Census notes on city life and back-to-work trends
The survey cites Osler on a near-prime comeback after age forty, contrasts urban and rural death rates in 25 to 44 versus 35 to 54, lists varied city figures, and highlights shifts toward earlier mortality in cities with rural areas showing different patterns. It also covers Panama Canal fleet plans for 1915 and personnel, plus other varied items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Osler
New York
Stow
San Francisco
Newark
N. J
Indiana
Vermont
Maine
Home trade keeps town alive and thankful for progress
A reflective call to prioritize buying at local home stores to boost a town’s prosperity. It argues home trade circulates money, strengthens streets, schools, and business, and builds community pride while contrasting it with shopping at distant mail order outlets.
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Elvie
Woolly aphis cited as major apple pest in U S history
Farm and Fireside notes the woolly aphid as the greatest apple pest across the United States. The extract explains its inconspicuous appearance, early signs such as a white cottony substance on limbs, and warns that early foragers indicate future San Jose scale and serious root infestations requiring early spraying and stronger measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Jose
Millet as winter feed for farm stock at late sowing
Leave a nook somewhere about the farm for millet. It may be sown as late as June and July and still will make a bountiful yield of first class roughage. Some farmers do not fancy it, but cutting it when it begins to outrun makes excellent feed for stock in winter.
Engagement Doubted, Jewels Found, Hope Restored at Thanksgiving
A man recalls Thanksgiving when Clara Webster suspected him of jewel theft. A misread loyalty from Clara strains their engagement but Sue Wentworth defends him, leading to the recovery of some jewels. The narrator reveals he is now engaged to Sue Wentworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Billy
Sue Wentworth
Thruston
Miss Wentworth
Tin
Joshua as Leader of Israel A Lesson in Courage and Faith
Senior Berean Sunday School lesson highlights Joshua as Moses’ successor, chosen to lead the Israelites into Canaan. It notes his name meaning Jehovah is salvation, his prior faith in God, and the call to be strong and courageous with God’s backing. It emphasizes obedience,Meditation on the law, and trust in the Lord for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua
Egypt
Canaan
Hoshea
Joshus
Amalek
Cansin Coul
Gul
Moses
Jourdan
Moab
Promise
Jehovah
Josh
Jordan
Lng
EtTik
Lebman
Euphrates
Syria
Asia Minne
Jusuan
Boyal
Joan
Moses le
Mierein
Messier
Jushin Io
Todertake
Bull Needs Exercise and Tread Power Advantage
A California correspondent notes a bull grown weak from lack of exercise and explores methods for exercise including a heavy wire apparatus and a traveling ring to move the animal along a wire. The piece advocates a tread power to separate milk and pump water, calling it a good investment to exercise the bull’s will and curb feeding issues though recovery may be limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Improving the Barn Maintenance Plan from Minnesota University Farm
W H Tomhave urges thorough cleaning of the barn interior followed by whitewash to brighten and beautify. Mangers stanchions docks and windows need repairs and a small project day could cover these tasks. Painting the exterior and addressing cold air leaks will improve ventilation for cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tomhave
Minnesota University Farm
Good Profit in Hens and Poultry Care Advice
Kansas Farmer urges farmers to properly care for hens to maximize profits. It explains that attentive management boosts egg and meat yield, warns against overcrowding, and recommends introducing roosts after chicks reach 2 3 pounds to prevent crooked breastbones.
Never Punish a Cow for Mistakes
An old American Agriculturist piece argues against punishing cows for errors. It asserts harsh or kind treatment influences both milk quantity and quality, noting cows may withhold milk if frightened or over-stimulated and suggesting prior abuse or fear can cause ongoing milk suppression.
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Hoowune
American Agriculturist
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Survey of the World
Panama
Panama Canal
C. McR. Winslow
Cameron McRae Winslow
Charles J. Badger
Oregon
Horn
Iowa
Fred A. Patterson
Political Equality Club
Sioux City
Julia Zuckerman
Oakland Improvement Association
Chicago Political Union
Lord Wolseley
Viscountess Wolseley
Agricultural School For Women
Glinde
Sussex
London Guild of Gardeners
Viscountess
Wolseley
Thad
Enza
Wilson
Wifety
Lown New
W. Alestader
Missouri
Halritan
Behators Fletcher
Yborida
Washington L. Capps
U. & Ong Cantal
George F. Cooper
Navy
W. H. G. Ballard
Naval Radio Service
Homer J. Perzuson
North Carolina
Newport News Shipbunding and Drydock Company
Albert Gilbert Smith
New York and Cuba Steamship Company
Andrew Furuseth
Seamen's Union
George Uhler
Steamboat Inspection Service
Philadelphia
Lst
Frederic (. Penfield
Dy A. B. Widener
George D. Widener
George E. Elkins
James F. Sullivan
Jeremiah J. Sullivan
Thomas Dolan
Randal Morgan
Samet T. Bo- Arne
John and Redman Wanamaker
Anthony Biddle
Anthony J. Drexel
Charlemagne Tower
Eckley St. Coxe
Chariton Yarnell
Brinton Coxe
A. J. Cassatt
Mary E. Garrett
Walter B. Saunders
Henry C. Lea
John Markoe
Santa Eulalle
Germany
Phoebe Ann Thorne
Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr College
Army Aviation Center
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Quartermaster Corps of the Army
Aleshire
Dan C. Kingman
Savannah
United States Army Engineering Corps
William T. Russell
Army
Drigndler
Gencert Kingman
New Hampshire
Milltary Academy
West Point
Ban C. Kingman
United States Army
Apple Orchard
Millet
Ethel Mae Robinson
Atwaters
Clara Webster
Billy Smithson
Tor Billy
Cara
Sail
Berean
Kansas
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