National Growth Since 1776 Celebrated In 134th Fourth
A reflective piece traces the United States expansion from 1776 through 1898 and beyond, citing territory gains, population growth, and wealth. It compares per capita wealth and debt, freight, gold, and industry statistics, highlighting immense progress and suggesting future advances. The column notes land acquisitions such as Louisiana and Alaska, and remarks on rail, postal, and agricultural growth.
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England
Wales
Richard
Great Britain
II Vou
Danaeros
Fulm
United States
Louisiana
Florida
Ourrea
Mies
Oregon
Sam Ceemed
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Ocean
Porto Rico
Guam i
Phippines
Guam
Far East
Washington
Maj. O. P. Austin
Bureau of Statistics
Major Austin
Out of Style Words Fade From Modern Speech
Queen discusses archaic terms falling from use in Mayfair society. She notes Saxon origin of lady, shift from dress to gowns and frocks, and changing labels for women and roosters as language modernizes around 1910.
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Mayfair
Belgravia
Size of humans on other planets sparks wide estimates
Discussion of planetary human size based on gravity and sunlight. Proposing that Jupiter could host pygmies as small as 28 inches or giants nearly thirteen feet seven inches tall, using eye and body proportion arguments tied to sun brightness and biblical measures.
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Jupiter
Wolfius
Goliath
Bashan
Male Fashions In 1850
The piece surveys 1850 male fashion woes including tight trousers with straps, coats worn high to support hats, and crescent back brim cloth to prevent wear on beaver hats. Opera hats were rare and a folding chapeau bras carried under the arm. hats were not left in halls except by lawyers or apothecaries.
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Algernon West
Sanitary Cow Stalls and Their Construction Principles
A Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station bulletin argues for sanitary cow barns to meet rising demand for pure milk. It highlights the Model stall by ex Governor Hoard, detailing features that keep cows clean, reduce fouling, improve milking posture, adjustable sizing, and easy cleaning with a removable mat and integrated manger. It notes that durable, home built stalls can match costly patented designs.
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W. D. Hoard
Record Making Jersey Cow at New Jersey Experiment Station
At the New Jersey experiment station the herd emphasizes production over lineage. The pure bred Jersey Manda King 2d No 184023 produced 10 208 pounds of milk and 573 pounds of butter in 10 months of 1908 and 8249 pounds of milk with 458 pounds of butter in six months and 24 days of 1909.
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New Jersey Experiment Station
Manda King
Dangers of Turning Mare and Foal to Pasture
Veterinary note warns that turning a worked mare and foal to pasture after foaling can cause the foal to die from milk changes. Gradual transition and continued grain feeding are advised to keep milk from harming the foal.
Rats Cause Massive Crop Damage Estimated at 100 Million
Government estimates indicate rats inflict about 100 million dollars in damage annually to crops grains food and other essentials across the nation.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound Praised By Patient
Chicago woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her after two doctors warned of a third operation. She suffered from inflammation and a small tumor but improved after three bottles. The ad touts the remedy as a standard for female ills for thirty years.
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Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Alvena Sperling
Clybourne Ave
Two Offers of Marring Money Rumors Reach Clara
In a brief Pick-Me-Up item, a confidential chat reveals someone received two offers of mar ring last week. Clara reacts with enthusiasm as she asks about rumors of an uncle’s money.
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Clara
Average Man Faces Enemies In Odd Debate
The item notes a dispute about public opinion with Tewis' Single Binder smoking products singled out as preferred against cigars. It hints at a tight contest between prune and strawberry flavors reaching a neck-and-neck stage.
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War Department
Navy
Mars
ES Ra
Avn
C. A. Ocock
University of Wisconsin, Agricultural Experiment Station
Pe Tereley
W. J. Lloyd
Lydia E.pinkham
Carter
Parakider
Perry Tete
Libby
Vienna
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