Roper recounts rare long's Peak ascent in glacier gorge
W Roper of Chicago details a dangerous climb of Long's Peak in the new Rocky Mountain National Park. He describes the Trough with ice and snow steps, a stormy summit, and a descent after finding the snow obliterated the trail. He notes four climbers met en route, two with frozen feet, and the perilous conditions near Keyhole and Boulder Field.
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W. Roper
Chicago
Long’s Peak
Rocky Mountain National Park
Long's Peak
Boulderfield
Keyhole
Glaecier Gorge
Roper
Colorado Mountain Club
Glacier Lake
Geological Survey
Creosote for Posts and Fence Posts Treatment
United States Department of Agriculture outlines creosote as the cheapest effective wood preservative for fence posts. The article details DIY on farm treatment, tank setup, hot and cold creosote cycles, and which woods respond best, with cost estimates around ten cents per post.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Steam Printing Arrives as The Times Publishes First Steam Paper
On November 29, 1814 The Times issued the first newspaper printed by steam. Faced with printer opposition the second John Walters installed a steam press and the leading article proclaimed the innovation to readers in London.
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The
Times
John Walters
the Times
London Chronicle
Early Workplace Misfires Prompt Manager's Frustration
A dialogue captures a manager's disgust with a new worker's mistakes and an assistant's hopeful deflection. The exchange hints at a reluctant faith that the new hire could improve, with a quip about earning money and proving worth. It reflects tension in office dynamics and the humor in rookie errors.
Best Breed of Cows
An editor argues that any cow breed is viable when paired with proper individual selection, emphasizing that success depends on choosing the right animal rather than the breed itself.
Location for a Henhouse Dampness in Poultry Housing
The article explains how air moisture affects hens and causes panting if locations lack drainage. It identifies three dampness causes: poor location, faulty floor construction, and poor ventilation. It recommends a higher south-facing site for better air and drainage, noting it stays drier and extends laying seasons.
To Secure Good Colts From Best Grade Mares
A farmer should select the best grade mares and breed them yearly to one good sire. The dam influences progeny, but the best possible sire matters most for quality.
Straight Rows Best for Garden and Orchard Design
Straight rows enhance appearance and ease cultivation in gardens and orchards. The orderly pattern aids maintenance and allows better access for weeding and harvesting, improving overall productivity and aesthetics.
Illinois Valley Flooded in Record 50-Year Flood
Peru reports the Illinois valley facing its worst flood in more than fifty years. Rising water has disrupted power plants, manufacturing facilities, and the Chicago, Ottawa and Peoria railway, delaying services and threatening local infrastructure.
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Illinois Valley
Peru
Ilinois Valley
Mhicaro, Ottawa & Peoria Railway
Governor urged to press Wilson on embargo relief for Poland
The text notes a resolution urging the governor to ask President Wilson to lift the embargo on foodstuffs so provisions can reach Poland. It authorizes a committee named by Governor Dunne to receive funds for purchasing supplies and transmit them to Polish authorities.
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Way Auercury
J. Glackson
Chicago
Wilson
Poland
Dunne
Mount Vernon Federal Building Opens to Public
The new federal building in Mount Vernon was opened for public inspection. Built by the Heman Construction company of St. Louis and supervised by W O Bryan of St. Louis the two story stone structure houses offices for all government business in the territory.
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Mt. Vernon
Mount Vernon
Federal
Heman Construction Company
St. Louis
W. O'Bryan
Explosion Wrecks Powder Mill at Alton
A small concrete building of the powder company at Alton was wrecked by a mysterious explosion. Two thousand pounds of black powder were in the building at the time. No one was injured.
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Alton
Hauitable -Powder. Company
Haat Alton
The Habit of Drinking Hot Water Before Breakfast
Millions adopt an inside bath by drinking hot water with lime stone phosphate each morning. Proponents claim it flushes the stomach liver kidneys and intestines, removing waste and toxins to prevent headaches bilious attacks and other ailments. A quarter pound of limestone phosphate costs little and turns users into internal sanitations advocates.
Force of Habit
Customer asks for pleasant night meals for husband while clerk offers dog biscuits as a substitute, noting the biscuits are suitable for supper.
Swamp-Root Restored Health After Kidney Troubles
A reader describes four years of back pain from kidney and bladder trouble with poor appetite and sleepless nights. After four bottles of Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, health returned and the writer recommends the tonic to others with kidney and bladder issues.
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Abner
Mind Building a House and a Dollar Dinner Gown
Dialogue notes a plan for budget attire and meals during home construction. Speaker recalls proposing dollar dresses but reveals costs often exceed the dollar limit when actually making them.
Preparedness Plan Promotes Brom Quin ine Laxative Use
The notice touts Brom Quin ine as a fortifying laxative tonic against grip colds and influenza. It claims the single Brom Quin ine formula destroys germs and keeps the system in condition, with a box bearing E. W. Grove’s signature.
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E. W. Grove
Investor bets on war stock gains in quick reinvestment
A dialogue shows an investor eager to reinvest profits from war stocks. The speaker stresses rapid action and confident expectation of further gains by buying more stocks as soon as funds arrive. The exchange highlights a mood of aggressive speculative finance during wartime.
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MZA
State Treasury
John R. Thompson
Cook County
Supreme Court
Springfield
Thompson
O'Connell
Cook
O’connell
Kochersperger
Raymond
Hanberg
Dixon
LB. Countryman
Hi. J. Countryman Company
Mattias & Hatton
Dixon Home Telephone Company
Edwards
Wingert Bros
C. H. Frazelle
W. W. Wooley
William Flanagan
J. M. Snyder
M. Daffney
Miller Bros
Socialist Hall
BE. J. Countryman Company
Doctor Pease
Urbana
Herbert Baxter Adams
Theodore C. Pease
University of Illinois
American Historical Association
John Lilburn
England
Winois
Fletcher
Wilaon
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