Up-to-Date Hints On Irrigation In Humid States
The article surveys irrigation expansion in the United States focusing on humid regions. It cites Louisiana rice planters irrigating over 100000 acres and notes coastal canals could cheaply water bottom lands along South Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Early experiments show profitable irrigation of forage crops, suggesting southern irrigation growth could rival historic European regions.
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United States
Office of Experiment Station
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
South Atlantic
Brigham Young
City Creek
Utah
Gulf
Piedmont
Lombardy
Common Squash Bug Control Methods and Precautions
The squash bug Anasa tristis harms squash crops but is highly resistant to insecticides. Strengthy washes kill the bug yet destroy vines, so relying on hand and cultural methods is advised. Protective coverings, repellants, oversown seed, manure fertilization, and clean cultivation help. Gather and burn harvested vines to reduce next year’s infestation. Hand picking and ground boards or bark traps are also used.
Horticultural Observations for Young Farmers
Agricultural colleges offer annual horticulture courses. Lectures cover tree and shrub setting, pruning, orchard care, fruit production, and vegetable gardens. Proper pruning preserves bearing. over pruning wastes fruit. Winter courses run up to three months. Keep fruit in storage between 36 and 40 degrees to avoid spoilage. Apples will not tolerate misstorage.
Apples and cold storage challenges in 40 degree temp
The passage explains that apples survive cold storage best at just under 40 degrees, while freezer at 32 causes rapid deterioration. Shipping fruit with butter and meat in 22 to 28 degree storage proved hard on apples, prompting ships to create adjustable fruit storage rooms to suit its needs.
Future Demand for Horses according to USDA expert
Prof. Nelson of the U S Department of Agriculture analyzes horse demand trends from 1887 to 1897, noting a rise in horse numbers despite shifts in transport tech. He argues demand will persist for the right kind of horse, with autos unlikely to greatly displace horses, as streetcars and bicycles did earlier.
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Nelson
United States Department of Agriculture
Tree Planting Plans For Indiana Forest Recovery
Indiana’s Division of Forestry surveyed plantation sites after many counties became treeless. The program targets fence posts and farm wood needs, prioritizing drained marsh areas and tax exemptions lowering planting costs. Plans set a mix of species, soil prep, and plantation management, led by the assistant superintendent, aiming to complete before spring.
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Indiana
Division of Forestry
Department of Agriculture
Polish fowl a fancier's pride not for profit
The Polish breed, while handsome and docile, suits fanciers with time to spare. Varieties include White Crested Black and Silver Spangled. the large crest obscures vision and invites hawk predation. Winter protection is needed as the crest stays wet and cold, and the breed is a summer layer that tends not to sit continuously.
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E. P. Niles
Cape Colony Regulates Fruit Imports from U S and Canada
Cape Colony officials last February forbade importing trees plants fruits tubers roots and bulbs until examined for pests and diseases. They assess relaxing the ban on stone fruit trees and grafts from parts of the United States free of peach yellows or peach rosettes.
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Cape Colony
Africa
United States
Canada
Pita for Storage of Roots Techniques in Root Storage Pits
Farmers face winter root storage without cold-storage plants. Nebraska method piles beets four feet wide with six inches dirt, six inches straw, then two inches dirt, plus a one foot ventilating hole. Wisconsin method uses a long furrow six feet wide three feet high with 18 inches earth and ventilating tile every six feet to vent sweat.
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Nebraska
Experiments in Cattle Feeding at Oklahoma Station
The Oklahoma Experiment Station continues feeding trials with hogs and steers to compare corn and Kafir meal with alfalfa hay and Kafir stover. Last winter a group of twenty steers tested these rations, and the work will be repeated to broaden conclusions. Hog studies focus on safe cottonseed meal levels, cowpea, and alfalfa hay fed to hogs, with prior results showing economic benefits and only one fate due to overfeeding.
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Oklahoma Experiment Station
Cowpeas as Hay Crop Advocated by Soule
Andrew M. Soule of the Tennessee Experiment Station touts cowpeas as a premier southern forage plant. He notes they produce vast vine growth, are a sure crop, and yield highly protein rich hay for energy, milk, and meat. Varieties suited for hay include Unknown, Blackeye, and Whippoorwill with runners ideal for grazing or plowing under and bush types better for seed.
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Andrew M. Soule
Tennessee Experiment Station
Leaf Footed Plant Bug Invades Oklahoma Fruits
Oklahoma experiment station reports multiple specimens of the Northern Leaf-footed Plant bug found across the state. The insects puncture peaches and plums, suck juices, and resemble squash bugs but with slender bodies and leaflike hind legs.
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Oklahoma
Stillwater
Isinglass Source From Giant Caspian Sturgeon
The best isinglass comes from Russia where it is obtained from the giant sturgeon in the Caspian Sea and its feeding rivers. The fish can reach about twenty five feet and its air bladder yields isinglass. Much is produced along the Amazon in Brazil but that material is coarse and inferior, used mainly for refining liquors.
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Russia
Caspian Sea
Amazon
Brazil
London Globe
Our Nation's Wealth Ad for Stomach Bitters
An advertisement extols the nations wealth as metal and likens it to a healthy stomach. It promotes Hosteneter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for overwork related stomach issues, promising relief from clogged bowels improved appetite and cures for constipation dyspepsia and biliousness.
Burglar Plunder Ends With Quiet Escape
A cautious burglar filled a sack with valuables from a dressing table then slipped from the window and disappeared. He nonchalantly announced his plan to retreat to a nearby blind alley. The Chicago Tribune describes his understated exit from the building.
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Desac
Chicago Tribune
Best for the Bowels Cathartic Candy Ad
Best for the Bowels. No matter what ails you you will not get well until your bowels are put right. CASCARETS help nature cure you without a gripe or pain produce easy natural movements cost you just 10 cents to start getting your health back. CASCARETS Candy Cathartic genuine metal boxes each tablet stamped C. C. C. beware imitations.
Up Boston Way confronts fragile tradition in sharp exchange
In a clipped domestic scene a caller asks what Santa left in a child's stocking. The girl responds with wit and scorn, declaring belief in obsolete tradition is over and departing with her Ibsen. The vignette captures satirical tension and gendered humor of the era.
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Boston Way
Santa Claus
Lippincott’s
Open Letter Praises Dodd's Kidney Pills Heart and Kidney Cure
Mrs H D Hyde of Folsom Custer County South Dakota writes an open letter praising Dodd's Kidney Pills for curing her three year heart pains and improving her daughter's weak kidneys. She urges publication to inform others of the pills benefits and notes the medicine costs 60 cents a box and is sold by all dealers.
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Folsom
Custer Co
South Dakota
H. D. Hyde
Dodd
New Golf Sticks Mentioned In Banter With Miss Frocks
In a brief Harper's Bazar excerpt, Miss Frocks and Mr Postlethwaite discuss golf sticks. Mr Postlethwaite notes Charley Goslin seen on the course with Miss Frocks, prompting a reply about a complete collection.
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Miss Frocks
Young Postlethwaite
Mr. Postlethwaite
Ferhars
Charley Goslin
Harper’s Bazar
Free Allen's Foot-Ease Sample Offer in New York
Patent promotion notes offer a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease from Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York for foot sweating dampness swelling and aching feet. Claims relief for chilblains frost bites and fits all druggists and shoe stores at 25 cents.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
WeddingMusic praise as organist inspires joy
Mrs Wayuppe praised the magnificent wedding music noting a throbbing note of triumph. Mrs Nowitt quipped the organist was the bride's first husband and no longer has to pay alimony, reflecting the Philadelphia Press's tongue in cheek tone.
John Morley on truth telling and living honestly
A quotation from Exchange urging bold living with scant regard for common talk. It emphasizes pursuing a life rich in reality and practicing truthful wholesome conversation. The text frames honest speech as central to a meaningful existence.
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John Morley
Important to Mothers and Wit From City Papers
A collage of quotes warns readers to examine CASTORIA labels, while witty quips from Boston Journal and Chicago News mock sayings about waiting, tipping, and wetness, illustrating a column of clipped gossip and humor.
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Jaggs
Chicago News
Quotations From The Coquette And The Idiot
A fragmentary exchange shows characters The Coquette and The Idiot in a playful, teasing dialogue. Puck comments on the knitting activity as part of the banter. The lines hint at a theatrical or literary context with personified figures exchanged between wit and mischief.
England's postal service profits near twenty million dollars
The profits on England's postal service amount to about 20 million dollars per year, reflecting the system's substantial revenue generation and financial performance.
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England
Free and Easy Life of the Black Man and the White
Professor Gerome Dowd argues in the Century that two races in the South display opposite traits. He contrasts the white man’s disciplined indoor life and somber tone with the Black community’s freer street culture and sociable entertainments. He questions whether collision of these tendencies can yield mutual benefits.
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Germany
France
England
Europe
South
Gerome Dowd
Healthy routines sustain thinkers under pressure
A New Bedford Standard excerpt argues that steady habits and balanced rest support mental and physical health during intensive work. It cites that great minds maintain simple recreations, avoid excesses, and focus on beneficial aims, while worry and unwarranted labor harm unless civilization itself bears no fault.
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Wettler
New Bedford Standard
Heat Prostration Versus Allen's Foot-Ease
Quip contrasts heat prostration with Allen's Foot-Ease, noting one endures the heat while the other relieves sore feet. Source uses witty Life magazine tone to underline product usefulness in comfort during hot conditions.
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Allen
Faceless Dyes and a Humble Visitor at the Door
A colorful Leslie's Weekly vignette shows a large man, about a hundred stone, arriving at a kitchen door. The exchange with a blunt woman reveals a clash of perception and gender. The scene closes with a quip about a bicycle on the stoop and a remark on dye brands.
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Leslie's Weekly
Decay of Oratory Mentioned by Watterson and Thurston
The Washington Times recounts Hon. Henry Watterson lamenting the decay of public rhetoric, naming three true orators: Watterson, Thurston, and George R. Peck, while Thurston jokes about Peck not being present. The exchange unfolds in Chamberlain's with high balls and sharp wit.
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Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Chamberlain's
Thurston
Watterson
Clay
Calhoun
Webster
United States
Thuston
George R. Peck
Nebraska
George Peck
Washington Times
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE PROMISES ONE DAY CURE
An old medicine box advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It notes a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee with E. W. Grove’s signature on the box.
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E. W. Grove
Arthur and the Mule's Call
A Chicago family recently moved near a street car barn where mules are kept. The four year old daughter heard a mule bray and asked if it was her father’s friend. The mother replied no, then the girl said the voice sounded like calling "Ar-thur," noting her father has more sense than most of his friends.
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Chicago
Arthur
Papa
Ar—thur
Chicago Tribune
Paxxan Haix BaLsa TM Promises Colorful Hair Renewal
An advertisement claims Paxxan Haix BaLsa TM renews color and life of hair while touting Hixpgaconss as the best cure for corns. The text presents product claims with no supporting evidence.
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Paxxan
Power of Oratory Echoed By Detroit Journal
A Detroit Journal quips at a great orator who warned of an abyss facing the nation. The critic notes the crowd’s yawns contrasted with the speaker’s call to action and the provocative danger of the metaphor.
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Detroit Journal
Mrs Brewer endorses Peruna for grip and female catarrh
A Westerly Rhode Island letter from Mrs Lizzie M Brewer to Dr Hartman advocates Peruna as a sure cure for grip and female catarrh. She cites rapid relief from colds and dimisses rival cough medicines, praising Peruna for weakness and female nervous complaints and urging young women to read the accompanying book. The letter ends with claims of extensive testimonials and a free treatise offer from The Peruna Medicine Company.
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Hartman
Brewer
Westerly
R. I
la Grippe
Ja Grippe
Lizzie M. Brewer
J. W. Reynolds
New Jisbon
Ohio
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Early Days of Free Masonry History Summary
The article notes Masonry’s slow early expansion outside England and its church-friendly crackdown. In 1738 Clement XII condemned the order for secrecy and interfaith membership, and in 1739 Spain issued an edict by the secretary of state declaring death for members or those who aid recruitment.
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England
Clement XII
Paris
Papal States
Spain
New Lippincott
Patents list from Northwestern inventors last week
Northwestern inventors had patents issued including Gustav A Beltz of Renville Minnesota for a draft equalizer Orville A Hulett of La Verne Minnesota for a milk stool Joseph M Nesley of Grant Montana for a reversible wrench Chris E Paulson of Boyd Minnesota for a car coupling Henry G Roth of Minneapolis Minnesota for a sampling tube for cheese Carl G Skoog of St Paul Minnesota for a convertible stool and cane Perley E Stevens of St Paul Minnesota for a guide for picture trimming Lothrop and Johnson patent attorneys 911 912 Pioneer Press Bldg St Paul Minnesota
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Northwestern
Gustav A. Beltz
Renville
Minn
Orville A. Hulett
Laverne
Joseph M. Nesley
Grant
Mont
Chris E. Paulson
Boyd
Henry G. Roth
Minneapolis
Carl G. Skoog
St. Paul
Perley E. Stevens
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press Bldg
Octoroon Pedigree Joke Featured in Dumas Tale
A New York Sun quip about Alexander Dumas and race is noted amid an advertisement touting Dr Kaine's Great Nerve Restorer. The ad promises a free trial bottle and treatise for $2.00 and lists R H Kane at 931 Arch Street Philadelphia.
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O’neill
Dumas
Alexander Dumas
New York Sun
Kaine
R. H. Kane
Philadelphia
Prisoner Warrant Quoted in Christmas Exchange
In a framed exchange the letter says a warrant has been dismissed for John so he can return home for Christmas. The reply to Bill notes a warrant remains against him locally, preventing his homecoming during the holiday.
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John
Bill
Rescue Sparks Legal Clash Over Marriage Demands
Agitated father thanks a brave young man who saved his daughter from drowning and asks questions about a coerced marriage. The exchange in Norwich New York on February 17, 1900, includes a vow to marry if compelled, amid a curative claim associated with Piso’s Cure for Consumption.
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Detroit Free Press
Piso
Taos
Robbins
Maple Street
Norwich, N. Y
Improv Club Customer Compliment Turns Tense
A customer asks about trade while the host says business is improving. The host notes James knocked over a gentleman’s glass last night, the man called for another, and paid for it, too. Judy reports the incident.
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James
Judy
The Self-Proclaimed Novice and a Poker Lesson
A Western tale depicts Broncho Bob dismissing the East learner who asks to be taught poker. The group recalls past deceit they avoid and choose not to be drawn into gloom. A British Army colonel credits Tutt Frutti as a morale booster for his marching men.
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Broncho Bob
Washington Star
Adams’ Tutt Frutti
On His Mettle. Uncle Bob Well, Johnny at head of class
A witty exchange frames a pupil asking about rank and a companion replying that he can mock the leader. The dialogue uses playful banter to hint at cleverness and pride among schoolmates.
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Bob
Johnny
Old Flame Sparks in a Chicago Daily News Cartoon
Cartoon dialogue centers on Pearl and Ruby debating a man described as an old flame who is always smoking and going out every night in Chicago.
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Pearl
Ruby
Chicago Daily News
Little Boy and the Inevitable Man
A Detroit Journal excerpt narrates a Sunday fishing boy meeting the inevitable man in a white choker. The boy explains he fishes on the Sabbath to have a ready answer if asked what becomes of boys who fish on Sunday. The inevitable man departs puzzled.
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Detroit Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts by F J Cheney Co
Frank J Cheney sworn firm of F J Cheney Co offering one hundred dollars for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public seal, Toledo address, testimonials free. Cure taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists, 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
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Ci-Y
Toledo
Lucas Country
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney &Co
Hall
NK J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & CO
Postal clerk denies charge to Mr Newliwed 411
A Philadelphia Post Office clerk refuses to charge 102 letters to Mr Newliwed No 411 despite the young bride’s insistence that her husband’s credit is good everywhere and they always receive mail from the office.
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad for Foot Comfort
An 19th century style ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to treat swollen smarting burning sweaty feet corns bunions frost bites and chilblains. It claims cure and offers a free sample and a 25 cent price at druggists and shoe stores with a mailing address in LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Vienna Park Dress Rule Aids Dust Control
Local council directs women in parks to hold up skirts to keep dust off ground. Notice defends measure as preventing dust from crowds escaping into recreation areas.
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Vienna
Uncertain Wage Talk Between Workers in Dispatch Item
A brief exchange shows an experienced worker noting high wages asked by a novice. The other replies that inexperience explains the request, highlighting tension over pay in a Pittsburgh Dispatch item.
Dropsy treated free by Dr H H Greens Bons Atlanta Ga
An advertisement notes dropsy treatment offered free by Dr H H Green s Bons of Atlanta Georgia hailed as among the world s greatest dropsy specialists. Readers are directed to view the other column for details.
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H. H. Green
Atlanta
Advertising Phrases Reflect Seasonal Leisure Appeal
In a Somerville Journal snippet, the allure of boating, fishing, and first-class surf and anti-water bathing is highlighted as a seasonal lure that tempts readers toward leisure rather than work. The note captures a mood of summer leisure advertising and its coastal recreation appeal.
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Somerville Journal
Ah Beautiful Lady and Clairvoyant Message
A brief Philadelphia Press humorous quip where a clairvoyant asks if a woman seeks her future husband and she replies she wants to locate her present husband who is absent. The exchange lampoons fate and marriage, reflecting light social satire of the era.
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Philadelphia Press
Mindlaub Eye Ear Nose Throat Doctor in Fargo
An Indianapolis Journal quotation notes an optimistic view as a response to pessimistic talk. Dr J H Mindlaub, specialist in eye ear nose and throat, is listed with Fargo North Dakota as his location.
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J. H. Mindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Indianapolis Journal
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Boston Journal
Puck
Ness
Putnam
Westerly, RI
Hiis
Ent
Pittsburg Dispatch
Thompson
NDNU
Woodward & Co., Grain CommiSsion
Duluth
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