Thanksgiving and Its Old Fashioned Feast Spirit
A retrospective on Thanksgiving origins from 1621 to the nation’s early proclamations, contrasting Armistice Day with a traditional holiday. The piece praises simple family meals, turkey with cranberry sauce, and the role of Native Americans in early food history while lamenting modern abundance and urging restrained, thankful observance.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Continental Congress
Burgoyne
Congress
Washington
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Union
Lincalm
Gettishurs
GA Sears
Charch
Terniry
Charles Lamb
Tam
Wnte
Knights of Old
Turkey
Herkimer County
Pitsum
America
Wireless Fence Debate Sparks Town Sketch in Ireland
A fragmented excerpt describes a small town arguing over a wooden and wire fence placed on corner lawns. One home posts a strict keep off sign with a wire barrier while another simply warns by leaving no fence. The piece notes how residents still attempt to walk the areas, and mentions rural practices around turf, ley lines, and wind dispersal, with a nod to Irish dialogue and coal burning.
Peat-Cutting Industry Thrives in Ireland
The peat-cutting trade in Ireland is described as highly profitable with work beginning around late April. A skilled cutter oversees ten men using a wheelbarrow and a bind, illustrating organized labor in the traditional peat industry.
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Ireland
Hares
Right care for dairy animals care and feeding guide
A Clem son college dairy division guide outlines ideal cattle care. It covers calves staying with dam for one to two days, dry clean stalls, grain rations, and detailed feeding schedules for calves and growing heifers. It warns against silage and pasture exposure early, and emphasizes clean water and salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Division
Clemson College
Creund
Selecting Breeding Gilts for Profitable Breeding
Selecting gilts involves typical breeding criteria and good forequarter depth for strong heart and tone. They are not cheaply fattened like wet-pring types, but offer higher profit, while a slightly slabby frame suits cows becoming productive breeders.
Kelp a Poultry Record In Your Business
In poultry raising only a few keep exact flock records. Accurate ledgers help verify success, with results checkable from several directions.
Liberal Feeding Best for Fattening Hogs
E P Perrin of University farm St Paul argues self feeding is most satisfactory for fattening hogs. Corn and tankage are cheap feeds and pigs can select needed amounts. Finishing weight around 270 pounds is ideal with shorter feeding periods and moderate finish.
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E. P. Perrin
University Farm
St. Paul
Miniature skew arch bridge built by U S public roads band
The Bureau of Public Roads constructs a seven foot long reinforced concrete skew arch model to study how masonry arch bridges behave when the roadway is diagonal to the abutments. It compares stresses with perpendicular designs and plans laboratory tests with precise surface measurements and readings from strain instruments.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Alcreulture
Bureau
Lime Corrects Acid Soils for Better Crops and Soil Health
Limestone corrects acidity aiding crop yields and soil texture. It helps manure and fertilizer use, favors beneficial bacteria, and aids resistance to certain plant diseases and insects. Over time it improves heavy soil texture.
Organic matter deficiency in old farming lands noted
A historic report observes soils with low organic matter and nutrient content. Arid conditions and salinity hinder seed germination and growth, and liming with lime is suggested to improve soil structure and fertility for better crop establishment.
Freedom From Laxatives Ad Emphasizes Nujol Benefit
An advertisement touts Nujol as a safe non laxative lubricant similar to Nature's own, claiming it provides relief without griping or causing permanent injury. It notes medical authority, hospital use, and urges readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist.
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Oh Euppent
Diamond Dyes Advertises Easy Home Dyeing Method
An advertisement claims Diamond Dyes will dye sweaters skirts and coats easily with simple directions. It promises no spotting fading streaking or running and advises telling the druggist the fabric type wool silk linen cotton or blends for best results.
Something Strange. Madam meets famous writer in South Seas tales
Marjorie asks about the writer’s thoughts after their meeting while Marjorie inquires what his opinion on her ukulele was. The exchange reveals curiosity about stories from the South Seas and a playful interest in a musical instrument.
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Madge
Marjorie
Cole's Carbolisaire Ad Promises Rapid Skin Relief
An advertisement claims Cole's Carbolisaire quickly heals burning itchy skin diseases and stops pain without scars. It offers a package for 3 cents plus postage, prompting readers to ask a druggist or mail 3 cents to The J. W. Cole Co in Rockford, TL.
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Collier’s Weekly
Admiral Vale
Holstein
BIG
Crabshaw
Fletcher
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
Ma. Tera
Carkmansitn
Pererence Etree
Touglas
Douglas
L.douglas
Theo
Douglas Shoes
Eteach Mae
OOS
Ees
Grace Hotels
Cbicago Jackson
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