Farmer and Planter. Agriculture in Schools
The article argues that agriculture is a science and should be taught in all schools as foundational to other studies. It likens farming to a divine law governed system, explains water and soil science, and critiques past plowing practices while urging modern methods to store water and improve soil structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Harrs
Dudley St
Roxbury
Boston
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hayes
Jve
Potatoes Thrive With Potash Guidance From Dixie Farmer Notes
L Ray from Dixie Farmer describes a successful five year potato program using potash from agricultural stations. He reports 400 to 420 bushels per acre in three of five years on light sandy soil with deep pulverized land. He recommends 200 pounds muriate of potash or 600 pounds kanit per acre on vines and suggests reduced mixes on thin land plus alternatives like well rotted chips, sawdust and ashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Ray
Dixie Farmer
Corn Plant to Produce Paper for History of Agriculture
Washington reports a breakthrough by the Department of Agriculture using the corn plant to manufacture paper. The method leverages the plant’s sugars to create pulp suitable for writing its own history for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Reading the farmer’s duty in modern roads policy
The Farm Journal argues that farmers cannot ignore world events and that old ideas of farming degrade as roads improve. It notes urban drift and links better road infrastructure to offset rural depopulation, urging progress and modernization for farmers.
Alfalfa Cultivation Shines at North Carolina Farms
The Practical Farmer reports on Col. J. S. Carr’s Hillsboro farm and a nearby Duke property, showing high farming and multi‑carload alfalfa shipments. The red Piedmont clay soil supports five to six years of alfalfa, with first mowing imminent and alfalfa praised as superior hay for horses and cattle, signaling a lasting southern forage crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Agriculture of
North Carolina
Col. Carr
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Potomac
Georgia
Advice Worth Following for the General Farmer
The general farmer should aim to produce as much as possible for his family and livestock, keeping a surplus for market while using minimal fertilizing elements. This reduces outlay and offers a chance to realize on a variety of products, as noted by Farm Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Journal
Agricultural Notes On Farming Practices And Livestock
The article discusses long milking cows, agricultural education funded by the state, Angora rabbits, turkey hens as mothers, rising Texas rice cultivation from 125 000 acres in 1901 to over 150 000 in 1902 with prospects of 250 000 in 1903, horse market values tied to size and stamina, sheep manure returning to soil, and the value of barnyard manure when spread on fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Gulf Coast
Orange
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Gathering Moss in Acadia
The article describes moss gathering near navigable water in Acadia. Women lead the labor, building palm frond shelters, harvesting moss in large groups, loading it for burial to wheel away inundation then washing drying and bagging for shipment to New Orleans via small vessels to larger boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Landon Knight
Rethinking Home Baking Habits For Family Meals
The article argues against baking vast quantities for small to mid sized families. It favors varied fresh baked items rather than bulk prep. It suggests rotating desserts and using seasonal fruit with gelatin custards and creams for quick wholesome treats.
Georgia General Recalls Mammy Tale to Cleveland
Gen. John B. Gordon recounts a Georgia anecdote about President Cleveland and an old southern mammy. The tale ends with Mammy declining to greet the president, saying she has seen bigger men, drawing laughter from all including Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Rochester Herald
Cleveland
South
Atlanta
Tom
Grover Cleveland
United States
John
Mr. Cleveland
How to Get Thin and Dine With Herbs and Salads
General advice on fat reduction via exercise and diet from Woman's Home Companion. Warns against immoderate eating, suggests avoiding sweets starches and alcohol, drinking water between meals, and breathing exercises. Includes green pepper stuffed with bread crumbs and meat and a recipe for fried potatoes with beef. Ends with a humorous anecdote about a hair tonic claim.
Women Advocates Break Barriers in Zurich and New York
Anna Mackenroth, a top Zurich lawyer in her twenties, opened the legal profession to women in Switzerland. Mrs. Florence C. Bethune, a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals leader, has helped arrest eight cruelty suspects, testified in court, and plans to target mail contractors for horse mistreatment after a recent conviction. She has handed over 36 sick and homeless dogs to the society in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Anna Mackenroth
Switzerland
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Florence C. Bethune
New York
Industrial Echoes of Rapid Telgraphy and Turbo Engines
Reports note failed rapid tanning by electrolysis and ongoing talks to fit light vessels with wireless telegraphy around British islands. Lord Kelgin calls free will miraculous, while Berlin to Frankfurt tests reach 40 000 words per hour on a telegraph system. Elberfeld turbine tests show steam consumption near 11 pounds per indicated horsepower, an exceptional efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Islands
Lord Kelgin
London Times
Berlin
Frankfort
Germany
Elberfeld
Frills of Fashion Brightens Gowns With Beads and Fringes
The column describes fashion trends with muslin appliques and red fringes on collars, silk and linen fabrics, orange rose hues, marine blue and green color schemes, daisy violet or rose chains for young ladies, long fringes and ribbons, new cuff sleeves, embroidered linen buttons, red embroidered revers on gray serge, and a call to string homemade bead chains.
Dodd's Kidney Pills End Back Pain for Mrs Chalker
Dublin Michigan woman Mrs Fred Chalker relief from chronic back pain after trying various remedies. She followed a story about Dodd's Kidney Pills and after two boxes she improved and was cured. She endorses the remedy for back pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Mich
Fred Chalker
Dodd
Engaged couples spark debate in Brooklyn heated exchange
The Brooklyn Eagle quotes a terse exchange about marriage and frugality as couples struggle with energy use and social pressures. The dialogue highlights concern over costs and commitment amid busy engagement plans.
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Acadia
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Bad Bill
Amber Pete
Chicago Daily News
Frills OF Fashion
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Katy
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Washington Star
Boston Transcript
Philadelphia Ledger
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West Point
Baltimore
Baltimore American
Bon Bues
Hair Education
Crani-Tonic Hair-Food CO
Rellers
Free Kidney
N. Lewis
Doan
P.O
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Bram Dean
B. F. Bartann
Cape
Brooklyn Eagle
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ISS
Fac Simile Signature of
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Silvenwane
Fr. Co
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Locust Street
Castoria
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W. M. Akin
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Hue de la Pax
Columbus Ars
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U.M.C. Arrow and
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Columbus Ar
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Lafayette
Jacko
Tena
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