Christmas in Berlin then and now through imperial eyes
A reflective portrait tracing German Christmas from a bucolic prewar Berlin to the modern empire. It notes lights on market trees, Lustgarten fairs, electric gifts, and the Kaiser's Bescherung at Potsdam with gifts for household staff and beggars.
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Hans Andersen
Grimm
Berlin
Empire
Haupstadt
Lustgarten
Prussia
Caruso
Destina
Gramophone
Tannenbaum
Atlantic
Army Corps
Mecca
Bethlehem
Foresta
Thuringia
Mecklenburg
Lieben Vaterland
Germany
New Palace
Potsdam
Helping Santa Claus and the lesson of generous children
A mother shares how guiding children to help others during Christmas curbs selfish desires without punishment. She recounts urging her kids to aid Santa Claus by finding a poor or ill child to gift, fostering joy in giving and expanding generous impulses. The piece argues parental responsibility shapes character and urges others to try the method.
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Santa Claus
Growth of farmer education urged by ex governor Hoard
Ex governor W D Hoard of Wisconsin urges better farming education through agriculture in schools. He cites 40 years in dairying guiding farmers toward honesty and knowledge, insisting that country schools, not universities alone, can uplift 95 percent of farmers. He warns state inadequacies in giving rural youth access to agricultural chemistry and science.
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W. D. Hoard
Wisconsin
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
Pollination of Fruit Trees Boosts Orchard Yields
The Practical Farmer explains isolated fruit trees bear less fruit or fail to set. Pollen from nearby trees of different kinds aids fertilization via wind and insects, increasing crop yields. Plant Baldwin apples with distinct varieties to maximize benefits. Orchardists are advised to diversify.
Orchard Variety Mixes in Planting Rows and Timing
The text discusses planting strategies stressing the need for variety in orchards. It notes bulk planting of a main sort with occasional rows of different varieties and mentions mixing sorts across different fruit types to balance yields.
Hen House Cleaning and Pest Prevention Guidelines
The article outlines design features for clean poultry housing including easy removal of litter, smooth interior walls, and minimal crevices to deter lice. It covers rat-proofing methods such as cement floors, underfloor wire mesh, and extending foundations, plus measures to keep mice out of granaries.
Gas Dangers in Pit Silos Warn of Carbonic Acid Risk
The Farmers' Mail and Breeze warns of gas buildup in pit silos during filling and after standing idle. Detect gas by lighting a lantern. if it goes out, danger exists. To vent gas, run the cutter or drop fodder to stir air. For larger silos, install a pulley system or hay carrier to lift silage safely.
Disposal of Manure in Stable Sanitation System
The article stresses stable sanitation focusing on manure disposal. Liquid manure should be absorbed by bedding and bedding changed daily. Solid manure should be cleaned morning and evening and discarded in a fly pivot bus or vault, with daily hauling if possible.
Handling Turkeys For Safe Winter Prep
The guide emphasizes gripping the shanks when handling turkeys to avoid stripping feathers from the thighs. Keeping feathers intact helps retain warmth for winter.
Nothing Gained in Barn Whitewash Accusation
A reader condemns false appearances as a barn owner whitewashes the exterior while neglecting interior cleanliness. Cobwebs and filth drip into milk pails, exposing deceptive practices and unsafe dairy handling.
Care in Milking
A fragmentary note mentions milking practices and care in a ventilated setting with references to a car and Michigan. The readable text is garbled, but implies attention to hygiene and environment during milking processes.
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Mntia
Phillips Stooks
Mrs. Brown-Potter
Hoard
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