Alaska farming prospects and challenges outlined
A discussion of Alaska’s agricultural potential notes 100000 square miles of arable land chiefly in the interior and along the Yukon. It cites crops like currants berries and wheat with four agricultural stations and favorable 1915 shows progress in grains vegetables and fruits. It warns of long winters frost soil issues, drainage needs, and high costs until infrastructure improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Yukon
United States Department of Agriculture
Arctic Circle
Interior
Ife
Rampart
Kodiak Island
Kodiak
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Matanuska River
Action in Draft Horses Emphasized by Kansas Expert
David Gray of Kansas State Agricultural College stresses proper draft horse action for efficiency. He describes straight, smooth gait with a snappy walk and warns against excessive knee action while noting shoeing can improve gait and reduce defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gray
Kansas State Agricultural College
Mr. Gray
Porto Rico Market Outlook Boosts US Factory Trade
Reports from Porto Rico indicate a record sugar crop and rising prices will lift purchasing power. A National City Bank compilation shows US Porto Rico trade reached 100 million in 1916, with merchandise imports and exports climbing from 1899 to 1916. A coal storage pit project in Pittsburgh secures 100,000 tons of coal submerged in water to prevent spontaneous combustion near Brunos' Island plant.
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Porto Rico
United States
Foreign Trade Department
the National City Bank of New York
Duquesne Light Company of
Pittsburgh
Brunots’ Island
Global Innovations and Historical Notes Featured
A diverse round of items notes an aviation school opening in China, waste molasses used as fuel in Hawaii, and an English inventor's reinforced concrete piling. Also covered are U S apple production per person, a hidden kitchen cabinet with electric range and fridge, San Antonio’s founding by Franciscan monks, and Spain’s early conquest efforts.
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Hawaii
United States
San Antonio
Mexico
Spain
Reichstag
Social Democrats
Center Party
National Liberals
Conservative
German Party
Social Democratic Labor Union
Independent
Irish courthouse witness mix up amuses judge
An elderly Irish witness in court missteps by ascending the bench stairs instead of to the witness box. The judge lightheartedly asks if he aims to be a judge, and the man replies he may be fit for nothing more as he is an old man.
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New York Mail
Troilite in Meteorites Marked by Flight Decomposition
Troilite is a common iron sulphide in meteorites and typically appears as nodules plates or rods. It tends to decompose during flight, leaving distinctive markings on the remaining mass.
Pneumatic Stage Scenery touted as more real than flat backdrops
A German invention using pneumatic stage scenery is praised for its realism compared with traditional flat sets and for easier transportability, implying benefits for theater productions and touring.
Ravages of Worms Cause Great Loss in Hog Herds
An Iowa agricultural note warns hogs suffer heavy losses from worms, lowers growth, and invites disease. A proven remedy uses santonin, areca nut, calomel, and sodium bicarbonate with a 18 hour fast, repeated after 7–10 days, plus soil moisture management and strategic buckwheat clover planting to improve pastures and yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Experiment Station
Causes of Failure With Clover Plant
A. J. Legg notes spring sowing of clover often fails from poor soil nutrition acidity or late freezes. He warns nurse crops can smother seedlings and stresses clover needs mineral nutrients and nitrogen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Legg
Restore Fertility to Soil Through Livestock Farming
The piece advocates rebuilding soil fertility via livestock farming as the most economical and effective method. It emphasizes adopting animal husbandry as a core agricultural practice to rejuvenate soil health and productivity.
Hen Delivers Goods Alarm Clock Fable
A playful tale notes the rooster as a noisy alarm clock while the hen quietly delivers the goods, highlighting teamwork and practical reliability over flashy boasting.
Lay Eggs on Sides Instruction for Hatchlings
The text advises placing eggs on their sides rather than standing them on end in a warm incubator. It emphasizes a flat orientation for better viability.
Timely remarks on spray preparation
A state horticulturist urges use of power pumps for thorough chemical application. He argues hand pumps fail to maintain constant pressure across all plant surfaces, risking missed spots where scale and diseases can linger. He stresses ordering spray outfits and applying dormant spray before growth resumes.
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Ohio
W. Moore
Ohio Board of Administration
Conditions In Henhouse Ventilation And Cleanliness
When hens roam free they enjoy clean air and good conditions. In the house proper ventilation is required to avoid filth and reduced production. Poorly ventilated houses lead to nonproductive birds and lower outputs.
Hog Breed Values for Market Demands
Hog breeds differ in usefulness based on creation and breeding aims. Breeds excel when aligned with practical market requirements and efficient production goals.
Paris Gowns From Paris Push New Silhouette In Spring
Paris designers push a drastic spring silhouette with skyward waistlines and long slim coats. Paquin Driscoll Royant and Trenso unveil redingotes and three quarter coats paired with tight skirts while reviving the empire waist and belted looks for American buyers.
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Jenny
Paris
Fler House
Paquin
Driscall
Driscoll
McClure Newspa
Furs Banished For Summer Wear By Fashion League
The Fashion Art League of America fashion committee bans summer furs at its Chicago convention and style show. Lingerie gowns with lace and embroidery rise in popularity while neat tailored suits and sport ensembles dominate. Hats feature high crowns with upturned brims and floral toques are praised as chic and versatile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Fashion Art League of America
Chicago
Flower Toques for Spring
A brief note describes a mushroom brim style hat feature dipping over the face. The piece suggests spring fashion uses decorative flower toques to frame the eyes and soften the silhouette.
Stocking Refit Method Cuts Costs for Busy Homes
In homes with schoolgoing children a simple technique saves on stocking expenses. When stockings wear at the knees, cut the leg from the foot, fold worn knee to back, bring unworn portion to the front, and sew with a flat seam so it won’t irritate the ankle. It may look less neat but reduces waste and costs.
Vivid Blouses For Spring Fashion Rise
An article notes a revival of vivid blouses for spring. It highlights straight middy blouses in blue and purple crepe de chine, embroidered with colored threads, offered in specialty shops, with styling tips about wearing them with skirts.
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Sitka
Oakland
Cal
England
Argentina
Iowa
New York
Seine
Mme. Paquin
Doeuillet
Drecoll
Mme Paquin
Reyive Ir
House of Paquin
Royant’s New Coats
House of Royant
Mehn
America
Roytnt
Europe
Driscol
The
Redingote
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