Farmers Build Their Own Rail Line In New Jersey
In Morris Somerset and Hunterdon counties farmers banded together to form the Rockaway Valley Railroad from White House to New Germantown. They subscribe with labor and material, grading, ties, and bridge timber supplied by the community. The foreman doubles as vice president, and the effort rekindles hope as farmers self-build a five mile section ahead of a broader plan to reach markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Moris
Somerset
Hunterdon
Morristown
White House
Hunterdon County
New Germantown
Rockaway Valley Railroad
Washington
Harper's Weekly
Household Hints From Old Time Conservatory Guide
Practical tips for cleaning and preservation from a 19th century handbook. Advice covers camphor to deter mice, egg whites to freshen leather, lard for tins, lead water baths for fabrics, horax on white fabrics, cloves to deter moths, wax and salt for figurines, turpentine or benzine for paint removal, vinegar for stains, turpentine on embroidered handkerchiefs, wood ash cement for stove cracks, aging ink on steel pens, starch paste for mattresses, ammonia or soda for hairbrushes, alum and peroxide ivory polish, all from Good House keeping.
Million Dollar Check in Oil Rivalry Story
In Cleveland a tale recalls Sam Andrews pressing John D Rockefeller for the Standard Oil books, then accepting a $1,000,000 cash check from Rockefeller to avoid backing down. Andrews invested the windfall in government bonds and scattered the remainder elsewhere amid their rivalrous rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus P. Ransey
Cleveland
Frank G. Carpenter
John Rockefeller
Sam Andrews
Andrews
Rockefeller
Flagler
Standard Oil Company
Italy
al- Teghanies
Standard of Company
Anirews
Mr. Andrews
Sam Antrews
Mr. Rockefeller
Forest destruction alarms Washington correspondent
The Geographical Society of Germany notes the wholesale destruction of U S forests in a Washington report. Chief Forest Master Kessler cites census figures showing vast timber stock conversion to lumber and warns that at current rates no large timber remains in forty years. He compares U S forest cover at 11 percent with Germany's 2 percent, warns of fires and land clearing, and urges reforestation to protect climate and soil fertility. Consul Merritt reports the remarks to the State Department as noteworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Geographical Society of Germany
Washington
N. ¥. Evening Post
Kessier
United Staes
America
Kessler
Germany
State Department
Merritt
Chemnitz
Department
Sensible shoe buying and the burgoo dish explained
A discussion on choosing durable shoes over bargain options cites value and longevity, contrasting a $1.50 pair with a $3.25 pair and warning cheaper finishes. Colonel James Orr then describes burgoo, Kentucky’s open-air stew, detailing ingredients and a six-hour simmer with a hickory stick for constant stirring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Orr
Covington
Kentucky
Henry Clay
Colonel Orr
Cincinnati
Gasete
Yale and Harvard Comeback Victory at Jarvis Field
Walter Camp recalls a dramatic ninth inning rally by Harvard to beat Yale 4-3 after Yale led early. The game featured a key single by Camp’s fellow batter and an overthrow that allowed tying runs, with Harvard seizing the win in the final frame as thousands of spectators left in disbelief. Also noted is Cyrus W Field’s poultry farm at Ardsley, with thousands of birds and eggs produced annually.
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Harvard
Yale
Jarvis Field
Hayess
Wilcox
Rascal
Tran
Walter Camp
St. Nicholas
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Carrral
Luxtrius
Fost Parrowar Hank
Ravenna, Ohio
N. D. Claix
Chas. Merts
R. B. Carnanan
Cashier
N. D. Clark
E. R. Crowell
Chas, Merts
H. L. Hine
Orrin Stevens
Szconp Parrowar Ban
Ravenna
Ohio
Carrent Power
U.S
D. C
Joby Porter
Blackstore Block
Webb & Porter
Anornsys
Blackarows Love
de Wau
Porter
Abatiys
J. H. Nichols
Mersey At
Ofice & ‘Thonis
Second National Bank
J. H. Dussell
Tavorney
Fiaik
Btore
Phenix
L H
Phelps Forney
Aus Voglen
Bune & AB
Ravensa
B. Dusam
Roges
Dussel
Rogers Tesrass
Law
Otaries
Snd
Sia
F. Hanselman
Blackatone Block
Greeupane
Douteitt
Siddall & Douthitt
Attorneys At Law
Los
Ravenia
J. W. Holcomb
Riddle Block
Ublo
Harry L. Beatty
E. Y. Lacey
Torney AT Law
Notary Public
SoLierros OF Pensions
Ofice With Press
Ravanoa
Pittsburgh
R. R ‘Trates
Revenna
D. Armstoong
Ag't
Tallow Creek
Wheeling
Bellsire
Creek
Pipesborg & Western RY. Co
E. Central Standard Times
P.m
M. Caren
Ebus Fae
Anaee Aieabedy
THE
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Ravenus
Tollows
Run Hee
Tienes Windbeaoe
York
Rae Ttioe
ALANS
Oungstown
Taran Sarvapay
Garrettevilla
Taten Baturdat Fm
Kent
Buila
Barupos
Barlville, Oy
COS
Risdon & Taylor
Mfarmers’ Alliance
Bargain Shoe House
F. Towns
W. D. Durham
Riddle
Sire
Florida
DY Hart
Opera Block
D. Lindsay & CO
Plater
McTye
Ac Shonian
Frank Mery Ee
Stanford & Wright
Pitkin Block
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Baum
EIA Amt eSsSr
Eavessa
Waller Brothers
Hardware Men OF
Portage CO
J. H. Oakley
Kendervey
Missouri Railway
Charles D. Haines
Kinderhook
Texas
Washington County
Hamilton
N. ¥. Morning Journal
Haines
Medicine Valley Railroad of
Pole
Hmmilton & Kingston
Elmer T. Haines
Sims Reeves
Anor Voive
Ravehna Roller Mills
Wood & Noney
Peeee
Cyrus Field
Cyrus W. Field
Ardsley
Hudson
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