Suppressing Noise Proposals Reach Cities and Seas
The piece notes official actions to curb night noise from whistles and bells as citizens push for quieter cities. Massachusetts bans whistling at crossings. Mrs. Isaac Rice leads a group to curb noisy tugboat voices. Congress empowers steamboat inspectors to limit whistle use and consider melodic signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Selden
Marcus Aurelius
Massachusetts
Isaac Rice
Congress
Steamboat Inspection Service
The Woods in Old Violins and Master Cabinet Work
The article discusses how old violin masters selected woods for ideal vibration and tone. It explains patching backs and bellies, microscopic seams, and the pairing of hard sycamore with soft wood to achieve mellow yet reedy timbre. It notes violins’ indestructibility and how interior work reveals forgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Mitchell Stephenson
Circle Magazine
Stradivari
Guarnerius
Law Bans Feather Plumes in New Orleans Sale
A Louisiana judge fined a New Orleans merchant fifty dollars or imposed sixty days in jail for selling aigrette plumes. The ruling notes the illegality of feather use and warns ladies that the practice violates state law, reflecting humane intentions in a stern courtroom statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
New Orleans
Gifts to education reach over one million endowment
Trustees of Teachers' College tied to Columbia University report a one million dollar endowment funding and four hundred thousand dollars for a new building and equipment. The total endowment now stands at about one million seventy three thousand dollars after gifts totaling five hundred thousand dollars. American colleges and technical schools continue to expand while generosity meets financial needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Richard Bartholdt Remembered With Bronze Tablets
A German born congressman Richard Bartholdt has a bronze memory tablet. The house he was born in Germany bears a tablet detailing his life, his move to America, and his role in the national legislature and the global push for disarmament and universal peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bartholdt
Missouri
Germany
America
A Gate Within a Gate for Poultry Fences
A detailed 19th century style method describes crafting a dual gate for poultry fencing. A small gate drops when hens push, while a larger gate remains anchored by bottom boards and blocks. It uses wire slats, nails, staples, and optional hinges or loose wire to enable easy escape for hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddy
Prairie Farmer
Poultry startup advice warns against excess capital
A Farmers' Review writer argues new poultry ventures should start small and rely on earned funds rather than large capital. He contends big capital inflows entice wasteful spending and suggests a first year as a learning period with modest earnings. He champions hens as self sustaining investments and questions large initial outlays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Review
Need of Green Food for Hens During Hatch Season
As hatching season approaches, provide ample green food. Use cabbage mangel wurzel turnips and other vegetables or fruits. Feed separately, chopped fine in troughs three times a week or hang them in pens for fowls to reach by jumping.
Care of Little Chicks Hatchlings Reduced Dryness Method
A quirk from a poultry note describes saving 30 or 40 chicks in each of two hatches by applying a hot water wrung flannel as needed to prevent dryness. The cloth was removed at intervals as required to avoid overheating or wick-away issues.
The Deadly Mite Threatens Farm Fowls
A detailed notice on the deadly red mite attacking poultry, its rapid infestation in hen houses, and the fatal impact on setting hens. It explains how mites appear gray before feeding, turn red after blood meals, and hide under straw. It notes transmission of disease between birds and severe egg production losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Review
Warm supers provide protection for bee colonies
A Gleanings in Bee Culture correspondent explains as a bee keeper describes a warm cover made of an eight frame hive top with five inch projecting sides covered in cheesecloth and white lead paint. He notes better results than single board covers and argues the key is the five inch projecting rim and top heat loss.
Milwaukee juries illegal since 1903 threaten many indictments
Judge Brazee orders a new jury panel after finding grand and petit juries drawn illegally since 1903. The clerk handled clerical duties, contrary to law, risking about 100 indictments and affecting graft trials. The commission names Major Charles H. Anson, Charles H. Trump and Hubert Schloemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Brazee
Johnson
Charles H. Anson
Charles H. Trump
Hubert Schloemer
Summer Sessions Planned for Whitewater Normal School
The board of normal school regents commits to summer sessions. Whitewater Normal, founded 1899, previously ran a five week term. After a lapse, a new plan secures funding: Oshkosh contributes 1800 dollars and Superior and Whitewater each 1000 dollars to support the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater
Board of Normal School Regents
Whitewater Normal School
Oshkosh
Superior
Dog Saves Life of Child in Waupaca
A two year old boy, Ralph Roe, son of I L Roe, nearly drowned after slipping from a lake bank plank at Mirror lake. A dog leaped into the water, dragged the child to shore, and the child lay unconscious for about an hour until a woman heard the dog bark and found him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waupaca
Ralph Roe
I. L. Roe
Mirror Lake
Trial of Teachers Secret in Milwaukee Hearings
Charges of immorality against city school teachers led to secret board sessions in Milwaukee. A director admitted the star chamber meetings occurred and stated the O Connor bill demanding public hearings will be ignored by trustees in all such hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Star Chamber
Senator Roehr seeks pardon to restore Rudolph’s citizenship
Milwaukee Senator Julius O Roehr asked Governor Davidson to pardon Robert L Rudolph who was sentenced last May to one year for soliciting a bribe. Rudolph completed his term and the aim is to restore his citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Julius O. Roehr
Milwaukee
Davidson
Robert L. Rudolph
Rudolph
Bank Certificate Issued for Rio Wis First National Bank
A certificate at Washington authorizes the First National Bank of Rio Wisconsin to commence business with a capital of 25 000 dollars. Officers listed are President W E Moore Vice President C F Berg and Cashier Andrew Amondson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
First National Bank of Rio
Wis
W. E. Moore
C. F. Berg
Andrew Amondson
New Church Planned for Marinette Parish
At the annual meeting St. Pauls Episcopal in Marinette voted to erect a new church at a cost of $20,000. The new rector Frederick S. Penfold formerly of Quincy Illinois is rapidly enlarging the membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinette
St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish
Frederick S. Penfold
Quincy, IL
Lightning Fatality in New Richmond Pantry
Mrs John F Olson was struck by lightning and killed instantly in the pantry of her New Richmond home. She leaves husband and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
John F. Olson
Slight Cut Causes Death in Reloat Man
Charles E. Fiese, 53, died from blood poisoning after a slight cut on his hand as reported in Reloat. The accident details note a minor injury leading to sepsis and fatal outcome.
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Charles E. Fiese
Smallpox Threat Looms in Berlin As Five Quarantined
Berlin faces a renewed smallpox scare with five cases in quarantine. The forelady of the Frank Russell Glove Co. is ill and 200 workers at the firm were exposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frank Russell Glove Company
Madison Man Named Assistant Government Geologist
Madison reports L. D. Burling of Madison has been appointed assistant government geologist with a salary of 1500 dollars per year. The appointment highlights Burling’s expertise and the government’s scientific staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
L. D. Burling
Care of the Sick Room Rules for a sanitary bedroom
When a bedroom becomes a sick room extreme care is needed to keep the space dry warm and bright. Wallpaper is warned against as it can trap moisture and harbor illness while alabastined walls are praised for moisture control. Emphasis is placed on cleanable rugs varnished floors dust-free woodwork and thorough care of sills casings and doors.
Women in New Fields Hop Work and Health Fantasies
London society adopts a rest cure by hopping in hop fields, with luxurious tents and amenities. Berlin features a woman veterinary surgeon who acts as an official animal inspector, personally examining injuries and applying remedies before reporting a horse as unfit for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Itch Relief With Cuticura Soaps Pills
Walter W. Paglusch of Chicago reports a year of eczema and nightly itching. After using Cuticura Soap, Cuticura and Cuticura Resolvent Pills for a total of one dollar and twenty-five cents, he claims a complete cure. Dated October 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Paglusch
N. Robey St
Chicago
Ill
Death Euphemisms Across Languages Through History
The text traces how death terms evolved from Latin decessus to death substitutes like departed passed away and demise. It notes Roman usage of phrases such as visit and he has lived as gentle euphemisms reflecting superstition and reluctance to name death directly.
Curious Maps for Military and General Field Use
Maps by Dr. O H F Vollbehr of Halensee Berlin are produced as microscopic transparencies measuring about one and one half by two inches. They form slides for the micro photoscope a hand mirror framed instrument with a slide holder and movable lens showing about 70 square miles per position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. F. Vollbehr
Halensee
Berlin
Garfield Tea Indispensable Laxative Promoted
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a spring laxative that purifies the blood cleanses the system and eradicates disease. It is described as made wholly of simple herbs and guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drugs Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Lewis' Factory Cigars Ad From Peoria Ill
An advertising blurb promotes Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigars sold by the Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois. It contrasts better value with 10c cigars and cites a quotation about greatness and help from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
Tall Man Is Broke The Long And Short Of It
A brief item notes a tall man faces financial failure, described succinctly as the core of his situation. No further context or names provided in the fragment.
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Teething Aid
An old advertisement notes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children, claims to soften gums reduce motion of babies and ease pain, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Carnegie Fund Participants Report Strong Interest
The Carnegie fund for the advancement of teaching shows 389 institutions applied for proceeds, 52 placed on the accepted list after meeting undenominational and academic standards. Forty five professors received over $69,000 and some widows were aided. Half of accepted colleges are in New England New York and Pennsylvania with one exception all northern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Fund
Carnegie Fund For the Advancement of Teaching
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
King Edward the Pigeon Racer at Sandringham
King Edward enjoys pigeon racing with a large Sandringham loft where birds are trained for long distance events. Years ago one of his birds won the major Pigeon Derby by delivering a remarkable flight home from Lerwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Edward
Sandringham
Lerwick
Carpet from Paper Patent Windows into Factories
Austrian carpet factory proprietors at Maffersdorf have acquired German patents for making carpets from paper. The material can be produced in all colors, is washable, and may compete with linoleum in the market.
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Maffersdorf
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Emery A. Odell
Ven
Poultry Gate
News OF Wisconsin
New Bank For Rio
Ruskin
National Lead Company
Ehoston
Buffalo
Cleveland
Pata
Phtevsegh
John 7 Wee
National Lead
Dor. Williams
Williams
United States
N. B. Whitley
Boxley, Ark
Net
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N, Y
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