Bottle tree fodder touted for drought stock relief
Australasian notes a Brisbane paper report on the bottle tree as drought fodder in Australia. It says stock eat all parts, from pith to branches, with many trees near railways and potential large yields. Bowerman argues it could be a major, long lasting feed source and profit via several factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australasian
Australia
Brisbane
Queensland
Agricultural Department
E. Bowman
Bauhiniavale
Taroom
Bowman
Mr. Bowman
Ile
O. P. Bennett
Farmers’ Review
M. C. Cooper
Royal Academy of Arts
London
England
Washington, D. C
D. L. Wallace
International Barbers’ Union
Clarice Hunt
Salt Lake City
Salvation Army
Ogden
Utah
Clarice Trunt
What Ails the Pigs Health Guide Warns Against Constipation
An article stresses hog health basics to prevent constipation and disease. It urges clean pens and troughs, dry sleeping quarters, no draughts, avoid overfeeding, avoid sudden feed changes, use charcoal or ashes, lime around housing, fresh water, salt, and range. It warns sick pigs reduce profits and that prevention saves time and feed.
Simple Box Attachment for Crib to Save Corn
A simple side box clip on a corn crib guides kernels into a storage box to prevent loss. The instructions describe cutting a hole the size of a cracker box, splitting the box along a line, anchoring it with 1x4 boards, and adding a hinged cover with a strap to deter pests. Also notes warm water for poultry by heating a five-gallon oil can and using blankets to keep water warm for birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gerber
The Cry for Bone in Hogs and Feeding Practices
The article argues there are two bone deficiencies in hogs, quantity and quality. It cautions that increasing bone size through breeding is unnecessary and that proper feeding and exercise strengthen bone. Proper care of brood sows and sires can maintain a strong modern hog type without violent crossbreeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stockman
Wage Increases Across Railroads Boost 1903 Employment
The press reports that 656,800 railroad and industrial workers will gain about 38.35 million more dollars in 1903. Western and southern railroads plan roughly four million in annual raises for 110,000 employees. Overall, about 900,000 workers are expected to receive higher wages totaling near 50 million dollars, with railroads supplying the largest increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South
Great Rise in London Ground Rents By Crown Holdings
The crown ranks among London’s major ground landlords with properties yielding about 2.3 million dollars annually, up from one million fifteen years ago. Leases renewals and new rents push up payments, as shown by the Carlton Hotel site and other notable cases. Projections suggest renewals will push yield above five million dollars per year once old leases expire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Crown
Est
Carlton Hotel
Karl Spencer
St. James' Place
Lord Salisbury
Arlington Street
Ates Pro
Grip and Peruna: A Grippe Cure Narrative
A promotional letter style piece extols Peruna as a cure for la grippe or grip epidemic catarrh. It cites testimonials from diverse readers and public figures, praising Peruna after treatment. The notice invites readers to write to Dr Hartman for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theophile Schmitt
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
I. Schmitt
T. W. Collins
Independent
Order of Good Templars
Iverett, Wash
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Salt on the Table Lesson Ends Maria's Forgetful Habit
A London merchant recalls a servant named Maria who forgets meals. Herr B orders a ladder to check for salt, making Maria climb and survey the room. The lesson ends with Maria never forgetting again as the family laughs at the clever ruse.
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London
New York Times
Maria
Herr B
Chis
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Antipodes
C. R. Gentry
Market Report
Cincinnati
New York
St'rts
Baltimore
Western
Louisville
Indianapolis
Tno
Geo. H. White
Celeste Covell
N. Avenue
Aurora, IL
C. Covell
Congressman White
Tarboro
N. C
George H. White
Congress
Eme
Mer
Maude
Belle
Youngrox
Maym
Baltimore American
Carter
Er Alay
Dubuque
Waterloo
Albert Lea
A. H, Hanson
Centaur
Barcelona
Canada
G. A. MacDonald
East Fourth Street
A.N. Kellogg Newspaper CO
West Fifth Street
M. Green
Atlanta, GA
Wiel
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