Methods of packing muskmelons for city markets
Illinois fruit expert John W. Lloyd explains standard muskmelon types in major markets, emphasizing Netted Gem and Osage, with packing norms for Colorado, Illinois, Rocky Ford crates, one third bushel climax baskets, and other regional boxes. The slate includes a slatted 8x8x17 crate for fancy stock, noting its single-size limitation and growing market appeal.
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John W. Lloyd
University of Illinois
Chicago
Illinois
Colorado
Farm Management Important Factor in Profit and Efficiency
The article argues farm management as a business unit reduces waste and boosts profits. It emphasizes organizing labor, crops, records, and equipment, noting that simple cash accounts and yearly inventories help identify gains and losses and guide profitable changes.
Delver Into Nature and the Gentle Garden Crank
The piece extols amateur gardening over poultry keeping, praising the harmless garden crank as a healthy pastime. It notes seed quality matters, seeds age poorly, and a small plot can yield much garden produce with proper planning. It mentions town gardens and limited potato yields but suggests onions radishes parsley lettuce can thrive.
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Oklahoma Times
Poultry
Boiled eggs stir cultural tastes across nations
Essay notes varying methods for boiling eggs by nation. English and French favor three minutes and dipping, Spaniards and Italians favor brief boil and cold water steps, Germans and Italians prefer near liquid forms, Americans typically eat hard boiled with pepper and spices.
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Sherlock Holmes
Itching and Burning Relieved by Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Geo F Clark of Iberia Missouri reports five years of scalp eczema ending with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After using one box of Ointment she regained health and hair growth, with the ringworm like scales and itching fully resolving. Sample offers and Boston address included.
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Iberia
Geo. F. Clark
Mar
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
French inventor adds light sight to revolver for aim at heart
A French inventor attaches a small electric lamp to a standard revolver. Lenses and mirrors project a bright daylight circle on the target with a black center guiding bullet impact. Tests show even greenhorns can hit a bull’s eye up to 60 yards, with strong accuracy to 100 yards as the lamp auto adjusts by levels.
Philadelphia man dies by own action using 800 pound safe
Jacob Rabinowitz, 54, of Philadelphia, used a block and a strap to place his head under an 800 pound safe, then knocked the support away. The heavy weight fell and caused his death a few days ago. He was despondent after losing a lawsuit. found by his wife before a physician could arrive.
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Jacob Rabinowitz
Philadelphia
Penn
New Time System Puzzles For Counting Forty Four
The article discusses France adopting a twenty four hour clock and proposes novel chime methods to mark hours. A. De Mortellet suggests two bells with distinct tones for units and tens, or rapid versus slow strokes on one bell to convey tens and units in decimal.
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France
A. de Mortellet
Relic of History Teapot Tale Reveals Tea Party Claim
A newly wealthy woman eager to impress invited a bishop to view her antiques. She proudly presents each piece and explains its origin, bragging that an old yellow teapot was used in the Boston Tea Party.
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Boston
The Logical Situation Dialogue Fragment
A quip contrasts suf fragists as women without husbands with antis as those who “get the uncles.” The exchange reflects modeling social labels and marriage terms in a concise repartee.
Fleeting Life Shown In The Actor’s One Night Realization
The line suggests life as a brief performance where fame and drama fade quickly. It reflects on transience, fame, and personal insight from an actor contemplating moments that pass like a show ending.
Tombstone Inscriptions Question Their Plausibility
Researchers note that inscriptions on grave markers often appear idealized or misleading. The study analyzes patterns in epitaph wording to reveal embellishments and cultural expectations about death and memory.
How to pad an ironing board for long use
A Mother’s Magazine tip says to pad the ironing board with a thick quilt or blanket and cover with heavy muslin. Create two slip covers that fit loosely and change them often so the padding stays clean and lasts for months.
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Mother’s Magazine
A Difficulty in Beginning a Joy Ride
A quip notes a downside to starting a joy ride as one risks ending on the trouble wagon, a wry warning framed as a banter about misadventure and consequences.
Parisian Proves Politeness Is Relative
A witty exchange contrasts American and French manners with a Parisian politely denying American claims of superiority. The dialogue humorously turns on cultural perception and civility.
Save the Babies Castoria versus narcotic drops claim
The article argues infant mortality is alarming and attributes many deaths to narcotic preparations sold for children. It urges Castoria as a safe alternative, claiming it improves circulation, opens pores, and reduces fever, and notes Castoria bears the signature of Chas. H. Castoria.
German Lad Seeks Clothing Job Lies About Experience
A clean cut German applicant applies to sell clothing. The boss questions experience and the man replies he sold clothing at "Zwanzighundert Blankstrasse" which the employer cannot locate. The punchline reveals the pawnshop misdirection as the man defends selling his overcoat at a drug store.
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Blankstrasse
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