Forthcoming Opening of Panama Canal
Describes the Panama Canal as a monumental engineering achievement ready for commerce. Details include the Gatun dam and lake formation, Triple lock system at Gatun Pedro Miguel and Miraflores, towing by electric locomotives, and transit time of about ten to eleven hours from ocean to ocean.
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Colon
Atlantic
Isthmus
Pacific
Great Gatun
Chagres
Charres
Pedro Miguel
Gatun
Miraflores
Mira~ Sores
Pacific Ocean
Old Playwright Protests Rogue Named Blake in Drama
The manager scolds the author saying a villain named Blake is missing while noting nearly every play needs a rogue. The trembling playwright asks what’s wrong as the manager insists on a traditional villain name to fit the drama.
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Elere
Blake
Obicago Record-Herald
Sign Says Sold Mockery in Brooklyn Homes
A visitor touring Brooklyn observed house signs reading Sold and asked if builders brag about sales. A local buyer replied that the signs simply refer to purchases, noting the jokey quip about sales.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia Ledger
Samuel Chooses Saul as Israel's First King
The lesson outlines Samuel’s reaction to Israel’s wish for a king and how God directs him to an overlooked Benjaminite, Saul. It covers Saul’s reception by Samuel, the symbolic consecration at dawn, and the call to leadership as Israel’s new ruler, ending with Saul resuming his quiet duties before his public role begins.
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Henne
Samuel
Saul
Hin
Bebel
Gideon
Tarael
Israel
Benjamin
Manasseh
Alfalfa Proved Worth as Soil Improver and Forage Plant
T P Graber of the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Association spoke at the Kentucky Alfalfa Growers meeting. Wisconsin growers report best seeding rates of fifteen to twenty pounds and find southern seed competitive with northern stock. The Wisconsin Alfalfa Association has 1000 members and pursues a conservative policy, avoiding areas where clover grows more easily.
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T. P. Graber
Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Association
Kentucky
Alfalfa Growers’ Association
Wisconsin
Badger
Wisconsin Alfalfa Association
Poultry Beginners Guide to Hatching and Rearing Chicks
For beginners success lies in letting the old hen hatch and rear the chicks. Allow free range with constant food in hoppers. This promotes even development in the chicks and helps identify the shy pallets near hand fed flocks.
Tobacco stems used in nests for hens and pigeons
Fumes from tobacco stems used as nesting material for laying and sitting hens will not affect eggs or contents. About ten farmers use stems for nests with good results. pigeon men have long used them for nesting material.
Root Crops Storage Tips From A Horticulture Note
The article notes keeping root crops such as turnips carrots beets and related produce in a moist cover and suggests a cool cellar as a satisfactory storage solution for extended freshness and quality.
Milking Time Tips for Dairy Farmers
Immediate milking after strain through cheesecloth. assist cows in trouble whether their own or neighbors. Grain and feed sold through butter mold and cream can fetch top prices regardless of grain market. A dairy farmer sleeps better with a silo of corn and hay. When buying a cow check the dam and sire lineage. Carbolized vaseline helps sores on teats or glycerite of tannate can be used.
Wintering Bees On Summer Stands Safe Plan For Outing
A method for wintering bees outdoors on summer stands in New England outlines using ten frame hives with end frame partitions to confine clusters, burlap under a winter cover, and chaff or shavings in the hive. It emphasizes top protection, a metal roof, moisture control, and feeding via sugar cakes placed over the frames when needed.
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New England
Gossip of the World of Sport Is Speedy at Fifty-Four
Is Speedy at Fifty-Four Owen Weeks of New York is a long time runner. At four years old and twenty-two for first place he faced young rivals and showed stamina in a ten mile race. The veteran athlete has run for many years and remains fast, keeping conditioning through decades.
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Owen
New York
Teg Ioles
Ted
Weeks
Winter Baseball Scramble and Player Notes
Larry McLean edits that exercise to a great thing though he claims no woman improves her stroke through golf. Cin Phat Teds Inn manager Cline Herzog picked Alexandria, La as a froining emp for 115. Shortstop Bancroft of the Portland team signed by the Phillies for next season. Umpiring shortages noted and the Boulter League cuts its toll. Charley Smith praises Roger Bresnahan as a backstop. Cyril Meir of the Yanks called worst pitcher in the American league. Cy Young era reference and a nod to Shakespeare amid batters’ feats.
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Larry McLean
Cline Herzog
Cin Phat Teds Inn
Alesandria
Ohl Stampli Steud
Cleveland Napa
Bancroft
Portland
Eneigh
Boulter
Charley Smith
Roger Bresmilin
Charley
Rajah
Smith
Cyril Meir
The
Yanks
Johnsont
Etatistics
Biets
Bill Shakespeare
New York State Boxing Licenses Revenue Rising
New York state earned revenue from boxing as enthusiasts paid 4.08 million to watch bouts. The state’s take totaled 32000 dollars. Of 132 license applicants, 58 clubs remain active and continue holding bouts amid a nationwide business lull.
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New York State
Magee to Manage Brookfeds Next Season
Lee Magee also known as Leo Hoernschemeyer once served as assistant groundkeeper at Cincinnati's ball park. He evolved into a skilled player and practiced daily with major leaguers before leaping to the big leagues. His effectiveness as a two manager remains to be seen.
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Mages
Lee Magee
Leo Hoernschemeyer
Brookfeds
Cincinnati Ball Park
Magee
Shrubb Rejoins Harvard Cross Country Coach Role
Alfred Shrubb, the English long distance runner and former coach, is announced to reengage with Harvard cross country. Captain Ty Twitcheil, of the Crimson, reports Shrubb has urged runners to start training six weeks before the college opens next fall.
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Shrubb
Harvard
Alfred Shrubby
Ty Twitcheil
Crimson
Turf Judge Only Places Horse in Australian Races
The official racing Judge at horse races in Australia solely determines the finishing order. Three stipendiary stewards monitor the judge from an elevated stand near the Judges' box, ensuring proper conduct and oversight.
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Australia
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Olympic
Dewey
United States Steel Corporation
Panama
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Mira
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Gatun Locks
Fist Pacific
Culebra Et
Naos
Naos Island
Wilson
American Press Association
U. S. S. Olympic
George W. Goethals
President Wilson
U. S. S. Oregon
Canal Lock
Berean
Sam
Lev
Sam-uel
Sarmael
Jehovah
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