California Raisin Growers Seek Better Marketing
The Theodora Kearney remarks on how to market crops for best results, tracing California raisin production from 10 million pounds in 1885 to 103 million by 1894. She notes market disruption after the 1893 panic, dishonest packers, and the switch to consignment selling that reduced prices and harmed growers. Uprooting of vineyards and widespread farmer hardship followed as stocks and mortgages rose and labor markets tightened.
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Theodora Kearney
California
United States
East
Fresno
Fresno County
Parmers
Roeview
Necessity for Pruning in Orchard Crops
Kellogg explains pruning concentrates pollen potency and seed vigor, boosting fruit yield. Unrestricted growth leads to weak seeds, inferior fruit, and barren plants, while moderate bloom with regular pruning yields fuller development of fruit flesh.
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R. M. Kellogg
Palm Oi In Oleomargarine Faces Court Challenge
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue warns Chicago oleomargarine makers they cannot use palm oil. Makers object, saying law allows vegetable oils and will sue to defend their rights. The commissioner notes palm oil colors the product with less than one percent and calls the practice fraudulent.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Chicago
Onion Crop of the United States in 1899
The 1899 onion crop yields and acreages show New York leading with 2,177,271 bushels and Ohio with 1,671,442. Together these two states produced about one third of the nation’s crop, valued at nearly $1.89 million. Michigan Massachusetts Illinois California and Indiana followed, supplying about 25 percent more. Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Wisconsin each topped 400,000 or more, with others over 200,000. total about 24 percent of the national crop from ten states.
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United States
New York
Ohio
Michigan
Massachusetts
Illinois
California
Indiana
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Minnesota
Oregon
Virginia
Colorado
Union
The Dream Of Farming And Soil Recovery
A discussion on how land fertility drives farming value and profits. The author argues that fertility loss stems from exhausted plant food, not unavailable nutrients, and that gradual, annual replacement with manure or fertilizer can restore soil richness, though the process is slow but preferable to no recovery.
HEARTH AND BOUDOIR Smart and Useful Dress of Wooler
A readable guide on woolen garments titled Hearth and Boudoir showcases smart dress and blouse styles for children. It promotes practical packing methods and fashion basics for young wearers, emphasizing sturdy, comfortable fabrics and proper sizing.
Light Wool Gowns Beat Heavy Cloth For Autumn Winter
Prairie fashion notes favor light wool fabrics for autumn and winter gowns. Heavier cloths hinder warmth and comfort, as lighter all wool materials prove just as warm. Soft white wool goods and rich hues like greens blues violets grays and browns lead current exhibitions. The piece also offers a reflective essay on attitude and resilience shaping a Woman's Life, urging optimism and firmness in facing troubles.
Described dress with woolen twill and lace front style
The article details a smart dress made of soft Pray twilled woolen material. The coat bodice can be worn over a blouse or with a lace and muslin front. The skirt is simple and of a convenient walking length, and the coat may be worn open to reveal the blouse or front.
Little Girl Blouse Suit Fit for School Wear
A female fashion note describes a Little Girl blouse suit styled for school and play, suitable for serge wool fabrics and sturdy linen or cotton. The described version features black braid bands and gold buttons. Material needed for medium size in years is 44.
Seed Wheat Quality and Seed Cleaning Urged
The article stresses choosing high quality seed varieties, clean seed free of weeds, and proper seeding rates. It notes experiments show some varieties yield more across soils and conditions, urging farmers to clean seed themselves and avoid weed-laden purchases. It draws a comparison to buying a poorly conditioned horse and selling it after fattening, illustrating value preservation.
Lenpecked Husband Crowed Over by Wife
A humorous note cites a lenpecked husband who is generally crowed over by his wife in the household dynamic. The item reflects a playful take on domestic roles and social humor of the period.
Fashion Trends Describe Woolen Dress Styles
The article notes woolen materials are fashionable for travel or daily wear, valued for softness and warmth without heaviness. It remarks on the versatility and durable, crush resistant nature of wool fabrics in contemporary dress.
Wanted, Sunshiny Women. A Reflection on Life's Place
A reflective piece notes how some complain about the world and their destined spot, yet they overlook the fact that their place is shaped by choices and attitudes rather than mere wishes. The excerpt encourages a practical outlook and acceptance of circumstance.
Yard Widths In Inches And Yards Clarified
A financial note lists fabric widths as 27 inches, 914 yards 44 inches, or 2% yards 52 inches, indicating inconsistent measurements. The text seems to discuss conversion or pricing implications for different roll sizes and widths.
Packing Flowers in Mail Shippable Boxes
The text advises using a tin box lined with damp moss and florist paper for mailing flowers. Do not use cardboard boxes. Pack flowers row by row with close spacing, ensuring flower heads rest on the stems of the preceding row so only blooms show when the box is closed.
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Florist
Breezy Frills and Picture Hats Highlight Fashion
The article describes shaped ruffles finishing elbow sleeves with lace threaded by ribbon, picture gowns paired with picture hats, and delicate details like pompadour taffetas dresses. Veils hang at hat backs and velvet bindings exceed an inch outside, while pale cream pink roses adorn white shepherdess hats. Silk and organza fabrics appear sheer, with black or corded velvet bindings noted as an elegant edle.
South Needs More Hustle Says Alabama Press Chief
William Verby of Greensboro Alabama president of the Alabama Press Association now touring New York says Southern patience with time wastes progress. He cites a Northern rider who rode a street car slowly chatting with the motorman and conductor, praising hospitality but warning it hinders timely connections and industrial advancement.
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Mn Yerby
Witliam
W. Verby
Greensboro
Ala
Alabama Press Association
New York
East
New York City
Empire
South
Tribane
Dried Potatoes: A New Southern Product Emerges
The South Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station details dried potatoes produced by boiling, peeling, and evaporating in a cannery. The process preserves the crop for years and requires soaking in warm water before eating. A farm yields 857 bushels of raw potatoes producing 105 bushels of dried product, suggesting vast potential for southern cultivation and global distribution.
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South Carolina
Why She Wept at the Juneweds Gypsy Fortune
In a rural lane a bride to be seeks a foretold fate at a gypsy camp. Mrs Junewed slips to the tent and learns she is doomed to marry twice. Her husband consoles her as she mourns and fears his coming death, then suggests Charlie Luzu as a possible second husband.
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Charlie Luzu
Charlie
Luxuriance in Hotel Equipment Fashion
J F Dean of New York notes growing demand for costly hotel fittings. A recent New York hotel opened with an $82000 plated silver outfit, touted as economical due to durability. He emphasizes American lead in high quality plated ware with artistic designs.
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J. F. Dean
New York
United States
The Wise Man and the Son Riddle Recounted
A fragment from a column or verse hints at a wise man knowing more than he reveals and asks what the son learns in return. The text suggests a philosophical riddle about knowledge, speech, and the son’s insight. No clear names, places, or dates are present.
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