Dangerous Weeds of the Northwest and Control Methods
Compiled by Prof. Saunders at Central Experimental Farm, the bulletin lists nightshade, pigweed, amaranth, and other weeds common to the Northwest. It details plant names, regions, flowering months, propagation by seeds or wind, and eradication steps such as mowing, plowing, and cultivation, with emphasis on Manitoba wheat districts and summer fallowing practices.
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Saunders
Central Experimental Farm
Levar
Russia
de Bai
Minster of Agriculture
Ottawa
James Ficieher
Derwinian
Sagnders
Manitoba
Africnitare
Ackno Res
The Boston Violin That Survived a Wreck and Fraud
An aging Boston violinist guards a legendary Stradivarius linked to Mayflower origins. A wreck damaged the instrument yet preserved its tone. a forged confession within a counterfeit copy nearly misled owners, until detection and careful repair secured the real violin’s fame and value.
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Hity
Shean
Lin
Gheners
Manachur
Great Bun Pean
United Statiy
Ole Bull
Cantal States
Boston
Europe
New York
Jim
Domie Pee
Strapeo
Terrcit
Mimmaelf
Gillet
Ty Boston
Heston
Prominent New York Lawyer Faces Joke About Apology
A New York judge and a prominent lawyer clashed over a remark about an apology. The judge, offended by the lawyer’s remark, initially rejected the apology but then softened, acknowledging that the lawyer’s framing may have been acceptable. The exchange occurred amid a pompous tone and wary courtroom atmosphere.
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See York
Tle
Akill
Blank
New York
Man Counts Postage Stamp Record Amid Quiet Crowd
A man stood alone counting a single postage stamp as a small crowd remained quiet. The incident centered on his exact tally and the stamp's significance, drawing local interest without disruption.
Tea drinking etiquette in bygone English fashion
The St Louis Republic notes that tea drinking became fashionable, with women of quality recalling Edwardian era manners from England a century ago. It describes customs such as stirring with a spoon to signal a full cup, turning the cup on its saucer, tasting from the spoon, and the hostess asking if the tea is acceptable, reflecting a more sedate, gentle day.
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England
Young
St Louis Republic
Sen Eet Porter
McCumber
North Dakota
Dakota
Nate
McCutater
Wahpeton
State
Expensive Experiment and Odd Bank Tale
A clerk from a leading city bank recalls an expensive error caused by a meticulous bookkeeper who tested a bill for suppers, delaying work until late. The text wanders through anecdotes about education, immigration, and a pastor advising humility amid troubles.
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Fourth Avenue
S Centnik
Detroit Free
France's Congress and its rowdy sessions described
An analysis of French deputies chaotic behavior in the chamber with Deroulede and Kaudry Asson prominent among disturbances. It contrasts French and British parliamentary practices, noting gavel versus gong, and roving interruptions that mark both houses.
Invention of Gelatin Silk Filament Process
A 19th century report describes Profemonel of Worshire College detailing a gelatin silk filament process. It outlines a machine with a perforated cap forming silk threads through gelatin solution, resulting in a wound satin-topped web. A workman could oversee ten frames producing yards per day, with costs estimated around 115 per pound for fine silk and 86 to 823 for natural silk.
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Profewor Monel
Worsshire College
Five Leading Gold Producing Countries in 1585
The record lists Transvaal as the top gold producer, followed by the United States and Australasia nations. It notes Transvaal surpassing the United States by a large margin, with figures indicating substantial production amounts and shifts in ranking amid historical events.
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TSS
Transvaal
United States
Auetralasia
Ohio State
Care and Institutions Debate in Union States
The report discusses supporters and funding for institutions caring for mentally challenged individuals, noting outlays for rounds and care totaling 4.64 million and final expenditures 1.362 million. It mentions eligibility concerns and historical objections in places like Auster Guin and Wahpeton, highlighting public attitudes toward admission and supervision.
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Paterman
Quinine sources and import costs cited by St Louis Globe Democrat
The St Louis Globe Democrat discusses quinine usage and import costs, noting a high per capita consumption and a dramatic drop in import prices over 25 years. It highlights that about two thirds of quinine comes from Java’s eludiona trees, planted by a government authority since 195.
Cab Fare Tickets Hint at Complaint Process
Journal de St Petersburg reports on a municipal practice requiring a fare payer to tear a ticket with cab number and tariff charges to lodge a complaint. The note outlines how the cabby’s fare is recorded and used to identify the vehicle and rate in dispute.
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Reeping Taham
St Peter
Manicipet Council
Sof Tuakini
Taritt Dt
Journal de St Petersburg
New York electric cabs use formidable tires
The tires on New York electric cabs are described as thick and robust, nearly three quarters of an inch thick and five inches in diameter. They are tested at pressures around 60 psi, exceeding locomotive boiler pressures, allowing the tire to “float” in operation. The details pertain to the tire on each wheel of the cab.
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Atle
Cer
New York Electric
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Indian Bay
New York Ledger
Mr Black
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ms Whee
Faust
Hull
Baltimore News
Jata Ward Howe
France
House of
House of Commune
Ates
Ea Fas
Deroulede
Selton
Kaudry W'Asson
Waas
Chamber
Agaiost
Tein
Loubet
Chamber of Deputies
Congress
House of Commons
Wrexhuiz
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