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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
6
Readable items include Ladders for the Orchard and a Third set of Teeth Boring for Water in South Africa, plus a Ten Hours Day Watch Made in France. The fragmented text references inventions and time standardization efforts across multiple regions.
A simple guide shows how to build light high ladders from straight saplings or sawn timber. By splitting a trunk into four strips with cross slats and telegraph wire reinforcements, a strong adjustable ladder can reach tall trees. Properly assembled, it supports a man and can be extended for safety and practicality during busy seasons.
The article notes that long ill health can reverse in old age with natural assistance, citing cases of hair regrowth and new teeth. It highlights a 65 year old woman who recovered after hopeless invalidism, then grew hair to fifty four inches. It challenges the belief that aging means decline.
A proposal to divide the day into ten equal hours gains attention in France. The scientific journal La Nature cites an illustration of a double faced watch demonstrating the concept and its potential implications.
The article compares two revolution rates in twenty four hours with a decimal face showing one revolution in ten hours. It notes the decimal face lacks a second hand, but precision decimal watches provide a second-hand indicating one hundred thousandth of a day. A cut shows one side of the watch and the other face as the ordinary watch-face.
A new process makes matches from paper strips half an inch wide that are saturated with a flame producing material and rolled into tubes. They are dipped in phosphorous to form a lit head and struck like ordinary matches. The method promises lighter, more reliable matches and broad use of wood pulp paper.
Describes a severe South African drought with widespread livestock losses and farmer ruin. Cape government funds water drilling apparatus as shortages persist and rainfall storage becomes essential. A Boer visit to an English home highlights stark contrasts in drinkable water quality and taste.
Professor Atkinson reports experiments on growing plants and seedlings exposed to X rays. Despite expectations of harm, even lengthy exposures left delicate seedlings unharmed and sensitive plants like mimosa showed no adverse effects. Images include seeds of hickory nuts almonds peanuts viewed through shells and peas and beans in pods.
A turning draw-span in Chicago was raised for repairs using rollers on a circular track around the central pier. Wedges behind the rollers rolled up to lift the span about half an inch, then wedges facing opposite directions raised it another half inch, totaling roughly one inch to allow replacement of parts.
A curt exchange shows a Curate and an Old Woman in a strained confrontation. The Curate predicts weeping and gnashing of teeth while the Old Woman protests she has nothing. The scene hints at neglect and charity with a sudden mention of provision.
Notes from Edward B Heaton on farm management covering clover hay use and cattle feeding. He detalles swill handling, pig pen warmth, and straw use to protect stock, plus observations on horse buyers, market prices, and grain feeders. He emphasizes prudent supervision and profitable stock care.
The Ayrshire Breeders Association held its twenty third annual meeting in New York January 26 electing L S Drew as president Obadiah Brown H R C Watson B C Sears and John Stewart as vice presidents and C M Winslow secretary editor J D W French editing committee. The treasurer reported 2685 15 in treasury. Committees reported herd tests for N E Sears L D Stowell A H Elliott Gee H Yeaton W R Garvin C H Hayes and C M Winslow and fair ground tests at the Vermont state fair. The group voted seven day tests for butter and solids and prizes for butter fat. They planned next annual meeting in New York next January. Breeders urged lower railroad rates for livestock.
The German minister warned that imported American horses may carry influenza and Germany could impose quarantine if imports rise. Dr. Salmon of the US Bureau of Animal Industry replied there is no influenza in the United States, noting horses can recover or die within two weeks and exports are not inspected before crossing the ocean.
The report notes a massive increase in the value of American horses shipped to Europe over four years, rising from 718,607 dollars in 1893 to 4,769,265 dollars in 1897. A physician questions a four year old on the steps of a residence, who answers that the child is "mamma's," and that the big man belongs to his mother.
The Aberdeen Free Press notes the death of Dr John Fyfe emeritus professor of moral philosophy at Aberdeen University. After forty years’ service he retired three years ago. He was affectionately known as Johnny and famed for clear lectures and keen humor. He donated prize funds, sent notes with five pound gifts to students, and joined in Auld Lang Syne at his last class.
Tensions flare inside the Dewdrop Pleasure club as factional rifts threaten the event. A shopper’s gossip at a dry goods store reveals dissent over who leads the grand march and who attends, reflecting deeper social jealousies and potential disruption.
A brief, period voice item depicting a recruit and sentry exchange. The guard asks who goes there, the reply is a friend, and a request for tobacco follows, capturing a vignette of on duty banter.
From the Alaska Mining Journal, the article urges prospectors to prioritize a proper food stock when traveling to Alaska the Klondike or Yukon. It stresses durable healthful, concentrated provisions with reliable brands like Royal Baking Powder and high quality flour and sweet cured bacon as necessities for success and survival.
A compact two ounce volume from the Royal Baking Powder Company of New York offers practical camp and trail cookery receipts. It explains methods simply so inexperienced cooks can prepare wholesome meals or dainties with available materials and is offered free to miners and others upon request.
An Irish wandering minstrel Tim Brennan entertains on Galway docks with a churn head banjo and songs of Ireland. A traveler recalls past meetings and jokes about not arguing with a lady in the old Irish wit and charm.
N. W. Ayer & Son announces Albert G. Bradford and Jarvis A. Wood are admitted to partnership effective January 1. Both are long-time executives who rose to top roles through steady work and client focus as the firm reviews its history from 1868 to current scale, with annual business over 1.5 million.
A humorous remark as a Count praises his daughter’s French with a mock French accent. The line plays on exaggerated speech and comic confusion, typical of light period humor in Tit-Bits.
A witty line notes girls favor a mustache that droops toward them, implying charm in a playful fashion. The quip highlights social perceptions of facial hair and flirtation.
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