Massachusetts Sees Rise in Good Roads Efforts Across States
Mr Albert of Boston envisions a practical carriage system improving roads, noting dirt and corduroy surfaces remain obstacles. He cites recent federal and state efforts, with Massachusetts New Jersey and New York leading, and Col F W Greene asserting well built roads save money by boosting horsepower efficiency and reducing freight costs by millions.
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Albert
Boston
Barre
United States Departent of Agriculture
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Gol. F. W. Greene
New York Central Railroad
Good Roads Could Boost Farm Property and Efficiency
Farm News argues state road improvements would greatly raise farm property values and cut transport costs. Better roads would reduce idle time for teams, speed crop movement to markets, and save feed for horses, with the Good Roads League pushing information and urging prompt action.
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Farm News
Good Roads League
Smuggling with Snowballs and the Ruselam Trick
The article describes a clever ruse by Ruselam soldiers to fool customs officials on the German frontier. It notes weak frontier defenses, constant patrols, and the use of inexperienced troops from eastern regions with lax discipline and low pay aiding smuggling and the spread of military literature into Russia.
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Cuar
Russia
Smuggling Tactics Echoed Across Frontier Gaps
A World article recalls spring border smuggling near Germany and Russia with snowball attacks concealing lace and the covert entry of nihilist proclamations. Frontiersmen and garrison guards missed the schemes as villagers faced smuggling lanes and police surveillance proved inadequate.
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Hmbs
Germany
Brussels
Silesia
Russia
New York World
Japan Looks Toward War With Russia to Secure Far East
The Spectator argues Japan will build a strong fleet within three to four years to press its claim in Corea and challenge Russia for control of the sea in the Far East. It predicts renewed tensions over indemnities from China and possible Russian intervention as events unfold.
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Japan
Russia
China
Far East
Corea
Chine
How Cuba’s Customs Could Yield More Revenue
The piece argues Cuba’s customs could produce about 30 million annually with an honest administration. It blames Spanish officials for a corrupt system where locals smuggle, bribes finance monthly rents, and manipulate values to skim profits while the government tolerates the graft.
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Custom House of
Cuba
Custom House
New York
English Girl Miss Grace Chisholm Earns PhD at Gottingen
Grace Chisholm, formerly of Girton College, became the first woman to receive a PhD from the University of Gottingen. She studied philosophy under the approval of the Prussian Education Minister and moved from Girton to Gottingen about a year and a half ago.
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Girton
Grace Chisholm
University of
Gottingen
Experimental remedy instruction from unclear source
An unclear text describes a recipe or remedy involving boiling water and cream of tartar to alter taste, with nonsensical additions and fragmented phrases. The reader is advised to drink something frequently, though the instructions are garbled and nonspecific.
Corn fodder favored over hay for hog feeding a farmer notes
An Iowa farmer describes harvesting and stacking corn fodder using a homemade derrick and shredder, concluding corn fodder is cheaper and better than hay. He shares methods to keep fodder well cured and stored, plus thoughts on hog cholera prevention and a powder formula from the National Bureau of Animal Industry.
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Manmer
Joshim Jester
Rippey
Iowa
National Bureau of Animal Industry
Souring cream and butter making guidelines
Ripesing Creamery Creem explains cream souring is needed to make well preserving butter. Cream should be kept twenty four hours after gathering before churn. If gathered over several days the cream can be stirred daily to mix air and new cream and prevent mold by exposure to oxygen. Store away from unpleasant odors.
Pigs Growth Timing Cited as Profit Factor
Farmers advised to sell growing pigs early to avoid overstock and losses. Experts warn delaying sale to reach full growth often reduces profits and risks feeding costs, urging timely sales while pigs remain lean and marketable.
Weeds Among Potatoes in Late Season
American Cultivator notes that allowing weeds in potato patches late in the season wastes moisture. Weeds growing tall intertwine with potato roots, making pulling impossible. The advised remedy is to cut weeds close to the ground to reduce evaporation, though preventive hoeing when weeds are small is cheaper.
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Meels
Spraying Tools and Remedies For Plant Disease Insects
New York Geneva station notes spraying guidance and equipment tips. Bordeaux mixture and Paris Green kerosene emulsion cited as leading treatments. Knapsack sprayer suction inlet top pump brass lined hand pumps agitation and nozzle choices for potatoes tomatoes and large trees.
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Paris
New York
Geneva
Old and Young Farmers on Dairy Farming Prospects
Waldo F. Brown of Ohio outlines his view for a young farmer on a dairy operation. He argues for a large herd, home milk feeding, cream or butter selling to boost profits, and using rich manure to improve land, while noting his own age and preference for moderate farm success and freedom for youth to take risks. He notes farming now has many specialties, offering opportunity for energetic individuals, with low bankruptcy risk and limited wealth for the average farmer.
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Waldo F. Brown
Ohio
More Sweet Apples Wanted for Baking and Storage
The article argues growers focus beyond tart varieties and expand sweet apples for baking without crust. It notes Sweet Bough and Gweetie are common but not ideal for baking, while Too Pound Sweet offers better quality if not overgrown, though storage ends by February.
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