Use of Logged-Off Lands to Settlers Sparks Tells of Home Building
Article by H W Sparks superintendent of a demonstration farm argues climate soil and water power as key home building resources. He cites transportation networks, railroads, water routes and abundant timber while praising Hood River Oregon and Puya… best as models. He emphasizes soil diversity and the need for careful crop management with state and federal support.
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Sparks
H. W. Sparks
State College of Washington
Pacific Coast
Arid
Washington
Oregon
United States Department of Agriculture
Burbanks
Hood River
Puyal
Transformation of forests into productive orchards in Oregon and Washington
The author extols rapid land development in western Washington and Oregon, praising soil, climate, and diverse crops. He notes record forage yields, abundant berries and fruits, and profitable dairying and poultry opportunities, urging organized effort, modern methods, and cooperative leadership.
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Sop
Washington
Consolidated High School
Oregon
The Only White Leghorn Farm in the World
Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station reports no bacillary white diarrhea infection in the White Leghorn flock owned by A. M. Pollard after extensive egg testing. The stock range on 89 acres and eggs priced at 3.50 per 15 eggs or 15 per 100 for 1913 bookings.
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A. M. Pollard
Niagara Falls Silent March 1848 Ice Dam Event
Historical note recounts Niagara Falls going quiet on March 31 1848 as an enormous ice dam formed at the river mouth. Ice buildup from a severe winter and a gale blocked the falls until the morning of April 1 when the dam broke and the roar resumed.
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Niagara
Falls
Goat Island
Lake Fiie
Niagara River
New York Masons fund inflate invite to McKinley amid theft scare
The article notes Masons raised 1500 dollars to redeem a Knights Templar invitation to President McKinley, found among a pawnbroker’s stock. the seller refused under 1500. The invitation originated from California and was sent to McKinley.
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New York
Call of the Bell Breakfast Idea
A jovial endorsement for Shredded Wheat as a ready cooked breakfast aiding Johnny’s morning routine. The ad highlights a whole wheat product baked to a crisp, warm serving with milk and optional cream and salt or sugar. It markets muscle making and brain building benefits for all ages and professions.
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Johnny
Farm Simplex Records Promise Higher Profits for Farmers
A sales notice touts an easy to keep Farm er's Simplex Record for tracking profits and costs in crops livestock and labor. It cites a Chicago bank owner endorsement from August 19 1912 and invites writers to request information without obligation.
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E. J. Novak
First National Bank Bldg
Chicago
South
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Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station
Storrs, Conn
Leo. F. Retger
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
F. H. Stoneburn
Connecticut Agriculture College
the Grandview
Poultry Farm
Mansfield Centre
Conn
Niagara Falls
John Allen
Enid
Oklahoma
Allen
United States Parcels Post
United States Post
Uneeda
National Biscuit
The
Shredded Wheat Company
Niagara Falls, N. Y
REICH
Dept. I
Riverdale
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