Raise the Calves and Beef Profit in Hard Times
The article discusses rising dairy and beef stock prospects despite ten year declines in cattle numbers. It cites Agricultural Department data, barley versus oats for feed, rising cattle prices in Kansas stockyards, and notes improved margins for feeders who raise their own young stock. It also covers cranberry farming, mentioning the cranberry fireworm and effective arsenate sprays to protect crops.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
United States
Kansas Chtly
Texas
Cuba
South Africa
Awettana
New Wingland
Brighton
aJay
Washing Vegetables Tank and Drying Table Illustration
An illustrated vegetable washing and drying setup shows a movable tank with a hinged table and folding legs. When not in use the parts fold compactly, with a drain hole in the tank corner. The system keeps potatoes and other produce clean before market.
Early Crops and Market Pressures in New England
A historical notice discusses shifting gardening practices as Northern growers lose profits to Southern regions. It argues for delaying early crops to match Southern maturity, reduce dependence on long-distance transport, and meet rising liberal prices from eager buyers. The piece cites Massachusetts growers and regional market dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stisuse
Whassechusetts Ploaughman
Pasture Essentials in Hog Rearing and Forage Gaps
The article argues that a garage is vital to hog raising success and that green pasture is indispensable for growth. It notes grazing exercise reduces costs and claims owner grown forage is the cheapest hog feed, while the Southwest faces forage shortages for much of the year.
Water and Drinking Vessel for Chicks
Fresh clean drinking fountains must be kept open and cleaned. A closed fountain breeds slimy buildup causing bowel trouble and loss of poultry. Many have lost nearly all their chickens for this reason. Exchange urges proper hygiene.
Barley and Oats Trial Tracks Horse Flesh Gain
At the North Dakota Experiment Station a nine month trial compared feeding oats and barley to three horses and two mares. In all paired work the barley group gained less or about the same flesh as the oats group, with changes depending on the work. The oats group sometimes gained flesh whereas barley did not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Record price cow tops stock yards sale
A cow sold at the Chicago stock yards for 5000 dollars, bought by N. W. Brown of Delphi Indiana, surpassing Carnation of Kansas City which previously held the world record. Earlier, J. Adams of Moneaqua Illinois purchased the rival for 3700 dollars.
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Chicago
N. W. Brown
Delphi
Kansas City
J. ©. Adams
Moneaqua
Fodder Corn Suggested for Continuous Summer Feeding
The New England Homestead urges farmers to plant corn fodder for milking cows, noting recent rain hints at possible drought and praising corn as easy to grow, store, and use for green feeding. It advises starting with a May planting and adding fields through mid July to ensure steady feed.
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New England
New England Homestead
The Good Cow Is a Poor Farmer's Friend
The arm journal contrasts cows by milk yield and butter value, showing one cow producing 5,000 pounds at 4 percent yielding $50 butter and another 8,000 pounds at 5 percent yielding $100 butter. Calves add value, cost of upkeep is similar, and overall profits favor the higher yielding cow, illustrating cows as potential farm helpers rather than mere livestock.
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Arm Journal
Creamery Butter Shortages Prompt Home Patron Rumor
The article notes difficulty obtaining good creamer y butter near top creameries unless bought from city dealers. An ironclad contract controls distribution, and some cooperatives fail to supply home customers. It suggests reputable creameries could reserve butter for home patrons by special branding, despite contracts.
Old Melon Seed Proves Favorable Under Gardener's Observation
An English gardener notes that melon plants grown from old seed produce less succulent growth than those from young seed. After four years he alternated with a few new seeds, fertilizing older plants with pollen from younger ones. Resulting fruits were large and reliable in quality, supporting the idea that old melon seed may be more satisfactory.
Honest Berry Boxes and the Push for Full Measure
States consider laws to standardize berry boxes and fruit packages to true capacity. The goal is to ensure boxes that claim full measure actually hold their stated contents, reducing fraud and preserving fair prices for both sellers and buyers.
Great Northern Magnate Aims for Atlantic to Pacific Line
James J. Dill, a railroad magnate controlling the Great Northern and other lines with J. P. Morgan, pursues a Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul stake to span the nation. His career traces from a Canada birth to St. Paul shipping clerk to railroad power, with an estimated fortune of $100,000,000.
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James J. Dill
Great Northern
Erie
Burlington
Northern Pacific
J. P. Morgan
Tlis
Atlantic
Pacific
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Mr. Hill
Ele
Canada
Mme
St. Paul and Pacific
Great Lakes
Orient
Still
Shores of Lake Michigan Recede as Sand Shifts Inland
Long-term shoreline changes described by the Chicago Tribune explain how Lake Michigan erodes the Michigan shore while depositing sand along the Illinois side. The article notes gradual land buildup inland, eventual midlake convergence of Illinois and Michigan, and Indiana being edged out from the lake, with the lake’s edge shifting eastward over centuries.
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Lake Michigan
Michigan
Illinois
Chicago
Ilinois
Desplaines River
Lake Chicago
Winvis
Indiana
Calumet
Tllinois
Midlake
Lake
Mlinois
Cluois
Chicago Tribune
The Telephone Girl at Central Exchange
A vivid portrait of a telephone operator at a central exchange. The article describes a crowded switchboard room, operators seated before perforated boards, wearing headsets and brick aprons as they handle calls and routes.
The Humble Yet Indispensable Telephone Operator
A vivid look at a large city telephone exchange reveals 350 workers including 60 operators on the floor, the central monitor at a commanding desk, and supervisors guiding the flow of calls. The room is quiet, orderly, and efficiently run despite its bustling activity as John Doe and Richard Roe rely on instant connections.
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Enty Exchange
John Doe
Richard Roe
John
Central
Richard
Sandars
Flere
Mistakes That Paid Well In Historic Mining Tales
A column recounts profitable errors from the Orme horse bet confusion at Sandown to the Niersfontein gold mine tale in South Africa. An agent misbought Rensack farm for gold seekers, steering funds to Niersfontein which ultimately yielded over $30,000,000 while Rensack failed.
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Orme
Sandown
P Prince of Wales
Mr. Courthope
Orvieto
Courthope
Prince
Niersfontein
South Africa
Rensack Farm
Hey
Reousnek
Niersfonte
Rensack
Niersjon Evnk
Woman Claims Property Taxes Paid After Clerk Jokes
An elderly woman rushed into a city office to argue a quarter's property tax was paid. A clerk checked records and proved the amount unpaid. The woman insisted payment was made and quipped about errors. The clerk replied that only his wife caused mistakes.
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Mde
Landon
Attic Room Solution Sparks Quiet Nights
A quip from Cleve land Leader suggests a couple resolved baby sleep issues by moving one parent to an attic room. Dawkins jokes about training the child, while Benson notes no disturbance from the baby. The exchange highlights domestic humor.
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Dawkins
Benson
George
Cleveland Leader
Antiquity of Druggists Scales Revealed Near Thebes
A pair of scales akin to modern pharmacist balances was found in excavations about thirty miles from Thebes and shown in London this year. The finely finished beam measures about four and a half inches long.
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Thebes
London
Expatriate Astor in Paris Seeks New Seat in France
A Paris observer portrays William Waldorf Astor living solitary days in Paris. He rises late, lunches alone at the same table, reads English papers, and dines discreetly at night. The piece notes his temper over cheese and a tense waiter dynamic, while urging open windows for health benefits. Westminster Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Waldorf Astor
Piriues
France
Paris
William W. Astor
Astor
Mr Astor
Open the Window for Fresh Air and Better Health
An advocate urges wide open windows regardless of draughts to renew air and improve health. He dismisses fear of shadows and rain, urging all rooms be aired day and night. Open blinds, ventilate, and keep curtains and carpets from trapping dirty air.
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Lfe
Westminster Review
Iris
Woman Passes Out At Circus In Odd Medical Test
A town woman fainted during a circus visit with her husband. The physician used a thermometer to measure her pulse and timing, joking the device would be bought if she could keep her tongue still. The anecdote, relayed by the Birmingham Age-Herald, ends with a humorous remark.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Bridget’s Grievance and the Missing Money Mystery
The detective’s wife suspects theft from her change purse and writes a warning note to stop further deductions. Bridget, one of the maids, reacts with anger claiming a move and self defence while a New Yorker report hints at courtroom or social intrigue surrounding the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Jess
Rayson
Nover
New Yorker
We face troubles bravely in our fixed position
A reflection on enduring hardships since departure is impossible. A brigadesman notes a boy in long pants draws more notice than a man at marriage. A brakeman uses a grim term for a coffin, illustrating stark attitudes in the era.
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Massachusetts
Dolly IV
James J. Till
Wisconsin
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