Scraps of Science and Notable Fossil Find
The article notes coal tar compounds rising from 454 to 695 with over 300 used as dyes. It reports Wyoming paleontologist W H Read discovering brontosaur remains in Carbon County, the largest yet found. It mentions 300 aerolites yielding nine twin-stone falls in two years, and touches on religious attentions amid modern thought, Berlin sound-deadening trials, a lightning flash time of one nineteenth of a second, and Becquerel's work on anaesthetics suppressing Nrays in organic and inorganic matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Read
University of Wyoming
Carbon County
New York
Berlin
F. J. Glen
London
M. Er
M. Becquerel
Wrong Track to Health Through Grape-Nuts and Cream
A reader recalls lifelong digestion problems and weak appetite until a physician recommended Grape-Nuts and cream. The diet improved strength and weight, leading to sustained health since then, with the author still relying on the cereal product.
Hive stand crafted from bottles for cheap durable use
Dr J W Guyson describes a twentieth century hive stand using longest quart bottles set in regular holes for two or three hives. boards and nails secure rails, bottles keep bottom off ground protecting from moisture, rats and toads. inexpensive, easily built, with upright working height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Guyson
Clovers and Waterlogged Soils in Clover Cultivation
The article compares red and Alsike clovers on wet ground. It notes red clover requires well drained land and advises drainage to prevent poor germination. Alsike tolerates more moisture but not unlimited wetness, while cold soils hurt red and medium varieties.
Market for American Horses In Germany Profit Boom
United States Consul General Worman in Munich says the German horse famine caused by czarist export bans has created a golden harvest for American dealers. Horses worth 350 to 400 dollars in the U.S. could fetch 1,000 to 1,500 dollars in Germany, with southern Germany showing particular wealth and profitable returns for resettled American stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Worman
Munich
Germany
Mr. Worman
State Department
The Cause of Balkiness and Training Methods
A Gazette writer outlines a humane harness training plan for balky horses. The method uses a taut rope and light weight to condition the shoulders gradually, with careful timing and increased resistance. It suggests side-lines or a nose band to prevent mouth jerks and emphasizes patient, stepwise adaptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Bitting
The Fattening of Geese for Foie Gras Delicacy
A Bulletin Department of Agriculture report outlines goose fattening practices for foie gras. Geese are confined in small cages and fed two to three times daily until their livers fatten, then killed. Livers appear in jars as foie gras au naturel, pate de foie gras, and paree de foie gras with truffles and other condiments.
Excellent Feed Trough for Hogs and Sheep
An inexpensive yard trough built from two boards and 2x4 legs shows a three cornered end piece. It uses a 1x5x21 inch side boards with a wooden pin, plus a 1x3 inch top strip to deter livestock from the trough. The trough can be rotated to keep snow dirt out and ease cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Digging Out Dollars The Black Cat Contest Opens
In Boston July 1904 the Black Cat magazine is urged as a path to income for writers. Jack London credits it with his early break after a four thousand word story. The publisher announces a new contest with ten thousand six hundred dollars in prizes and urges readers to submit before October 1 following published conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Times
Bostor Daily Globe
Jack London
Postman
New York
Newton Newkirk
Ohio
Stanley Edwards Johnson
New England
Frank Lillie Pollock
North Carolina
Missouri
Shortstory Publishing Company
Mass
A Worthy Benevolence and The Word and the Way
Rev J G Lemen of Council Bluffs Iowa started a home for orphans that grew into a permanent non sectarian facility now caring for about 215 children in 25 cottages and buildings. The organization is endorsed by all denominations and adoptions are common through vetted families. A small paper titled The Word and the Way is published for 25 cent annual subscription. Further information is available from the Christian Home in Council Bluffs Iowa. Also notes on Puck items The open air treatment and a tale of Cawlboy are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Lemen
Council Bluffs
Lemen
To Boot. Reuben and Cynthia discuss marriage rumor
The judge notes Rube asks if Cynthia would marry him and if his father would object. Cynthia replies that she would marry him but jokes his foot might end up in a boot for luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
Cynthy
Cynthia
Rube
Quiet Proposer’s Voice Smiles Amid Marble Gambles
A witty quip from a Detroit Free Press collection notes a daughter’s quick defense of a marriage proposal. The scene contrasts a stern elder at the stairs with a modern response about Bob’s tilt of voice and love amid a playful marble or race game banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Detroit Free Press
Nickel Plate Route Promotes Delightful Summer Tours
Delightful summer tours to the East are enhanced by Nickel Plate Road inducements. The line is billed as the rate short line to resorts, with quick connections at Buffalo for Eastern points and mountain retreats. Trains offer attentive service, dining cars with club meals from 25 cents to a dollar, and a La Salle Street Chicago terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Nickel Plate
Great la Salle Street
Chicago
Feredes
Binder Twine Sale Notice From Beata Morbuck Co
An early 20th century ad style item touts a big drop in binder twine price with shipping options and a money refund guarantee. It claims low prices for carload quantities and urges mail-in response to BEATS MORBUCK & CO in Chisago, Minnesota, promising return contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morbuck & CO
Chisago
Sascage En Camp Visit to Boston August 1904
An advertised travel offer from Nickel Plate promotes a low rate round trip to the G A R National Encampment in Boston from August 15 to 20 1904. The plan includes individual club and a la carte service with seating meals and coffee in seats. Stopovers at Chautauqua Lake and Niagara Falls are noted on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. National
Boston
Seale
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Orenen
Piso
Piso Company
Liberty Streets
Warren, PA
Thei Ete
France
the Black Cat
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Grim
Barrett
Cawlboy
Irving Henry
Fond-du- Lac
Sero
Puck
Carde
Lisen
Forest
Kansas City Journal
Allen
Olmsted
Roy
N. Y
Philadelphia
Renee
Sigmar
Sam Bent
Baim Co
Atlanta
Obio
Joe Drows
Tae Simile
Bears
Castoria
I Twowses & CO
Bes B
Wastingtos, D.O
K.—A
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