Land Show and railroad flood LA coast plans stir visitors
The April 25 1912 edition discusses early rail rates to lure eastern visitors to the Land Show in Los Angeles. It notes snowbound regions delaying travel, marooned trains on the Santa Fe, and railroads aiming to bring warm climate seekers west. It highlights the show’s soil focus and a contest song, including poems by Kathryn A Turney and Samuel Parker.
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Los Angeles
East
Middle West
Central
Montana
Texas
Great Rivers
Mountains
South Texas
Santa Fe
Osoir
S. Townsend
Art
Bank
New York
How Electricity Is Measured by the Watt Meter
A plain explanation of electric measurement in kilowatt hours, watts, and amperes. The article compares watt-hours to horse-power hours, explains meters and dials, and shows how price reflects energy used over time. It notes that kilowatt hours equal about one and one-third horsepower hours and discusses the roles of ammeters and voltmeters.
Deafness Cured by Breathing Hyomoi Inhaler
An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by Hyomoi inhalation. It cites patient F C Vanaman of Binghamton NY and promises to heal the inflamed membrane, banish catarrh, and includes price details for the complete outfit and extra bottles.
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F. C. Vanaman
Railroad
Binghamton
N. Y
Siyomei
Segraves
Double A Cement Brand Pledges Quality for Patrons
The Chicago Double A brand of Portland Cement is praised as giving the greatest satisfaction to many patrons. Includes a note on a Pure Bred French Draft Stallion with Illinois license No A 4300 and license renewal dated April 16, 1912.
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Chicago
Illinois
Haster Boy Stallion Licensed for Public Service in Illinois
Haster Boy, chestnut sorrel stallion foaled April 15, 1906, reg No 15713 in French Draft Stud Book, sired by Attila and dam Vera. Examined by Dr Gebhardt and certified free from disease, licensed to stand for public service in Illinois. Stand at Dan Horrom's farm north of Henry. season terms 15 dollars to insure a colt. mares or county movement forfeits insurance. owner not liable for accidents.
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Attila
Vera
Gebhardt
Ilinois
J K Dickingan
Royal Iron Grey Percheron Stallion Licensed in Illinois
The 1907 foaled Royal Description dark iron grey Percheron stallion, registered No. 68002, licensed to stand for public service in Illinois with license expiring March 25, 1913. John Divelbiss, owner, details 1912 season and stud fees, while noting insurance terms and county restrictions.
Breeders License Issued for Childwall Carpenter Stallion
The American Shire Stud Book lists Childwall-Carpenter as No. 10013-25839 brown stallion foaled 1906. Dr. C D Maulfair examined the stallion who is free from disease and unsoundness and licensed to stand in Illinois with a 1912 schedule of public service and insurance terms for mares. owner Co G Hunt Sparland Dh.
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American Shire Stud Book of America
C. D. Maulfair
Tillinois
J. K. Dickinson
Sec’y Stallion Reg. Board
Charles Hunt
Joseph— Schwarz
John Punyun
Harry Gallup
Charles Bland
G. Hunt
Sparland
Horse Breeding License Issued for 1912 Season
Color Brownweight 150 inches sealed in 1908 and examined by Dr H A Gebhardt as free from infectious disease. License expires March 1 1913 issued by Illinois Stallion Registry Board Secretary J R Dickinson. Season listed with John Smith's Hopewell Tuesdays and other times at Henry Roth's barn. Terms ten dollars to insure and immediate payment due. Owner Henry Roth cautions no liability for accidents.
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H. A. Gebhardt
Trenois
J. R. Dickinson
John Smith's
Hopewell
Henry Roth
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