Curious Stats From 1900s: Demographics And Oddities
Statisticians note this year’s Fourth of July deaths include four hundred and fifteen children while a Beirut wedding near miss involving an American vice consul is mentioned. Women comprise about one third of graduates and fourteen percent of wage earners, with Europe varying from twenty five to forty seven percent. A curiosity notes flies avoid a net if they can’t see a bright light from behind it, and would not enter a room with one inch mesh net over the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Europe
Turbit Pigeon Described As One Of The Oldest Fancy Varieties
The Turbit, a foundation toy pigeon, is a tiny proud bird with a broad chest and a frill throat. It comes in self colors and winged forms with ten white flights and bright red feet, with standard colors including black red yellow and blue. Prices run high for true to type birds in both the United States and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
State inmates to run poultry plants in institutions
At the town state fair editor met John Downie, member of the state board of control, who said poultry departments are being installed at all state institutions and that the state provides most of the poultry and eyes used by inmates. He noted Clarinda insane hospital houses and a modern plant with six incubators, run by staff, as an example of inmate recreation and cost savings.
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Town
John Downie
Board of Control of
State Institutions
Downie
Cownie
Clarinda
Why So Many Fail in the Poultry Business
A quotation from T. B. Bing in American Poultry Journal notes that many breeders never reach the front due to year after year of poor stock and routine losses at shows. It argues the mistake is buying cheap birds instead of investing in good foundation stock, urging quicker start with quality birds to gain footing in the fancy and a share of the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Bing
American Poultry Journal
Breeding Stock Selection for Turkeys
Advice on turkey farming stresses keeping superior stock for breeders and selecting healthy, medium sized birds from early hatches. Do not overgrow birds and ensure well rounded bodies with strong vital organs for a productive breeding season.
For Sale A 200 Egg Superior Incubator
Farm notice lists a 200 egg Superior incubator for sale. Item offered by Mrs. Calvin Ball as the seller explains they expect to leave the farm and dispose of equipment.
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Calvin Ball
Ice Cream Croquettes Make a Surprising Dessert
Anomaly of frozen desserts in frying kettles is noted yet croquettes prove delicious when very firm ice cream is formed into croquette shapes. Dipped in beaten egg white and powdered macaroons, they can be fried briefly or served non fried with hot chocolate sauce.
Neighborhood Items From a Cold Week in 1913
Local notes report high winds and snow flurries on Monday while residents such as Victor Sammie bought a guitar and Theodore Parker helped his brother. Mentone residents Dr. Greenwood and Stephen Hill visited. families and neighbors attended church, visits to Fairview, Silver Lake, and Claypool occurred, and the marriage of Otto Valentine to Nellie Regenos was announced with Rev. Rittenhouse officiating.
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Emma Lowman
Samuel Wells
Silver Lake
Wells
Otto Valentine
Nellie Regenos
W. H. Rittenhouse
Bremen
Proper carpet care: tea leaves aid dust control
The article advises before sweeping an expensive carpet to spread tea leaves on door thresholds to attract dust. Tea leaves can also be used with rugs and short piled carpets. When sweeping thick piled carpets the broom should brush with the pile to preserve the carpet for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axminster
How to Prevent Tinware Rusting
A guide states rub新 tinware with fresh lard and thoroughly heat in the oven before use to prevent rust. Borax is best for stained tin. If a teapot or coffeepot discolors on the face, boil in a strong borax solution briefly to restore brightness.
How to Clean Windows
Cleaning windows can be eased by dusting with whiting in a small linen bag. Rub the entire window and ledges with the bagged whiting, then wipe with a touch cloth and polish with a chamois. Another method uses a chamois dampened with whiting to rub the glass and polish with soft cloths.
How to Put Away Silks and Woolens Safely
Do not fold silk for long storage as white paper with chloride of lime bleaches and dulls silk color. To prevent yellowing, place pieces of beeswax with the fabric when storing, and wrap properly to avoid chemical reactions. Use caution with woolen fabrics too.
How to Remove Freckles Remedy
An old time remedy to banish freckles uses lemon juice borax and sugar mixed and stored in a glass bottle. After a few days apply to the freckled areas with a camel hair brush to fading orange spots.
Local Notes Visit Tally From Fairview And Vicinity
Fairview reports list of residents seen in the area including Oscar Tallis in the vicinity Friday and Orian Perry with family Sunday. H O Lowman attended business in Warsaw last Friday and Carry Smith and wife visited Ak ron Thursday. Smith Higgins the telephone man was seen on streets Tuesday. Day Lowman and family joined H O Lowman and family Sunday. Rev O J Miner and family of Burket and Presiding Elder Cummins are noted in this clipping.
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Oscar Tallis
Carry Smith
Akron
Smith Higgins
O. J. Miner
Burket
Cummins
How to Make a Milk Shake
Fill a glass two thirds with milk. Sweeten with fruit syrup or boiled sugar syrup flavored with lemon or vanilla. Add cracked ice to each glass and shake vigorously until well mixed.
How to Blacken Tan Shoes with Blacking and Potato
How to darken old tan shoes rub the blacking in with a ran potato and it will be impossible to tell they ever were brown.
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Brethren Colony Lands
Michigan
Brethren
Piere Marquette R.A
Lake Michigan
D. C Cripe
Mich
Egypt
Jerico
Dante
Com
King- Price
Address the Pencil CO
Ritine Rothsay
Minn
Jd. Vy Walburn
Indiana
F. M. Downing
Claypool
Ind
Germany
Italy
Australia
Erie
R. H. McFarland
Samual
Lenekin
Fac Simile Signature of
New York
Ayer
Buckingham
Soark, P. Hall & CO
Nabata, N
Bears
Castoria
the Centaur Company
New Yoar City
Pierson
Standard House
Sv Dearborn St
Chicago
Germantown
Victor Sammie
Edward Clink
Samual Links
Theodore Parker
John Butcher
Dr. Greenwood
Mentone
Jacob Adams
J. D. Gill
Charlie Johnston
Beaver Dam Lake
Ina Homan
Stephen Hill
Mary Parker
Ina Price
Alfred
Sylvester Johnston
Irvin Parker
Elsie Clink
Jefferson Regenos
William Egenos, Sr
Wilson Regents
M. P. Sholty
S A. Hohman
Frank Newcomer
Mr. Roberts
Mires
Roberts
Fairview
Johnie
Orian Perry
H. O.lowman
Warsaw
Lowman
H. O. Lowman
Vis Cale
Riagaz
McCall CO
West 14Th St
Oyeme
Rorer
Rollman
Rollman YG. CO
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