Harvesting the Apple Crop and Packing Practices
The article argues that careful timing of harvest by seed color, proper sorting, and consistent packing raise profits. It covers picking times for red and yellow apples, risks of late picking, and the value of trained pickers, box methods, and clear labeling. It also discusses ladders, receptacles, and box cleanliness to ensure quality and buyer trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads
Jonathan
Idaho
Idaho Bulletin
Improvements in the Village through School Yard Planting
The article urges beautifying school grounds by student involvement and tree planting. It cites forestry guidance, Arbor Day ideals, and practical plans like school nurseries and seed gathering to create windbreaks, shade, and educational labs, arguing youth-led green spaces boost towns and future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Forestry
Department of Agriculture
Gifford Pinchot
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
U. S
The Significance of the Country Home by Edward H. Chandler
Edward H. Chandler argues for a nationwide move to create country homes with small plots to foster nature study education. He praises home crofts, simple living, and democracy, urging urban residents to seek rural models and train character through contact with nature and cooperative labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Chandler
Twentieth Century Club
School of Domestic Science
Boston Young Women’s Christian Association
Chandler
France
Barnyard Maure As Garden Fertilizer Guide
The article praises barnyard manure over commercial fertilizers for garden crops, noting rotted manure improves soil while unsuitable elements or excessive sawdust can harm soil. It ranks chicken pigeon and sheep manures highly, with fowl manure best for planting rows or hills.
Parking for the Town and the case for early park land
The piece argues parks are vital urban lungs and urges securing park land early before prices rise with growth. It stresses natural, accessible spaces rather than ornate gardens, as simple green relief can civilize and equalize for all residents. It warns that delaying site acquisition will raise costs later.
Distribution of Immigrants the Solution
The article argues for distributing immigration more evenly across regions to reduce congestion and segregation. It notes limited feasibility unless driven by economic demand, cites the Galveston Bremen service, and urges organized efforts to route newcomers to interior jobs and opportunities. It also suggests state immigration agencies could steer immigrants to farms and small towns.
Improving School Grounds in Rochester N Y
Rochester authorities grade and sod school yards with private planting in conjunction with students. Ample land is available for decorative playground use and most exemplary results have been achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Poor Chance in the Cities
The text argues that urban life harms young children's future cleverness by unnaturally speeding brain development. City children become sharp and excitable but lack enthusiasm or the ability to see deeply, becoming blase and discontented despite noticing more.
Wanted: Firemen and Brakemen on Railroads
Classified notice from the Railway Association announces openings for young men aged 2 to 30 with good sight and hearing. No experience required. Firemen earn 100 monthly rising to Engineer 200, Brake men 7 monthly rising to Conductor 120. Positions awaiting competent applicants in Brooklyn at Room 65 227 Monroe Street. Send stamps for particulars and indicate preferred position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Association
Monroe Street
Brooklyn
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Guy Elliott Mitchell
Idahoxperiment Station
Government
Colorado
Chicago
Bulletin of Idaho Experiment Station
A. I. Boreman
Cole
Iowa
Eines Hapgoods
Broadway
N.Y
Felix Corset Co
Pine Street
New York
QO. P. Pilling & Son
Arch St. Primna. Pa
Stillman
Aol, Wood Wood CO
Psa NY
Charles F. Dole
United States
Homecrofters
Maxwell
Talisman
Main Street
Watertown
Mass
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