Sinclair And the Beef Trust
A lengthy article reviews the Sinclair novel The Jungle and the meat packing industry reform push led by Beveridge. It notes Roosevelt’s interest, Neill and Reynolds investigations, and public health concerns shaping the drive to curb abuses in Packingtown and the wider meat trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pialbe Deuness
Uhr
Effeet Ly
Seanieell
Sensior
Lachain
Alert J Beveridge
Senate
Af Orator
Senator Beveridge
Russian Empire
Japan
Russia
Beveridge
Washington
Roosevelt
Neill- Reynolds Meat Trust
Meat Trust
Upton Sinclair
Parkingtown
Chicago
Sinclair Palitedt
Charles P. Neill
United States Labor Commissioner
James Bronson Reynolds
Sinclair
America
Packingtown
Doubleday, Page & Co
Cheese making instructions from H. B. Cook at New York station
Detailed steps describe forming and pressing curd in a hoop with a follower, bandaging, pressing again next day, then curing the cheese at about 60 degrees for three to four weeks. Credits H. B. Cook, New York Experiment Station instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aen
Elie Benge
Joey
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H. B. Cook
New York Experiment Station
A Rural New Yorker tale of butter and cunning
A Rural New Yorker anecdote tells of a persistent woman who sought extra butter beyond the normal supply. A regular customer, a friend of the woman, urged the narrator to allow two pounds more weekly. After slight thrift at home, the narrator acquiesced. Weeks later the customer suggested delivering the extra to Mrs Knox, noting the long effort to obtain it and that she had never been spared before. The women laughed at the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Teonki
Abe
One Reason For Clean Milk Pall Mixing Air
The stream of warm milk carries air into the pall, creating a mixture of milk and air. Fresh air dilutes odors and dust, reducing contamination in the pall and improving cleanliness of the milk.
Feeding and Dairy Notes From West Virginia and Vermont
Feed studies show soybeans yield softer butter while cottonseed meal hardens it. Early pasture boosts milk richness and fat content, while succulent feeds do not harm milk composition. Alfalfa hay can replace part of wheat bran for better results. a gradual increase in grain supports lactation in heifers. Fresh grass invigorates milk yield as winter stock recedes, with careful balance to avoid decline in output. Calf growth emphasized from birth with bright hay as an early incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Vermont
Henry
West Virginia
Kimball
Chestnut culture and risks in tree breeding
A writer discusses growing chestnuts for nuts versus timber, noting the need for exposed floriferous wood and avoiding side branches to create tall dense trees. He highlights risks including frost wind drought and pests, and recalls a chestnut company with fourteen years of treasurership and unpaid dividends. He closes with cautious optimism for better prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panedora
J. J. Albertson
New Jersey
Native plums and European varieties compared in flavor
The piece extols native plums for firmness and richness, comparing them to European varieties. It notes native plums can rival grapes and melons in desirability but may fulfill appetite quickly. It highlights improved native types like Bronswicks Hunts and Downligs and urges planting a few trees for home fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arunswick
HLM
Lonat
Stray Petals and Garden Advice Column Intro
Amateur horticulture notes discuss how to grow and care for various plants. The piece covers dahlias asters cacti abutilons fuchsias and geraniums with tips on watering pruning repotting staking and avoiding crowding. It also references a local attorney and court notices in a fragmentary page item.
Health and household remedies from early 20th century ad
An assortment of patent medicines and tonics advertised for stomach ailments, dyspepsia, and digestion. Kodol for dyspepsia promises relief and better digestion, Bee’s Laxative and Tar for colds, and Pure Virgin Oil of Pine from Sharrar’s drug store. Witch Hazel Salve from DeWitt & Co. cautions about counterfeits, with Chas Rhodes and other vendors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Rhodes
Sharrar
KC. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Sara
DeWitt
Chas
Rhodes
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Kane
Agma Business Uiressory
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Ruguire
Veruealan
Nelagn Fmeggintos Gradiate University At
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Polly Hook
Bee Owen
Lamb
AK. G. Ere
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Bee
Opera Howe
Alma
Une Lourts
Bre Hayes
Chancery
Cireurt Court
Corantiaston Wr
Honday School
C. I. Harwoon
Pasion
Pee
Morni
Sanday Wetion
Sunda
Rouurch
Hose
Pastor
PTIST
Lostory
Crnee IL
Ition
Fits
Church OF Christ Sotentin
W. Coball
Otto Sanderhot
Tes Methodist Church
C. M. DeFor
LMA
R.A. M
A. Inge
Rattertulma
Potoasey
Warren Capie
CMA Lodge
Or Or Behure
Lma Chatter
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W. M. Munsnie Smitht
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Booant, Scribe
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Peace
Saetnes
Mada Weuler Ags
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Cawane E. Potten
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Magne
Temple C
Hernoun
Sire
Was, BoGant, Scribe
Moet
Michigan
A. HE
Exaa Kownnon
Jons Ghar
U. S
Davin
Gm VW
Motee Relief Corps
Manietta Hawhey Provident
Mua Marina Ra Fuamen
Troas
Delwehissoo
C. KK
Fred Komlan
K. O.T. Mm
Temple
Pann Romtas
MD. Laowane
Ce Regekah Lodor
SOC PF
Noivda Hooanr
Withble Fraternal Union No. WS
Beoretn
Ore Warr
LMA Ladge
Ewe Asneenom
Ever ‘Temple
Booamr
Jp A8
Extrias
Jamce Lindy F P
Witeil Maxpunegy
Sauraven
K. of
Ebons Sisters
Koval
Creva Voueur
M. B.C
Mica
Minnie
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Caple-Soule Hardware Co
Mable
God Monitor
Drs. Kennedy & Keagan Cor
Michigan Ave
Shelby St
Detroit
Mich
C.E. Chandler
Butyernut
Salon de le Ab de
Ansurance
John C. Spinney, Follasky Bik
Swigart & Morden
State Savings Bank
P. W. Greaser Real Estate
Potlasky
F. J. Gill
Polineky
Chas. Rhoades
Dr. Colwell
Geo. K
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Iar Ice
Pevelds
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Lancashire
Geee Ane
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