Model low cost house aims for comfort and efficiency
William A. Radford offers free advice on building, praising a compact 26 by 44 foot, two story low cost house with a central chimney four flues and ample dining room seating. The design features a wide dining room extension, large bathroom, vented kitchen and a back porch. Estimated build cost about $2,000 without heater plumbing or lighting.
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William A. Stadford
William A. Radford
Weat Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Proper Attention To Breeding Ewes In Autumn
A guide for flushing ewes before mating to improve lambing outcomes. Feeding grain in September, using fall pasture with clover rape and corn, and dairy of pumpkins for lambs, all aid ewes in good flesh at mating. Extra fall care yields better lamb vigor and earlier, synchronized lambing.
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Elmer Henderson
Snow plow designs for boys in snow shoveling brigades
A 1911 guide by A Neely Hall explains two simple homemade snow plows for boys to build and operate for neighborhood snow removal. It details base construction, runners, side boards, and a front cross piece, plus methods to keep the plow from slipping and to weight it for depth.
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A. Neely Hall
What We Owe to Posterity on Birth and Motherhood
A 1920s style essay by Edith B. Lowry argues every child deserves to be well born. It urges choosing desirable parents, positive prenatal thoughts, and calm, artistic surroundings. It praises Spartan physical vigor but warns against violent exercise while recommending walking swimming and open air for expectant mothers.
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Sparta
Edith B. Lowry
Preventing Disease in Hogs Emphasized in Care
An article urges owners to prioritize disease prevention over cure in hog care. It notes hogs face few, highly contagious diseases, with hog cholera often progressing rapidly. Careful, systematic management, proper use of disinfectants, and timely treatment can save hogs, while severe cases may require culling.
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Cornell
Strawberry setting in late fall yields better results
The writer recommends setting strawberry plants in late fall for strong crown formation, citing success with November 1 as a target. They report failures when planting in August or early September and prefer late fall or very early spring planting when time is short.
Bill Beasley Paid Up After Debt Rumor
In a southeast Kansas town Bill Beasley, noted for small debts and evasion, paid a creditor after a public display. He boasted a receipt reading that he owes nothing to the firm and will not be pursued, amid lighthearted commentary.
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Bill
Kansas
Bill Beasley
Kansas City Star
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