Value of the humble hen in Nebraska's economy
Nebraska's new labor commissioner cites the hen as a major economic asset, estimating 1.2 billion eggs laid in 1908 and total egg value at 18 million dollars. He compares the hen's worth to crops, noting its impact far exceeds several staples and arguing for greater recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Siaupin
Omaha
Ogden
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Long Term Cure Say Nebraskan
Rev J M Suffield of Lincoln Nebraska confirms a 1900 claim that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved kidney trouble after other remedies failed. He says the pills have never failed him and notes the price as 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Suffield
Lincoln
Nebr
Doan
Roy Suffield
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Sister’s Coffee Substitution Boosts Health with Postum
A sister recounts secretly swapping Postum for coffee and later revealing that the cereal drink improved energy, nerves, and complexion. The tale extols Postum as a healthful alternative to coffee, claiming renewed vitality and clearer eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Wellville
The Gay Cats of the Tramps A Nation of Nomads
A sweeping portrait of 100000 itinerant workers known as gay cats who ride freight and passenger trains across the United States. The piece details their harsh lives from spring to winter, their aims for work, risk of death on trains, earnings in camps, and the social descent fueling the cycle, including a Massachusetts reform farm and broader societal neglect. It names Portland Shorty as a notable survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Cat
Portland
Shorty
West
Companys Hospital
Ore
City Hospital
Potter's Field
Kay Cate
Neals and Jodgins
Massachusetts
Yidine
Beeen
Vackney
Prideewite
Ridgewater
Hetdie
Colany
Petiatonste
Grand View of Cloudburst in Cairngorms Described by Scotland Correspondent
Country Life reports a massive cloudburst on July 10, 1901 in the Cairngorms. An old hut watcher describes a thunderous flood racing down slopes, carving a deep channel, tossing rocks, and tearing the landscape as clouds broke above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Country Life
Cairngorm
Needle threading game for children from National Magazine
A simple idle activity for children suggests threading half a paper of needles on a white thread spool and the other half on a black thread spool. Tie knots to keep them secure so needles can be drawn to a desired length when needed, saving time and eye strain during sewing sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Magazine
Friendly With Sparrows Little Feathered Pirates Show Attachment
A friend recounts an odd tale of a canary sharing sunlight on a porch and forming friendships with local sparrows. The canary and sparrows trade nesting materials and food in a mutual aid bond observed across seasons. The story blends whimsy with a note of generosity in animal behavior.
Taft Chooses White Steamer for Presidential Car
The White Steamer is selected after tests of many makes by War Department experts. President Taft receives a 40 horsepower Model M car with United States coat of arms on both doors. The firm reports high demand and offers catalog details to satisfy inquiries from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
White Company of
Cleveland
Tate
Washington
Taft Hhea
W J Urquhart
Westhern
White Company
Michigan Ave
Chicago
United States
Tatt
Sahelton
Painting and Pure White Lead Ad Uses and Warnings
An assortment of old advertisements offers guidance on painting materials and adulteration risks, promoting a houseowners guide from National and Company, plus a Cuticura Ointment testimonial. It includes claims about white lead purity, testing methods, and a range of consumer health and household tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National and Company
Trinity Undg
New York
Ouruit No 49
Cuticura
Atlantic
Potterbrog & Chew. Corp
Loston
Thomas
Boise
Tre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Biddy
India
Blanche
Tilanche Bates
Tokedo
Bababbas
Barabbas
Ilell IR
Cloudburst
Reunien
Canary
Do iInan
Ted
President Taft
Putnam
Jimmie
Creaw—White
Miller & Holmes St
Samson
Adroggiste
Boree Guoda
Seul Caprese Pall
Spohn Medical Co, Chemiste
Goshen
Indiana
Dodds
Guart
Dr.d.jayne
Carters
Tae
Government of
Canada
Suliomul
Lms
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mase
Tt Preck
Millereberg
Leuphia Co
Sam
Came
Rete
Chase
Lewiston
Mima Co
Smuyeres
ALN. K.—G
Yackagh Rendak
Bougelre Poe