The Hemlock Fir Tsuga Canadensis Description
The hemlock fir Tsuga Canadensis stands 80 to 100 feet tall with a four foot trunk. Foliage is soft, plume like, leaves flat and two ranked, cones hang from branch tips and persist after seed drop. Wood is light brown and coarse grained used for barns. Range spans Nova Scotia to Minnesota and Alabama. Bark tannin content supports tanning. no medicinal properties listed in pharmacopoeia.
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Nova Scotia
Minnesota
Alabama
United States Pharmacopoeia
No Use Less Soil Reclaims Gullies With Hay
The Farmers' Review urges reclaiming gully land by laying a light coat of timothy hay in ditch bottoms after winter rains. In season, feed cattle on the land by placing hay in ditches. Do not plow gullies just up and down hills, keep edges two feet from ditches, and gradually widen the grass strip each year.
Farm Notes Warn Frost Spoilage And Safe Harvest Tips
The column warns that slight frost can spoil squash storage and advises coverings like bran sacks during frosty nights. It cautions against scams from stock sellers and urges safe ladder use when carrying grain. It extols draining heavy soil to improve dryness, spring work, and productivity, recommending immediate drainage where needed.
Beekeeper Advocates Local Honey Sales in Farm Journal
A beekeeper warns producers against rushing honey to distant buyers and devaluing markets. He favors selling near home to neighbors at lower prices rather than shipping widely and accepting lower rates.
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Farm Journal
Feeding the Pig Slop Shapes a Lasting Form
A hungry pig will gulp almost any slop, so feed strong slop to build a well rounded form that endures beyond mealtime. The text contrasts immediate trough enjoyment with lasting body condition from durable nourishment.
Hens Seek Lime In Old Plaster For Egg Shells
A Farm Journal note explains hens pecking plaster scraps for lime to form strong egg shells. It stresses keeping a steady lime supply for chicks.
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Farm Journal
Pasturing Meadows Avoids Next Year’s Hay Loss
Farmers increasingly pasture meadows soon after hay is cut, but expert Peterkin Wiley Jr warns this harms next year’s crop. He favors delaying grazing until September and using fodder corn to bridge the short pasture period to protect roots and soil while preserving a larger hay yield next season.
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Peterkin Wiley, Jr
Galinsoga parviflora Introduced Weed in United States
The article notes Galinsoga parviflora, a plant from the sunflower family, found in cultivated lands in scattered specimens. Introduced about 15 years ago from tropical South America, it is now established from Atlantic to Pacific and may not become overly abundant. Europe also reports its introduction as a weed.
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United States
South America
Atlantic
Pacific
Europe
Gulf Coast
Texas
California
Rock Island-Frisco
Cement Base for Barn Posts Protects Foundation
Prairie Farmer describes a farmer's cement base for barn posts. A post rests on cement with a surrounding wooden covering to guard the concrete when a wagon moves in the stable. A shallow hole and cement foundation are built up, with a visible post above ground.
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Prairie Farmer
Good Tree Protectors From Old Barrel Staves
Old barrel staves woven with wire or twine serve as tree protectors for calves lambs and sheep in orchards. Farm Journal notes they also secure straw coverings around tender shrubs or rose bushes in winter. A half barrel head with a bracket underneath forms a neat kitchen shelf.
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Farm Journal
Roadside weeds must be mowed to aid farms in Indiana
A local letter urges officials to enforce roadside mowing to prevent cockle-burs from spoiling land and crops. The author argues a clean roadside helps solve the weed problem and praises the law requiring supervisors to act.
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Indiana
Harness selection and maintenance wisdom
A plainly finished harness with straps cut from back stock holds more value than ornate leather sets. Keep harnesses in repair and avoid weak places. The harness is only as strong as its weakest link, one weak place can cause accidents or fatalities.
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Farm Journal
Michigan Brove Company
Detroit
Mich
Woman's kidney health urged with Dean's Kidney Pills
A Woonsocket woman testifies to kidney weakness since childhood and a weight gain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad promises relief from backache, fatigue, and dizziness and notes the product sells for 50 cents a box through Foster-Milburn Co. Also mentions a cigarette promo line about a “Single Binder” cigar and Lewis factory.
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Charles &E. Smith
Boyden St
Woonsocket
R. IL
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
American Autos Abroad in 1906 Exports Rise Steadily
Over the year ended June 30 1906 American automobiles exported valued at 3 497 016 dollars up about one million from the prior year. England led with 194 709 dollars followed by British North America Mexico and France in that order.
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England
British North America
Mexico
France
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
Public notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and urges prescription use. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective internally. Sold by druggists. price seven cents per bottle.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hal
Oledo
Ohio
Druggtets
Odd Ballot Scheme Stirs Chelsea Meeting
In Chelsea Massachusetts a semi secret political group debated procuring a ballot box and ballots. A member proposed a committee to obtain the items and another suggested buying round white balls and square black balls. A heckler asked for a square ball to be described provoking a crude, off color remark.
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Chelsea
Mass
Juror Challenges Exemption in Pennsylvania Inquest
During a Pennsylvania inquest a juror protested time waste due to being a general manager and sought exemption. The coroner consulted Jervis on juries and ruled that only idiots imbeciles and lunatics were exempt, querying the juror under which heading he claimed relief.
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Pennsylvania
Morgan
Jervis
Court Fines Man Without Counsel in Dog Registration Case
A New Jersey magistrate issued a warrant for alleged dog registration violations. The defendant pleaded not guilty but received no time to obtain counsel. The justice declared, I know a Godsight better, and fined five dollars plus $2.80 costs, with certiorari proceedings now pending.
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New Jersey
Grape-Nuts Endorsed As Easy Digest Food For Dyspepsia
The advertisement argues that dyspepsia stems from heavy greasy meals and that stimulants worsen fatigue. It promotes Grape-Nuts as a light, digestible food that strengthens nerves and brain, including a testimonial from a Maine user who reports improved strength, less nervousness, and greater ability to work after weeks of use. The Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan backs the claim and references The Road to Wellville.
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Tam
Maine
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Cutting Cure for Scalp Itch and Eczema
A patient describes two skin ailments, scalp eczema and a later body eruption, treated with Cuticura Soap Ointment and remedies. After two weeks the scalp clearing began and within two months a doctor plus Cuticura products cured the lower body pustules.
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H. M. F. Weiss
Rosemond, Christian Co
New York Leads Nation In Amusement Spending
New York City residents spend more per year on amusements than any other region. They allocate 12 percent more than residents of the next state or county, 18 percent more than the next largest cities, 36 percent more than smaller towns, and 57 percent more than rural districts.
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New York
New York City
Low Rates to the Northwest for Colonists Tickets
Great Northern Railway offers one way Colonists' Tickets from Chicago to Seattle Portland Western Washington Spokane and regions in Montana Idaho Oregon and British Columbia at $83.00 and $30.50 until October 31. For details contact MAX BASS General Immigration Agent 220 So Clark St Chicago Ill.
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Northwest
Great Northern Railway
Chicago
Seattle
Portland
Washington
Spokane
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
British Columbia
Max Bass
Clark St
Ill
Repartee At The Dublin Theatre In The Four Husbands Tale
Frances Lady Waldegrave known for quick wit and multiple marriages once faced a heckler in a Dublin theater. Asked which of her four husbands she preferred she replied from the gallery I like the Irish man of course causing the audience to applaud.
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Frances Lady Waldegrave
Chichester Fortesque
Dublin
Rich Montana cop funds church roof repair in Michigan
Miles Finlen, wealthy Montana miner, visited Bay City relatives and attended services in an old wooden church. When a rainstorm caused leaks, he asked why worshippers have no decent place. The next day materials arrived and he left a $750 check to fix the roof.
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Miles Finlen
Montana
Bay City
Mich
Finlen
Indianapolis News
Fragmented patent medicine and product blurbs
A garbled ad-like passage advertises Putnam Wade less dyes and a druggist need for dyeing. It references products such as Lewis Single Binder cigars and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children, with disjointed phrases about intellect, shoe sizing, and St Jacobs oil, all in a mock sensational style.
Fireproof Celluloid Promise Patent by French Chemist
M Gawain, a French chemist, patents a process to render celluloid fireproof by adding salts, phosphates, ammonium bicarbonate, or magnesia at the viscosity peak. The treated celluloid releases a gas when exposed to flame that inhibits combustion. Tourist route mentions and railway ads for Grand Trunk System list Niagara Falls to Temagami and Algonquin Park with pamphlet requests to Geo W Vaux in Chicago.
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M. Gawain
Niagara Falls
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
Georgian Bay
Temegami
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
Algonquin National Park
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
N. Y
Geo. W. Vaux, A. GP
T. A
Adams St
Hanover Citizens Strike Over Postcard Duty Change
In Hanover citizens protest a five pfennig postal card duty by writing letters and stuffing envelopes with newspapers to reach 250 grams. The strike blocks letter boxes and postal officials fear service disruption. Reversion to the two pfennig postcard tariff is likely to be sought.
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Hanover
Operation fears fade with Lydia Pinkham remedy
A health notice extols Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe alternative to surgery for female troubles. It cites testimonials from women who avoided operations and regained strength, urging readers to seek Mrs. Pinkham's counsel in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance.
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Lydia W. Pinkham
Lydia 1
Pinkham
Margrite Ryan
St. Andrew's Society
Indianapolis
Ind
Lydia
Pinldian
Lamonce
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Toronto
Putnam Wadeless
Lewis Factory
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Lane
L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douging
W. LT
Douglas
Brockton
W. J. Douglas
W. L. Dower
Yale
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Dept
Masa
Ie Deros
Tovear
Margrite Rya '1
S Margrel Merkley
Houston
Galveston
Corpus” Christi
John Sebastian
ST. Louis
Gulf Coast of Texas
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
State Street
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