Diversified farming and dairy practices from old agrarian guide
The article offers practical farming guidance highlighting crop rotation, beets as winter feed, dairy cattle selection for profitable markets, clean milking and cooling, parasite control in chicks, and careful breeding. It emphasizes housing, feeding, and management to improve yields, health, and profitability.
Mountain Traveler Explores White Mountains in Deep Summer
Helen B. Trask details a quiet escape from a long stint at a desk. She climbs Kearsarge and Mount Surprise, visits Bretton Woods and Crawford Notch, and narrates the grandeur of the Presidential Range, Mount Washington, and the Old Man of the Mountain while staying at rustic farmhouses and famed inns along a Maine Central rail route.
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Mecca
White Mountains
Kearsarge
New Hampshire
Portland Harbor
Poland Springs
Songo River
Sebago Lake
Maine
Mount Washington
Mount Surprise
Presidential Range
Banner Peak
New England
Bretton Woods
Maine Central
Crawford Notch
Rockrees
Nash
Bartlett
Mount Webster
Willey
Willard
Mount Willey
Willey House
Wiley House
Samuel, Willey, Jr
Crawford
Mount Washington House
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Mammion
Iron Horse
Mount Pleasant House
Mount Washington Railway
Fabyan
Dundee Drive
White Horse Ledge
Diana’s Bath
Bartlett Bowlder
Man
Helen B. Trask
Economic study cites large NIH expenditures on indigent care
The bulletin notes national annual spending over 1.3 million days of treatment and 1,669 dollars per person. It argues segregating indigent consumptives could save at least 150 million dollars yearly, as part of a National Association information bureau study.
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United States
National Association
Bureau of Information
Epidemic Itch in Dowlais Welsh Village Report
A 1909 letter from Thomas Hugh of Chicago recounts an itch outbreak in Dowlais, South Wales. He credits Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Resolvent with curing multiple families after doctors and other remedies failed. The account notes long term use by his family.
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Dowlais
South Wales
Thomas Hugh
West
Huron St
Chicago, Il
Woman's club disbands amid speaking time limits
The group voted to dissolve after adopting a rule capping each member's speaking time on any topic at two hours. The decision ends a long-running club activity with discussions and debates among members.
Dreamer Josh Refuses to Rise at Nine
A humorous exchange has Farmer Corntessel describing his son Josh who does not write poetry or romances but simply refuses to get up until nine o clock, prompting a wry remark from a literary lady.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Why He Believes Her Evangeline Rachel
A terse exchange hints at distrust as Evangeline and Rachel trade tall tales. The remark suggests a wary humor about truth and exaggeration in their banter.
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Evangeline
Rachel
John
Breakfast description of Grape-Nuts and nutrient claim
A food expert extols Grape-Nuts noting vitality snap and go in a breakfast. The argument centers on nature storing potassium phosphate in wheat and barley to nourish brain and nerves.
Road to Wellville cereal promotion in Battle Creek
A vintage advertisement notes POSOTUM CEREAL COMPANY in Battle Creek Michigan promoting a booklet titled There’s a Reason and a promise of a valuable element retained in the food accompanying the cereal package. The copy reflects early 20th century health claims and marketing language aimed at consumers seeking wellness guidance.
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Wellville
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Plymouth
Rocks
Wyandottes
Rhode Island
Middle ‘West
Guwford Notch
Posotum Cereal Company, Limited
Battle Creek, Michigao