Farmer claims droughtproof farming by soil moisture trapping
H W Campbell of South Dakota proposes a novel cultivation method to curb evaporation. Deep plowing and sub packing create a shallow underground water reservoir, while pulverized topsoil forms a dust cap to retain moisture. J P Pomeroy funds a Hill City Kansas model farm to test Campbell’s system with diverse crops and practical demonstrations.
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Kansas
Utah
H.W. Campbell
Brown County
South Dakota
Campbell
J. P. Pomeroy
Boston
Colorado Springs
Colo
Union Pacific
Hill City
Graham County
Pomeroy
Name confusion sparks joke during Gen Fitzhugi Lees visit
Gen Fitzhugi Lee drew notice in a U S tour with stories including his name mispronunciations by Cuban telephone operators. An operator asked for the spelling and received Fitzhugh Lee, prompting a humorous exchange reported by the Philadelphia Post.
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Fitzhugi Lee
United States
Cuba
Philadelphia Post
Hard to Get Information Through a Cloud of Witnesses
It is difficult to obtain information amid a crowd of witnesses as officials seek reliable statements and verified accounts. The wording reflects confusion and the challenge of corroborating testimonies in complex cases.
New Brooms Sweep Clean Propaganda Ad
An advertising testimonial extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and health tonic. A Philadelphia reader, Miss Mary Jagen of 4050 Cambridge St., claims the product cured a persistent skin disease after taking it. The copy likens the body to a temple and blood to a broom needing renewal.
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Hood
Mary Jagen
Cambridge St
Philadelphia
The Fault of the Age Poem Excerpt
A New York Journal poem laments a restless era that seeks rapid gains and leaps beyond natural time. It contrasts forefathers’ patient toil with modern haste to seize wealth and fame, noting wasted strength and the fleeting bloom of artificial effort.
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New York Journal
Rose Terry Lets Graceful Choice End a Dress Debate
Rose and her sister Georgie argue over a brown merino and a black alpaca as Rose plans a journey to visit Mrs. Wharton. A gentleman escort misidentifies Rose, leading to an elegant, awkward mix up at Mrs. Wharton’s home and a budding connection with her nephew.
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Georgie Terry
Rose
Georgie
Mamma
Grandfather
New Hampshire
Mrs. Wharton
Mr. Partridge
Miss Rose
Lizzie
Miss Rose Terry
Miss Terry
Terry
Annie Rose
Mrs. Talmage
Rose Wharton
Charles Street
A Chance Encounter Brings Romance and Friends
The narrator recalls a beseeching look that led to a soft yes and a new romance. Mrs Wharton enjoys their budding acquaintance, and the union grows quickly with happiness. The narrator admires Annie Rose's brown suit, noting its superior style and personal meaning as a gift from the lover.
Vortex Motion in the Atmosphere Across the Globe
The National Review notes vortex motion in air is common though subtle in England and evident in upward currents. It cites dust showers, leaf and hay swirls, and aerial debris carried by wind whirlwinds. Historic examples include African dust, pumice from Scotland, and fish or frogs dropped from skies.
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England
National Review
Africa
Atlantic
Scotland
Sxrakatao
The age of iron and steam and census milestones
The North American Review asserts the 1900 census marks a peak in industrial growth as the nation enters the iron steam and electricity era. It notes the consolidation of great corporate interests and the looming commercial expansion that will be reflected in the Twelfth Census.
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The
North American Review
Augustus
Elizabeth
Pope Leo XIII In Decline Yet Preserved Dignity
A Rome correspondent reports Pope Leo XIII in very old age. The pope is thinner and whiter, with a tiny face under his mitre, yet his eyes and voice remain bright and strong. He cannot walk without a stick, coughs constantly, but his intellect and memory stay sharp and his hand signs documents clearly as twenty years ago.
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Pope Leo
Rome
London
Leo XIII
Florida Ostrich Incubator Hatches First U.S. Egg
After years of failed attempts in Omaha and Los Angeles due to moisture control, a Florida ostrich farm reports the first incubator hatched ostrich in the United States. The process lasted forty one days with a 110 degree thermometer and periodic moisture application.
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Omaha
Los Angeles
Florida
United States
Deadly Shells of To-Day and Their Lethal Spread
A historical note explains shell fragmentation has risen from twenty to twenty-five pieces to 240 for standard shells in modern times. Shrapnel shells increased from 37 to 340 fragments. A peroxylene bomb would break into 1,200 pieces and threaten anyone within 220 yards.
Bloating Power of Cork Story Mentioned
A cork buoyancy claim notes that a pound of cork can support a 154 pound man in water. A lighthearted aside credits expert housekeepers with at least a dozen uses for bread crusts.
Women Should Get Insured Says Ladies Home Journal
Edward Sok argues in the Ladies Home Journal that life insurance for women on endowment plans is both assurance and saving. He cites affordable rates for a 1,000 policy at age 50 and notes benefits for children's education, self protection in old age, and wise investment.
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Edward Sok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Minnesota Farmer Writes of Western Canada Migrants Now Located There
A Minnesota farmer reports Western Canada is rapidly filling with former U S residents. He describes settling near Dalesboro Assa and predicts a thriving wheat region with new homes and church plans. He notes land seekers, mixed luck spring crowds, and urges support for neighbors Arthur Finney and his son moving there in March.
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Farmsa
U. S
Benj. Davies
St. Paul
Minn
Western Canada
Dalesboro
Assa
Arthur Finney
Alex
Cameron
Onion tears blamed on barber by patient
A Philadelphia Press quip shows a barber asking if the razor hurts and the sufferer replying sarcastically that tears come from onions eaten by the barber, not the cut, highlighting light humor in old city papers.
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Philadelphia Press
Dear Mrs Pinkham Ad Survives Health Trial
A middle aged woman from Brooklyn describes nine years of bladder and liver troubles worsened by failed doctors. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound her condition improves and she urges others to try the medicine, claiming it is a blessing.
Dear Mrs Pinkham Remedy Report from Readers
Letters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during change of life claiming rapid belief, renewed health, and strong endorsement. Mahala Butler of Bridgeswater Illinois says she would not be without the medicine and has recommended it to friends. Mary E Janka Bradford Pa also reports great benefit from its use.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Mary E. Janka
Coydon St
Bradford, Pa
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