Two Story Corn Crib and Granary Approved Design
A detailed description of a two story combined corn crib and granary 26 by 40 feet with an 18 foot eave height and center grain bins, a 10 foot wide driveway workroom, and features to prevent wastage from storms. It covers construction details from exterior siding 1 by 6 cribbing to 2 by 4 rafters, cupola framing, downspouts, grounding for lightning, and concrete foundations. It emphasizes strength and economy, urging expert review before erecting similar farm structures.
Care for an Auto Mud and Detours for the Caretaker
Dr. Leonard Keene Hirshberg of Johns Hopkins urges motorists to keep cars clean and well polished to extend life. He lists "don’ts" for caretakers including avoiding mud detours, no rough cloths, no excess oil, washing with cold water, and using boiled linseed oil with furniture wax for restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Keene Hirshberg
Johna Hopkins University
Tom, Dick and
Harry
Mark Twale
Billy Sunday
Nick
Soap Stock Instructions From a Historic Page
A fragment describes a stock solution of soap for beasts and body use. It advises applying with a soft silky sponge, rinsing with clear cold water, and drying with a chamois skin. The tone reflects practical care guidance likely from an era when grooming and cleanliness were standardized in households and animal care.
Method of cleaning autos shocks varnish finish
A writer in the American Motorist warns against using a rubber hose for cleaning the car body. Water pressure drives dirt into the varnish, damaging luster. Best method is lukewarm soap and water followed by drying with a soft chamois.
Demountable rim for rapid tire changes
The Scientific American describes a demountable rim by A Allgrun of Dover New Jersey. The dual rim system allows one rim fixed to the hub and a second rim carrying the tire to detach easily for quick tire interchange.
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The
Scientific American
A. Allgrun
Blackwell Street
Dover
N. J
Get Carbon From Cylinder Auto Repair Tip
Nebraska College of Agriculture engineers advise carbon removal from gas engine cylinders with a water filled radiator to protect walls and valves. Close both valves and place the piston at the top to confine oxygen. If available, turn engine to exhaust open, blow compressed air into the cylinder to remove loose carbon particles and ensure proper seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Device saves lives with pedestrian shield on car
A life saving device invented by Joseph M. from Monterey California uses a two arm shield mounted at the front of an automobile. The arms release upon contact with a person and throw the obstacle aside. It was tested on a car moving at 25 miles per hour and shown to prevent fatalities.
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Crichmon
Monterey
Cal
Joseph M
Novel Speedometer and Car Troubles Ahead
A wheel of car issues is sketched from nervous components asking for regulation. Loose contacts cause trouble and wires risk Frazzled ends. High-tension wire care warns against water or oil exposure. Stones gather rubber as tires wear. Some Ohio areas resemble large checkerboards.
Red Cross Heads on Western Tour for Public Account
Washington report states Red Cross War Council leaders Henry Davison and Harry Gibson will tour the West to meet chapter officials and donors, render stewardship, and explain how the 10 million war fund is used. The trip begins October 22 at St Louis with stops in Denver San Francisco Seattle Minneapolis Chicago and Cleveland. Accompanying them is Rev. Robert Davis.
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Washington
Red Cross War Council
Henry P. Davison
Harry D. Gibson
American Sted Cross
Red Cross
War Council
St. Louin
Denver
San Francisco
Seattle
Minneapolis
Chicago
Cleveland
Davison
United States
American Red Cross
France
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
Roumania
Serbia
War Fund
The
Red
Indy
Great Fund
Gibson
Robert Davis
Englewood, N.di
Paris
Women Run Military Hospitals Now In Britain
In prewar times few women served in military hospitals. Now women, led by trained nurses and staff, manage care for thousands of wounded. At Third London General Hospital Wandsworth about 500 women attend to 2000 wounded, including nurses, probationers, clerks, waitresses, and cooks, transforming wartime medical service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London General Hospital
Wandsworth
London Chronicle
Town Topics Involving Girls, Plumbers And Self-Sufficiency
A dialogue hints at women’s potential in conscription and public life with Marjorie arguing girls could outperform boys while noting women under thirty. The exchange shifts to home gardening as a way to outpace food speculators, and a remark about defeating a plumber through DIY plumbing.
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Madge
Marjorie
Western Range Ewes for Farm Flocks
The United States Department of Agriculture notes demand for breeding ewes has exhausted local supply. Western range ewes are urged for starting farm flocks in the corn belt and the East, proven to yield market lambs when mated with good ram stock. Emphasizes selecting ewes with sound teeth, soft pliable udders, sound teats, and ages one to three years.
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United States Department ‘Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Corn Belt
Appalachian Mountain System
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
East St. Louis
St. Paul
St Joseph
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Fall plowing will prove profitable for farmers
An article by My TL M Bennington urges readers to begin fall plowing to gain early spring advantages. It notes soil health, weed and pest control, and moisture retention on rough ground, arguing that preparatory work now yields higher yields and better soil conditions.
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M. Bennington
Harrass
Special care in curing alfalfa under adverse weather
R K Bennett of Kansas State Agricultural College urges caution when curing alfalfa during wet weather. If freshly cut and green, do not turn in rain. leave in the swath until conditions improve. Once top dries, turn with a side delivery rake and dry in a wind row. Ensure surface dries before turning and keep turning until all hay is dry. If bunched and rain-wet, open bunches when the top dries to let sun and wind through. Shocking hay is advisable under recent weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Bennett
Kansas State Agricultural College
Denotes Healthy Horse and its Enduring Appetite
The note explains that a horse with a good appetite signals strong digestion and a robust constitution, while needing strength from eating heartily. It links appetite to overall health and digestive well being.
Hog House Conditions Affect Pig Health
The text notes hog houses must be well battened and rainproof to keep pigs healthy. Warm housing is cheaper than corn, and cold houses reduce pigs' weight.
Hay Storage and Shock Techniques for Safe Mow Stock
Farmers are advised to make small shocks to convert water during favorable weather before mowing or stacking hay. Shock covers are costly for average farmers. Moisture must drop to at least 20 percent for safe storage, checked by twisting a hay wick. Alfalfa is often stacked in Kansas. circular stacks should bulge at the sides, be well tramped in the center, top rounded, and covered with marsh hay or slough to shed water and reduce losses before settling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansats
Helping Honey Bee Is Act Of Kindness
W H Underwood urges humane care for bees, noting nectar and moisture needs. He warns neglecting water and mowing around hives leads to bee drownings and hardship, advising a shade shaded water dish with wire to prevent drownings.
Hoof Trimming Guidance for Colts and Lameness Risk
The text advises trimming hooves of colts to prevent crooked growth and cracking. It notes neglect can cause lameness and suggests using a knife or rasp for trimming.
Select Seed In Field From Strong Healthy Stalks
Advice on choosing seed corn from robust stalks in the field and drying it thoroughly before winter storage. Warns that cheap seed corn may be costly later, encouraging careful selection and proper handling.
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William A. Kadtora
William Arairie
Chi Bt
William A. Radford
Society of Kentuckians
New York
Champ Clark
Old State
Abe Lincoln
Saturday Evening Post
Johns Hopkins University
Ohio
Publi
Beltsville, MD
W. H. Underwood
Joan
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