Pity Children of Nagging Wife and Fashion Notes
A discussion on nagging mothers and how to handle family dynamics, plus guidance on etiquette toward a husband’s family. It also covers home tips from clothing fashion to damp beds, grooming, and practical sewing and cleaning tricks with period-appropriate tone.
Auto sleigh adds ice grip to motor cars over snow
A Washington designer offers auto sleigh attachments that convert cars into sleds for snowy roads. Front and rear runners with a grip chain on the rear wheel pair enable propulsion, and an auxiliary wheel aids movement. Attachments are removable, not permanent. Also noted is a wandering Ireland tour anecdote about eviction and charity, plus a humor column snippet about dancing and preachers.
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Washington
Ireland
Board Drains and Farm Drainage Methods
Farmers in the northwest favor board drains for wet soils, noting they last years and can be installed with one or two workers using notched boards or upright posts. The article also surveys blight resistance in melons, milk yield measurement, hens and breeding, consolidating farms, and tar disinfectants for livestock health.
Bees Thrive in Washington Bee King Reports High Honey Yields
Charles W. Sager, central Washington bee king, writes of a Belma La ser ranch with 8,000,000 bees and strong seasons. He recalls 1905 with 90 colonies yielding 8,950 pounds honey and 6,000 pounds comb honey, 1906 improving, gains per colony, and notes alfalfa boosts flavor and color. He cites prices for comb and extracted honey and details hive management.
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Charles W. Sager
Washington
Seattle Times
Belma
Feeding Wild Animals and Farm Notes of Farm Journal items
Alfalfa for winter feed in Yellowstone Park leads to deer flock growth and less fear of humans, while fertilizer tests show manure and texture matter more than pure phosphates. Barrel headers offer a quick method to head barrels. Grass exes affect egg color and quality. Goose and gander weights vary by breed. Alfalfa meal for cows yields near dairy bran milk and butter yields. alfalfa is pricier in Eastern markets. Pruning fruit trees carefully promotes healing and tree longevity. cutting limbs too close to the trunk causes decay.
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Yellowstone National Park
Gardiner Arch
Mammoth Hot Springs
Vermont
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