Camp fire building and cooking in the woods
The article describes building an outdoor campfire area with a ground pit lined with stones and a firestand, using hot stones as a cooking oven, and explains methods to retain heat, protect the fire in rain, and construct a wind shield and shelter from timbers and boughs for prolonged cooking and camp use.
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Woodaman
Training Dog Tricks With Patience And Praise
A guide to teaching a dog tricks from simple jumping to sit up and standing. It advises starting in a corner with a low obstacle, then practicing in a room, rewarding with candy, and using calm commands. Emphasizes not overworking the dog or using punishment.
Bright seven year old cited as a record breaker
A New Orleans educator praises a seven year old as a record holder for a remarkable writing feat done unaided. The piece notes babies’ behavior and contrasts it with older children, illustrating childlike antics and general temperament in early schooling.
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New Orleans
Sam
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Cloud plant breakthrough noted by Falinello Leaves TH We
A Jacksonville Florida report notes the Ot At company succeeding in obtaining papas from the baa vine of the palmauito tied to Falinello.
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Falinello
Jacksonville
Palmauito
Fragmented War News Item From Aged Source
A partial, damaged OCR passage mentions wartime events and troop movements with unclear details. It lacks full names, dates, or places, but hints at ongoing conflicts and military engagements without precise outcomes.
Sweet potatoes harvest and alfalfa cultivation notes
The article discusses harvesting sweet potatoes with specialized gear like the neoop digger, handling and storage practices, and expected yields under various conditions. It then turns to alfalfa, noting its perennial nature, regional longevity differences, and issues with growth in moist climates, including a case in Southern Pines and thoughts on soil bacteria.
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D. M. Neebit
Farmers’ Bulletin
Southern Pines
North Carolina
Kansas
The Cornell Tree Pruner Controversy
A letter warns against using the Cornell name to promote a tree pruner. It argues bark scraping harms ornamental trees while lightly removing old bark can aid orchard trees. The note critiques claims to cure pear blight and stresses soil improvement, pruning, and spraying over reckless bark removal.
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Cornell
Wicks Magazine
Cornell University
Thave
Moe
Acidity of Upland Soils Reported by Rhode Island Experi
In a 1890s Rhode Island Experiment Station report Wheeler Hartwell conclude upland soils show a third degree acidity as key to first steps toward amelioration. They assert acidity guides lime and drainage improvements and that practical importance was long ignored by many chemists and agriculturists.
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Upland
Solis
al. J. Wheeler
B. L. Hartwell
Rhode Island Experiment Station
Kieffer Pear Pollination Results Reported by Powell
G Harold Powell reports 1901 results for Kieffer crossed with Barrett Duchess Garber Le Conte and Sekel pollen showing 47 percent of 866 crops sprouting. With Kieffer on Kieffer only 6 weak fruits started. The note warns about San Jose scale infesting U S fruit shipments to Hamburg and urges better European trade safeguards.
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Farmers’ Review
Kieffer
Barrett
Duchess
Garber
le Conte
Sekel
G. Harold Powell
Delaware Experiment Station
Hamburg
United States
Rocky Mountains
California
Oregon
San Jose
Europe
Fashion Notes For Women Shoes And Coats In Spring
The piece surveys footwear and outerwear trends for the season. It recommends minimal high heels for home use, suggests two versatile pairs if funds are limited, highlights the hall top shoe, and notes shifts away from tanned shoes toward soft kid and patent fabrics. It describes coat styles like Lee Lewis Quinge silk with cuffs and boleros, plus lace collars layered over silk for varied effects.
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Oxford
Mollie Morris
Lee Lewis
Wave and Ties: Hair Trends Cited in Study
A brief note on current hair fashion notes a tendency to wear hair tied at the neck with occasional side parting. Styles show slight waves over the forehead and a forward look.
Feathers Stitching Describes Evening Gown Details
Describes gown decoration using pink pique and dark blue stitching. Mentions taffeta sash between shoulders at back and in front, collar of Arabian lace, and a lace collar component.
New Idea in Dinner Giving Among Parisians
A Parisian dinner trend mimics ancient Athens with guests seated at ornate tables. Five guests wore mauve yellow pink red and white floral attire while flowers decor and electric lighting replaced candles. Bathing guidance from Evening Star recommends tepid or cold baths with temperature ranges and durations for healthy and delicate individuals, stressing quick drying and proper towels.
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