Picturesque Dairies of Europe and American contrasts
The Dairy Division of the USDA reports on European dairy practices through Henry E. Alvord’s tour. It contrasts farm methods, stability, and labor intensity abroad with American efficiency and factory systems, noting Denmark as most learnable and American cheesemaking advantages, while European markets show lively fairs and thrift in dairying. It also mentions a Farmers' Bulletin No. 233 on making vinegar from various fruits.
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Europe
Dairy Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Henry E. Alvord
United States
Denmark
Alvord
Canada
Normandy
Frome
England
Kilmarnock
Scotland
Alkmaar
Hoorn
Utrecht
Holland
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Farmers
American dairy practices outpace Europe and France shows poor milk service
Major Alvord compares U S and European dairying noting U S farmers lead in feeding knowledge and equipment while Europe lacks refrigeration. He cites France and Paris milk service as Poor and highlights New York New Jersey dairies for preserving natural milk without preservatives during the Paris Exposition of 1900.
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Alvord
America
Europe
France
United States
Denmark
Great Britain
Paris
Rome
New York
New Jersey
Vinegar Quality and Safety in Cheap Eateries
A reader warns against caustic chemical vinegars and urges buying genuine cider vinegar. It explains true cider vinegar is aged and acidified over one to three years, while inexpensive “pure cider vinegar” sold by retailers is often improvised and unsafe for consumption.
Spanish Milch Goats Dominate Milk Output
The Spanish milch goat is highlighted as leading in both quantity and quality of milk among European breeds. A photo from Explorer David G. Fairchild shows the notable udder size common to Spanish goats, with many individuals producing about eight quarts of milk daily.
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Brittany
France
United States
David G. Fairchild
Department of Agricul
Ture
Spain
Briefs From Everywhere
A collection of curiosities from around the world. Topics include British Columbia preserving wigs for judges, Arizona children catching ants, Persian Mahometans, Persian peat, and the value of the Damascus blade, plus notes on German food adulteration laws, Zorene metals, and travel speeds of bees and Laplanders.
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Arizona
Mexico
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Channel Islands
Netherlands
Switzerland
Holland Cheese
Model Co-Operative French Creamery
British Columbia
British Province
Persia
Trish
Damascus
China
Germany
Cromwel
Tfe
KentUcky Wagon Manufacturing CO
Louisville, KY
James S. Kirk & Company
Chicago, Ill
Webb Publishing Co
St. Paul Minn
Remington Typewriter
Wygkoff
Seamans & Benedict
Bagadway
Send Fork
William Bros
Ithaca, N. Y
The
Marlin Fire Arms Co
New Haven
Conn
HAY Press
Main Street
Sandwich
Eagle Tank Co
N. Green St
Chicago, Tl
Watson-Stillman Co
Dey St
Che Missoula
Express
Missoula Nursery CO
Missoula, Montana
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