The Missing Man examination in the courtroom
A lengthy examination in a Portland courtroom scrutinizes Mr. Hamilton on forgery and embezzlement. Witnesses include the bank cashier and hypnotism expert Sidney Lamb. The judge orders testimony sworn and the case set for the April supreme court term.
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Hamilton
Supreme Court
Mr. Hamilton
Carter
Portland
Bhi Seoyvey
Bill Seavey
Adam
Lfe
Justice Bailey
Tony Osborn
Seattle
Hamiltton
Fear of the Little White Box by New York Press
A tailor's wife and son encounter an undertaker next door and the boy fears the coffin in the shop. The tale follows his longing to avoid the “little white box” by being good, until a funeral crowd arrives and he disappears into the box.
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Tallor
New. York Press
Bus Service Crisis Reported in England
A fragmented note describes deterioration in motor bus service in England with mention of recent turmoil affecting schedules and reliability. The garbled text points to transport disruptions and public concern over commuter access and transit efficiency.
Breeds and Color of Butter Richness in Cattle
Adelbert Shadberger of Boone County Missouri notes cattle butter color varies by breed. Guernsey cattle produce the deepest yellow butter, followed by Jersey, with Durham sometimes colored and other times pale. Ayrshire and Holstein butter is yellow in summer and nearly white in winter, while native cows show a full range due to mixed origins.
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Guernsey
British Channel
Jersey
Durham
Devog
Adelbert Shadberger
Boone Co
Vinegar strength and apple readiness caution for farmers
The article notes state pure food rules require cider vinegar to contain at least 4.6 percent acetic acid. It warns that cider from partly ripe or overripe apples may yield vinegar below this level, suggesting farmers use fully matured fruit and avoid soaking pomace. It adds that for market vinegar, allowing water to evaporate during acetic conversion can affect final strength.
Land Fertility Deficiency Requires Long Experiments
Weston Sinclair notes there is no quick rule to judge soil fertility. Identifying lacking qualities demands years of careful trials. Plant rows of various vegetables, apply different fertilizers in strips, and keep meticulous records to know what your land needs.
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Solls
Weston Sinclair
Buffalo Co
Critique of Illinois Dairy and Food Commission Work
A critical view argues the Dairy and Food Commission wastes effort by sending men to creameries to file elaborate, annually published reports. No prosecutions occur, salaries are defended, and the inspections are said to fail at improving healthful conditions.
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Illinois Dairy and Food Commission
Dairy and Food Commission
Poultry Judging Taught in Colleges Says Reader
A reader rebuts a publication on poultry, noting that colleges where poultry science is taught also offer poultry judging. The letter asserts it is inconceivable to have a poultry raising course without judging instruction and praises colleges for addressing the issue.
Zaune of Failure In Poultry Raising
Julia Smith of Cook County Illinois argues that poultry farming tempts many with easy profits but beginners falter due to ignorance and lack of experience. She notes that real success demands substantial knowledge and practical learning beyond math on paper.
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Zaune
Julia Smith
Cook
Coa
Winter Eggs Profit More Than Spring Harvest
Mary Pickering of Elkhart County Indiana explains winter eggs are more profitable than spring or summer eggs due to fewer winter eggs, higher quality, and stronger demand from hotels, restaurants, and railways. She argues winter costs are spread by keeping hens year round, so farmers should aim to supply most eggs in winter.
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Mary Pickering
Elkhart Co
Ind
Farmers’ Review
Culls in Poultry Breeding and Market Value
The article explains culls as birds removed for various reasons not always poor. It notes show breeders cull long laying birds for symmetry, as strong layers may be valuable for farmers. It adds that some culls are fine in form and function, and nearby farmers can buy high quality birds cheaply.
Tonics for Exhibition Fowls Questioned Profitability
The article notes some exhibitors feed tonics to touring fowls to boost stamina. It lists a mixture including carbon ate of iron gentian root black antimony mandrake ginger sulphur and charcoal with bicarbonate of soda. One teaspoon per quart of soft food is suggested. The author does not endorse the practice.
Time to Buy Young Stock for Exhibit Birds
Time to buy in October and November for exhibition birds. Spring birds mature now, not yet moulting, and with judicious feeding can become successful show birds. Waiting another year risks loss of form and plumage.
Exhibition Coops for Fowl Displays
Readers plan coops for poultry shows with standard size 28 inches by 18 inches by 30 inches. Length runs front to back to maximize flock density and keep drafts from birds.
Keiffer Pears Gain Favor East of Rockies
Keiffer pears are the most prominent east of the Rocky Mountains though quality is mixed. Experts advise letting fruit mature on the tree then curing in a dark place for six weeks to improve flavor and texture. Cross pollination is essential. plant with Garber or other bloomers and graft cross varieties if needed.
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Rocky Mountains
Bartlett
Ben ‘Davis
Ben. Davis
Ad Orchardist
Keiffer
Expensive Mulching and Orchard Practice in Ohio Study
Professor Green of Ohio conducted mulching trials on natural sod orchards using straw costing $8 per ton plus hauling. Half the orchards were mulched while the other half were cultivated. despite a severe drought, mulched trees fared much better. The result suggested mulching could pay even at high material costs, though typical straw costs $3-$4 per ton. The article notes using available farm residues like swamp grass, sedges, cat tails, weeds, and sweet clover for mulching and mentions small apples should be sold as cider vinegar feedstock, requiring minimal equipment beyond a cider mill.
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Professor Green
Ohio
Parafining the Fowls In Recpat Abi the 7 Be
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