Rattlebox weed and its poisonous effects on livestock
The rattlebox or Crotalaria sagittalia is a hairy annual with yellow pea like flowers in July. Its seed pods are inflationary and resonant, useful as rattles. Found from Atlantic coasts to Minnesota and Kansas, it dominates in parts of the Missouri valley. Poisoning is linked to leaves and seeds, mainly harming horses and sometimes cattle. burning fields after seed maturity reduces hay contamination without harming perennial grasses, first noted by Dr. Stalker in 1884.
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Atlantic
Minnesota
Kansas
New Mexico
Connecticut
New Jersey
North Carolina
Missouri
South Dakota
Iowa
Cate
Stalker
New York Tribune
The Best Pays Best in Farming Profit
In farming, selling uniform crops yields low prices while growing superior fruit allows higher returns. Rich buyers pay more for the best, but improved quality lifts profits for all, with spraying and thinning boosting annual fruit yields. The very rich get the best. the poor gain better fruit than before. Massachusetts Ploughman.
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Massachusetts Ploughman
How to Retain Fertility on the Farm
The article discusses farm fertility and sustainable practices. It notes land exhaustion from harvests and advocates crop rotation, green manures, and manure saving. It argues fertilizers are necessary to maintain high fertility levels and mentions flock management for Leghorns and Brahmas.
Sand for Dyspepsia Diet Promoted by Chicago Baker
Louis Conners, a Chicago baker, advocates eating sand to aid digestion and says his family follows the practice. He drinks a glass of water with a mouthful of sand daily and claims it cured his dyspepsia after six months without discomfort. He argues canaries and crawling children need sand for digestion.
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Louis Conners
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Conners
A Real She in Africa and Majaji's Cave Legend
An English writer argues that the figure in Haggard's She truly lived in the Transvaal as Majaji. A native uprising near Majaji’s country involved Commandant Henning Pretorius who sought to see the jareens. The na tives tell of a legendary meen ji alive in a cave issuing orders through mou ti men. they demand to see our government first.
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Transvaal
Majaji
Zoutpansberg
Henning Pretorius
Pretorius
Pretoria
Meen Ji
Tricks Of Choir Singers And Stage Gibe On Opera Gibberish
A bishop complains choir boys and conductors show lack of reverence as choristers chat during services. He cites they chant altered sacred words and gesture with stage mannerisms, while the chorus voices in high level Italian opera often speak gibberish.
Difference in bootblacks in Chicago described
A Chicago Inter Ocean interview contrasts darky and Italian bootblacks. It notes the darkies work in barber shops and shoe stores and chat while working. Italians operate silent, fast, task-focused parlors with little conversation. Also mentions Capt. John Paul Jones grave not yet located by the government in Paris.
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Inter Ocean
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Paul Jones
Capt
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Paris
Silverware Mystery Marks Twenty Fifth Anniversary
A Southside woman celebrating 25 years of marriage invites friends to help, sparking gossip that she and her husband had separated or he was dead. On learning the truth, three neighbors visit to congratulate her, only to hear she remains married and needs silverware.
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Mrs. Jones
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Jones
California
There's Money in Lithia Lithium Sources Untapped in U S
A writer in the Engineering and Mining Journal notes vast lithium mineral resources in the United States are unexplored. Lithium salts, especially carbonate, are used for lithia water in medicine. most US demand (40 000 to 200 000 pounds annually) comes from Germany with price around 64 dollars per pound in 1898. A local manufacture could capture a growing market if supply expands, though price may fall with more supply.
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Engineering and
Germany
New York
In Commission and Health Promises in Yardwide Ad
A scoping note explains yacht and war vessel commissions and when ships are in commission. A second block promotes Dr. Pierce’s medical advice and Muco-Solvent, claiming cures for female catarrh and stomach mucous issues with an offer for a free book.
Capital Edition Offered For One Day Only In Des Moines
The Daily Cap tri in Des Moines announces a one day only offer for December 20 7859 at 82.00 per year with a free sample copy and a guaranteed year long subscription if paid by December 28, the fifty third anniversary of Iowa’s admission to statehood. The publisher promotes the paper as a up to date, telegraphic news source through the Associated Press and urges readers to act quickly to secure the deal.
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Des Moines
Weheck
Lowa
Associated Press
Dee
Young
Capina
Wyebeck
Convenient Danish trough helps swill feeding
For over 20 years Danish farmers have used a swinging door device to ease filling a pig trough. The front pen accepts two positions A and B, allowing the trough to be filled before the door returns to its fixed position. A single bolt holds the door in place.
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Iowa Homestead
Observations on Beef Prices and Market Causes
A reader shares views on beef prices attributing the rise to supply and demand dynamics. The note discusses how scarcity and consumer demand influence cost, aligning with common explanations of inflationary pressure in meat markets.
Illinois and eastern farmers urged to raise more calves
In Drovers Journal, 8. Din argues that five years ago low prices forced Illinois and eastern farmers to sell calves early and veal, but now western ranges shrink and feeders must ship cattle to Chicago. He predicts higher prices will persist if farmers expand calf production, suggesting two steers per farm per year could boost supply.
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Illinois
Chicago
Hinois
Drovers’ Journal
Street car etiquette sparks new code of courtesy
A crowded North State car in rain sees a small ruddy woman escort a boy to a seat then praise shows of kindness. Her cheerful proclamation that she never gets a seat without a man rising sparks laughter and a shift in conduct as men relinquish seats to women. An Irish dealer advertises household goods and a vow for sale.
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North State
Chicago Tribune
Ammles
Great Farm Journal Offer for Emmet County Republica
A publisher special offers the Farm Journal alongside the Emmet County Republican. Subscribers who commit for one year pay 1.50 for both papers, extending from now to December 1993, nearly five years. The Farm Journal is described as an old established, popular farm paper. Prompt action urged to avoid missing the opportunity.
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Neary
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Farm Journal
Emmet County Republican
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