Homemade Vegetable Washer Promises Quick Cleanup
J. I. Morse notes a simple, cheap root washer can be built at home from 14 inch lumber and basic hardware. A water tight box with a 15 inch diameter cylinder and 30 inch height, slats and a crank handle delivers handsfree cleaning after a minute or two of slow revolutions. The design requires few tools, can be completed in hours, and aims to save labor over traditional hand washing.
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J. I. Morse
New Yorker
Bees In Autumn Feeding For Winter Ready Stores
A. I. Dui advises that feeding bees in autumn promotes brood production and strong stores, improving wintering. Feed daily through the month, adjust amounts for outdoor or cellar wintering, and avoid late feeding as brood would suffer and stores may be insufficient.
Oleomargarine taxed under new false color law
The piece argues oleomargarine colored to imitate butter faces a ten cent per pound tax under the new law. It condemns deception in food and urges strict enforcement by federal courts, asserting the product should stand on merit if wholesome.
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Globe-Democrat
Profit Yourself and the Market for Fat Horses
The text discusses buyers preferring sleek fat horses and notes traders in cities that buy underfed animals to fatten them with oats and sell at a profit, implying farmers selling poor-condition horses risk losses while merchants profit from finishing them.
Seed Potatoes Stored for Winter and Planting Prep
Farmers noted seed potato vigor hinges on storage. Dug seed tubers are kept in a dry shed until November, sorted for decay, piled on straw and soil in layered ridges, then covered with straw and soil and topped with more straw or manure as winter tightens. Stored cold and sun-treated before planting, with cut seed only days before planting.
Best Egg Preservers in Historical Experiments
The article surveys methods tested for preserving eggs, noting ashes and chemical treatments often fail or harm flavor. Dry salt preserves clumped eggs but tints flavor. vaseline grease helps briefly but fails in long trials. The old lime and salt mixture kept eggs, with flavor declining yet remaining usable.
Ladle for Storing Eggs Aids Handling Large Batches
A tin pan ladle with a long handle and perforated base aids dipping eggs into water glass or silicate of soda storage. Fresh eggs immersed completely in the solution keep well for cooking, though success varies. The device allows safe lowering into barrels and easy removal for drying on slat racks.
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G. B. Fiske
Anti-imperialism Fades From Public Debate
The piece notes a shift from heated anti-imperialism rhetoric toward indifference as the issue wanes. It cites former fears of empire, a self-appointed six-member elite steering policy, and the fading of debate in Congress and elections.
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United States
Congress
The
Chicago Tribune
Root
Illinois
Democrats Debate Free Trade Policy Amid Split Voices
An Albany Herald report notes a new Democratic campaign text book declaring free trade, labeling tariff reform a sham and arguing open markets reduce costs. It warns of wage decline and harm to U.S. industries from foreign competition, highlighting a debate within the Democratic Congressional Committee.
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Democratic Congressional Committee
Democratic Party
Albany Herald
Congressional
Free silver and tariff reform dominate 1902 political glare
The piece argues free silver is dead, tariffs and reform are the new battle lines. It notes Roosevelt's impact on trust policy, McKinley era debates, and Hanna and Bryan as figures shaping the 1902 to 1904 political landscape. The central claim: the decisive issue shifts to moderate versus radical tariff reform and protectionist policy.
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Bryan
John the Baptist
McKinley
Roosevelt
Congress
Press Opinions From Various Papers on Democratic Foes
A compilation of editorial quips from multiple papers. Listings include Teller joining the Democratic Party, Roosevelt’s search for an enemy country, Williams signaling Bryan’s defeat, Tom Johnson’s campaign compared to a circus, Rose as Wisconsin nominee, Lansing’s prehistoric man versus living specimens, and Hill and Gorman potentially coordinating for a Democratic nomination.
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Teller
Philadelphia Ledger
Roosevelt
Rochester
N. Y
Democrat and Chronicle
George Fred Williams
Col
Bryan
Omahi Bee
Tom Johnson
Bryan Hippodrome
Washington Post
Wisconsin
Rose
Pittsburg
Lansing
Montgomery
Ala
David B Hill
Arthur P. Gorman
Washington Star
Sardinia to Hillsboro Rail Link and City Electric Service
Train service connects Sardinia with Hillsboro via Hillaboro branch with two trains each way on Sundays and single round trip fare. Georgetown to Cincinnati and Cincinnati to Georgetown schedules listed with morning and evening departures. Electric streetcars operate between Carrel Street and Coney Island from 5:50 a.m. to 11 p.m. with service gaps and routing details.
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Georgetown
Cincinnati
Carrel Street
Coney Island
Wades
Ban Bank
California Junction
Water Works
California
City
East Bed
Linwood
Carreb Street
California Motion
Dai
Mal
P.M
A.M
Pinchnatt-Leste
Clare
Baldw
Batavia
Williamabur
Sardinia Wingheater
Peebles
Rarden
Suan
P.M. Bree
Nere
Wit ' Sonesist
Sardinia
Williamsburg
Devente
Oinclovati
Noruati
A.M. P.M
M.lee
Apr.s. M. Ann
Brachmann
S. Fs
Fruit Hill
Forestville
Grove
Gree H Pike
T. Armel
Summerside
Glen Bate
Wilewins
Olive Branch
Brasier
Judd’s Seer
Amelia
Amie
Hult
Bantam
Hameraville
Lve
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Hartman & Steffen
Tailors
Masonic Building
Main
Second Streets
Parmer
B. H. Knapp
Syoumers
W. H. Baum
Batavia, Ohio
J. C. Fohr
TCR
Tom Prices
J. C. Fuhr
Ohio
Hanna
Republican Party
Cleveland
Mittee
Norfolk & Western Railway
Hillsboro
Hillaboro
Tring
Hardinia
Mabel Ran
Sid Bally
Uo i
Roanoke
Veincinniati
Incinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth Railroad
Bethel
Coney Lelland
Carre Street
Coney Leland
Cara
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