Bones at Dunkeld Cathedral Spark Medieval Mystery
Daily Republican reports excavations under Dunkeld Cathedral in Edinburgh reveal the remains of Bishop Sinclair and the Wolf of Badenoch, Alexander, Earl of Buchan. Lord Tullibardine matches jaw bone shape to historical descriptions, confirming the brutal ruler's burial site amid records of his cruelty to clergy and theft.
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Edinburgh
Dunkeld
Sinclair
the Wolf
Badenoch
Alexander, Earl of Buchan
Tullibardine
Earl of Buchan
Robert II
Scotland
Fife
Buchan
Robert III
Elgin
River Boat Uses Wireless On Yukon Steamer Sarah
The steamer Sarah arriving at Dawson from St Michaels may be the first stern wheel steamer to use wireless. It has communicated with Circle City before and after arrivals, aiding navigation by reporting shoals and bars and linking with St Michaels, Rampart, Eagle City, and Fairbanks via regional wireless stations. Circle City has been sending wireless messages to Fairbanks but cannot receive replies due to receiver limits.
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Yukon River
Sarah
St. Michaels
Kaltag
Circle City
Rampart
Eagle City
Fairbanks
Three Inch Frame Aids Brood Space In Bee Hives
A Bee Culture writer reports experiments with brood space under brood frames using Danzenbaker and B style bottoms. He favors a three inch deep frame between brood chamber and bottom board for winter and summer ventilation, planning to add escape boards with vestibule to centralize bee entrance.
Buried Treasure Tale From Paris Suburb
William K. E. Moore of Meriden writes from New Haven about a fortune of 500 000 francs in gold buried near Paris after a Pittsburgh heiress and her butler hid and later dug up the money. Moore, now in Meriden cafe work, claims to know the cache location via a 1899 Paris meeting with the butler who died in London in 1901.
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New Haven
Conn
William KE. Moore
Meriden
Pittsburg
Paris
Moore
London
Married widows form select club to ban married men
In Albany ten young widows organize the Merry Widows club to restrict invitees for Men’s night entertainments. Bachelors and widowers welcomed to club events, but no married men or women, maiden ladies, or grass widows allowed. Mrs M J Burritt organized the group and Mrs F E B Howard of New York becomes president.
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Albany
N. Y
Merry Widows’ Club
M. J. Burritt
F. EB. Howard
New York
Giant 210 Foot Painting Captures Tren ton Battle Scene
After years of work Guido Horvath a Hungarian artist completes a mammoth oil painting titled Washington at the Battle of Trenton. It is described as the largest picture on any subject in the country measuring 210 feet in length and 11 feet in height.
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Proctor
Guido Horvath
Washington
Trenton
Australian Leaf: Aimed at women's ailments by Mother Gray
In New York a nurse promotes Australian Leaf as a pleasant herb cure for female weakness backache kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Sold by druggists or mail order for 50 cents with free sample from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
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Mother Gray
New York
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N.Y
Laws of Breeding in Poultry from Alberta Poultry Bulletins
The text explains inheritance and variation laws for plants and animals, noting that pure line breeding yields uniform birds while crossing two breeds produces scrubs. It argues that prepotent birds imprint their type and warns that crossbreeding undermines long-term breed quality. Alberta Poultry Bulletin No. 3.
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Bulletian No
Province of
Alberta
Raising Ducks in Modern Market Culture
The article explains how market ducks are raised for marketing at ten to twelve weeks with average five-pound weights. It notes the high fat content and value per bird, that Queensland ducks are sold mainly from the west and south, and that White Pekin ducks are easier to manage in large numbers and grow rapidly with relatively low disease. It concludes duck-growing can be among the most profitable poultry ventures.
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Qld
No Grime to Squeeze: i Girls Haston Case Slowed
Judge Russell Co. Stew art ordered a nowsuit in the case of Jacob Root v Susannah Young over a $1,000 damages claim. Root alleged Young circulated a story that he held her in his lap and hugged her, harming his character. the judge noted the act described carried no crime and the proceedings were consulted.
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Haston
Russell Co
Stewart
Jacob Root
Susannah Young
Root
Susannah
Feeding pullets for best early egg production guidance
A Cornell bulletin summarizes feeding methods for pullets. Forced pullets show higher egg production, larger eggs, better hatch rates, weight gain, vigor, and lower mortality than retarded pullets, while dry mash and grain feeding outperform wet mash in several metrics.
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James E. Rice
Cornell
Simple six by six cattle dehorning chute described
The article outlines a practical six by six by three foot cattle dehorning chute with a narrow floor and angled sides. It explains securing the animal by levers and pins, minimal entrance obstruction, and head restraint after the trap closes to reduce struggling.
Cost of Making Pork in New Jersey and Hog Care
A farmer states spring hogs yield lower cost per pound and shares 1907 figures: 3 006 pounds of pork for 180 dollars, with feed and livestock costs totaling 135 dollars. He advocates firm, clean care from birth, regular feeding, and confinement to boost profits.
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New Jersey
Farmers’ Voice
Porkraising
Henhouse design for 100 hens with expansion to 150
Plans describe a 20 by 109 foot henhouse feasible for 100 hens but crowding allows 150. Structure rises 3 feet at rear and nine feet at front with a shingle roof. Front lowering possible if iron used. Roosts hinge on the back and can be raised when needed.
Care of young stock facilities described
A brief note describes a hut or shed with a clean house and two front windows measuring 10 by 12 inches, two ventilators and a door placed low to maximize sunlight and air flow for young stock care.
Wintering Calves and Colts for Strong Growth on Farm
The article outlines proper shelter and feeding for young horses and cattle. It warns against letting colts and calves endure harsh winters with poor shelter and advocates warm stalls, adequate dry feed, and controlled grain. It notes that every 100 pounds of extra flesh increases value by ten to fifteen dollars and highlights buyer demand for well-kept stock.
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The
Journal of Agriculture
Protecting Cattle From Winter Weather
Farmers' Review warns against too warm barns with poor light and ventilation and emphasizes protection from dampness. Water in any form reduces hair and skin insulation, increasing heat loss. dry conditions and dry bedding are crucial for cattle comfort, with dry rooves and drooping sides to keep rain and moisture out.
Dividing Hogs With a One Hog Passage Gate
Prairie Farmer describes a hog containment method using two pens A and B with a narrow opening. A gate at C swings between D and B, connected to pulleys at D and E with rope to F. Feed corn in A to guide hogs through single file, then in B to deter return, while directing from F.
Poet’s Staged Quarrel Ends in Quiet Exit
A drunken poet eyes a diner for conflict in a tale where misread hostility meets a silent challenge from a young man. The scene closes as the poet drinks and leaves after failing to provoke a fight amid a cafe crowd. The excerpt also notes fashion quirks showing skirts with long trains and mismatched earrings.
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Auarrel
Rossetti
Embroidering Gowns With Handwork Details
The article describes budget friendly handwork for gowns noting black chiffon fabrics and decorative patterns. It highlights large water lilies in a band nearly 18 inches wide and a row of diamonds as an easy border on net gowns. It suggests silk plack and occasional silver thread for accents.
Growing Alfalfa A Perennial Crop With Drought Resilience
The article outlines alfalfa as a long lasting, drought tolerant plant with deep roots that store moisture and nutrients. It notes possible field lifespans exceeding ten years locally, while highlighting the need for thorough fall land preparation to promote a strong spring start.
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South America
California
Mending Broken Harness Tutorial for Home Sew Shop
Learn to repair harnesses with sewing and riveting rather than wire and twine. Build a simple jig from a 3 inch cube wood, two 3 by 10 inch jaws, a taper piece, and a bottom crosspiece. A bolt and thumb screw adjust jaws. sit on a box to sew. add an awl and waxed ends.
Crochet Ties Popular for Girls Adornments
Crochet ties remain in fashion for school wear and simple gowns. Blues and reds are favored as girls craft ties using silk, with detailed pattern instructions for creating evolving rows and increasing width to form nine patterns in a row over ten inches for each neck half.
The Clover Crop And A Pied Piper Of Mount Vernon
The article notes clover as a high protein crop second only to alfalfa and valuable for cattle sheep and hogs. It warns buyers to choose seed from reliable dealers and to feed clover hay for muscle building. It also reports a sudden rat infestation in Mount Vernon blamed on dry weather driving animals to the city.
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Mount Vernon
Ihamelin
Ocean food supply and dining on modern ocean hotels
The article details the lavish food provisioning for ocean liners, noting a la carte dining, extensive inventories, and high costs. It cites North German Lloyd and German Atlantic steamers, with figures on meat, poultry, eggs, produce, dairy, and beverages, plus counts of passengers and miles sailed.
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New York
Ocean Hotel
Lloyd Line
Atlantic
St. Louis
Southampton
Kronprinzessen Collie
Lloyds
Central Park
The
Battery
Transpo
Bremen
America
Pioneer’s coffin built from roof after long rail trek
A pioneer named A. Johnson formerly of Ham Lake Minnesota died in Northwestern Canada. With no boards to make a coffin a bachelor neighbor tore down the hut roof to obtain boards and was without a roof for weeks. Johnson was buried in a tide box and friends drove 212 miles to buy a coffin then transported the remains back to Cottonwood Cemetery Minnesota.
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Anglia
Ming
A. Johnson
Ham Lake
Canada
Johnson
Minnesota
Cottonwood Cemetery
Pinesalve Carbolized Poultice for Insect Bites and Burns
An old advertisement notes Pinesalve Carbolized acts as a poultice for bites and stings, chapped skin, cuts, burns, and sores. Sold by Alex Ruh at the Blue Drug Store.
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Alex Ruh
Blue Drug Store
Don’t Try Uncertain Recipes for Easy Pie Mix
An appliance style ad urges readers to buy a ready made pie mix labeled Our Pie Preparation Lemon Chocolate or Custard from the grocer for making reliably good pies priced at a low amount.
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