Bachelor and the orphan Mary a father at last
Simmons narrates his fear of an orphanage notice that assigns him a seven year old girl named Mary. After worry and a quiet night with friends, a visit to her home ends with the matron revealing Mary is placed with him as a foster father and he agrees to support her monthly while the child embraces him with a kiss.
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Simmons
Tom
Papa
Mary
Urse
John George Simmons
Mr. Simmons
Bom
Daily Story Pub. Co
Automatic sparring machine aids boxers by Lindsey
A New Britain inventor Charities Lindsey builds an automatic sparring machine praised by Scientific American as a formidable fighter. It uses non telegraphing blows, side following arms, and swinging body actions to deliver rapid mixed punches for professional and novice training.
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Charities Lindsey
New Britain
Conn
Navigator's Friend stellar compass aids night ship navigation
The article highlights Capt R T Lawless's perfected stellar azimuth machine named The Lawless stellar compass and great circle course projector or The Navigator's Friend. It promises swift accurate night navigation on fast steamers by solving spherical triangles and computing star azimuths to determine compass error without horizon sighting.
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R. T. Lawless
C. D. Stearns
United States Navy
Alfred McNevin
San Francisco
Cleaning Brown Leather Luggage Persuasion Piece
A salesman promotes brown leather dressing to restore luggage. He argues brown suitcases and trunks look shabby unless cleaned after use. He guarantees a richer color after applying the dressing and buffing for five minutes, urging regular maintenance for all brown leather items.
Opium Threat to French Navy Reported
Toulon and French naval officers are warned of rising opium use among sailors. Paul F. Herrieve of Toulon cites widespread addiction seen in port and ashore, with authorities including the minister of marine attempting to curb the drug trade.
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Paul F. Herrieve
Toulon
Queen’s
Fice
Minister of Marine
France
Fes
Marine
Montreal Star
Tin Plate Mills in Wales and the United States
The Iron Trade Review reports about 450 Welsh tin plate mills with 95 percent active at the end of November and roughly 275 U S mills operated in 1905. Output per mill in the United States exceeded Welsh productivity by about one third to one half.
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Wales
United States
Iron Trade Review
The Shah's Tea Guest and a Royal Thimble
A woman recalls hosting the shah of Persia for a half hour and receiving a jewel encrusted thimble as a gift. She notes the thimble is costly and uncomfortable to wear, a right royal token despite its impracticality.
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England
Persia
Where Rain Never Falls in Nile Cataract Belt
In the region between the first and second Nile cataracts rain does not occur. The arid landscape receives virtually no rainfall, shaping ancient settlement and daily life around scarcity and seasonal floods.
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Nile
Gases of Explosives in Gunpowder Blasts
The article notes that gases released by ignition of ordinary gunpowder are about 2000 times the powder’s bulk. It also states blasting efficiency ranges from five to thirty percent of the explosive’s theoretical strength in achieving the intended blast.
To Clean Brass Old Brass Might Be Burnished
Old brass can be polished by scrubbing with ammonia and a brush, then rinsing with pure water. The tip stresses careful cleaning as a traditional method for restoring shine.
Denaturized Alcohol Denotes Tax Free Technical Use
The article explains denatured alcohol as ordinary alcohol mixed to prevent beverage sale. It reviews German methods of complete and incomplete denaturization, lists common denaturants, and notes Germany’s 1903 usage and current prices for 95 percent alcohol in wholesale and retail, tied to input costs like potatoes and grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Germany
Level versus hill cultivation for potatoes in prairie farming
A Will County correspondent of The Prairie Farmer compares level cultivation with traditional hill farming for potatoes. He cites equal yields, better ground condition, and less evaporation in dry years, and notes the potential benefits of shallow plowing and selecting root-friendly potato varieties. He invites readers to share experiences and opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County
Ill
Maryland Experiment Station
Oxygen blast clears clogged blast-furnace hole
A method from the Youth's Companion uses a blast of oxygen to burn through a solid iron plug in blast furnaces. First a flame of oxygen and hydrogen raises temperature, then hydrogen is withdrawn and a high-pressure oxygen blast continues to burn away the iron, clearing the hole quickly.
Athens Fire Service Foresees Inadequate Protection
In Athens Greece the fire brigade relies on soldiers detailed from the regular army who receive only ten cents a week for clothing and upkeep. The system leaves the city exposed as building fires threaten dense urban areas.
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Athens
Greece
Minister’s Remark on Women Superiority Noted
A minister who explained why women are better than men concludes men are not as good as women, as quoted in the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Peculiar Ocean Fish Near Avalon Bay
A newly discovered pyramesa was found off Avalon Bay. About a foot long with an opening at one end it emits a faint glow until touched or startled, then flashes a vivid green glare.
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Avalon Bay
Crocodile Emblem of Luck in Cairo Homes
A stuffed crocodile emblem, widespread over doors and gateways, signals good luck in Cairo. The custom mirrors the western belief in horseshoes as protective talismans.
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Cairo
Hammer made from pipe offers cheap handy option
A simple home project described by H. C. Stiebel Jr. shows how to assemble a hammer from half inch pipe and fittings. Using a tee, two 24 inch pipes, end caps, and optional lead filling, a lightweight or heavier hammer can be built for heavyweight work with little material.
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H. C. Stiebel, Jr
St. Louis County
Missouri
Popular Mechanics
Dry seasons cultivate to retain soil moisture
In dry seasons farmers should cultivate continuously to retain moisture and prevent erosion. Do not work wet soil. after a light shower stir quickly to reduce moisture loss. Dust mulch helps dry districts like Colorado grow good crops and the Campbell soil culture system centers on minimum evaporation and moisture retention.
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Colorado
Campbell
Blue Grass Pasture Best for Cattle Grazing Says Farmer
An Ogle county correspondent in the Farmers' Review extols blue grass as the ideal pasture for cattle. He notes he only uses blue grass and feeds feeders fully in winter, then turns them to pasture with corn in spring. He acknowledges room for pasture improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogle County
The
Farmers’ Review
Global goat consumption numbers imply massive unseen slaughter
The text notes wide use of goat flesh worldwide and highlights large, unseen slaughter in China and Central Africa. A writer claims that accounting for goats used in populous nations would raise annual consumption figures by at least 70,000,000 head, underscoring scale.
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China
Central
Africa
Discard Barbed Wire Fence Declared Obsolete On Farms
The Farm ers' Review argues barbed wire should not fence farms. It notes past popularity, dangers to animals including wounds and infections, higher handling costs, and legal limits in some states. The panel predicts a future decline in barbed wire use nationwide.
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Illinois
Chicago
Digester Tankage Boosts Pig Gains in Michigan Trials
Michigan state experiment station reports in Bulletin 237 that digester tankage improves pig gains when fed with skim milk and corn meals. Results show stronger gains with longer feeding, lower costs per weight gain, and tankage priced at 32.50 per ton, with protein 60 percent fat 10 percent and phosphorus 6 percent.
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Michigan
State Experiment Station
Shaw
Union Stockyards
Chicago
RINGING HOGS UNAIDED
Instructions describe trapping loose hogs with a rope loop and stirrup foot rest. It explains placing the noose near feed, maneuvering the hog to mouth the rope, tightening quickly, lifting the head, and inserting rings to restrain the animal.
Luck and Management in Opening Doors
The text argues luck stems from good management and warns that open doors invite problems like rats and pole cats. It emphasizes careful control to ensure favorable outcomes.
The Young Pig Health Note
A short agricultural note states that a pig lacking vigor fails to grow, and that good health depends on ample pasture. It warns that existing disease will hinder growth despite good care.
Broilers: pricing drives sale or growth to maturity
Prices for broilers influence decisions to sell at this age or feed to maturity for fall or winter setting. The note highlights marketing choices based on attainable prices and seasonal timing.
Preserve Hay and Grain in Fence Corners and Trees
Advice urges saving hay and grain now by storing in fence corners or around trees to ease winter needs and avoid shortages later.
Clean fence rows reveal owner’s care for business
The remark notes that well kept fence rows indicate the possessor’s interest in their business and suggests avoiding letting weeds overtake the area.
Building a Cistern with Portland Cement Concrete
An instructional note on constructing a sanitary cistern using Portland cement concrete. It covers wall construction with possible cobble stone, air space to prevent freezing, plaster lining, whitewash, and detailed filtration systems using two brick walls with sand between.
CISTERN WITH FILTER ARRANGEMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY
Detailed description of cistern designs with in center side or end filters. Each plan fits 3600 gallon capacity, with filter pore space about one third to maintain volume. Figures note brick wall requirements, arched walls for strength, cement top, ventilation, and manholes for access and cleaning.
Come Honey Shipping Case and Freight Class Debate
The Michigan State Bee Keepers association praised a glass front comb honey shipping case at Jackson. Freight rules classify glass front cases as first class when using glass bottles, but second class for comb honey in wood. Railroads now mostly treat glass front cases as second class to avoid overcharging.
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Bee- Keepers’ Association
Jackson
Late Chicks and Reproduction in Farm Poultry
The article argues late hatchings are overemphasized and poor fertility stems from parental stock and chick care. It notes some flocks breed better now than earlier, while exhausted stock yields poor chicks, urging discrimination in judging late hatched birds.
Cutting sprouts around apple trees to boost growth
Home garden tip advises cutting sprouts that surround apple trees to direct life into the tree. Removing the sprouts promotes wood growth and helps ripen the apples.
The Profitable Hog Statement
The piece argues that hogs hard to fatten early should not be raised and that the earliest maturing hog is best for breeding. It emphasizes selecting animals with rapid growth to maximize profit and efficiency in hog farming practices.
Hen Manure and Wood Ashs Mixing Cautions and Tips
The article warns against mixing hen manure with wood ashes except immediately before soil application because wood ashes release ammonia causing loss. It states coal ashes can be safely mixed with hen manure to help retain fertilizing nutrients.
What to Feed Chickens: Best Mixes and Rations
The article advises a varied diet rather than single grain feed. Rye is poor, barley good, and wheat and oats best, with a mix of the last three and some corn. Feed all grain in deep litter, provide grit and oyster shells, and supply clean water. A daily mash is fed not in the morning, using wheat bran, ground corn and oats, clover or alfalfa meal, and small amounts of linseed meal middlings charcoal and salt.
Gate for chicken yard described works well
A Farm and Home correspondent notes a six by three foot spruce gate that stays rigid and resists sagging. It uses four inch No 1 screws, square ends, bracing with 1 1/4 by 2 inch stays, and is covered with poultry netting after painting.
Poultry Keeping as a profitable auxiliary venture
The article advises on water fowls care including tincture of iron in drinking troughs and tobacco stems with straw to prevent insect breeding. It suggests feeding hard grain the day before shipping to improve transport and finish with poultry as a practical, profitable activity.
Keeping Down the Mites in Poultry Coops
Poultry droppings serve as preferred breeding sites for mites. Clean coops and houses reduce problems, but do not rely on cleanliness alone. Regular inspections are necessary to detect and prevent mite establishment before it starts.
Rails Restore After Storm Across Meadows And Pastures
A farm era note urges quick repair of rails blown by a recent storm to keep stock safe and cost down, avoiding risk of keeping animals in cramped or damaged enclosures.
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Crain
Catch crops offered for light hay seasons
Where hay crop is light there is still time to plant catch crops for forage or late fall pasture. Fodder corn rape and oats are suggested options to provide feed.
Do not keep the hogs in one lot till dust fills it
A brief note advises keeping hogs separate to prevent dust from settling in a single pen. It underscores management practices for livestock to avoid overcrowding and reduce buildup of filth.
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Adhaee
Little Mary
Blank St
Daugh
Scien Fen Mechanical
Michigan Experiment Station
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