Khartoum and Omdurman Under British Planners Gaze
A travelogue describes Khartoum as a planned future capital with wide dusty streets, river views, and growing shade from trees. It contrasts the bustling native quarter with the newly tidied Omdurman, once a slave trade hub and fortress of danger, now linked by steam tram and ferry and gradually civilized under English influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omdurman
Khartoum
Africa
Timbes
Baggara
Khalifa
Baguare
Khartoumat
Bride Refuses Wed Citing Duty to Parents in Kanase Town
A bride to be in a Kanase town abruptly called off her wedding, saying she cannot leave the old folks. The note echoes a familiar song about filial love and duty versus the urge of love, reflecting on parents guiding a daughter's growth and sorrow at her departure.
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Kanase
Amdins
Philadelphia Press
Making Artificial Rain Over Irondequoit Farms
In Irondequoit New York near Rochester and Lake Ontario farmers grow more fruit by artificial rain generated from electricity tapping suburban trolley wires.
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Irondequoit
N. Y
Rochester
Lake Ontario
Itaht
Weights and Measures standards at Greenwich and London Squares
The article notes that London provides free access to authoritative weights and measures standards. Greenwich fixes lengths via metal plates and a pound balance verifies weights. Brass standards for 100 feet and one chain lie in Trafalgar Square, with other sets in Old Palace Yard, unlike New York’s scattered approach.
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London
New York
Royal Observatory of Greenwich
Walla
Thomas
Greenwich
Trafalgar Square
Old Palace Yard
City Hall
Weak digestion and abdominal muscle strength
Digestive weakness is linked to weakened abdominal muscles. Improved diet, thorough chewing, rest, and regular exercise strengthen the muscles to aid stomach and intestinal peristalsis. A massage roller is recommended. Lie on back with arms extended, then rise sit and draw knees to chest, repeat. Walking on all fours also helps.
She Got Her Way In A Witty Domestic Quip
A humorous remark contrasts a henpecked household with a decisive husband. It notes one man acts immediately while the other delays until the following day, reflecting a playful gender dynamic.
Watering System Uses Forced Water Under Pressure
A description explains a motorized pump pushing water through pipes to spray mist over fields and greenhouses. The system uses a 60 pound pressure to drive the water, creating mist in the air above the field and enabling winter irrigation in greenhouses.
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Motora
Elds
Trembath Relapse Noted in Wesley Journal 1746
John Trembath suffered a second relapse of spotted fever in September 1746 as recorded by John Wesley. The account mentions treatments including sack cold milk and apples and plums, with Wesley noting there was no clear explanation for his continued unrest.
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John Wesley
Wesley
John Trembath
In Doubt Baron's Suit Sends Mrs Cumner Mixed Signals
Mrs Cumner says Baron Facash talks about his family tree and she remains unsure if he seeks her daughter's hand or merely aims to start a conversation. The remark hints at social maneuvering in local society.
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Baron Facash
Mrs. Cum
Feed Hopper for Poultry Promises Multi Day Supply
A patent style description outlines a feed hopper for poultry that holds several days of grain or grit. The design uses partitions to store different feeds in a single hopper and a bottom tray that self-refills as feed is consumed. The tray width is specified to prevent grain spoilage by hens standing in it.
Green foods for chickens practice in feeding
Plan a simple green food holder to prevent waste. Build a four by two foot rectangular back with a 24 inch edge and secure with leather straps. Attach coarse mesh to the front, hang high enough to keep fowls from roosting, but low enough to reach the greens.
Poultry Breeder Advised on Improving Flock Management
The notice warns breeders about errors in culling nonproducers roosting quarters feeding segregation and marketing. It stresses avoiding transmission of bad traits to progeny and urges inspection of feeding stock and overall management to ensure poultry success.
Moisture in incubator printed guidance
Instructions describe keeping a moistened blotter in an incubator to regulate humidity. Place the blotter at the bottom or just above the eggs and ensure it stays damp, rewetting as it dries to maintain about an inch of moisture above the eggs.
Exercise for Fowles Promotes Outdoor Poultry Health
Advice urges fowls get physical activity rather than overfeeding. The guideline emphasizes movement during feeding and moderate portions to maintain health and vigor among the birds.
Protect the Young Chicks with Covered Coops and Yards
Farm and Home advises farms to protect young chicks from predators by using fully enclosed coops or yards. Build sides and top, bury fencing to deter skunks, and use netting with one inch mesh for the first three feet, two inch mesh above. A 20 by 40 foot yard can raise about 200 chicks until they are self sufficient.
Coop frames and movable coops for chick rearing
The text outlines building a coop with 1x2 inch furring strip frame 6 feet long, sides covered by inch mesh 18 inches high, a center tidge pole to support board shutters, and half inch boards for shade and storm protection. The yard attaches permanently to coops. chicks are later moved daily to fresh grass by raising one end for daytime access, then closing them at night it takes about ten seconds to move the coop two feet.
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Cooper
Minnesota Experiment compares chicken feed on egg production
At Crookston experiment station 50 Leghorn pullets fed dry mash from December 12 to February 12 laid an average 18.2 eggs daily at 7.8 cents per dozen, while a wet mash group averaged 19.6 eggs daily at 6.7 cents per dozen. With 100 birds each, Leghorns earned 39.10 dollars profit for four months versus Plymouth Rocks at 54.94 dollars. On corn oats shorts skim milk, 12 Plymouth Rock cockerels gained 2 pounds per bird in three weeks at 4.35 cents per pound, while 12 Leghorn cockerels gained 1.18 pounds per bird at 4.9 cents per pound.
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Minnesota
Crookston
Plymouth
Profitable Geese Versus Fowls for Small Farms
The article argues geese yield higher profits than chickens or turkeys due to lower feed needs and labor. Geese rely on grazing grass, weed and alfalfa, reducing wear and care compared with other fowls, making geese a favorable option for farms.
Proper Poultry Feeding and Egg Laying Tactics
The article advises balanced diets for hens to promote digestion and health. It warns against feeding only corn and stresses variety, cleaniness and sunlight to prevent liver trouble and mites. It promotes using a trap nest to identify layers and notes barn waste makes good scratching material.
Incubator Care and Temperature Guidelines for Beginners
Practical advice for incubator use covers placement in a warm room with ventilation, door construction, lamp maintenance, and monitoring. Recommended temperatures range around 103 degrees for incubation, with warnings against overheating or cooling below 70. Proper moisture, fresh air, and single-person oversight improve hatch outcomes.
Diagram of the Chicken Wing and Feather Anatomy
An illustrated breakdown lists parts from saddle and sickle feathers to wing bar and primaries. It names tail-coverts, main tail, wing coverts, secondaries, and flight feathers along with body parts including breast bone, fluff, thigh, knee joints, shanks, spur, and toes.
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Racer Rtoum
Wicty
Recruca
Abbow Square
Mlace
Maoar Nartomef
Caubee
Hawke
Cate
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