Cribbing in Horses and Road Maintenance Tips
A mixed article discusses cribbing in horses and stable remedies, then shifts to farm and road care. It covers manger design to curb cribbing, feeding setups, and general stall safety, followed by detailed road maintenance practices for macadam and field roads, including use of chips, patching, and tools like a rake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Sneok
Roa Smprovenent Association
London
Waigland
Telford
Maes Dam
Uae
Homemade Seed Drill Promises Frugal Planting Aid
A brief notice describes a simple homemade seed drill, offered at a low cost. Readers are told the device can be produced at home, with fees for an attachment and guidance to enable efficient planting despite poverty.
Homemade seed drill from tin bands and wheels
A step by step description for building a seed drill using tin bands and wheels. It outlines cutting strips, drilling holes at specific intervals, assembling two bands with bolts, and attaching to a drill wheel to drop peas, beets, or other seeds evenly. Experimentation advised for hole size and spacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phese
Water Snake Fights Eel in Narrow Escapade
A fisherman recounts a dramatic struggle between a water snake and an eel. The eel hooks the snake by the neck and drags it, then breaks free as the line gives way and the eel slips back into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinay
Leela
Indiana
Wolves Devour Elk As Snowbound Villages Struggle For Survival
In a remote winter region wolves prey on elk leaving tracks in deep snows. Two men encounter a dying elk, kill it, and claim government bounties, while wolves attack deer in packs during harsh weather. Small dogs aid human defenders but struggle against the wolves’ coordinated assaults.
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le Gli
Selbo
Tleigh
Cniv
Iwlig
Cat Lore and Quirks From Night Vigil Tales
Children recount eerie impressions of cats in dim rooms and garrets. A porcelain cat with candles, eyes that shine in the dark, and tales of rat eating persist in whispered recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailis
Ingel
Portable Electric Light Plant for Shipboard Use
A compact portable electric light plant designed for shipboard use features dual engines with independent fumes, five sixteen candie-power cargo shades for loading and unloading, a projector navigation lamp with an 80 inch mirror and Lind lamp, and a tarpaulin cover for weather protection. The system runs long periods with minimal attention and can be positioned at the bow or alongside a steamer with terminals for cables to projectors and distribution boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiny md
Close Root Pruning and Rose Breeding Highlights
A discussion of new root pruning methods by H M Stringfellow and J H Harmar Fort Walier Gadn, promoting early root cutting and replanting. Also details the Mrs Pierpont Morgan rose from Madam Cusin parent, its color, bloom size, and market appeal for cut flowers. An historical note covers the invention of the locomotive whistle by Stephenson and its adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Stringfellow
Stalveston
J. H. Harmar Fort Walier
Gadn
Lee Hae
Pierpont Morgan
Morgan Rose
Madamie Cusin
Pinkpont Morgan Tra Moen
Madame Cusin
New York
John N. May
England
Prade
Thoryton
Munney
Allen Ceraige
George Stephenson
Stephinson
Leroi ¢ Hay
Chssiens Maga Wines
The Little Queen of Holland in February Ladies' Home Journal
An illustrated feature by Warren profiles Wilhelmina Helena Paulina Maya Tenpoose Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, detailing her daily life studies diversions pets and affectionate relations within the country’s royal circle. The piece paints a bright portrait of a charming young queen with a poised public image and gentle temperament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artin Warren
Holland
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ma. Warren
Zeeland
Olga Roughton
Wilhwiina Helena Parvia Maya
Wilhelmina L
Len Penne
Hey
Queensood
Footprint Proof of God Declares Traveler in Desert
A tale from a Salas expedition tells how a Arab guide kneels in prayer as the traveler questions God’s existence. The guide points to a human footprint in the hot sand and a sunset blaze, arguing that divine presence and providence are visible in natural wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frevehiain
Youshig
Gol
Cael
Minuy
Parrot and Cat Create Comical Train Station Scene
A parrot in a large cage at a small rail station caused two hours of baffle before a black cat approached the cage. The cat surprised by the parrot screech fled in a burst of speed. Nearby in New York a German shopkeeper built a miniature thread spinning machine run by two trained mice.
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Jie
Poll
Mird Avoune
New York
House Gowns and Accessories for Home Dressmaking
The article describes seasonal house gowns in princess shapes using cashmere silk and wool blends, with details on trims like lace, ribbon, and velvet. It notes reductions from dressmaker prices in off seasons and features several gown styles, a violet silk jacket, an invalid robe in striped silk, and a bridal honeymoon stationery set in a white satin box with ivory accessories.
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Sarah Sik
Mother Hubbard
Sarah
Mule Shez
Eridil Stutinnery
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