Something to Think About by F A Walker in America
An essay exploring imagination and observation as drivers of scientific progress. It argues that use of power for great work could yield vast results, cites Curie and Franklin as figures of scientific spirit, and contends success hinges on small, practical details in industry.
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F. A. Walker
America
Stu
Bel
Madama Carlo
Tio Bony
Francis Bracon
Benjamin Franklin
Madame Curie
Lyrics of Life by Douglas Malloch
A fragmented poem about wealth and charity. It critiques rich men who hoard funds while neglecting personal generosity and helping neighbors, urging hands-on giving and compassion over mere money. It emphasizes acts of kindness and aiding the needy as the true measure of giving.
The Girl on the Job How to Succeed in Travel Selling
A female-focused career piece advises women to pursue travel sales by gaining sales training and real store experience. It urges confidence, charm, and self reliance, noting travel work is increasingly common for women and can be rewarding and lucrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Roberts
LM Travellig
Porto
Werman
Seine
Thia
Realist singer moves crowd with seagull themed rendition
In a naturalistic style Blake Tartwin Springetallo performed last night singing Nolling Waves. The performance drew strong reactions as about twenty in the audience left early because of perceived seagichness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Tartwin Springetallo
Wiwiw
Shike
Mother's Cook Book recipes mix fruit jellys jam and sauces
A fragment from a homemaking column lists methods for Apple Raspberry Jelly Blackberry Jam and grape preserves. It describes washing peeling mashing and juicing apples boiling juice with raspberry jelly or sugar and setting with agar or paralin. It mentions mint rose geranium zest orange peel and cinnamon as flavor accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennah Hut
The Romance of Words Exclamation Origins and Spread
The article traces the word hurry and its origins in German Teutonic roots. It traces usage of hurray and hourra among Prussian soldiers and the adoption of Viva and Hoch in German contexts. English speakers adopted the exclamation as Hu to express enthusiasm and approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huernbl Ta
Germany
Foreign Talk and the Hardest Working Foreigner
A fragmented autoside anecdote describes a foreign visitor driving a new car past the speaker. The passage hints at language barriers as the driver talks to friends while struggling to keep hands on the wheel and peck at the accelerator.
Observer of Events and Things Snapshot
A quirky editorial remark notes a man sitting on a woodpile telling a joke and failing to elicit a response, as described by the observer. The Statesman column adds a wry aside about whether his tale struck a chord.
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Yonk Jove Statesman
Poultry Culling Campaigns Expand in Iowa Idaho
Campaign reports show many new poultry houses built and repairs made in Marshall County Iowa and other counties. In one month sixty demonstrations culled 3,008 birds from 7,326 handled, with 2,221 laying 5,402 eggs before culling and 1,627 laying 6,879 after, saving feed and boosting output. Idaho agents report six demonstrations saving 51,360.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Tdaho
Marshall County
State Agricultural College
United States Department of Agriculture
Stother
Towa
Idaho
Mutton from Farm Sheep Encouraged for Home Tables
Farmers and youth clubs advocate increasing home meat production by keeping sheep on varied lands with brush and grasses. Sheep thrive on short fine grass and can clean up land, though they may not yield best lambs or wool if confined or fed poorly. See Farmers' Bulletin 840 for raising sheep and Bulletin 7a for slaughtering and cooking methods.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Willy
Caps Advantageous In Protesting Hay Caps Advantageous In Protesting
United States Department of Agriculture prepared bulletin notes hay caps aid curing mixed Timothy and clover hay, improving alfalfa hay quality. In eastern US and corn belt, hay caps reduce rain damage and help cure first and last cuttings, especially with legume hay and alfalfa varieties. In the South, hay caps aid lay making during prolonged rain and high moisture periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Corn Belt
Estimating Lumber Waste for Building Projects
A practical guide on buying lumber for poultry houses and barns stresses waste estimates. It suggests adding ten percent for waste on common sheathing, twenty-five percent for unaitched flooring and siding, and using breakage from cutting to reuse short pieces. It notes nail types, prices, and quantities per thousand square feet of siding and sheathing, with specifics on nail sizes and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Feeding Cattle in Summer Practices and Prospects
Summer feeding increases chores for farmers yet tends to boost cattle quality and market value. Cattle fed on rich grass and grain gain more per hundred pounds, with fewer markdowns at sale. The shorter feeding period reduces risk compared with winter feeding, making summer a favorable option for cattle production.
Mineral Mixture Formula for Hogs
Instructional note on preparing hog mineral mix by combining copper, calcium and other ingredients. Dissolve copper in a quart of water and drizzle over the mix to aid worm control and appetite. Prepared to feed hogs at all times for healthier intake.
Brilliant idea sparks by peculiar toy and numbers
An Indianapolis schoolteacher learns of a novel toy that plays on chance. The clerk explains it as a diversion that many people use financially, while the teacher imagines it as a math teaching aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indianapolla News
Remarkable Swamp Root Medicine Ad Declares Best Choice
An old advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as the best medicine for kidney liver and bladder issues. It promises cures, urges samples by parcel post, and lists Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY. The copy stresses patient testimonials and wide drugstore availability.
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Reston
Kilmer
Dr. Mer & Co
Binghamton, Ny
Gale
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Mie
Ons Wat
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Matthew Adama
Wontorn Nowanaper
Mother Earth
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Boston
Mr. Goodsole
Cadger Telly
Utah
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