Vacancies Abound Yet Permanency Lacks For Sandhog Work
James G. Andrew, president of the International Compressed Air and Foundation Workers union, warned that caisson or sandhog jobs are highly dangerous and fleeting. He cited Durham mine lore to illustrate how workers face constant risk and possible sudden vacancies, with little job security despite many vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Andrew
International Compressed Air and Foundation Workers’ Union
Chicago
Mr. Andrew
Durham
Dog fleas and the Druggist’s odd remark
A brief dialogue notes a dog fleas question and a pharmacist’s offhand reply that fleas on a dog require no treatment. The exchange hints at skepticism toward veterinary remedies.
Spring Clipping of Horses and Cattle Practices
Spring clipping becomes standard among progressive farmers for horses and dairy cattle. Clipped animals dry faster, resist cold better, and respond to feed, while modern clipping machines reduce time. Advertisements and odd lines accompany the piece, noting products and a stray proverb about laziness.
Building an Outdoor Jump Standards and Jump Board
A 1912 home workshop guide outlines crafting outdoor jump standards and a jump board for a backyard gym. It details uprights, crossbars, peg supports, and rope tensioning, plus a rubber covered board and tire scraps for non slip footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Neely Hall
Most Human Bird Parrot Uses Claws and Voice
A Harper's Weekly piece notes the parrot’s unique claw feeding among birds and its distinctive use of the beak. It contrasts parrots with monkeys elephants and owls and questions whether claw use is an imitation of human traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Kingdom
Harper's Weekly
Squaring the Bill Amid Hard Times in Doctor’s House
A doctor finishes treating a patient who asks to settle the bill in trade. The physician considers the offer, then asks the patient’s trade for payment while the latter claims leadership of a German band planning nightly performances before the doctor’s house for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sair
Origin of the Bloodhound Evolution Through Early Hounds
The bloodhound is traced to the Talbot ancestors and St Hubert of the Ardennes. St Hubert’s line dates to Gaulish times with a Flemish stage in the eighth century, including black and white strains. St Huberts were imported to England at the conquest and during James I, known for deep voices and strong scenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Hubert
Ardennes
Gauls
St. Huberts
England
James I
Temperance as the girdle of reason and passion’s bridle
A reflective saying from Jeremy Taylor declaring temperance as the strength of the soul and the foundation of virtue. The quote emphasizes moderation guiding both reason and passion to uphold moral character.
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Jeremy Taylor
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