From Apples to Skylines and Rural Wisdoms
A miscellany of agricultural notes and urban observations from 1902 touches on vinegar from russet apples, skyscraper dreams, aging rheumatism, weather's impact on crops, meat prices, almonds, potatoes, chicken packing speeds, weed control, rural mail routes, sparrows after storms, Chicago byproducts, wagon wheels, freight cars, Missouri navigation, Iowa weather, dairy cattle and stock breeding. It weaves practical tips with humorous asides and regional industry remarks.
Economic notes on crops and new farming ideas
Crop economics cover sweet corn returns at six dollars per ton yielding about eighteen dollars per acre plus four dollars per acre from forage. cotton yields in southern Russia rise to 11 600 bales last year. Sweden sends twenty thousand migrants in July, praised as industrious. Experiments show alfalfa hog gain of 100 pounds per season with grain supplement. A flax fiber twine offers lighter, stronger lines. Government irrigation plans on Salt river Arizona aim to irrigate one million acres with hydropower potential as a water source.
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Russia
Salt River
Arizona
Blessing in Disguise from Summer Moisture Pests and Rotary Progress
Excess summer moisture brought benefits and losses across the north central states. It finished chunch bags and box elder bags, revived streams and lakes, and supported vigorous tree growth. Rotary machines dominate farm toil and fuel broader rotary-era progress in industry and transport. The wettest and driest U S spots are noted, with coal discussed as a vegetable product and land laws touching arable versus mineral rights debated in a North Dakota case.
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North Central States
North Dakota
Pluttering Workers and the Value of Moderate Pace
The piece argues for a middle ground between slow, thorough workers and hustlers who rush work. It notes that on farms and in business there are times when a quick pace is needed and some tasks must be deprioritized. Puttering is seen as a form of seeming thoroughness used by slow workers, making large workloads impractical.
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Kansas
Sheep for the Highway Idea Echoes Across Nations
A proposal suggests placing a flock of 200 sheep with a herdsman and trained dog along country roads to pasture roadside banks. The plan envisions improving rural scenery by keeping waste land green, a method used in old world countries to prevent land from lying idle.
Best Time of the Year
The piece extols late summer into fall as the ideal season when labors in gardens orchards and farms pay off and natural dangers fade. It lauds fishing on the river and wholesome dishes like spring chicken and pumpkin pie as staples, declaring life worthwhile during this period.
What a cloudburst really is a heavy rainfall event
A cloudburst is not water released as a solid mass from clouds but an unusually heavy fall of rain. Typically three to four inches and sometimes up to six inches can descend in a short period, tied to electrical and cyclonic atmospheric conditions.
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Kutchin
U S
Columbus
Ohio
America
Kutehin
Brights
Hada
Almont
Charles Yannayon
Rittman
Versailles
Dr. Kutchin
Sam
Joseph Saintignon
Thada
Gbamp
H.gamfli
Cortand
Obio
Forenoon Silks Dominate Fashion Gossip of the Season
The article reviews morning wear trends with silk forenoon gowns in blues and grays, noted for solid effects and light touches on bodices and skirts. It contrasts morning and afternoon dressing, praises linen embroideries in pinks and biscuit tones, and highlights diverse skirt styles and bolero bodices as grande mode.
Peach Pink Silk Gingham Dress with Veiled Lace Accessories
A Vogue description details a peach pink silk gingham gown in gray tones with a fawn fitted skirt, Irish lace vest, high neck chemisette, elbow sleeves in lace and mousseline, a five-flounce skirt with tucks and cream lace medallions, and a black velvet ribbon stock tie. Accessories include a pale pink straw hat with black wings and moire ribbon.
Jewelry Trends in the Jewelers' Circular
Elsie Bee highlights summer jewelry and accessories. Leather strap fobs feature flat monogram pendants in silver gilt cutwork. A long chain with alternating turquoises and diamonds stands out. Baroque pearls, green and white glass objects, cut amethysts tops of gold spoons, small pearls and diamonds on comb tops. Elaborate silver gilt riding crop handles and pear shaped pearls appear in tiaras.
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Elsie Bee
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California
Chicago
France
Missouri River
Iowa
Saawarapee Hamhive
Sweden
United States
Weather Bureau
Glenora
Ore
Newman Bank
Washington
Nevada
West Side Musical College
Stephen Commery
Pearl St
Corner Carroll
Cleveland
Scio College
Besl Basleesa College
H Beal
Prealden
Scio
Duff’s College
Pittsburg, Pa
Wainwright
Dreher
Waet
Arcade
Real Estate
Bulietic
Akron
J+ Waechter
East Oak Street
Woodland Ave
Pear St
Tremont St
Center
Superior St
Gase
James R
Lun
Euclid Avenue
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