Hair Drying Comb and Health Hints From The Era
A California inventor introduces a hair drying comb with a heated metal tube and battery, claimed to dry hair in under thirty minutes. The page also offers beauty tips, household care, lunch menus, and fashion notes on sleeves hats and canaries.
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California
Half Century Rise in US Horses and Mules Value
A rural periodical notes a dramatic rise in US horses and mules from 15,624,000 in 1900 to 23,564,000 by January 1907, with valuations climbing from 715.7 million to 2.27 billion dollars. It argues demand remains at historic highs despite the surge, highlighting price increases and production gains.
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United States
Century of world events from 1290 to 1893
A compact timeline lists major historical milestones from 1290 to 1893. It covers expulsions, explorations, battles, charters, acts, disasters, state admissions, and notable political events across Europe, the Americas, and beyond, naming rulers, places, and dates.
Transportation costs vs local fruit grower profits
A Connecticut reader notes that freight and refrigeration on southern strawberries and peaches can reach 200 to 300 dollars per car and over 500 dollars respectively, with 400 dollars counted as profit for local gains. He argues direct sales by local growers cut costs and increase earnings, as transport losses can consume half to two thirds of distant fruit gross.
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J. H. Hale
Connecticut
Wintering Bees In Cellars For Harsh Months
A neighbor with a profitable apiary shares that bees can be wintered in a cellar dedicated entirely to them. The cellar must stay undisturbed and free of healthy odor from decayed produce. Bee housing should be quiet and unmolested to protect the hive through cold months.
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D. BH. Stovall
Kadley Ends Calls With Miss Vas Over Fare Dispute
A Philadelphia Press snippet notes Kadley stops visiting Miss Vas as her family moves to Lonesomehurst. The exchange highlights a 28 cent round trip fare Kadley won’t cover, keeping visits distant and costly.
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Kadley
Vas
Lonesomehurst
Philadelphia Press
Evening Upset Stirs Fans After Scrappy Quarter
The exchange hints at a tense game where a poor third quarter punch was felt by both sides. A fortune teller motif surfaces, with a boast about overcoming a bad omen and scoring an even match.
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Gin
Or a Six Ring Circus In Old Baseball Tale
A quirky reminiscence features Bily and mamma recalling the myth of Argus with a hundred eyes. The tale pivots to a playful nod about a baseball game and the idea of watching many eyes on a field in a figurative Six Ring Circus style.
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Argus
Bobby
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