Power of Water Erodes Channels With Increasing Velocity
The article explains how running water gains transporting power as velocity rises, capable of moving larger pebbles and shaping river beds. It cites examples from the Platte and Hudson valleys, notes erosion deepening and widening channels, and surveys gorges carved by rivers across mountain barriers in the Appalachians and western regions, highlighting Columbia, Amur, Yentset, Susquehanna, Ohio, and Mississippi systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte River
Nebraska
Hudson River
West Point
Hudson
Delaware River
Blue Ridge
Delaware Water Gap
Susquehanna
Potomac
Appalachian Chain
Columbia River
Oregon
Amur River
Bureya
Siberia
Susquehanna River
Allegheny Mountains
New York
Wyoming Valley
Williamsport
Ohio River
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi
Matchmaking for a Japanese suitor in the Wide World
The article outlines a traditional matchmaking process for Oro Tamura, a twenty-year-old student who informs his father of his wish to marry. A professional go-between and a tea party look-at-each-other meeting at the bride’s home are described, with etiquette and family involvement shaping the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oro Tamura
Wide World
Japan
Otto
Miss Z
Orio
China
Fate of a Merchant of Fez
A Moroccan merchant Ali Mahmoud rises to wealth buying slaves and running a home. He faces a false accusation of false weights by an enemy and is executed on a gibb et near his house after corrupt arbitrators condemn him. His fall ends his once respectable career in a stark tale of fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fez
Morocco
Ali Mahmoud
London Graphic
Mohammed
Ali
Mahmoud
Farming Tips For Hogs, Hens AndFlowers On The Farm
Practical notes cover cattle feeding pastures cabbage pests and soil aeration. Advice includes pasture management for hogs and cows, use of lime on cabbage soils, sunlit poultry houses, breeding stock selection, and careful mineral balance to prevent soft shelled eggs. Emphasizes early halter training for colts and clean milk production costs.
Undefeated Northwest Champion and Endorsements
A column full of antique clippings features T A Ireland Alfie Shot of Colfax Washington boasting four world records with claims kidney trouble affected vision and back pain. It includes a testimonial for Doan's Kidney Pills, plus short anecdotes and ads such as Gunner and Dr. Pierce's Pellets, with light satirical notes on youth and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dean
Teller
Doan’g
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
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Minusinsk
Yaster
Ere
Srick Wright AM
Lld
British Columbia
Minnesota Experiment Station
Non J Nbiook
Northwest
T. A. Ireland
Alfie
Colfax, Wash
Telleea Story
KE. J. Hardy
Gunner
Doggwood
Guyer
Red Cross
My Boy
Western
Canada
Shaw
United States
Enoug Roope
Manitochewan
Alberta
H. Willams
Law
Toledo
Burt
Screamey Ge
Aists
Manie
Fei Eoue
Yelye
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