Neatly designed two story house with four rooms first floor
G A W KINTZ advertises a well planned residence with four rooms on the first floor and five on the second. It lists room sizes in feet for both levels, features two fireplaces, bay windows, a large pantry, iron porcelain lined sink, and a rear basement stair leading to the second floor. Construction details include Georgia pine trim, American and art glass, composition front elevation carving, plastering, three coat exterior paint, and cedar shingles on the front gable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucene
Batteries Power Lamps In Church And Boat
A Connecticut man demonstrates storage batteries lighting a Stratford Congregational church from a Bridgeport supply at night via a car battery trick. He later uses a boat’s stored charge to light his house from the dock, a practical and satisfactory setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Stratford
Conn
Congregational Church
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Arrest by 2 Dog Mascot at Philadelphia Station
A visitor at Delancey Street police station in Philadelphia was chased and jailed by the station mascot dog named Rags after a parrot cried Stop thief. The dog and the parrot were placed in cells for two days as punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delancey’ Street
Philadelphia
Rags
Mike
Parrot
Oxygen supply device for high altitude aeronauts
A French inventor M. L. Cailletet presents a portable oxygen system for aviators at extreme altitudes. Liquid oxygen is vaporized and stored in a rubber reservoir, feeding a flexible tube to a metal mask on the face, enabling nose breathing and more comfortable inhalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Cailletet
Scientific American
M. Cailletet
France Leads Europe In Dog Census Figures
A recent census of European dogs shows France with the most dogs at 2,864,000 and 75 per 1,000 inhabitants. Ireland, England, and Germany follow, with France touted as the dog-loving nation due to strict licensing and registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Ireland
England
Germany
Arsenic Found in Marietta Wells After Cat Shooting
A few days after David Bell of Marietta Ohio shot a neighbor's cat he found several pounds of arsenic dumped into his well. The poisoning was detected before water usage. Police investigated possible links between the incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bell
Marietta
Centralized Schools Trip Through Storm to Quiet School
It was an early spring morning with rain and snow as a wagonette carrying 19 children and two additional riders made its way to the centralized school. The trip, a trial of centralized schooling in the township, shows dedication amid muddy roads and harsh weather as students sing traditional songs on the milelong journey.
Centralized rural schools improve attendance and merit
John Gould of Ohio argues that five years of centralized schooling unite a town’s children into one class where merit, not origin, determines advancement. Attendance rises up to 25 percent, schooling may extend two more years, and overall costs are often lower though differing by district. benefits include broader study and reduced isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gould
Ohio
New Yorker
Merits of the mule on the farm and forage for dairy cows
The Tennessee Farmer extols mules for farming praising their steady pace, endurance, hardiness, ease of training, and reliability. It notes mules pull more per size, resist illness, and outlast horses in work while warning that dairy milk declines when pasture green food runs short and advising gradual dietary changes for cows.
Keening the Cows Clean Plan for dairy comfort and milk yield
The article argues brushing cows with a brush and currycomb, scrubbing and rinsing with a sprayer improves cow comfort and increases milk and butter. It notes cows need more brushing than horses because cow dirt can contaminate milk.
Export prospects for American dried fruits to Germany rise
Consul General Frank H. Mason reports an optimistic outlook for exporting American dried prunes apricots peaches pears and evaporated apples and raspberries to Germany in autumn and winter 1901 provided U.S. crops are plentiful. The Paris exposition boosts European demand as American traders note robust orders from German grocers and provision dealers for high quality fruit, while packing quality and freight costs hinder broader trade growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Frank H. Mason
Berlin
America
California
Siberia
H. P. Gould
Maryland
Apple Tree Borers Threat to Orchards Across Nation
Apple growers confront annual losses from the apple tree borer with two species named flat headed and round headed. Early fall inspection can reveal young larvae by discolored wood, enabling precautions to save trees.
Tree borers and their young attack trees in orchards
The article explains detecting tree borers by bark conditions and sap or frass, methods to locate and remove borers with knives or wires, and ways to destroy them by exposing the chamber and pouring scalding water. It recommends preventive calcium alkali washes or soft soap solutions and whale oil soap, with gas tar to repel borers on fruit trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd
Hog Feed Practices by C Tanguary in Farmers' Review
C Tanguary notes methods for hog feeding including sowing oats in spring after frost and turning in hogs at three to four inches, using sorghum as pasturage, harvesting corn before feeding, and avoiding sweet potatoes cowpeas and peanuts. He claims corn yields more pork per land than artichokes and cautions contentment versus wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Tanguary
Farmers’ Review
European Echoes and Global Statistics Highlight 1900
Germany pays 1.5 million dollars yearly for a Norwegian salt herring. In 1900 Germany had about four times as many dentists as 1885. Italy exports 105000 tons of marble yearly valued at £420000. Depicted are death penalty rates in France and various social and scientific facts across Europe including Belgium dog labor and the North German Lloyd fleet covering 1,707,000 nautical miles.
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Germany
Italy
France
Russia
England
Belgium
Denmark
Jacobsons
North German
Lloyd
Soldier Life and Military Preparations Across Nations
The article notes marriage limits for Russian officers, a Brazilian smallpox outbreak, and Posen's fortifications to be dismantled with land sales to Prussia. It highlights Gen. Heywood as senior USMC commander, Admiral Dewey, and a new gunnery practice system using 2000 yard target drills to simulate real combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paraguay
Posen
Poland
Prussia
Charles Heywood
United States Marine Corps
Admiral Dewey
Notable Historical Briefs and Political Figures
Tamerlane the Lame born Timour Lenk described as a conqueror with a club foot. Senator Hawley of Connecticut is cited as senior surviving officer of the original Grand Army of the Republic. Campbell-Bannerman praised as a leading classical scholar in the house. James J. Hill portrayed in plain office, soft voice. Robert W. Wilcox notes Hawaiian sentiment favoring settlement of Americans as islands allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamerlane
Timour Lenk
Timour the
Senator Hawley
Connecticut
Grand Army ‘of the Republic
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
House of Commons
James J. Hill
Robert W. Wilcox
Hawaiian Islands
Still Talking About It Mrs Goss Healed By Dodds Kidney Pills
In Bryant Missouri Mrs M A Goss longtime crippled by Sciatica lay unable to move in bed for months. After using Dodds Kidney Pills she recovered fully with no remaining aches. She testifies the pills cured her Sciatica and she cannot imagine a worse case.
Want Land Near Minneapolis and St Paul Boosts Wisconsin Prospect
The passage argues land near Minneapolis and St Paul in northern Wisconsin will grow in value. It praises fertile soil blue grass clover and natural resources making it ideal for dairy farming with strong nearby markets. Readers are urged to contact D W Cassaday Soo Line agent in Minneapolis for descriptive material.
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Minneapolis
St.Paul
Wisconsin
Prairie States
America
D. W. Cassaday
Soo” Line
Eoad
Landseekor
October at the Pan American Exposition Travel Ad
October at the Pan American promises pleasant Buffalo weather and easy travel via the Lackawanna Railroad. Six daily vestibuled trains link New York with Buffalo with through service to Chicago and St Louis. Observation dining and Pullman cars ensure comfort. a vivid illustrated guide about the Exposition is available for five cents.
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Buffalo
Inckawanna
Ickawanna
Lackawanna System
Delaware Water Gap
Blue Ridge Ranges
New York
Chicago
St. Lauia
T. W. Lee
Lackawanna Railroad
Indeavor to Make New Country Village Look Scrumptious
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt mocks efforts to beautify a new settlement. The speaker touts lavish improvements and refined touches, claiming even lawn buttercups resemble creamery buttercups as a sign of excess polish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indead
Viller
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Beautiful steel engraving offer for 2 cents
Advertisement promises a miniature steel engraving of the New York Central Empire State Express for two cents. The engraving can be affixed to a letter to guarantee transportation to any U S location or territories including Canada Porto Rico Alaska Hawaii Guam and the Philippines.
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United States
New York Central
Empire State Express
Eee
Canada
Porto Rico
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Guam
Philippine Archipelago
Matrimonial Agency Quips Between Bachelor and Clerk
A Philadelphia Record snippet shows a bachelor in a store asking for a button sewing machine. The floorwalker directs him to the matrimonial agency in the third aisle to the right as a humorous reply.
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Tventieth Century
Philadelphia Record
Allen's Foot-Nase and Cure Ads and Quips
An assortment of old advertisements and quips appears, promoting Allen's Foot-Ease for foot care and a 25 cent powder. It includes testimonials and a remark about a grafter accepting a bribe, plus an old medicine endorsement from Wm Eadgley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
O. Eadgley
Vanburen
Ind
Cure and Prevent Pneumonia with Hoxsie's Croup Cure
Advertisement style claim lists Cure on Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and money back if it fails. Mentions Chicago Daily News slogan Cure and Prevent Pneumonia and an infallible claim. Includes unrelated quotes and product names from various papers.
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Hoxsie
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W. L
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LL. Douglas
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