Cattle Barn Plans Earn Praise in Breeders' Gazette
Hastman Bros of Hancock County Illinois submit their 96 by 48 foot pole barn design praised for efficiency. The shed features a central corn crib self feeder, 80 foot hayracks, sliding weighted doors, and north and south end controls. It holds 100 cattle and keeps beds dry with thorough bedding.
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Hastman Bros
Hancock
County IL
Breeders’ Gazette
John Clark
Illinois
How to Build an Idpal Corn Crib in 19th Century Style
Instructions describe a corn crib under construction lasting over 20 years without rats. Details cover mortised posts, sill and rafter plates, lathing, floor boards, bent length of 12 feet, width adjustments for ventilation, stone foundations three inches off ground, and a capacity of 250 bushels when full. Ella M. Hess notes Epitomist.
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Ella M. Hess
Animal senses and sight in reptiles and amphibians
Dr. Werner of Vienna reports observations on reptile and amphibian senses. He finds these animals are attracted to water from long distances and that light affects them independently of heat. Vision varies by species from excellent to very limited with specific range facts. Hearing is generally poor, and many reptiles are effectively deaf.
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Werner
Vienna
Moon Motion Linked to Rain in Sydney Memoir
Australian observer H C Russell of Sydney's observatory publishes a memoir arguing a clear link between the moon's declination and rainfall. He asserts rain floods when the moon moves south in certain degrees, while droughts follow as the moon moves north for seven or eight years, a cycle repeating across three 19 year periods.
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H. C. Russell
Sydney
New South Wales
Christian
True Value of Pedigreen in Breeding Judgments
A Midland Farmer quote states that a long pedigree shows ancestors were well bred and of good stock, implying strong bloodlines, but it does not guarantee the individual is a good breeder as it may still be a scrub despite a prized lineage.
Increasing Swarms From Bee Frames and Drumming
J A Dean explains methods to raise bee swarms by shaking or driving from frames with brood. He covers partial frame shaking, moving the colony, and leaving enough young bees to care for brood. Drumming is recommended to induce swarms with proper brood care, plus light watering to stimulate activity.
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J. A. Dean
Select the Best Flock to Breed and Sell the Rest
The Feather advises farmers to avoid selling off all top stock to hucksters. Keep high quality poultry for breeding and egg production, and sell only surplus. Repeatedly selecting the best for sale will leave weeds and ruin the farm, while careful selection improves the flock year after year.
Water Troughs From Farm Logs And Liquid Glass Egg Preservation
Farm advice notes turning straight old logs into water troughs by cutting ends and oiling for wear. German method preserves eggs in a ten percent liquid glass solution for months or a year, then hatchlings prove their viability.
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Germany
Sharpness of Shells Affects Hen Digestion and Laying
Farmers note that sharp gravel aids gizzard grinding, making gravel valuable. Hens eat more sharp grit during laying to sustain digestion and energy needs. Specks on shells do not prove oyster shell feeding and may reflect the diet. Some gravel is limestone and similar in composition to oyster shells.
Lambs Should Be Docked For Cleanliness And Breeding
A Rural World note argues lambs should be docked for cleanliness and to aid breeding. It contrasts ranchers who tend to dock promptly with farmers who may neglect the practice, urging early docking while lambs are safely young.
Bitter Rot Apples And Fights For Orchard Health
Bitter rot affects apples in July and August caused by a fungus in ripening tissues. Warm humid conditions after rain trigger outbreaks. cool dry summers slow it. The disease spreads across states where apples grow, with early signs as faint light brown specks on fruit.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri Botanical Garden
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
North Carooina
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Extra Session Possibility Edges Toward Canal Debate
Discussion in the piece centers on a possible U S extra session of Congress to address Panama Canal, Cuban reciprocity, and finance. It notes uncertainty over timing, with November 9 proposed if held, and argues no tariff legislation will occur in either the extra or regular sessions.
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Colombia
Congress
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Lodge
Gorman
Inoculation From Diseased Apple and Canker Findings
The report describes apple disease signs such as sunken brown spots on fruit and blakened limb cankers in Illinois. It notes clusters of diseased fruit below cankers and links cankers to infections, outlining preventive steps: remove diseased fruit and mummies, prune cankered limbs, and spray fungicides. Herman N. Von Schreuk signs the article.
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Illinois
R. H. Simpson
Parkersburg
Herman N. von Schreuk
Press Comments Split Over Democratic Change and Nominations
Columnists blast Democratic strategy and hint at rival nominations as 1904 elections loom. Writers from Globe, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Des Moines weigh in on Bryan, Hearst, Gorman, Parker, Gray, and Roosevelt.
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Bryan
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Hearst
Indianapolis Journal
Johnson
Tillman
South Carolina
North
Troy Times
Philadelphia Press
Henry Watterson
Gorman
Parker
Gray
Roosevelt
Watterson
Boston Transcript
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Nashville American
Johnsons
Lentzes
Jones
Mr. Hearst
Nebraska Republicans Celebrate Escape from Bryanism in Lincoln
The Nebraska Republican platform at Lincoln praises Roosevelt policies and protective tariffs while opposing Bryan and Bryanism. It recounts past election results showing fusionist gains and emphasizes the shift to Republican control, contrasting with Bryanite partisan displays.
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Nebraska
Bryan
McKinley
Washington
Capitol
Bryan Defended as Democrats Split Over Party Plans
The press condemns Mr. Bryan for opposing reorganization plans within the Democratic Party. The Kansas City Journal asks who would do better and argues Bryan fights to defend his platform and influence. References to Roosevelt and past campaigns highlight the party’s internal divisions and calls for reform.
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Mr. Bryan
Kansas City Journal
Rep
Bryan
Democratic Party
Nebraskan
Peruna Credited With Curing Severe Catarrh of Kidneys
Advertisements claim Peruna cures catarrh of the bladder kidneys and pelvic organs. James M. Powell of Kansas City Kansas says eleven weeks of Peruna cured him. Cyrus Hershman of Sheridan Indiana notes five months to full recovery after extensive prior treatment.
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James M. Powell
Troost Street
Kansas City
C. F
Cherryville
Kan
Cyrus Hershman
Sheridan
Ind
Law
Peruna
Toam
Heirs Press Fife Insurance on Delayed Policy Payout
irate heirs complained to the general office of the fife insurance company about a $10 000 policy payoff for their deceased relative three months past due promised within 60 days. The president explained the delay stemmed from the long name Sondersehlagel versus shorter names like David Jones or Thomas Johnson.
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The
Fife Insurance Company
Benjamin Franklin Sondersehlagel
David Jones
Thomas Johnson
Chicago
Trilune
Mrs Pusher I Meet Mr Bigfish Divorce Joke
A Chelsea Gazette snippet centers on a wry exchange about family ties and divorce rumors. It showcases social banter with characters Mrs Pusher Mrs Bigpile and Mr Bigfish in a humorous, diner table style interaction.
Bible and Empire State Express Compare Journey Time
A reader notes how long the Bible’s Dan to Corsha journey would take with the Empire State Express. The piece jokes the trip would be under three hours using the famed New York Central service.
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Dan
Corsheba
Thempire State Express
Hackiel
Hinpire State Express
Troy Daily
Pines
New York Central
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