Gatun locks and lake pose canal challenge
A survey in The World’s News notes the Gatun locks in perfect order and the Gatun Lake planned at about 110 square miles, designed to curb Chagres river floods, enabling the Panama Canal’s Atlantic side operations. It also reports on a Salem women voters school and early 20th century tech ideas in hydroplane ferries.
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Gamboa Dike
Gatun
Atlantic
Chagres
Goethals
Women's Club of
Salem
Jane Addams
Chicago
Town pioneers free monthly auctions to spur local trade
A western New York town formed a merchants group to promote commerce by holding monthly free public auctions. Farmers could supply items to sell with the merchants advertising and handling sales. Seed distribution and prize samples were added, boosting turnout and farm stock sales, despite weather.
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New York
New England
Ticinity
Practical Strawberry Mulching and Carrot Growing Notes
Practical guidance on mulching strawberry beds in fall using straw mulch three to five inches thick to retard spring growth, retain moisture, and prevent heaving. Instructions cover removal, windrowing, re-covering, and clean picking conditions, plus cautions on timing and plant health. Also advises on soil types for growing carrots, favoring deep loamy soil, sowing seeds in rows with a hand drill, and ensuring tender uniform roots.
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D. BE. Lewis
Horticultural Department
Kansas Agricultural College
Ruth Inwood Chooses Between Suitors Eye to Eye
Ruth Inwood with crossed sight suffers a chooses among three suitors, Mr. Sanders a merchant, Mr. Atwater an attorney, and George Carter a poor youth. A battle of attention unfolds as Ruth’s parents push Atwater or Sanders, and Ruth signals her final choice after a comical eye misread and a climactic reveal. Carter’s proposal gains favor after a fortune inheritance alters parental support.
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Ruth
Mr. Inwood
Atwater
Sanders
Athinwood
Jed
Mr. Atwater
Mr. Sanders
Stuth
Roth
Muth
Miss Inwood
Attenton
Etch
Huth
George Carter Misslywood
George Carter
Tana
Model Poultry House For Winter Use
The image shows a model poultry house designed for winter use with a hinged door on the lower section. In cold weather closely fitted openings exclude wind yet admit fresh air, while the open side faces the south to supply warmth and air flow for hens.
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Owl Experiment Station
Stele Way
Soath
Poultry Yard and Pen Principles
Advice on poultry care urges free range for chickens while keeping houses sanitary and vermin free. Emphasizes thrift in stock for profit, warns lice and cold drafts can halt laying, and stresses consistent conditions for better egg production.
The Hoist on the Farm
The editor of the Kansas Farmer describes a farm hoist used for labor saving tasks. It moves headers, wagons, and boxes and aids handling sick animals, with safety belts costing $2 or more. He notes its versatility across the farm and frequent repositioning for various chores.
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Kasson Farwer
Healao
A Good Pit Silo From Extension Pamphlet
A pamphlet from the Extension Division Manhattan Agricultural College outlines six essential points for building a good pit silo. Key guidance covers location on firm dry ground, slight elevation above ground, wall thickness three quarters to one inch, cement wash for water tightness, strict perpendicular walls for even compaction, and a proper covering to ensure durable performance. It emphasizes avoiding settlements and ensuring a reliable seal for quality silage.
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Prom
Extension Division
Agricultural Callees
Manhattan
When to Diversify in the Drought Year
The article argues diversification guards against climate risk. It notes Girmers in drought-prone regions can safely plant Katte, millet, sorghum, silage, and some cotton. It emphasizes not relying on a single crop and avoiding misfortune by diversifying with suitable varieties for their climate.
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Raneb
Sunday School Lesson on Christian Liberty and Love
A sermon summary urges believers to live unto the Lord, avoid censorious judgment, and protect a brother’s conscience. It emphasizes mutual dependence, restraint for the sake of others, and the Spirit’s fruit of righteousness, peace, and joy as core Christian liberty.
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Bly
Christ
Redempion
Chngell
Christian
Amlind
Paut
Kingdon
Jess Carine
Lidlver Hunfe
Hite
Arceptrte
Anon
Jorax
Luke
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Bay Points
Silas Christofferson
Hydro
San Francisco Bay
Benator
Elihu Root
House of Representatives
Washington
John Peters
Maine
Representative Peters
Senator Root
Duchess of
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Roxburghes
Chesterfield Hoase
School For Cripples
Philadelphia
Scripples
London
Raymond Arthur Price Pierpont
League
Cupid
United States Good Roads Association
St. Louis
Major
Minneapolis
Minn
North America
Eberhart, Maguire
Club and Commerce Association
B. B. Steadwell
Lacrosse
American Press Association
Gatun Locks
Governor Major
Robert T. Underwood
Bercan
Stumtleth
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