Protesting Behring Vaccination Fight in Cattle
Philadelphia January 31 1905 A Dr Leonard Pearson state veterinarian of Pennsylvania discusses a New York drug firm letter advocating von Behring tuberculosis vaccination for cattle He notes exaggerated claims and limited proven immunity while urging caution and continued research before applying the method to dairy cows and milking stock.
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Philadelphia
New York City
V. Behring
von Behring
State Live Stock Sanitary Board of
Pennsylvania
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Hutyra
Karlinski
S. H. Gilliland
Leonard Pearson
Apples for Export Packing Methods and Trade Trends
William A. Taylor notes the apple export trade remains barrel dominated for cost and handling ease, with no clear advantage from switching to crates for ordinary fruit. Alternatives may emerge for high grade stock. Improvements urged include careful handling, better ship ventilation, more refrigerated space, and possible fruit inspection for export to protect the U.S. industry.
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William A. Taylor
Rocky Mountains
Department of Agriculture
France
San Jose
Impure Water Dangers To Horses And Livestock
A Farmers’ Review discussion warns that impure surface and pond water from manure leachings and decaying matter can cause diseases in horses, colts, sheep, calves, and ewes. It links worms, diarrhoea, and abortion to contaminated drinking water, urging clean water and better farming practices to reduce sickness and improve future agricultural science.
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Arkansas
A.S. Alexander
Farmers’ Review
Practical boiler firing rules for creamery equipment
A practical engineer summarizes steam boiler care for creameries. Follow steps: set boilers two to three weeks before firing, check water level with gage cocks, vent air through the upper gage cock, use thin coal layers, inspect the safety valve, keep drafts fully open at start, fire gradually, keep grate bars covered, clean the ashpit, limit coal size, avoid rapid firing, ensure adequate water to prevent leaks or explosions, minimize soot, bank fire if water is low, use minimal pokers, keep grates clear, manage pressure by pumping and furnace doors, and aim for steady, efficient firing.
Cost of Turkey Production in western regions
The U S Department of Agriculture reports turkeys can be grown and sold at 8 to 844 cents per pound live weight with potential profits including a 3 to 4 cent rise. Small growers near towns could dress and sell turkeys at local retail prices. Unnatural losses reduce profits, traceable to breeding stock choices and laws of nature in mating.
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Nature
U. S
Average Man Quip About Self Perception
An observant remark notes that an ordinary man believes he is superior to the average. The line suggests vanity and misjudgment in self assessment.
Science of Agriculture and the push for precision
The writer cites A N Hume of Illinois College of Agriculture who urges making agriculture an exact science. He argues agriculture has been an inexact science and notes twenty years of replacing old beliefs with new concepts as science progresses.
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A. N. Hume
Illinois College of Agriculture
Variation of agricultural processes by conditions
Scientific investigation shows truth that all things vary with conditions. An agricultural method effective in one region may be useless elsewhere. Fixed procedures have limited applicability to different countries or climates.
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Ireland
Burden of Fence Lines on Farm Stock
A fence teaches cattle proper behavior and limits escape, making it hard to change from grain to stock farming due to the large initial fencing outlay. Good fences establish stock manners from the start and prevent costly breaches.
Farm homes enhanced by trees and shrubs
A caption promotes beautifying every farm home with artistic tree and shrub placement to improve curb appeal and landscape balance.
Factory skim milk risks and safeguards for livestock
The article warns that factory skim milk can be dangerous for calves and pigs if not kept clean and sweet, urging patrons to demand proper tank hygiene, avoid diluted or decomposed milk, and test cows for tuberculosis. It emphasizes feeding skim milk in moderation and balancing rations, plus annual tuberculin testing to protect herd health.
Pretty Little Lady Ceases To Care Lines
A terse verse fragment questions a pretty young woman’s indifference to onlookers. The speaker notes that the lady may be overheard or observed by others yet remains unconcerned, shifting focus away from public scrutiny to private unaffected mood.
Anne Boleyns Clock at Windsor Castle Remains A Curious Relic
A four inch high square clock with a lion surmount sits in Windsor Castle corridor. Presented to Anne Boleyn on her wedding morning by Henry VIII, it bears engravings and lovers knots. Acquired by Queen Victoria for 550 dollars after Walpole sold Strawberry Hill collection. The brass movement, crown wheel escapement, and pendulum are present though silent. Likely 16th century foreign make with no maker record.
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Annale Boleyn
Anne Boleyn
Ilenry VIII
Windsor Castle
Horace Walpole
Strawberry Hill
Queen Victoria
Jewelry Treasure Hidden in Paris Hotel Bolster
A young Paris chauffeur complained of an uncomfortable bed at a Rue Boccadou hotel and ripped open the bolster to reveal a wooden box. Inside were ten Louis XV gold watches and other jewelry with 1797 newspaper clippings. Police traced the bolster to a hotelkeeper who bought it from a predecessor. the hoard likely dates to post revolutionary turmoil. The chauffeur may keep the treasure.
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Boccadou
Paris
France
Louis XV
Teaching the Young Idea in St Louis Drill
A drum merchant recalls a grim lesson from a tribe where children learn to stab water with daggers. A guide says the practice advances through slashing dead animals before live ones, with a mentor approving each milestone while the observer struggles to imitate the splashless stroke.
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St. Louis
Famous Medical Quacks in Johns Hopkins Bulletin
Dr Packard surveys renowned medical impostors such as Valentine Greatrakes who claimed healing powers for the king's evil. Robert Boyle testified to Greatrakes's abilities while Joshua Ward marketed cheap vitriol cures. John St John Long allegedly earned $66,000 yearly from a liniment that claimed cures and revealed hidden diseases.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Packard
Valentine Greatrakes
Robert Boyle
Joshua
Spot
Boston physician Dr James H Payne long patient ties
Advertisement notes Dr James H Payne a Boston physician and 1848 graduate of the University of the City of New York. It states three of his patients on his visiting list today have been his patients for over fifty years.
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James H. Payne
Boston
University of the City of New York
Case of Absent-Mindedness at Bethel Cigar Cutter
Dr. R. M. Kane of Bethel VI nicked the end of a finger when misplacing it in a cigar cutter. He bit off the cigar end while his finger was inside the cutter, causing the injury.
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R. M. Kane
Bethel
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