Ice Harvesting Techniques for Thin to Thick Ice Blocks
The article outlines methods to harvest ice from six to fifteen inches thick, detailing storage in insulated buildings with thick walls packed with dry sawdust, and spaces between walls. It discusses cutting cakes to 32 by 32 inches or 22 by 82 inches, using square or rectangular shapes, and building lapped joints to avoid leaks. It notes spring harvesting via river headwaters and early plantation storage along the Potomac.
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Feeding Roughage to Hogs in Winter
The article discusses feeding roughage to swine during winter, noting alfalfa may be best in some regions. It argues field roots can be cheaper and more suitable where they grow well, and says both roughage and roots are good, with cost as the key factor in choosing.
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Profit from Dairy Farming Lies in Knowledge of Cow
The article argues farmers must know if keeping a cow is profitable by tracking milk and butter yields and comparing costs. It warns many keep cows without understanding financial returns, urging investigation of records to ensure profitability and proper feeding and care.
Resurrection Lesson from the Empty Tomb and Guard Report
The December 6 lesson examines Mark 16 and Matthew 28 on the risen Jesus. Women find the tomb open, see angels, and hear the message He is risen not here. The guards report to priests a stolen body theory, while the disciples’ faith grows as they learn of the resurrection.
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Joseph
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Matthew
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Jesus
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Midi
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Tila
Telepathy debate and Eugene Field biographical sketch
Noted scientist criticizes the brain wave concept behind telepathy with arguments on lack of evidence detectors and workable transmission. The piece then details Eugene Field born November 7 1850 Amherst MA a journalist poet and Dred Scott counsel relative to early career and education.
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Dred Scott
Williams College
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Gales
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Poe
Radium Market Closed Suppresses American Ore Sales
The European war blocks the market for radium ores with Ags 1s and uranium ore from Colorado and Utah, leaving miners with no buyers. While the war lasts, competition remains absent and sales prospects are limited. Secretary Lane noted that if congressional bills had passed, the U S government could have acted as a buyer, giving miners a sale option.
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Utah
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
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Togoland Cotton Trade Under German Colonial Efforts
The Togoland colony has relied on cotton as its main achievement since annexation thirty years ago. German merchants fostered the industry with model farms and seed trials. Native crops were tested against American models, and free chemical manure supported cotton exhibits in Düsseldorf and beyond.
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Togoland
America
Germany
Dusdeldorf
Aggravating Remark Echoes Through Conversation
A fragmentary remark features a self-styled milk toast philosopher musing on life and the oddity of an observed idea returning to its origin after a week. The dialogue hints at crediting a statement to the wrong person, creating a small moment of social irony.
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Podial
Bordeaux The Lazy Town Of A Patch Of France
A fragmentary reminiscence portrays Bordeaux as a bright, comfortable city famed for wine and charm. It recalls Les Quinconces fairgrounds with a giantess, a glass-spinner, and merry-go-rounds, notes the climate, streets, and a blend of society including university, military, and business residents. The text hints at historical ties to the Black Prince and Aquitaine.
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Bordeaux
France
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Borden
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Les, Quinconces
Bordelais
Paris
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