Fertilizers and Soil Health Talk Across Farms
The piece discusses soil fertility and fertilizer use, highlighting calcium phosphorus nitrogen and potassium. It notes lime as a long underused remedy for acidity, cites Hopkins on phosphorus costs, and warns against waiting for exhaustion before resupply, urging gradual annual input to sustain farm fertility and improve management. It ends with reflections on modernization and farm records from hog breeding to dog care.
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Hopkins
Illinois Agricultural College
Illinois
The Dog Dog and the Hog Dog in Arkansas History
A humorous Arkansas reminiscence contrasts hog fetching dogs with the “dog dog” farm animal seen on many farms. The piece laments neglectful breeding and poverty in rural life while noting progress in roads, railways, schools, and communications. It mocks the stray scavenger dog while urging pride in better hog welfare.
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Arkansas
Zeb White
Dog Dog
Egypt
Uncle Sam
Gaia
Care of Young Lambs and Preventive Health Tips
A practical guide for shepherds on lamb care from birth to weaning. It covers freeing the lamb’s airway by removing wool, cleaning and disinfection of the naval, avoiding constipation from wool balls, care of weak or ill newborns, and the dangers of castor oil. Emphasizes fresh bedding, warm wrapping, moderate feeding, and the use of meager corn in late gestation. Encourages oats, bran, and dried blood meal to bolster growth and resistance to worms, plus fresh pasture each season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene
Print Cheese Prints From Cheddar Shape Wisconsin Plan
Henry E. Alvord notes printed cheese could be modeled into 1 pound portions after two years study. The first 1 pound cheese print was made at the Wisconsin Dairy School in 1898 99 with U W stamped on a carved board follower. The method mirrors cheddar but with modified pressing and follower. The 1 pound print resembles a butter portion in size and weight.
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Henry E. Alvord
Wisconsin Dairy School
University of Wisconsin
Spece Plants Harm ful to Horses
Poisonous plants threaten horses with ingestion of locals such as loco Astragalus species. Research across Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Montana, Oklahoma and Vermont stations shows poison properties in rattlebox and some Jupanes, though results remain inconclusive.
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Department of Agriculture
Colorado
Kansas
South Dakota
Montana
Oklahoma
Vermont
Indiana
Iowa
United States
North Dakota
Cheese Making by Carved Boards and Upright Press
The carving size determines board width and length while mold volume controls curd. illustrated cheeses weigh 15 to 16 pounds and yield fifteen 1 pound prints. Each block measures 11 by 13% by 2% inches, with individual prints at 2% by 2% by 4%. The cheese is pressed upright with the carved board at the mold bottom and bandage cloth covering board, sides, and bottom.
World's Fair livestock prizes total a quarter million dollars
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition will award about $250,000 in livestock prizes, the largest ever offered by a fair. Classes span horses, cattle, sheep, swine, and even new exhibit types, with extensive barns, arenas, and sales facilities planned on part of the exposition grounds.
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Chicago
Channel Island
Shetland Isles
Exposition
Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
Keeping the saw in the log fuels a lumber business
A quotation from the Atlanta Constitution notes that profit hinges on maintaining the saw in the log, while some people fail to keep up the productive effort once it is in motion.
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Atlanta Constitution
Understanding Cow Udder Anatomy Behind Milking
An explanation by Professor F. Well details cow udder structure with two milk glands, numerous ducts, alveoli where milk is produced, and the vascular and neural support surrounding each alveolus. It notes cisterns above each teat, ductal branching, and the microscopic nature of the final milk channels that explain why complete emptying during milking is uncommon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor F. Well
Plata
The Work of The Grange The Farmers' Review Report
Oliver Wilson quotes a National Grange circular describing Grange impact beyond social roles. It highlights savings via cooperative trade and insurance, and stresses moral social and mental development, noting improved farm homes and higher life ideals over thirty-two years of Grange work.
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Farmers’ Review
Grange
Oliver Wilson
National Grange
Women Rural Free Delivery Carriers Surpass Men
Washington correspondents report at least thirty seven women have secured Rural Free Delivery posts despite Postmaster General Payne opposing their appointment. Civil service exams show thirty seven women scored higher than male rivals and were appointed. Rural carriers endure storms and obstacles, with records of higher efficiency than many male carriers.
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Washington
Payne
Superintendent of Rural Delivery
Jewish Leaders Urged to Hasten Russia Petition
Secretary Hay met with Jewish leaders in Washington to press the president's wish that they visit Oyster Bay next Tuesday to discuss dispatching cablegrams to Mr. Riddle in St Petersburg. The action aims to learn if Russia will accept the petition regarding Kishineff, with further steps to follow Russian reply. Manchuria issues to wait until September per Russian engagement.
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Washington
Hay
Oyster Bay
Russia
Riddle
United States
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Creditors may receive only pennies in Porter Brothers case
Henry L. Wilson, Chicago receiver for Porter Brothers, says assets and liabilities show a very dubious outlook for creditors. He indicates the firm may not pay 50 cents on the dollar in any settlement, with Western banks totaling about $490,000 holding the firm’s paper. Outcome of the receivership remains uncertain.
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San Francisco
Cal
Henry L. Wilson
Chicago
Porter Brothers Company
Big Fruit
Wilson
Results of Baseball Games Lean League and Others
Baseball scores from multiple leagues include Boston 6 Chicago 3, Philadelphia 9 Cleveland 8, Washington 1a Detroit 4 New York 6 St Louis, Chicago 6 New York 4, Pittsburgh 8 Cincinnati 11, Boston 8 Cincinnati 6 Boston 3 in seven innings. American Association Toledo 8 Columbus 6 St Paul 5 Minneapolis 4 Louisville 8 Indianapolis 3 Western League Kansas City 6 Peoria 2 Omaha 9 Denver 7 Milwaukee 6 St Joseph Des Moines Colorado Springs Three Eye League Decatur 6 Cedar Rapids 2 Davenport 8 Graringfield 2 Rock Island Rockford 0 Dubuque 8 Hisareinaten 3 Central League Syesting 6 Johnson 3 South Bend Fort Wayne 1 Terre Haute 1 Evansville (incomplete).
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Boston
Chica
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Tee Puts
Ouls
Pittsburg
Brookly
Cincinnati
Toledo
Columbus
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Louisville
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Peoria
Omiaha
Denver
Milwaukee
St. Joseph
Des Moines
Colorado Spelts
Decatur
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Graringield
Rock Island
Rockford
Dubuque
Syesting
G. Jonson
South Bend
Fort Waynes
Rerre Haute
I. Evansville
Chase Case Comes Up Again in Federal Court
In Indianapolis on July 10 the hearing of the bill of complaint by Frederick S. Chase against Charles H. and Ophelia Fowler Duhme continued in federal court. The suit seeks records of business dealings with Moses Fowler Chase during his time with the Duhmes, with ex-Attorney General William A. Ketcham opening for the defense to challenge guardianship and standing to sue.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frederick S. Chase
Charles H
Ophelia Flower Duhme
Moses Fowler Chase
Duhmes
Chase
William A. Ketcham
Frederck Chase
Lady Herbert rewards Wickford bag finders for jewels
Newport July 10 Lady Herbert wife of Ambassador Herbert recently left a small bag containing jewels valued at 15000 dollars on the Wickford boat landing en route to New York. The bag was found by the station agent and the baggage master who received five dollars each for returning it.
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Newport
Lady Herbert
Ambassador Herbert
Wickford Boat Landing
New York
Loubet Leaves for Home After London Visit
Paris President Loubet departed London for Dover and an ocean crossing home amid an enthusiastic farewell. In Vincennes Indiana a lightning strike near Terre Haute killed Walter Sexton and injured fifteen others.
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Loubet
London
Dover
Bulgaria WII Not War Assurances From Ferdinand
Vienna reports on July 10 that Prince Ferdinand assured that Bulgaria will make no further preparations toward Turkey, signaling a pause in war readiness and easing regional tensions. The statement follows ongoing Balkan diplomacy and Allied pressures.
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Bulgaria
Vienna
Ferdinand
Turkey
Death in Cincinnati From Pistol Wound at Ten Years
Eleven year old Frank L. Butzkoweki of Cincinnati died from lockjaw after a pistol wound. Authorities confirm the fatal incident occurred July 10 and involve a toy pistol.
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Platol
Cincinnati
Frank
L. Butzkoweki
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