Bitter Waters and Farm Water Systems
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, this bulletin warns farm water wells near barns and cesspools risk contamination and disease. It emphasizes sanitation, describes sewage disposal, risks of underground drainage, and outlines methods for locating wells and selecting pumps. It covers water quality, ground water as ideal, and ways to install running water and pumping systems including hydraulic rams and air displacement pumps.
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United Stated Department of Agriculture
Uae
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Concrete on the Farm
The article extols concrete as the essential, economical farm-building material that enhances stead value, protects grain from rats and mice, and boosts permanence. It notes farmers can mix concrete themselves without relying on masons, enabling hands on construction with practice.
University Students Test Dice Theory In Recurring Numbers
Students at the University of Minnesota used dice to test a rule of recurring numbers. They predicted how often a number would fail on three dice in 216 throws and found results 128, 74, 12 and 2, aligning with the suggested pattern. A nearby report notes a traffic pause near Sixth Avenue and a saloon crowd observing an unusual scene at the Family Entrance.
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Sixth Avenue
Forties
Saloon dispute over smoking in a New York scene
A well dressed couple is ejected by a large Irish saloon keeper who insists his sign forbids women to smoke inside. He proclaims the rule as stated and directs any smoker to the women’s social area, claiming the saloon is respectable.
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New York Evening Sun
Food needs of cows studied by Agriculture and Purdue
Studies from the United States Department of Agriculture and Purdue University analyze dairy feeding in Indiana near Porter County. Results show a high producing cow consuming grain hay silage and straw with labor and overhead costs. a calf crop of about 57 percent and 0.87 of a calf per cow are credited.
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Department of Agriculture
Purdue, University
United States Department of Agriculture
Bessie
Purdue University
Porter County
Indiana
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Cost of Feed in Ohio Milk and Butter Rates
An Ohio college reports feed costs for milk and butter. With silage, 100 pounds of milk cost 68 cents and butter 13.1 cents per pound. Without silage, 100 pounds of milk costs $1.95 and butter 22 cents per pound. Beef production shows similar patterns. Silage plus cottonseed meal or clover hay soybeans or cowpeas yields balanced rations. Moldy silage should not be fed.
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Ohio College
Dairy Notes Emphasize Calf Feed and Efficient Milk Output
Calves need grain by two weeks old, silos anchor dairy farming, and dairymen should weigh each cow's milk daily. Demand for high producers justifies feed and labor costs, while careful handling, souring control, and clean equipment keep milk quality. The market for dairy products fluctuates little year to year.
White House Traditions Richly Woven in Public Memory
A National Geographic bulletin extols the White House as a living museum of American history. It recalls scenes from presidents and guests, from Jefferson’s dining table to Roosevelt’s receptions, and notes treasured gifts in rooms such as the gold mantel clock from Lafayette and Gobelin tapestry in the Green Room.
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Wilson
Prince of Wales
Baron Renfrew
Edward VII
Abraham Lincoln
White House
National Geographic Society
America
Roosevelt
Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
Potomac
White In House
Jackson
Washington Village
Theodore Roosevelt
Booker ‘I. Washington
Marshal Joffre
Sir Arthur Balfour
United States
Washington
Lafayette
Napoleon
Austria
Grant
Japan
City Women Hold Shorter Lifespan Claim Debunked
A life insurance statistician cites the 1910 census life tables to counter Dr. Copeland’s claim that city women outlive farm women. The data show country women live longer up to age ninety, at which point city women surpass them.
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Royal S. Copeland
United States
Ife
Hardly a Model Husband in Willesden Court
A young woman testified at Willesden magistrates court that her husband imposed six complaints on her. He barred speaking to others, visiting the house, taking their son out, and paying housekeeping money. He threatened her life and controlled her clothing. A church missionary served as arbitrator.
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Willesden
England
No Place Like Home Debate Sparks State of Apprehension
Fragmentary remarks question the meaning of home in a broader social frame. The dialogue hints at dissatisfaction with housing and the need to rewrite terms to find stability and safety. The exchange juxtaposes familiar song lyric with a grim view of domestic space and landlord dynamics.
Reasonable Increase in Living Costs Cited by Australia
Australian government figures indicate overall living costs have risen by 46 percent since 1911. The report frames the increase as reasonable amid economic shifts and inflationary trends across the commonwealth.
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Commonwealth
Cascarets advertisement promise health and ease
A vintage ad urges readers to take Cascarets to rid liver and bowel poison, explain symptoms like biliousness and constipation, claim no griping, no sickness unlike Calomel or harsh pills, and note low cost and overnight effect.
His Christmas Wish
Billy Blake has not yet reached three summers but shows lively interest in Santa. When asked what he wants, he replies with a sparkling wish for an alligator to ride up and down in the house.
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Billy
Blake
Santa Claus
Santa
Farm yields projected for wheat and corn
Under scientific and machine operation it is claimed the annual yield of the American farm could reach 2,000,000,000 bushels of wheat and 5,000,000,000 bushels of corn.
Handkerchief Care in Laundry Tips
Children’s handkerchiefs show wear when washed. Use good soap and rinse in water blue with Red Cross Ball Blue for a brighter result.
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University of Minnesota
Tisuics
St. Paul Dispatch
Ohio
Dr Physicians and Special
Pierce's Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Omaha
Nebr
W. C. Zesch
Man
Datonic
G. Erickson
P. O
Joplin
Riverhead
Long Island
Murne
Jones
Tye Care Co
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