Packing Colonies With Tar Paper For Spring Bee Hives
The author outlines a method of packing bee colonies with tarred paper, detailing use of one or two pieces, placement on Ferris two queen and eight to ten frame hives, and the switch from strings to tacks for fastening. He notes wintering outdoors in Minnesota and Ohio conditions, describes outcomes of 41 well packed versus 13 paper only, and cites Bee Culture editor comments on insulation and feeding practices.
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Minnesota
Ohio
Handling Draft Mares and Foal Care Guide
The author describes feeding mares oats bran and corn or timothy hay, exercising up to foaling, and keeping mares in double stalls with thorough cleaning. They disinfect the navel with creolin water and boracic acid after birth, cut the umbilical cord two inches, and ensure the colt dries in a dry oiled stall before reuniting mare and foal.
Cloddy Soil Reduces Plant Production Potential
When soil remains cloddy a large portion becomes unavailable for crops. The issue highlights how soil structure affects seedbed quality and moisture infiltration, potentially lowering yields.
Washing Udders Reduces Dirt in Milk, Study Finds
An experiment measured dirt transfer during milking by comparing unwashed udders to washed ones across clean, soiled, and muddy conditions. Results showed unwashed udders shed far more dirt than washed udders, with ratios increasing from 3.5 to 22 and 90 times respectively, underscoring hygiene's impact on milk.
Good Pen for Hoard's Dairyman Bull Elevation and Plan
The article details a barn yard setup to keep a herd bull without entering the stall. A pulley operated door at the barn peak control access from the feed room. feeding through a sliding trough moves into the bull's stall. Watering occurs when the stall opens for entry. Hay stored above the feed room and bull stall.
One Piece Costumes Dominate Fashion Fashions
After a decade the separate skirt and independent blouse fade from use as the one piece costume dominates wardrobes. Wraps remain essential. designers urge tailored or semi tailored suits, princess gowns in medium weight cloth with satin braids, and long semi fitted coats. Home remodel tips suggest converting old skirts into mounted outfits using self tone girdles nets and soutache to simulate new one piece gowns.
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Ecru
Peruna Claim of Restored Health from Long Catarrh
Miss Sophia Kittleson of Evanston reports twenty five years with catarrh and a bad cough improved after using Peruna. She says her throat healed and overall health improved, recommending Peruna to others. The ad notes Peruna tablets as an alternative form and urges requesting a free 1909 almanac.
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Sophia Kittleson
Evanston
Stink Grass and Fresh Eggs Profit Outlook
The article describes Eragrostis multiflora or stink grass with its odor and hay quality, noting it is an annual that can be killed if unwanted and provides about 13 percent protein. It also discusses fresh eggs selling in cities, asserting reliable fresh eggs command a premium and poultry near cities can be profitable.
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United States
Shower bath as tonic guidance for safe cold exposure
The text advises on using a cold shower as a tonic when taken properly. It warns that those with weak hearts or poor health should seek medical advice and avoid long exposure. It recommends morning showers, gradual cooling, followed by rubbing and exercises, with cautions on posture and first shocks to the spine and brain.
Olive green velvet trimmed hat with dahlias
The hat features olive green fabric with a darker velvet band edging the under brim. A top arrangement of richly colored velvet dahlias and natural foliage covers the medium high crown, presenting a stylish millinery detail.
Old gold color scheme for women's coats and hats in autumn style
The piece notes a season of old gold as the primal color for women’s costumes, stressing street wear and hats. It warns the single-budget shopper may struggle, while those with multiple outfits can sport the look seasonally. A milliner’s hat features old gold plush and ivy leaf decoration with a sapphire velvet bow.
Cleaning French Gloves
Cleaning recipe for a medium shade kid glove cleanser using Gum tragacanth white castile soap rose water and tincture of musk with precise measurements and preparation steps.
Magnitude of Dairy Industry Highlights Wholesale Value
The clean milk problem affects 9 billion gallons annually in the United States and yields a retail value of about 2.5 billion dollars. Wholesale dairy product value last year reached 800 million, with retail prices around seven cents a quart. Egg production rankings crown Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri. Texas leads in turkeys and hens export, with Kentucky and Iowa notable in geese and ducks. Lime use in poultry houses for air quality and interior whitewashing is advised.
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United States
Lawa
Ohio
Missouri
Texas
Nevada
Illinois
Kentucky
Iona
Velvet Ostrich Neckpiece Delights Shoppers
A velvet and feather ostrich neck collar attracted shoppers this week for its chic look and easy duplication. The 15 inch black velvet band features five shirred sections, a ruche, ostrich tips, and a satin ribbon bow, with black favored for general use and white suited for evening.
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New York Times
Clipping Split Ends for Even Hair Growth
The article advises clipping split ends to promote proper hair growth. It recommends sectioning hair from the front around and twisting each strand to reveal longer hairs for trimming, warning against burning with lighted tips and stressing expert handling to avoid uneven results.
Patents Issued Last Week to Northwestern Inventors
Reported by Lothrop and Johnson patent lawyers at the Pioneer Press building St Paul Minn list includes J P Blocker Larimore ND coffee urn F W Gerhard Redfield SD card index tray L G Herrick Laverne MN fertilizer distributer F W Kohagen Marcy MN railway spike C J Zillgitt Fairmont ND automobile draft attachment T N Roach Minneapolis MN pump level A W Salokar New Brighton MN fly es cape
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Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Minn
J. P. Blocker
Larimore
N. D
F. W. Gerhard
Redfield
S. D
L. G. Herrick
Laverne
F. W. Kohagen
Marcy
C. J. Zillgitt
Fairmont
T. N. Roach
Minneapolis
A. W. Salokar
New Brighton
Unit Understanding Lessons Highlight Student Insight
A teacher uses everyday items to teach units, showing a pencil book ruler flower and apple. When asking about the peeled apple skin a student quips that it is the skin of a unit. The moment captures classroom humor and learning dynamics.
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Little Bill
William
Hard on the Messenger
A first grade pupil Tommy has a history of misbehavior with teachers. Miss Manners asks for a stricter approach and spanks him in a dressing room. Afterward she asks what he has to say. He replies that his teacher wants the scissors.
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Tommy
Miss Manners
Living Advertisement Glow of Health Speaks for Postum
A Tennessee woman credits Postum with transforming her health after coffee caused indigestion nervousness and insomnia. She notes weight gain improved after switching to Postum and urges others to try it, calling herself a living advertisement for the product. The letter is presented by Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and invites readers to read The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a Reason.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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