Tuskegee studies on diet of southern Negroes cited
Government and Tuskegee Institute researchers report dietary studies of African American families in Virginia and Alabama. Findings show average daily sustenance costs per man from four to nine and a half cents, with most under ten cents, and note improvements among families influenced by Hampton Institute training in Saintampton Virginia reflected in housing and food preparation.
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Normal and Agricultural Institute
Tuskegee
Agricultural Department
Virginia
Alabama
Elizabeth
County
Sampton
Hampton Industrial Institute
Stampton
Fool
Virginia Negro Families Spend Nine and a Half Cents a Day
A 1947 Franklin County Virginia study of twelve African American families found daily food costs average nine and a half cents per man, with meals largely hog and hominy, bread made from simple cornmeal, and occasional meats. Differences arose between educated and noneducated households, and per‑family expenditures varied from under a cent to over two and a half dimes.
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Franklin County
Tampton
Virginia
Elizabeth City
Alabama
New Mexico
The French Treaty and the Hay-Pauncefote Debate
The article surveys Senate committee edits to the Hay Pauncefote treaty, noting potential U S risks to Clayton Bulwer and British acceptance issues. It reports Paunsefote and Hay discussions, plus Washington remarks on French reciprocity timing, German meat bill response, and a Hawaii grant debate. It also covers fire at Redfield Illinois, a death toll at Red Ash mine, and a Glendale paper mill fire.
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Meat Hill Senate
Littudalani
Special Highlights From Global and Domestic News
Emigration from Germany rises as the National Guard seeks a $2,000,000 appropriation from Congress. The sugar trust challenges a war tax in court. Alfred Belt buys seven pieces of furniture for £50,000. Western railroads reportedly agree to maintain rates. Thirty men die when the steamer Cuvier sinks in Dover Strait. Johnson Hatfield receives a life sentence for killing a woman in the McCoy feud. Dr. Keeley’s will leaves most of a fortune to his widow. France ready to accept a Franco American treaty if Washington agrees. Admiral Mehan calls for a navy equal to France or Germany to defend the Monroe Doctrine. Report says the German navy is mobilized and reserves kept ready. In Chicago a seven year old fatally wounds his mother with a rifle. Freight rate advances will lift eastern trunk line earnings by over 31 million dollars. A compromise on the German meat tariff allows import of pickled meat. Agrarians vow to defeat the Been bill if the Kaiser blocks meat imports. Men on a United States tug, aided by a gun display, force wreckers to abandon a salvage attempt. $12,000 in gold recovered from a sunken Spanish torpedo boat destroyer.
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Germany
National Guard
Congress
Ita
Sugar Trust
Alfred Belt
Cuvier
Dover Straits
Johnson Hatfield
Chicago
Richard Essig
Kaiser
United States
Sheldon to Guide Topeka Capital One Week
Rev Charles M Sheldon takes charge of the Topeka Capital for one week and imposes tobacco and liquor abstinence on staff. The new editor will begin Tuesday with a reform focused front page and articles on government reform, while the existing staff largely remains.
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Topeka
Kan
Charles M. Sheldon
Sheldon
Capitol
Gen
Ifidian
Inelief
Philippine Losses and Drowning in Ice Death Report
The report from Agoneillo tallies 6 359 American soldiers killed and 17 349 wounded in the Philippines between February and November 1840, not counting disease. A St Paul man drowns after breaking through Missouri River ice, fighting for 90 minutes. A Boston fire tower incident kills a firefighter and injures others, with losses estimated up to 150 000 dollars. The President commutes a life sentence for a Philippines murder case. A Indianapolis man is robbed and shot, dying the same night.
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Y Puris
Philippines
Agoneillo
Pirgauun
Boston
Masqachuseits Macaroni Company
North Street
Draft horse point: size and balance key to draft strength
The article outlines expert criteria for draft horses emphasizing large size paired with good conformation. It stresses deep neck, kind and alert expression, strong muscular shoulders, and legs mounted under the body. Hind legs, rib depth, and a sturdy back with powerful quarters define soundness and draft utility.
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St. Lows Republic
Enlarging a barn with shed-roof additions
Practical method enlarges a barn whose capacity is too small. The figures show the old barn with a central driveway and two shed-roof additions at the ends. The roof is made continuous with the new structures, shifting the feeding car and driveway to a crosswise position to save space and gain room on each side.
Sheep and Mutton and Wool Value Emphasized in Farming
Farmers are urged to consider sheep as both mutton producers and wool producers. specialization is growing for both products. The article notes profitable demand for mutton and wool and advises balanced breeding to maximize overall returns. It also discusses field improvements and a barn remodel for better space and light. Early spring wheat harrowing and nitrate application are recommended to revive sickly crops and boost yield and profit.
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Atfords
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