Dairy Cattle Returns and Advancements in Rubber Bicycle Tires
Article reviews dairy cattle profitability from twelve cows across Jersey Ayrshire Devon and other breeds with data on feed and manure value and overall returns. It also discusses early rubber tire tech for bicycles including cushion tires puncture resistance and repair methods while noting large annual production and import figures.
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Iowa
Vermont
Jersey
Ayrshire
Devon
Durham
Department of Agriculture
Eny
Crafting Fake Mahogany and Smokeless Briquettes Discussed
An early article outlines turning surfaces to resemble mahogany using diluted nitrous acid and dragon’s blood solution. It also reports on smokeless fuel made from finely powdered dust coal with pitch, pressed into briquettes to reduce fumes and boost heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannufacturer
England
Automatic envelopes promise safer mail dampening
The article explains dangers of licking envelopes and describes innovations. An automatic lock envelope uses folded flanges that lock when inserted, preventing opening without tearing. A patent moistening machine feeds water to a sponge via a reservoir and spring-actuated plug to moisten gummed flaps.
Restoring color to dull gold with a chemical solution
A correspondent is advised to use a cleaning fluid made from distilled water with 80 g calcium hypochlorite 80 g sodium bicarbonate and 20 g table salt. Bottles should be well corked. Items are soaked then washed in alcohol and dried to look like new.
Vulcanite Grindstones Spark a Growing Industry
The manufacture of artificial grindstones becomes a major national industry using pulverized quartz powdered flint powdered emery and corundum with rubber solvent. The mixture yields a durable sharpening material that outwears natural stone by years though tar fumes escape during mixing and kneading.
Sewing Machine Quilt Frame and Industrial Details
The article describes a quilt frame adaptable to sewing machines, allowing easy positioning and feeding of quilts for various patterns. It also notes improvements in wheel grinding and polishing processes for mixers and emphasizes health advice recommending Hostetter’s Stomach es-esca as a tonic to combat winter sluggishness and digestive issues.
Local Penn avenue ads showcase yardage and suits
At JH Kunkel and Bro 1347 1349 Penn avenue our assortment sarge our prices will be a revelation to you Palmetto Awnings at Mamaux and Son 539 Penn avenue New dress novelties large stock of plaids Arlington suiting Henriettas serges and fancy dress novelties at extraordinary low prices at H Z Lynchs 438 440 Market street Hello send me a case of Pilsner beer My folks like it best of any beer we know Go any place you want you cant find mens fine suits to equal the ones we will sell oy at ie Cc Household goods packed and shipped Haver Keenan 33 34 Waterstreet su
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JH. Kunkel & Bro.'s
Penn Avenue
Arlington
H. Z. Lynch‘s
Market Street
Ie ‘ Cc
J. H. Kunkel & Bro
Prince Albert
Inventors in Pennsylvania Profiting From Early Efforts
The report lists notable Pennsylvanians who benefited from persistent invention efforts. Names include A. E. Dain of Pittsburg with a bottle stopper, L. B. Fistau of Pittsburg with a whiffletree, L. Goe ting of Allegheny with a molding machine, P. ge of Pittsburg with a wall socket for incandescent lamps, James Morgan of Pittsburg with a feed table for rolling mills, George Westinghouse Jr. of Pittsburg with an electric locomotive motor, and G. W. Blair of Pittsburg with a lamp chimney. Attorneys Higdon & a. pet, and Honston Awnines-At Mamaux & Son's, 539 Penn avenue, are noted in the report.
Kunkel and Bros Advise On Penn Avenue Firm Changes
At 1347 1349 Penn avenue the business promotes its large assortment and reveals prices. Dobbs Photographic Studio customers are urged to call despite building changes. The ad touts portraits by an intuitive artist and urges taking advantage of bright days for natural poses. Also mentions Tron City Brewery beer and Telephone 1186.
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Dobbs
Dabbs
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India
Mamaux & Son's
Haver & Keenan
Waterstreet
Honston Awnines
Hanover
Tron City Brewery
Hracinta AwnNrnas
Carlsbad
Exsner & Mendelson Co
New York
Jrisner & Mendelson
Fleming & Son
Pittsburg
Credit Sys
Ours
Credit House
Carriaces
A. B Chase
Erakauer
Palace of Music
Fifth, Avenue
D. L. Dowe
Tor Brass
Editora
D. L
Dow
Meleniife
Piraesis
Cal Culture
Bastléth
Raape
Jos. Fleming & Son
Prise
By Our Boys
Twin Cities
Grand Army
Market ST
Gusky
Sherman
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