Modern Stable Construction For Farm Livestock
The piece discusses building warm, sanitary stables in northern climates, emphasizing sunlight, cleanliness, and proper ventilation to curb disease. It highlights F A Converse's demonstrations at the Pan American Exposition and argues for low-cost, well-designed barns that keep cattle comfortable and healthy, with references to milk inspections and farm efficiency practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Converse
Ani- Malis
Exposition Grounds
America
Mt Huckster
Iowa Letter on Plum Propagation From Orange Judd Farmer
A Iowa letter argues improper propagation methods cause plum failures. It condemns grafting Amerikana or Chickasaw plums on foreign stocks, praises Americana and Marianna stocks for durable unions, and stresses careful bud care for cherry propagation on Mahaleb and Mazzard stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Orange Judd
H. A. Terry
Milton
Charles
Thresherman selection tips from Orange Judd Farmer
W W Stevens urges choosing a competent thresherman who provides full outfit and board for crew. He warns against danglers and stresses sufficient fuel water and teams, planning ahead to ease threshing season and reduce neighborly friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stevens
Orange Judd
Feeding Onions To Fowls And Other Farming Observations
A subscriber notes that feeding onions to fowls taints eggs with musk, and shares unused carcass disposal lessons from muskrats. The author discusses beef tainted by turnips, soil quality indicators, dairy efficiency, silo benefits, ensilage, and cheese making heat tests. Advice covers poultry garden access, weed control, grazing with ducks and geese, and absorbents for manure such as dry earth charcoal and plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd
Rhode Island
Richmond
Burbank
Dry earth as absorber for gases and liquids
The text explains that dry earth rapidly absorbs gaseous matter and, when spread over decaying material, stops odors. It states no material absorbs liquids as well as dry earth and describes its use on the seil and manure heap without interfering with other absorbents like cut straw or shredded corn.
Poisoned Food Preservatives and Coloring in U S Foods
H W Wiley explains insidious poisonous principles in foods beyond fermentation, criticizing preservatives like salicylic acid formaldehyde and borax while noting some are harmless. He argues for labeling requirements and careful use of heat sterilization or pasteurization to avoid health risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Wiley
Division of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Leslie’s
Plans to cool the air in homes by liquid air idea
Dr. Alexander Graham Bell proposes a cooling device for dwellings to beat summer heat. He suggests liquid air or dry compressed air as possible methods, noting explosive risks with liquid air and high costs. He argues heatproof housing would spur invention and cites economic incentives and landlord rent implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Alexander Graham Bell
United States
Bell Telephone Company
Hell
Paris
Exire
Susor
Spain
Bell
Abram and Lot and the desert highway of faith
In August 1901 a church lesson surveys Abraham and Lot amid caravans and alarms. It notes Abraham’s generosity, his refusal to feud with Lot, and his rescue of Lot with 318 armed men. The piece frames biography of Bible figures as enduring examples for conduct and faith.
Prophecy of Gervinus and U S Policy Highlight
Nearly sixty years ago George Gottfried Gervinus praised American free institutions in a review that praised the Monroe Doctrine and warned of emigration shifts and Asian trade opening. The piece notes the early nineteenth century dawn, European powers, and the United States shaping China policy, plus the rise of vast trusts and railway consolidations that threaten competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
George Gottfried Gervinus
United States
America
Europe
East
Asia
China
Faith and restraint guide character in Wells sermon
Amos R. Wells warns against material greed and worldly ambition. He contrasts Cortez’s gold laden march with the need to travel light and seek inner wealth through self denials. The speaker urges prioritizing character creation over wealth and urges extinguishing luxury to see the heavenly image.
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Cortez
Mexico
Cortes
Astronomical Observatory
Chicago University
Earth
Amos R. Wells
Wealth and Capital in the New Era
The author notes increased centralized wealth alongside a more generous attitude from those in power. He observes abundant bounties yet argues life’s equities must rest on a fair economic system. Wealth accumulation is not hostile to fairness, but encroachments by organized capital are troubling in these times.
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Rhode Island
New York Evening Post
Sussex County
N. J
Oscar Dunn
United States
Jesus
Abram
Promised Land
Abraham
Egypt
J. Ivison
Lonaconing
E. Co, DeWitt &Co
Chicago
Frank H. Carter
Henry J. Huder
E. W. Stucky
Nome Winter Conditions and Early Season Outlook in Alaska
A Nome letter from J Frank Wingfield describes a harsh winter with 46 below zero temperatures, massive snowdrifts, and frozen workers while mining claims were pressured by scarce coal oil and high prices. Hay and other staples rose, with cargo moved by sleds and a first ship, the Jennie, delivering 140 tons on ice. The writer predicts a short mining season and a slow start until July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
John B. Moore
Fifth Street
Northwest
Nome
Alaska
J. Frank Wingfield
Mr. Wingfield
Standard Oil Company
Jennie
Insurance company balance sheet from Indiana auditor
The document details cash on hand and in agents hands, bonds owned including St Louis city gold bonds and United States registered bonds, real estate mortgage loans, other securities, and total assets. It lists losses unadjusted and in suspense, other claims, liabilities, and the amount needed to reinsure outstanding risks, certified by Indiana Auditor W. H. Hart on June 30, 1901.
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St. Louis City
United States
Easd
Indiana
Senmieny
Ruly
W. H. Hart
Aemonds
Escgers
State of Indiana
Office of Auditor of State
Auditor of State
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Gregory & Appel Capital and Liabilities Report Notes
The text records Gregory and Appel at 131 East Market St detailing capital figures 3600,000 and paid up 600,000 with debts, loans, losses, and liabilities listed across schedules. It mixes financial data with a note on gold properties about hammering gold into ultra-thin sheets and fine threads, illustrating contrasting topics.
Morgan’s $7 million Leyland line purchase shocks markets
The Leyland line deal powered by J Pierpont Morgan paid $7,000,000 for common stock, part of an $8,750,000 commitment. Morgan’s April agreement left a balance of $1.2 million, and the payment transfers ownership of seventy five ocean steamers. London remains a financial hub though Morgan’s move shifts attention to his control.
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Troy
N. Y
J. Pierpont Morgan
London
Leyland
Mr. Morgan
New York
Doeville Metal Is Gold St Nicholas
The article extols the quality of gold highlighting its docility and malleability the smiths hammer can shape it with skill. It notes that gold remains the most valuable metal due to its pliant nature and the ability to be forged into various forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Insurance figures and reinsure amounts listed in court note
The document shows adjusted losses not due and losses uns adjusted with suspense awaiting further proof. It cites necessary amounts to insure and reinsure totaling 200,778.08 dollars and 1465.96 dollars, then names F. F P. McCrea and D. A. Coulter at 100 East Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F P. McCrea
Law
D. A. Coulter
East Market Street
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Christian Endeavor
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Lot
Genesia xiii
Damascus
Jack
Abdram
Moreh
Sichem
Columbus
New World
Ferdinand
Canaan
Kitto
Jacob
Job
Christ
Jordan
Urban
Stratery
Abel
Noah
Moses
Aaron
Joshua
David
Solomon
Jeremiah
Paul
John
God
Gervinus
Mark x
Wainwright Building
St. Louis, Mo
Edward Cluff
LE Grand L. Atwood
Indiana Trust Comp
Washington St
Virginia Ave
Northwestern
Michigan Street
Milwaukee
State of
Wisconsin
Alfred James
W. D. Reed
the World's Financial Center
Fireman's Fund
California Street
San Francisco, Cal
William J. Dutton
Louis Weinmann
Luwcree Woo
Cckisharcecsru
Este
Mae
H. Plummer
Fast Market Street
J. N. Richie
J. J. Valdanaire
Hanover
Mainestreet, New York
Charles A. Shaw
Joseph M'Cord
Union
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