Combined ice house and refrigerator system for dairies
A USDA prepared notice explains why combining ice storage with a cold store is inefficient. It recommends separating ice storage and the refrigerator, using a brine circulating system with ice and salt in a tank to chill brine that cools the storage area. The Arlington farm example shows a 28 by 30 foot cooling room storing 800 barrels of apples, with guidance to consult an engineer for piping and installation. Bulletins 83 and 84 from the Bureau of Animal Industry provide butter and cheese storage details, available free or for purchase.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Arlington Experimental Farm
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Good Qualities of Manure
Farmers once hauled manure just to clear space but now recognize its fertilizing value. Manure supplies soil with plant food from which animals’ feed comes, while bedding absorbs liquids. Organic material in manure becomes humus after decomposition, enhancing soil fertility beyond simple nutrients.
Estate seeks clarity after Hardingas mix up
A skewed note appears to address a person named Hardingas in error, noting a misprint B and a stray quote. The fragment hints at a discard and a plan for systematic matings, suggesting a possible sale or breeding context with unclear attribution.
For Happiness One Must Live For Others
The text asserts that happiness eludes those who are alone and self serving. It urges living for others as the path to true self fulfillment, contrasting selfish gain with communal purpose and mutual care.
Frozen Desserts and How to Make Them at Home
Guide to freezing dessert treats using ice blocks. Recipes include Frozen Fig Custard with whipped cream and lemon flavor, Frozen Chocolate with gelatin and vanilla, Coffee Ice with strong coffee and whipped cream, and Fig Charlotte Rousse with gelatin and ladyfingers.
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Charlotte Ruase
Savory Sauces and Gravies Techniques and Flavorings
A compact guide on making savory sauces and gravies. It covers browning flour in hot fat, adding milk or stock, and using caramel or kitchen bouquet for color. It lists spices and proportions for seasoning blends, plus a plain white sauce recipe with butter flour and milk and notes on variations by adjusting butter, flour, and liquid.
England’s New Sea Lord John Arbuthnot Fisher
English naval leader Baron Fisher of Kilverstone rose from modest origins to first sea lord. He championed frontier coasts as England’s defense and foresaw global reach for the fleet. By 1904 he planned fleet reorganization amid shifting political ties and expanding overseas water.
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John Arbuthnot
Fisher
Baron Fisher
Kilverston
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Admiralty
England
Mediterranean
Fishers
Leader of the Enginemen
Warren B. Stone elicits a portrait as a farm boy turned 65 000 member union chief who led major hearings before the federal arbitration board on the rail labor dispute. Born 1860 in Ainsworth Iow a he rose from fireman to locomotive engineer for Rock Island Rail Road, serving a 113 mile run from Rock Island Ill to Hidon Town and earning hometown waves from his mother.
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Warren 8. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Stone
Federal Arbitration Board
Western Railroads
Mr. Stone
Ainsworth
Iowa
Rock Island
Ill
Hidon
Town
David Taylor Navy Chief Constructor Born in Virginia
David Watson Taylor, hailed as saving the nation’s millions, is described as a rare blend of scientific attainment and practical engineering. Born March 4, 1864 in Louisa County, Virginia, he entered the United States Naval Academy in 1881, headed his class, and achieved the highest marks at graduation. He later studied naval architecture at Greenwich and serves as both naval architect and marine engineer, a rare combination.
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David Watson Taylor
United States Navy
Dave” Taylor
Louisa’ County
United States Naval Academy
Taylor
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Royal Naval College
Greenwich
England
Mare
Whitman Names Wotherspoon to Public Works Post
Governor elect Whitman surprises state officials by naming Wotherspoon to the post of public works superintendent after declaring he had accepted a federal army assignment. The move signals a shift in administration staffing as the new regime settles in.
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Whitman
New York
United States Army
Jad Salts and Kidney Health: An Odd Patent Remedy
A fragmented early 20th century column touts Jad Salts as a kidney flush and bladder relief. It describes Jad Salts as a grape and lemon acid drink with morphine like claims, praising its ability to cleanse kidneys, ease urinary irritation, and prevent disorders. It also includes unrelated anecdotes about salary and coffee, in a disjointed, cautionary tone.
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Hardingas
SEA Lord
Wotherspoon
Fee Ea
Pittsburgh
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