Jersey Cattle Train for World’s Fair Test at St Louis
A herd of twenty five Jersey cows has been selected from top U.S. herds to compete in a six month dairy test at the St Louis exposition. Inspected by W R Spann, the cattle will be weighed, fed, and tested for butter fat and production cost in model barns. Dr J J Richardson and T Graves lead the effort. stakes include top breed honors against Holsteins and others. The test begins May 16 and lasts 120 days.
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United States
J. J. Richardson
American Jersey Cattle Club
Europe
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America
Jerseyville
T. Graves
Maitland
Richardson
Inspector Spann
Chicago
Mr. Graves
Unique California Map at World’s Fair Exhibit
The University of California agricultural department prepared a large color map for the World’s Fair. It depicts California soils with altitude and arable versus untillable regions. Uncultivable areas such as the Sierra, Mojave desert and desert regions are shown, highlighting cultivable zones in mountains and plateaus.
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Agricultural Department
University of California
Sierrag
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Nature Wien
Great Western homeseekers tickets sale announced
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers single fare plus 2.00 to many southern and western states for homeseekers. Informants include J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago NL Or. Promotions also tout Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with 35 cent price and alleged health benefits.
Homeseekers Excursions Ticket Sales Across Western States
Homeseekers Excursions plan travel to Alberta, Arizona, Assiniboia, Northwest Canada, Colorado, Indian Territory, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Saskatchewan, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming on the first and third Tuesdays until October 8. Great Western agent or J P Elmer, Chicago, Ill. 932. Also a medical testimonial for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets from Joseph Pominville of Stillwater Minnesota after expensive treatment. Sold by Stubenrauch 9-12 at 25 cents per box.
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Stillwater
Minn
Alex. Richards
Chamberlain
Stubenrauch
Uralite New Invention From Russia Fireproof Material
A Russian artillery officer and chemist Imschenetsky introduced uralite a fireproof material made from asbestos fiber with silicate soda ash and chalk. It resists heat and electricity is waterproof endures smoke acids and can be cut veneered painted or glued like wood without splitting and it rings like stone when hardened.
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Imschenetsky
Dietetic and Hygienic Magazine
Polyglotter Tale From A New York Club
A follower questions May or McClellan about learning many languages. A rocky anecdote quotes a bright lawyer calling him a polyglotter, then a professor claiming he speaks every language. The retort defines polyglotter as a political orator who speaks plainly to constituents.
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McClellan
Humph
New York
New York Times
Glass Bathtubs Arrive From Germany For Home Use
A Brooklyn News brief notes a new German import in the bathroom, a thick plate glass bathtub molded in one piece designed for ordinary homes. Though scarce, the glass tub attracts attention for its bright clean appearance, appealing especially to women readers.
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Brooklyn Nagle
Lapland Limited: Arctic Route Stockholm to Narvik
The Lapland limited trains weekly in summer from Stockholm to Narvik cover 1336 miles mostly with plain scenery. Last year nine round trips carried 258 passengers, forty seven on passes, leaving about twelve paying riders per trip, highlighting its sparse popularity.
Jap Maid's Complexion and Diet Mystery
A quirky look at traditional Japanese breakfast and dinner. The article describes almond eyed imagery and meals like tea with two green plums, stuffed prawn, seaweed with sauce, hashed sparrow, salt sweetmeats, and boiled rice with fish sauce. It notes the high rice intake of the "sweet Japanese girl."
Flying Machine Ideals in Bird Flight Energy
Sir Hiram Maxim argues that birds use energy efficiently and questions why a flying machine cannot outperform the fastest bird. He notes that cars and locomotives cover three miles while land animals run only one, using this to motivate pursuing a superior aviation design.
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Sir Hiramaxim
Puzzling Line on Coast Causes Mixed Signals
A cryptic message from the New Orleans Times hints at encoded instructions tied to a Chinese coast location and a Russian name, describing arithmetic steps and a playful yük with a forgetful twist.
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New Orleans Times
Dr Miles Nervino Restorative Nervine Ad Offers Remedy
An advertisement promises a free first bottle of Dr Miles Nervine if it fails to help, asserting decades of experience and a near full money refund policy. It lists ailments claimed to be relieved, including sleeplessness dizziness headaches and nervous disorders, urging readers to try the medicine for a guaranteed benefit or refund.
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