Northwest Notes highlights and misprints from frontier towns
Northwest Notes reports on telephoneline links between Guild Mercantile stores in Pielmont and Fort Bridger Wyoming, a wagon train runaway injuring several people in Deer Lodge Montana, and ongoing efforts to fund a suspended construction project. It notes an eastern syndicate optioning Nevada Mining Co property at Galena for 40000, announces C Merrie’s move to resign from First National Bank of Chadron, and records the death of Mrs P A Leslie in Helena Montana wife of Governor Leslie of Kentucky and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild Mercantile Company
Pielmont
Fort Bridger
Deer Lodge
Mont Lee Montgomery
Mra Wincott
God Ne
Mra
Charles Miller
Motte
Control Navigation & Connteretion Company
MohrPortage Zonal
Nevada Mining Company
Galena
Nevada
Allver
Lal
Broom Corn King of Chicago Nets Large Fortune
The article profiles Rooserboom, known as the broom corn king of Chicago, who built a fortune of about 2 million dollars in the past two years from broom corn. It traces his rise from a small trader in Minole country to controlling sales through Chicago, with wide reach across markets and correspondents, and notes related industry data and local incidents from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L Roerboom
Cilengo
Roxsboom
Milnole
J. Roseroom
Hanebolm
Comaiderta
Rovel@em
Newman
Minole
Leather From Fish Skins Across Cultures and Uses
The article details leather made from fish skins and aquatic animal hides used by various peoples. It notes Alaska Eskimos sewing water resistant garments from selinen hides, frog skins for book bindings, garich skins for plates, porcupine fish skin helmets, codfish and cask skins on Yukon footwear, and fish skin products like whip banners and instrument covers known as shagreen. Whale and seal leathers used for weatherproof items and pocketbooks are also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
United States
Suliman
Exkimos
Alaska
Gloucester Iningiaga
Yukon
Alseka
Bat Commission
North Atlantic Ocean
Exotic hides and scarce elephants near extinction
The report notes leather supplies from whales and elephants dwindling due to formal extermination. It mentions an elephant species found along the Pacific coast to lower California and another in Antarctic waters near Kerguelen Island, underscoring rapid depletion and limited sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walrie
Pacife
California
Cisely
Kerguelan Island
New England
Kiel Canal Report Shows Increased Traffic and Revenue
The Kiel Canal administration reports for April 1 1888 to March 3 1895 that 36 816 vessels passed, including 13 005 steamers and 14 311 sailing ships, with total tonnage about 3 117 840. Receipts near 400 000 dollars, up 80 000 from last year. Germany leads in vessels and tonnage, England and Sweden show gains, expenses fall and revenue rises, suggesting future parity with maintenance costs is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hkiel Canal
Germany
Scientife American
England
Nesla
Kiel Canal
Ethel Harraden and Frank Glover Shine In Musical Notes
Miss Ethel Harraden known as Mia and musician Frank Glover have distinguished themselves with tuneful melodies and notable works. Harraden began composing young and scored early success with pieces like When We Love Today and Ships That Pass in the Night inspired by Beatrice Harraden. The siblings, Beatrice Harraden and Gertrude, also contributed to a one act operetta Last Chance. Mrs Frank Glover participated in 1897 London exhibitions, sending a manuscript for a sung and orchestral piece to the Women’s Work section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Harraden
Mia
Frank Glover Ie
Mie
Beatelie Harraden
Misa Harraden
Mire Harraden
Jour
Lave
Robert Hitchens
Longfellow
Beatrice
Amabus
Gertruda
Hutwrt
Tie
Galety Theater
London
Frank Glover
Om Jann
Tenneyianie Pwttest Profiles Notable Contraction Expert
A fragmentary report highlights Conrad Rich of Myerstown Pennsylvania as a prominent figure in growth expansion studies. A 13 year old boy, over four feet tall and about 170 pounds, continues to grow despite efforts to restrain growth. Ten pounds per month is noted as a typical rate of increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenneyianie
Conrad Rich
Myerstown
South Carolina Announces Per Capita Allowance Amount
A fragment reports an annual allowance figure of twelve dollars and thirty cents for a specified population group in South Carolina, noting the amount set for state residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Curolina
Dairy and Poultry Report on Holstein Friesian Cows July 1900
The Holstein Friesian Association reports thirty tests of individual cows with records showing milk yield and butter fat across age groups. Highest daily value nearly 23 pounds butter equivalent at 80 percent fat. profits rise with improved butter fat and milk output. Net profits range from $1.62 to $2.07 for tested groups, with a notable increase over prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Bo Welt
Dairying Industry Struggles Amid Drought and Reform
A salty summary notes drought hurting South Australia dairying near the New South Wales border with water scarce, cattle dying, and a shift to efficient milk preservation. It highlights skim milk waste, oleomarga ing crackdowns, and a new Dairy and Food Commissioner pursuing hundreds of suits as the grand jury meets in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
North and
South Wales
Econne
Eenvnat Testaurant
Greearm
Dbut- Ver Dealera
Tt In
Nefarious Cheese Fraud Report Shocks United States
The Pure Food Commission of Ohio reports that many cheeses sold as full creams are in fact filled cheese. The investigation suggests widespread adulteration across states, with Ohio cited as a sample of a broader national trend. The article expands to dietary practices for horses in various regions and countries, noting diverse feeds from Timothy hay to Indian corn and other regional staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pure Food Commission
Oho
Ohio
States
Union
W. A. Beary
Pacific
London
Arabia
Tudla
Bengal
India
Lone
France
Spain
Italy
Pasturing Sheep on Alfalfa Based on Colorado College Note
A Colorado Agricultural College communication discusses alfalfa pasture for sheep. It notes keeping sheep on the same pasture all season, emptying stomachs before turning onto alfalfa to reduce bloating, and irrigating to prevent drying. It reports about ninety five percent lamb survival with careful management on alfalfa among 120 ewes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. B'Baldwin
Fowler
Colo
Colorado Agricultural College
Anys
Mina
Button
Wannaey
Poultry Feeding to Prevent Eaters and Beaks
Advice to a poultry keeper on preventing crop eaters and beak chewing by supplying ground bone oyster shell and fine feed before flock flocks form the habit. Suggests placing artificial openings for birds to forage and noting that rough storage shifts beef supply earlier.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northwest Notes
C. Merrie
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Jin
Intervat
Chadron
Neb
Railroad
Mre
P. A. Leslie
Lelenn
Mont
Leslie
Kentucky
Montana
Puget Sound
Colt
Usua
Fanilan
G. G. Newlands
Congress
W. M. Stewart
Fite
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Oremen
Jobn McDonald
Basin, Mont
Cataracte
McDonald
Cable
Basin
Windesthwan
Starpwtale
Colorado
Gome
Amman
Leven
Hoelus
Bawlinn
Schacier
DeLaumar
Meadow Velley
Dairy and Poultry
Dairy Notre
Dave
Crgamery
Fee Satie
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