How to Care for the Farm Team and Feed Theory
A farmer Rollie Smith proves walking horses increases work output and flesh. He trains three teams, rubs them clean, and feeds similar grain, noting one team’s superior condition. The piece references cow digestion research by Jordan on fat conversion from starch and questions balanced rations.
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Ans Teamster
Rollie Smith
Smith
Birth
t.Farm Journal
Jordan
Bat
Orange Judd Parmer
Shearing Hedges and Farm How-To Notes
An 19th century agricultural column discusses hedge pruning in July or August to control growth, then describes making coal from corncobs, lime on acid soil, and a cow feeding experiment. The text contrasts American and European practices and highlights experimental findings from Rhode Island and New York stations.
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Rhode Island
Acts
Varios
Chemical Changes in Food From Frost Damaged Crops
Frost kills green upripe corn releasing promatic oils as cells rupture. Frosted leaves dry and drop faster than pre frost harvested corn. Green cut corn shocks in large shocks, with moisture sustaining chemical changes that improve food quality. Volatile oils in forage aid digestion. ripe top apples digest better due to aroma. Apples from shaded lower branches lack aroma and are harder to digest. The Cultivator.
Sheep Breeding Tips and Plow Moldboard Insights
A reader advises selecting sheep breeds based on pasture quality, noting Southdowns forage well and Merinos cannot maximize both wool and meat on a single animal. A farmer reports that crooked moldboards crush soil more than straight ones when using a land roller, improving soil condition after breaking.
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Ohio
National Stockman
Orchard Winter Protection and Cooperative Farming Notes
Practical hints on orchard mulching and surface soil cultivation to prevent winter injury. Includes a Malve state cooperative meat club for fresh pork and beef sharing, use of hog hooves for neats foot oil, clover seed harvesting methods, and tips for storing comb honey in dry warm spaces.
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Mog
Malve
Beef Trust
Les Moloos
Abbott
United States
Garret
Alaska Rush Drives Western Railroads to Set Alaska Rates
Chicago December reports that Western railroads will publish Alaska rate sheets and exclude Canadian Pacific differential claims. The move comes after court rulings on pools and associations, with CP likely to contest and affect rates to Alaska and the North Pacific coast.
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Chicago
Alaska
Daweon City
Porte
Transcontinental Association
Canadian Pacific
Western Passenger Association
Supreme Court
North Pacific
Desperate border clash leaves Mexican guards and outlaw dead
Reports from Denver say three Mexican guards were killed in a border clash near Arizona and old Mexico. Desperado Franco Phallard, linked to Black Jack's gang, died after firing on officers. two of his companions fled. Phallard previously tied to the Sam Bass train robbery era.
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Denver
Neowa Ia
Arizona
Old Mexico
Franco Phallard
Black Jack
Texas
Billy the Kid
Leander Springs
Phallard
Sam Bass
Uneter City
Last Hope Gone for Durrant as Appeals Dismissed
San Francisco dec 13 The supreme court in a written opinion affirms the San Quentin sentence of W H T Durrant for the murders of Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams. The court remands to set execution for November 11 and orders the case back to the Superior Court for further action with probable cause certificate needed to stay execution. Justice Gurouette dissented.
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San Francisco
Supreme Court
W. H.T. Durrant
Blanche Lamont
Minnie Williams
Beatty
Bolrs
San Quentin
Durrant
Guroutte
Brave Portland Girl Saves Lodger From Fire
A Portland girl Lily Baliwin aided the unconscious landlady Mrs Fox during a gasoline explosion at Tryon & Co oil tent factory. She carried the landlady to safety, both escaped with minor burns as flames raged. The incident occurred yesterday evening in Portland.
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Victoria
B. C
Dee
Lily Baliwin
Portland
Tryon & Co
Fox
Explosion of sewer gas shocks Carlton House terrace
An explosion of sewer gas in Carlton House terrace shattered windows and damaged the house adjoining United States Ambassador Hay, causing widespread excitement among residents.
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London
United States
Hay
Carlton House Terrace
Market Letter Notes Wheat Strength Amid Global Shifts
The weekly market letter from Hopkins & Co Portland reports May wheat as a firmer index than December with world factors supporting higher values. Corn remains sluggish with ample receipts and limited demand, while exports are fair but could rise. Prices for grains, hay, livestock, and dairy show mixed but steady levels across Oregon and nearby regions.
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Europe
Pacific
South Africa
Liverpool Corn News
Russia
Chicago
Lake Navigation
Oil sponge propulsion to calm seas proposed by Guthrie
A Chicago man William Guthrie proposes using saturated oil dispersed around a distressed ship to form a calm ring in storms. He suggests a pneumatic gun to fire oil soaked sponges or cotton, better than powder, to prevent ignition. He plans to seek congressional funding to test the concept.
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William Guthrie
Chicago
Congress
Go to bed with St Jacobs Oil for morning relief
A remedy claim suggests using St Jacobs Oil at night to end morning soreness and stiffness after a hard day. The article notes many workers keep a bottle on the mantel for nightly use to ensure feeling fine in the morning. It also mentions Swansea producing a giant copper pan 12 feet 4 inches wide and 3 feet 3 inches deep, weighing two tons.
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St. Jacobs Oil
Swansea
England
Purport of Happiness and Patent Remedies Amid Diverse Claims
A collage of quotations on happiness from the Declaration of Independence, medical tonics like Hostaetters Bitters, Castoria trademark disputes, and various curiosities and claims about products, railways, and gemstones. The text weaves political, medicinal, and commercial notes with scattered advertisements and anecdotes. It cites Dr Samuel Pitcher and The Centaur Company, plus a Ballston Spa resident claiming election history.
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Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Chas. H. Fletcher
Mothers of America
Fat men’s club in Paris aims to increase weight
A Paris club invites members to sleep eat and drink freely to gain weight. A giant steel plant uses electro magnets to move five ton ingots to distant locations. A German atlas notes 68 million stars. Professor Roentgen confirms X rays can be seen. A dog lore anecdote advises letting the mother pick a puppy.
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Paris
Inds
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California Supreme Court
Montana
George W. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Weekly Market Letter
Bownin , Hopkins & Co
Anl Board of Trade B. Brokers
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Oregon
Portland Market
Walla Walla
California
Ilse
Young America
Seattle
Washington
San Francisco Market
Nevada
Isabella
Dublin
Ireland
Burmah
Hamburg
Chamounix
Montenvers
Hostetter
Old World
New World
Benjamin Bissell
Ballston Spa
Padific Coast
Piso
D. C. Albright
Mimtinburg, Pa
Schilling
Mmerionary
Henimess
Annine Chemical
P.O
Philadelphia
Temple Gardens
Venezuela
Young Womanhood
de Tate
Money-Back
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & Co. Limited
Dorchester, Mass
Hercules
Hercules Gas Engine Works
Bay St
San Francisco, Cal
Murani
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Bombay
India
Yersin
Berlin Academy of Sciences
Profesor Roentgen
Brandes
Santa Fe
N. M
Sandens Electrric
Dr. Sanden
DR. Banden
Sanden Electric Belt CO
Weet
Washington St
Portland, Or
Erie Medical Company
Niagara Street
Budalo
N.Y
C.O.D
Kodaks
Wooparp, Clanke & Co
Free Buell Lamberson
Front ST
Sarcesful
Hitace Board of Trade
Downing, Hopking & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
Wash
Moore
Three Geers
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
de Fowler
Boa
Southington
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