Census report shows professionals 2.5 percent of population
The twelfth census reveals that professionals are 2.5 percent of the U S population with manufacturing trades following high and domestic service at 14 percent. The study, by Hunt Hill and Roseiter, uses maps and diagrams and covers 203 occupations in five major groups.
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United States
Census Bureau
Chicago
William C Hunt
Joseph A. Hill
William 8. Roseiter
Division of Publications
Charles & Sloane
North America
Alaska
Hawaii
Dry land alfalfa experiments at Pullman prove successful
Experiments at the Pullman Agricultural Experiment Station show unirrigated alfalfa can be productive in the Palouse region. Over a decade, a five acre field sown in 1893 yielded continuous stands with multiple cuts and substantial pasture, supporting a broad recommendation for dry land alfalfa development.
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Pullman
Pullman, Wash
Pythian Meet Opens as Knights Gather in Louisville
Supreme Grand Lodge session begins in Louisville with Knights of Pythias assembling for a mid August gathering. Officials outline program and expected attendance as the event commences in Kentucky.
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City
Louisville
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian
Knilhts
Khorassan
Supreme Life
Supreme Grand Lodge
Louisville, Ey
Knights of Pythins
Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
Mass
Mags
E C. Smith
Pendleton
Ore
Why Wine First To Host A Formal American Custom
The Philadelphia Record recounts a tale contrasting American and Italian wine etiquette. A guest questions why hosts pour a few drops into the host’s glass before serving others. The host explains it is a matter of form, preventing cork dust, while noting in Italy the practice aims to aerate wine, sometimes imparting an oily flavor to the first glass.
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America
Italy
Walter
Cuesti
Man of Curios Mini
Persiersl
Philadelphia Record
Keep to the Highways of Hope and Cheerfulness
An anonymous voice urges readers to remain sanguine, praising optimism and dismissal of pessimism as a social toxin. It argues the pessimistic mindset harms progress, spreads gloom, and resists development, urging avoidance of back alleys and keeping in a sunny atmosphere.
Quakers General Conference Opens in Toronto
Delegates from the Society of Friends gather at Massey Music Hall for the biennial General Conference of the Seven Yearly Meetings. Hundreds attend as educators discuss school questions and teaching methods. prominent visitors include Herbert P Worth and John William Graham.
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Toronto
Herbert P Worth
Wee
Chester
Nrosidot
Wilam G. Brown
Mary H Wifey
Pitiedelshin
Baward BR. Rawson
New York
Bio Wilcoming
Tr O. Extword Janner
Baltimore
Yule Log Traditions From Ancient Times
A brief note traces the Yule log custom from medieval England and Norse midwinter feasts, linking the Yule candle and festive fires to ancient sun enthronement rites. It mentions regional origins, the term Yule from Geol, and legends of Odin during the twelve nights. The piece closes with railway timetable snippets for 1904 events and travel rates.
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Custon
England
Yuletide
Yule
Odin
Odhinn
Detroit Free Press
One Hundred Dollars Reward for East Oregonian Contest
A 1904-era notice offers a $100 prize to the reader who most accurately guesses Oregon’s vote total for the winning presidential candidate. New subscribers only count, with multiple subscriptions earning more guesses. Subscriptions run four months for 60 cents or longer, and the contest ends November 4.
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J. B Strode
Waitsburg
Wash
East Oregonian
Roosevelt
Oregon
Henewala
Inland Empire
Sucessatul
Vwota
Eeston
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