Railroads forged a unified nation across vast distances
The piece marks the railroads centennial and credits rail transport with shaping the United States. It notes the Stockton and Darlington line as the first steam hauled railway and asserts the United States became a railroading nation with about one third of world railway mileage. It highlights cheap, widespread rail service enabling regional products and passengers to reach distant markets.
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United States
Most Extravagant Machine Ever Devised for the Pleasure of Man
An editorial condemns automobile ownership as a costly, fast-depreciating habit driven by time payments. It argues that cars push people beyond their means, erode thrift, and fuel ongoing expenses like fuel oil and repairs, labeling the vehicle the ultimate extravagant device for leisure.
Germany’s Calamities Test the German People at Work
The passage argues that despite three calamities lost war a coup and inflation the German nation remains industrious and resilient. It praises the diligence of students and workers and claims sustained civic virtue through the love of work, urging readers to observe Germans at labor to understand their potential.
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A Democracy Must Have Contented Citizens as a Basis of Security
The text discusses Pacific coast Chinese and Japanese immigration and compares it to Atlantic immigration. It argues fear of race mixing shapes American attitudes, not notions of racial superiority, linking social contentment to national security in a democracy. It emphasizes that contented citizens are essential for stability.
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Eighteen Years Added to the Average Duration of Life Since 1855
The article traces life expectancy in the United States from 1800 to 1924, noting rises from 35 to 58 years and a four year gain from 1910 to 1920. It discusses an aging still useful population and a drop in death rates from 17 per 1000 in 1911 to 12.8 in 1923 and 11.6 in 1924.
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United States
Calf Rearing Guidelines From Colorado Dairy Officials
Colorado state dairy commission field man H R Lascelles outlines calf care. Start with whole milk at body temperature for two weeks, then transition to skim milk over a week, not exceeding 16 pounds daily until four months. After that use skim milk for hogs or poultry if market favors whole milk. Feed calves twice daily, provide bright green alfalfa daily, and offer fresh ensilage. For growth, mix 25 lbs corn meal, 35 lbs ground oats, 25 lbs wheat bran, 15 lbs linseed oil. substitute barley if oats scarce. As calves age, replace some corn meal with corn chop. Ensure ample clean water and clean, dry quarters to prevent pneumonia.
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H. R. Lascelles
Colorado State Dairy Commission
Sprays for Flies Tested on Indiana Dairy Herds
Purdue entomology reports the cost and effectiveness of two sprays for a 10 cow herd over 90 days during fly season. Spray No 1 uses Chlorozone and crude tar. Spray No 2 uses fish oil and crude carbolic acid. Daily morning spraying yielded best results. odorous mixtures worked best, and sprayed cows were calmer and grazed more peacefully.
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Purdue University
Indiana
Dairy Breeding Seen as Key to Cutting Dairy Costs
Purdue expert Canan argues the major dairy industry problem is high production costs. He would start by improving dairy breeding as a crucial step. He notes slightly under 8 percent of U S dairy cattle are registered with official organizations.
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Canan
Purdue
United States
Dairy calf care and dairy product pricing guidance
The article stresses essential pre and post calving care for cows and calves. It notes long term good prices for dairy products and advises isolating the newborn calf for ten days in a clean stall with ample bedding before joining other calves.
Unknown height of Earth's atmosphere estimated
The article notes the atmosphere's upper boundary is not precisely known with estimates from shooting star observations placing detectable density around 200 miles. It states oxygen scarcity increases with altitude and is effectively absent above 120 kilometers.
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Crossword Clue Deck: Partially Solved Puzzles
A list of crossword clues with numbered hints across and down and note that the solution will appear in the next issue, indicating last week’s puzzle solution to be published later.
How to Solve a Crossword Puzzle Instructions
The article explains solving a crossword with numbered letters guiding horizontal and vertical words. It notes that white spaces fill with dictionary words up to black squares and that numbers reference definitions, with no letters in black spaces. Abbreviations slang and obsolete forms appear in definitions.
Reckless Curiosity Dialogue at Memphis Journal
An item from the Memphis Journal features dialogue on curiosity and risk. The quote signals a cautionary stance about heedless search and its consequences.
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Finney
Memphis Journal
Today and I will tell you how to prevent heart failure
This brief item cites Joseph Askins of Lima Ohio offering advice on preventing heart failure and high blood pressure in a local advisory context.
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Joseph Askins
Lima
Ohio
Paw What Is The Balance Of Power
A brief exchange depicts a father asking about balance and power while teaching his son the meaning of bank balance as a metaphor. The line frames power as a measure tied to wealth and influence in a concise, quippy moment.
Cuticura Soothes Infant Rashes With Soaps Ointment
Advertisement touts Cuticura products for baby skin relief. Hot baths with Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment soothe itching and burning, with Cuticura Talcum added last. Each item priced at 25 cents.
Plenty of Reason
A light panel cartoon caption questions why plasterers earn 18 dollars a day. The husband quips they cover up some mistakes of bricklayers, reflecting a Home Builder humor tone about construction trades and wages.
Mentha Pepsin Offers Fast Relief For Stomach Distress
An advertisement extols Dave's Mentha Pepsin as the quick cure for gas and stomach distress. It claims rapid relief from severe stomach agony and promises improved comfort within a short time.
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