Intriguing Tales and Oddities from a Distant Era
A collage of notes covers noble intrigues of the Northampton Compton line and a London property tale, densities of Great Salt Lake’s water with chemical composition, a Vienna blind workers brushes firm’s rise, Governor Hughes letters, San Francisco growth remarks, and a moth cure anecdote with a streetwise tramp.
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Marquis of
Northampton
Louise Y Ashburton
Comptons
London
Earl Compton
John Spencer
Meeti
John
Izabeth
Clerkenwell
World’s Largest Rock Crusher Fits Cement Plant in Tennessee
A monumental 425000 pound crusher, 19 feet tall with 800 ton hourly capacity, operates at a South Pittsburg cement mill to grind all rock for a 4000 barrel plant. Its hopper spans 20 feet, needing 29 horsepower, and 60 percent of output is under two inches. The piece dominates local industrial scale.
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South Pittsburg
Tenn
Ontario cattle raiser’s experience in beef production
B Scott of Middlesex county Ontario discusses beef calf management from Jersey and Shorthorn stock. He weighs calves to track growth, notes rapid gains with skimmilk and grain, and suggests feeding plans that favor early heavy weights and reduce years of slow growth. He reports multiple calves gaining about two pounds daily on skimmilk and grain, with higher final weights and fewer older stock.
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B. Scott
Middlesex County
Ontario
Breeders’ Gazette
Cottonseed as Hog Feed Faces Expert Review
The Journal of Agriculture notes debate over using cottonseed meal for hogs. Government tests warn of a possible toxic element yet support cottonseed meal as a viable feeding constituent when used intelligently. Producers and experts aim to finalize a safe hog ration including cottonseed products.
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Journal of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Milla
Agricultural Department
Impotent Bulls and Winter Apple Tree Care
The 8th Louis Journal of Agriculture notes bulls become impotent by age 2 or 3 if overworked with cows and need proper exercise, ration, and stall confinement. It warns neglect ruins a bull’s breeding and urges attentive care to keep vigor and breed uniformity. Also advises protecting apple trees from rabbits and mice in winter.
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Louis Journal of Agriculture
Poultry Notes on Incubation and Feed Practices
The notice discusses poultry management errors such as improper drake to duck ratios and improper incubation. It warns that incorrect regulation of machinery wastes viable eggs and that feeding practices affect flock quality. It mentions a bounty on crows and county attitudes toward poultry as important factors for operators and ministers.
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Mieke Bor
Coune
Missouri River Commission and its 18 year impact on river navagation
The Missouri River commission long argued for open navigation and continuous dike work from the mouth to Sioux City. It notes 1884–1902 funding, key projects near Kansas City, and the need for sustained support to transform the Big Muddy into a reliable transportation route. The piece cites pioneers like Stickney and Chappell and argues for continued federal funding to finish improvements.
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Missouri River
Miami
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Omaha
Sioux City
United States Mall
Phil EK. Chappell
Continental Divide
Illinois
Chapeli
Amos Stickney
U.S. A
Stickney
Congress
Missouri River Commission
Northwest
Cormrojesion
Blieckney
Alickney
Nicaragua Canal
United States
Colone Stickney
Missouri
Ohio
Mississippi
Commisasion
Kansas
Med
City
Com
Atchison
Kan
Jefferson City
Alexander Macenzie
United States Army
C. R. Sutter
H. M. Chittenden
Gifts and Luncheons for Autumn Brides
A historical note on engagement gifts and etiquette describing neighborhood customs for autumn betrothals. It highlights preferred hand crafted items over imported silver, suggests pieces like pottery jars and delicate silver spoons, and details engagement luncheon decor and bridal party favors with ornate cupid motifs. It contrasts modest engagement gifts with wedding table pieces and jewelry etiquette.
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Getrl
Directoire Gown Styles Signal Autumn Fashion Shift
Fashion writer Grace Margaret Gould notes directoire influence returning this fall in New York based gowns and coats. The look features sheath skirts, satin knickerbockers, high collars, and slim silhouettes but emphasizes modern American restraint and personal style.
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Grace Margaret Gould
New York
Arenes
Directoire
Immune From Cupid Darts Barrymore Prefers Spinster Life
London gossip centers on Miss Ethel Barrymore who says she will remain a spinster like Maud Adams. Several English peers are named as suitors though she jokes she will stay Yankee and unmarried. The star has added a singing voice and attends society events as a sought after guest.
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Ethel Barrymore
Maud Adama
London
Cupid
Misa Thei Barrymore
Barrymore
Charma
Mina Barrymore
Misa Barrymore
Miss Marrymore
Maude Adame
Singhog
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Mountair Globe
H. H. Gunderson
Pub
Hmulett
Crook County
Wyoming
Great Salt Lake
Vienna
Hughes
Albany
State of New York
Executive Chamber
N. Y
San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle
Europe
Germany
Italy
France
Chile
Argentine
Brazil
Spain
Turkey
Siam
Switzerland
Roumania
Oklahoma
Wormer
University of Herlin
Tageblatt
Great Britain
Roosevelt Dam
Sait River
United Bratons Reclamat Service
Delhi
Maine
Wisconsin
Clyde Shale
Yousela Durl
THE
Joseph Mills Hanson
Kansas City Star
United Tow Army
Avery Prkty
Mme
Martha van Heneselaer
Agricultural College
Cornell University
Bhe
New York City
Gie
Mien van Heenwainer
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