Homemade water cooled refrigerator system for farm use
E C Bennett describes a homemade windmill powered water cooler and refrigerator unit for a farm in Northern Iowa. The system uses a deep drilled well, underground pipes, and a galvanized steel tank to cool and store water, milk, and perishable items, reducing ice usage and labor, with water then routed to the house or stock tank.
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Powericel
Sage
Iowa
E. C. Bennett
Orange
Washing Butter How Much to Wash and When
An 19th century discussion on butter washing weighs options for flavor and shelf life. The author favors two or three waters with careful timing, noting thorough washing reduces flavor but aids preservation, while minimal washing preserves taste but risks spoilage. Temperature guidance and market use influence technique.
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Ohio
Thinning Potatoes and Cultivation Advice
The article advises against thinning many small potato plants for seed, noting thinning often reduces vigor compared to using larger seed tubers. It recommends deep cultivation on packed ground, close handling after emergence, and careful soil loosening to improve yields, with a brief note on using soapsuds and brushes to remove lice from fruit trees.
Economic Struggles Highlighted in Wabsley Dialogue
In a Chicago Tribune quote, Wabsley is described as hesitating and groping for the right expression as his supply of words fails to meet demand. The piece cites linguistic difficulty and demand-supply imbalance in his speech.
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Wabsley
Chicago ‘Tribune
Emphatic Touch Incident Sparks Neighbors’ Quarrel
A man living in a flat complains about his violent piano playing neighbor below. He tells his wife that Smith downstairs would make a capable carpet beater, noting the neighbor has a cape beaters touch. The exchange highlights ongoing friction between residents.
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Smith
Supreme Court Upholds Foot Powder Trademark Case in Buffalo
Justice Laughlin of the New York Supreme Court Buffalo enforces a permanent injunction with costs and full accounting against Paul B. Hudson and others for infringing the Foot-Ease trademark on Dr. Clark's Foot Powder. The decision upholds S. Olmsted of Leroy NY as the first to advertise a foot powder nationally and signals future suits against further infringers.
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Marik
Laughlin
Supreme Court
Buffalo
Paul B. Hudson
Dr. Clark
Yetail
Brooklyn
S. Olmsted
Leroy
N. Y
Hoxsie's Croup Cure Sale Advertisement Quoted
An 19th century style ad fragment promotes Hoxsie's Croup Cure branded as “The life saver of children” with Neopium and a price of 50 cta. The text includes moral quips attributed to Wellspring and Ram's Horn, suggesting promotional content rather than a narrative.
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Hoxsie
Neopium
Ten Valuable Hints From Glenville Creamery Patrons
The Colman's Rural World item lists ten dairy hygiene tips to improve butter quality at the Glenville Minnesota creamery. It urges patrons to brush cattle and udders, strain milk, avoid mixing milks, chill promptly, keep covers on until cooled, not store skim milk in cans, wash cans with hot water, avoid wooden pails, and report cleanliness violations confidentially.
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Glenville
Minn
Colman
Exercise for Dogs and Farm Containment Method
A historical note describes setting two posts with braces below ground to brace a wire span. A three inch ring slips over the wire and connects to a bar and chain to reach a dog collar. The kennel or trolley should be near buildings if available, usable for bulls calves colts and sheep.
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B. Q. Black
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