Farm and kitchen noting in Iowa and Detroit recipes
A collection of practical farming and household tips from various papers. Instructions cover feeding livestock with grain and salt, a solvent for old putty and paint, a cake recipe, fish balls from potatoes and fish, and ideas for shelf ornaments using drifted reeds. Also notes on horseback about pasture enrichment and scolding boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Joan
Sargon Rafirnis
Chicago
F.D. Curtis
Satatoge City
Gilliestan
Iowa State Register
Chicago Journal
Detroit Post
Rise of refined artificial flowers and plants in Paris and New York
The article traces a shift from generic imitations to exquisite faithful reproductions of natural blooms. It highlights Parisian imports, domestic production, and the growing use of artificial plants for home decoration and stage costuming. It notes skilled labor, varied materials, and price ranges for bouquets and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Japan
Madagascar
Paris
New York
France
N. Y. Sun
Writing contracts to bind farm labor for a year
Iowa State Register argues for written annual labor contracts to stabilize hiring. It urges fair monthly wages aligned to harvest timing, and enforcement to prevent either farmers or hands from breaking terms, reducing harvest uncertainty and economic loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Poker in America Aims at Morale and Metaphysics
A London Saturday Review critique notes poker as a distinctly American pastime enjoyed by the wealthy and bold. It compares poker’s obscurity to metaphysics and condemns its moral effects, citing the sport’s influence on nerves and social circles and contrasting it with baccarat. It ends with skeptical remarks from the Boston Globe on marriage and show business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Firmillian
Oker
Electro
Euclid
Stock Exchange
Cambridge
Duclide Piso
Cohorrut
Cupar
London Saturday Review
Atlantia
Pacific
Chicago
Joliet
Peoria
Ottawa
la Salle
Geneseo
Great Rock Island
Pullman
Missouri River
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
Seneca
Kankakes
Newport News
Richmond
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
la Fayette
Council Bluffs
United States
Canada
CABLE
Est. John
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W. Y. Post
Farmers and Farm Help
Mhn
Boston Globe
Domeatl Chicago
Ake East Library
Oatile
Dext
Sivenlees
Deere
Orkers
Aoteton
Philadiphias
Pest
Gendlerg
John Morgan
Baccages
Aollalta
John Morgam
V. Becker
Vincent Becker
BLY
Catarrby
Bay Evor
Bor
ELY
Owaero
Fr Baong Dwight
Ill
H. J. Grawburg
Public Square
Henry, TL
J.grawburg
Chicago & Alton
Lecon
Henry
Seersresers Aocom
Washington
Arnivh
Lacon
Lacot
Dwight
Oloda
Cleveland
Battal York
Boaton
Springfield Moors
Pittaburgringburg
Baltimore
Wyshington
Milwaukee
Madison
Wis
Prarie du Obion
LaCrosac
Duluth
Air
J.h.dillman
McMuluen
Suicego
Saraton
Oblowin
Lowh, JR
Ringslez
Steam
Wits
N. Adams Sirbet
Illinois
John Linden
Ohio
Daly
Ory
A. C. Weis
Fallpupply
Coll
Yad Soa Tae Co
WEIB
Job
Ozver
Crown
Mlaserated
Catatosao
Savin Landueth
SkEn Growens
Philadelphia
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