Chief advantages of concrete roads in early 20th century
United States Department of Agriculture notes rising use of concrete roads from 364,000 to 19,200,000 square yards between 1909 and 1914, praising durability, smooth surface, dustless cleanability, and reasonable maintenance. Warns about noise, cracking, and limits of bituminous coverings, with guidance on materials, proportions, and cost factors for profitable construction.
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United States Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States
United States Bureau of Standards
The Sign 21 Thief and a Rewarded Secret
Adrian Noble uncovers a hidden blue wallet tied to the Barney Flynn case after authorities shoot a poster thief at Sign 21. The wallet bears the will of Abner Waldron, and Noble gains the reward enabling John Warren to avert financial ruin and plan a future with Zelia Warren.
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Barney Flynn
Rowland Waldron
Abner Waldron
Universal Advertising Syndicate
Adrian Noble
Hev
Noble
Flynn
Mr. Warren
Zelia
John Warren
Warren
Ensiling the Green Crops at Nebrasa Agricultural Station
The Nebraska Experiment Station and College of Agriculture studied green crop ensiling chemistry over a year focusing on alfalfa sweet sorghum mixtures. Six one ton silos filled Sept 1914. by Aug 1915 two opened, both in perfect condition. Alfalfa alone lacks sugar to form sufficient acid. sweet sorghum supplies the needed sugar for preservation.
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Department of Agricultural Chemistry
Experiment Station
College of Agriculture of
Nebraska
Weaning Time Guideline for Sows and Pigs
Weaning time ranges from six to twelve weeks. If sows are rebred immediately, wean at eight or nine weeks. If one litter per year is planned, allow pigs to run with the sow until twelve to fourteen weeks old.
Ages of Lands and Nations Through History
This passage traces ages of Switzerland France and Germany noting Switzerland’s 1803 federation, 1848 US style confed, 1874 constitution revision. Greece 1832 Roumania 1862 Bulgaria 1885 Montenegro 1878 then 1905 monarchy. Portuguese republic 1910. Turkey five years old. Russia as rival to England in age. and Trinity Church plot on Wall Street valued at 17 million dollars.
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France
Germany
Switzerland
United States
Europe
Greece
Roumania
Bulgaria
Montenegro
Turkey
Russia
England
Ivan the Terrible
Trinity Church
Wall Street
New York
His Favorite Route Walks Three Miles Daily
The doctor told Tomkins he must walk three miles every day. He typically does so around a pool table, a habit noted by the Boston Transcript.
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Tomkins
Boston Transcript
Training a Bull Nose Ring Procedure in Early Rearing
The guide advises starting a bull’s training early and using a light nose ring from nine to twelve months, not leading until three to four months later. It details sterilized insertion via a cannula, trimming rough edges, gradual removal at two to two and a half years, ring materials to avoid rust, and safe restraint through the nose and horns to minimize nose injury.
Proper Tools for Dairying in a Farmers Guide
The article weighs tool choices for dairymen, noting cost and neighbor cooperation affect access. It recommends a silo and silage cutter with an engine for dairying, plus a manure spreader for large dressing, and essential items like wagons plows and hay equipment. It also cautions against overcommitting capital for seasonal machinery.
Feeding Calves in Stanchions for Safe Milking
The article advocates using wooden stanchions 3 to 3.5 feet high with 18 to 24 inch center spacing and 4 to 5 inch neck space. Calves should be fastened while eating milk or grain, then released afterward. Build pens on the barn’s south side for sun and light. sunshine is essential for disinfection.
Deadly Gulf Storm Claims Hundreds in Louisiana and Mississippi
New Orleans reports 400 dead and losses exceeding 25 million dollars as towns from Bay St. Louis to Biloxi suffer widespread destruction. Railroads, ships, and bridges incur heavy damage while relief vessels deploy with food, medicines, and physicians.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Barataria
Gulfport
Pass Christian
Bay St. Louis
Waveland
Mississippi City
Ocean Springs
Biloxi
Chef Menteu
Rigolets
de la Croix
Illinois Central Railroad
Louisville & Nashville
Mississippi Sound
Mississippi River
City of Tampico
Vera Cruz
Ufe
Quong
Fernier
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W. G. Chapman
Tom Stibbs
Ahfreng
Nebraska Experiment Station
The
TAIRY
Mobile 3
Wolgin Line
Beach
Miss
Pascagoula
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