Dairy and Poultry and Horses Demand in Tennessee Market
A historical report notes dairy practices from Wisconsin and Michigan talking about milk odor, cream splitting, and tests for butter quality. It discusses pure breed poultry promotion, and then market demand for horses, mules, and brood mares, with Tennessee as a key source of stock for wartime needs. Prices for mules rise, and British cavalry purchases affect supply.
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Tennessee
Eashing
New York
South Africa
West
Besse
Kentucky
Thie
Poultry Industry Growth and Markets Highlighted
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 106,585,710 pounds of poultry shipped, with eggs totaling 14,875,040 dozen and producers earning $170,001,008.04. The piece notes rising demand, large exports to the United States, and widespread farming across the United States, Canada, and New Brunswick with improved breeds driving growth and profitability.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Missouri
Canela
United States
Massachusetta
Sabrevgin
Quebec
8. H. Jouca
Babesvols
New Brunswick
Prince Edward
Ervat
Milk fever in cows and prevention tips
A farmer from Vermilion County shares observed milk fever in two cows around calving time. He notes fat cows are more prone and advises dry feed a month before calving, avoid grain then, and continued dry feed during calving and afterward. He believes high-miber milk cows are most at risk and claims no cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minger
Mont Wkely
Abe
S. C. Judy
Vermilion County
Milnotn
Pasture Size and Water Supply Described in Minnesota Letter
J H Stunffer of Kandiyohi County Minnesota describes a sixty acre pasture abutting a lake with clean water and sandy shore. Thirty acres are timothy, the remainder low marsh. cows pasture during dry spells, then feed in grain fields after harvest. He favors night yarding over day grazing.
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J_ H_ Stunffer
Kandiyohi
Minnorota
Pearl Millet Variety Description and Uses in Africa and U S
Pearl Millet Pennisetum species extensively cultivated in Africa for seed used as food and occasionally in the southern United States where it serves as fodder. Plants are tall and stout with a dense cylindrical habit, lacking the bristles characteristic of foxtail millet.
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Africa
United States
Pod corn claims as original Indian corn type
The article explains pod corn as an ancient form where each kernel is covered by a hair and the entire ear is wrapped in another husk, providing double protection for the kernels. It notes pod corn as the supposed original variety of Indian corn.
Spoons and wedding moonlight fashion notes from era
Fashion notes describe gift spoons symbols of prosperity and love, and full dress details from a Duchess event. Duchess of Marlborough appears in pale blue satin with Marlborough pearls, pink roses bouquet, diamond buckles, and blue ribbons. Latest hats, gloves, and jewelry feature ornate floral motifs and two-brimmed styles with morning glory wreaths.
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Bectias
Duchess of Marlborough
Constelo Vanderbilt
Devonshire
Pitlsbury
Marlborough
Hat Turmoil Sparks Mortal Hatred Of Fashion
A woman buys a hat that proves too tight and uncomfortable, despite multiple expansions by a milliner. After severe headaches and a failed alteration, she tears the hat apart, then has it replaced. She later recounts the event to another woman, who vows to try the same act.
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New York Sun
Explorations Reveal Vast Babylon Library Discoveries
Professor Herman V. Hilprecht reports from the east for the University of Pennsylvania that excavations in Assyria and Babylon uncovered the temple library and priest school of Nippuri destroyed in 228 BC. The site yielded 16,000 stone volumes, 6,000 official documents, and a wealth of deciphered inscriptions, letters, biographies, tombstones, and monuments.
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Herman V. Hilprecht
Assyria
Babylon
University of Pennsylvania
Nippuri
Sparrow's Od Experience at Mrs Fox Home
A sparrow entered a chimney at 2d Boot Street Thursday, became wedged in a stove piping, emerged near the oven damper, and was freed by Mrs Fox. The incident drew attention as the bird traversed the kitchen space despite a hot fire.
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Sigan Fox
Gabe
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Hircueles
Wisconsin
Prof. Smith
Goodrich
Smithin
Farrington
Noyes
Purrington
Lamar
Taylor
Mmalient Capitallat
Itax
Pittsburg Dispatch
Ecru
Alabslonias Explorations
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