confirms the terminology is used in the game.
Explorer Baldwin’s associate Mr Zeigler notes that the Duke of Abruzzi is an inveterate cigarette smoker. The remark appears in a casual exchange referencing the explorer’s circle and habits.
A New York newspaper argues trusts are ancient, likening them to the biblical serpent that organized a trust in apples in paradise.
Pietro Mascagni and General Booth traveled aboard the same steamer. The encounter fuels talk that Mascagni may influence the level of Salvationist music.
A remark suggests that if new nicknames are assigned to states, New Jersey would likely be called the Great Trust State, reflecting a bold characterization of its identity.
England is inclined to admire the American public school system and occasionally discovers elements in the United States worthy of attention.
A fragment notes that New York diverted funds to social events at Newport last summer, implying fewer dollars available for current business transactions.
Prof. Robert Hill, a scientist who inspected Mont Pelee, plans to travel to Texas. He appears inclined to move from one peril to another in a risky decision.
A Princeton geological expedition in Montana reports fossils including a dinosaur tail measuring fourteen feet, described as a remarkable find amid other specimens.
Frederick Brabaum a Pennsylvania farmer fell from a tree while picking a pocket horse chest nut and fractured his right leg and left arm. He reportedly has not felt rheumatism since the accident.
A New York man who died recently left a collection of over 100 cuff boxes. Authorities say the deceased aimed to demonstrate a definite object in life and urged others to seek purpose before death.
The census bulletin notes a rapid spread of profanity and reveals that one person in every forty five has a telephone, suggesting changing communication habits and social dynamics.
Professor E Benjamin Andrews declines a $1000 annual raise triggering heightened scrutiny by politicians who will view him with greater suspicion in the aftermath.
Testimony in New York and St Paul outlines Hill's account of building a vast rail system, rate cuts, and coal supply strategy. The Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington move cited as holding company work to stabilize ownership and promote Northwest development.
A New York Letter notes many former newspaper men attaining top business roles. Joseph C. Hendrix led the Bank of Commerce after reporting for the Sun, James B. Dill moved into corporate law, and Daniel S. Lamont became vice president of the Northern Pacific after newspaper work.
Glass worker Louis Kaufffeld announces a new kind of glass that can be hammered without breaking and shaped into any form. He claims it tolerates heat like steel and can be patched easily, with no lime or lead in its composition. He offers a glimpse into legends of ancient Venice about malleable glass.
A concise proverb notes the virtue of financial independence and mutual responsibility, commending those who avoid debt and lend nothing in return. It emphasizes personal prudence and balanced obligations as a path to happiness.
Dr. E R Allen a pioneer government meat inspector now runs a model goat farm at Electric Park predicting Kansas City will embrace goat milk for healthier babies and adults. He cites 120 goats milking 70 daily and plans to expand with 200 more.
An expert outlines common wasteful practices in creamery engineering. Poorly sized or damp refrigerators waste ice, improper shafting and belt tensions raise power loss, and overloading boosts wear. Regular lubrication, careful bearing alignment, and timely valve sealing prevent breakdowns and save energy. Exhaust steam can aid heating where appropriate.
The report discusses back pressure valve placement on direct engine exhausts to save fuel. It cites indirect fuel waste and direct loss from poorly bricked boilers and boilers that are dirty or improperly set, allowing scale and prime DE to affect efficiency.
A 19th or early 20th century warning notes that unwashed milk cans carry scarlet fever risk. It cites Philadelphia and West Point and describes cans left with residues fostering germs, with Buffalo milk inspectors finding unwashed cans returned to farmers. Proposes city wash laws and daily steam washing to improve milk safety.
A Minnesota paper warns against starting a Fish Lake creamery without sufficient cows stable population and infrastructure. It argues capital can tolerate losses only if enough funds exist for years of operation, noting dairying changes farmer habits slowly and community readiness is essential for success.
The article notes widespread milk adulteration abroad with percentages up to 16 percent in English towns. Officials report it is hard to obtain adulterated milk from sellers, who claim to offer only pure milk to strangers, and much adulteration occurs during railway transfers to cities.
A modern apple butter method uses cider boiled in a copper kettle with apples added after skimming. Use 15 gallons of apples per 30 gallons of cider, add 45 to 60 pounds sugar, cook 15 minutes longer, pour into crocks, store cool, and mark gallons for timing.
A prudent buyer should study paint value before purchase. Poor paint peels and hinders reapplication, causing extra labor to remove it. Good paint wears well and only fails with moisture, underscoring careful selection.
A note on improving land by installing drains across the farm to raise value during wet seasons. The guidance emphasizes that even scattered drainage work yields substantial gains in usable land and overall worth.
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