Global tensions and crises ripple across 1902 world
Reports from Siberia warn of famine as wheat lars rise and troops are dispatched to Southeast Asia. Diplomatic strains simmer between Britain and Venezuela while 6 730 immigrants land in New York in 48 hours. Beet sugar output downgrades and Berlin steel orders surge. Local crime includes a grave robbery indictment in Indianapolis and a fatal logging accident near Walla Walla. A mix of military, political, and economic notes spans Shanghai to Somaliland and Eritrea, with mentions of the Macedonian cause and a Tuskegee visit request by Booker T. Washington.
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Hoerder Iron Company
Berlin
America
Jonns
Indianapolis
John Marcy
Big Meadows
Walla Walla
Cooper
Fer
Hooker T. Washington
Roosevelt
Tuskegee Institute
Ala
Hay
Palma
Philippine Archipelago
White House
Cleveland
Morristown
N. J
Evers
Crozier, Ohief
Ordnance
Northwest Notes Reveal Warped Public Life In Cheyenne
A jittery roundup of local reports from Cheyenne and surrounding towns covers school crowding and reintroduced fire drills, strange animal incidents, a fatal shooting case in Rawlins, elopement arrests in Cheyenne, and a fatality verdict in Portland. Large-scale projects and railway wage talks, plus rescues, medicals, and notable deaths, fill the item with a mosaic of frontier concerns.
Hen Feeds and Feeding Lessons From Farm Observations
An observation on a hen foraging on range and discovering soil rich in potential pay dirt, with parables about proper feeding and natural foraging versus shelling corn on bare ground. It cautions against feeding mistakes and notes the risk of mixed freshness eggs lowering market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Houran
Licensed Poultry Judges Urged for Shows reform
The piece argues for licensed poultry judges by American Poultry Association or agricultural colleges, warning unscientific judging persists. It notes licensing can improve ethics, even if managers may ignore licenses. Also stresses thorough cooling of dressed poultry before shipment to prevent spoilage, especially in cold weather.
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American Poultry Association
World’s Cereal Crops for 1902 Estimate
The Hungarian minister of agriculture issued his annual estimate of world grain crops for 1902. Wheat and oats dominate, with totals around 1.675 billion bushels for the combined yield. The note highlights obstacles as always in the way of progress.
Apple trade with England yields high prices for quality fruit
Reports from across the water indicate American apples arrive in England in good quantities but varying quality. First class fruit sells above five dollars per barrel while poor quality brings as low as two fifty. English buyers favor top grades, suggesting growers profit from high priced apples both abroad and at home. The King’s apple is popular in Europe, improving outlook for U S apple prices.
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Europe
England
Continent
Watering hogs with a float valve trough system
Forest Henry explains why hogs need constant clean water and outlines a durable trough setup with a copper float valve. He argues this method outperforms tank or barrel devices, prevents dirt, reduces labor, and frees time for other hog care tasks.
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Henry
Montana Dairy Building at Bozeman Experiment Station
The dairy building near Bozeman is nearing completion. Measuring 28 by 44 feet and two stories, it will house butter manufacture on the west and cheese vats on the east with classrooms above. Daily capacity about 1,000 gallons. work will be carried out by agricultural students. Cost $2,500, funded by the last legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Dairy Building
Montana
Experiment Station
Bozeman
Dormant Bacteria and Seeds Lie Hidden Till Conditions Return
Prof John L Sheldon compares bacteria to weeds and seeds that sleep under ground for long periods. When soil warms and air reaches them they awaken with vigor, much like cocklebur ragweed and sunflower seeds that germinate after stirring soil and sun exposure.
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John L. Sheldon
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Philippines
Siberia
Bombay Grenadiers
Sarma- Tiland
Ab Savenika
Greal Britain
Venezuela
New York
Groesbeck
Tex
Somaliland
Mallat
Red Sea
Dhalak
Massawah
Eritrea
Ricciott Guribwid
Ascume
San Juan
P. E
Bellevue Hospital, Newmore
Delcassehan
China
France
Shanghai
Olympia
Coghlan
New York Navy Yard
Reichstag
Northwest Notes
Cheyenne
Muena Vista
Colo
Doc Proctor
Stockman
Les Animas
Cal
John Mamur
James Petere
Rawlins
J. A. Cayley
J. W. Kelly
Hutte Soler Mountain
Medicine Bow
Corvegie Museum
Pittsburg
John Macpac
Mra
Gray's Harbor
Mills
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Paul Rizech
Carmen
Lutte
Witus
George Smith
Portland
Ore
Mia
Sarah A. Kanoose
Fort Benton
Peoria
Missoula
Mont
J. McGee
Cherry Creek
Nevada
Salt Lake
Wells
Havre
Te Board of Health
Helena
M. BE. Knowles
Montena
Robert Bowie
Mubal Stetnon
Malintreat
Meaderville
Col
W. F. Cody
Big Horm Mountains
Wyoming
William Campbell
Eighteenth Infantry
EB. A. Meredith
Moffat Railroad
Fraser River
Yampa
Rowtt
Colorado
Cool Market Poultry
Julian E. Lane
Idato
J. W. S. Emerson, M. D
Two Noors
Tracy's Drug Store
Shoshone
J. M. Rogers, D. D. S
Maus
HagenMan
Leon Calhoun
LAW
Hagerman, Idaho
C. W
E. M Dill
South Rail Street
Stoshone, Idaho
B. Githens
Stoshous
Idaho
D. W. Yaden
Yorth Bell Street
T— Oppimite
Frank Pharris
Doc. Smith's
F. M. Crandall
Bhoshone
Idaho Nursery
Payette
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