Sanitary dairy house necessity for proper milk handling
A USDA Farmers' Bulletin design outlines a practical sanitary dairy house to prevent contamination, with near barn placement, separate rooms for washing and handling, ample water supply, ventilation, and a 20 by 10 foot plan. It details construction, layout, and equipment such as a boiler, sink, Babcock tester, cooling tank, and milk cooler with strict cleanliness standards.
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Farmers’ Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
Babcock
Selecting Good Dairy Cow From Expert Lecture
Prof Haecker discusses easy signs of a good dairy cow including temperament and physique. He notes daylight between udder and tail, a sharp spine, strong nervous system, powerful digestive system, and a large wedge-shaped stomach. He cites records of 399 pounds per cow year and one cow yielding 512 pounds, with feed cost about 4.2 cents per pound.
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Gy. LL. Haecker
Ers
Clean Up the Garden Tips for Next Year
Advice urges clearing trash from gardens and preparing soil for next year. Removing rubbish reduces pests and weeds, and plowing or spading the land helps soil readiness for upcoming planting.
Time to Prune Grapes Before Ground Freezes
As soon as frost kills grapevines foliage they may be pruned back and laid on the ground ready to be covered with earth. They should be covered before the ground freezes.
Squash Handling Precautions in Storage
Instructions stress careful handling of Vittandie Squaahen squash during hauling. Squash must be placed on wooden racks in a warm, well ventilated storage area to prevent damage.
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Vittandie Squaahen
Poisoned by Tattooing Ends Career of Irene the Tattooed Woman
Irene the famous tattooed performer, once a European and American circuit draw, lies dying of advanced stomach cancer in a Philadelphia hospital. Her husband, now an inventor in Washington, is said to have deserted her after years of wealth from circus life. She recalls circus days to nurses as her strength fades, while fame gives way to a final act on her deathbed.
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Irene
Philadelphia
Europe
United States
Washington
Philadelphia Ledger
Greatest of arches bridge spans Hell Gate linking eastern rail routes
On October 1 the massive 12 million dollar steel arch bridge over Hell Gate was joined completing the largest arch of its kind. The centerpiece links Washington to Boston rail lines via Pennsylvania Long Island New Haven and Boston & Maine, offering uninterrupted crossings and opening a national intercity corridor. The 1 017 foot span used 19 000 tons of steel with accuracy to within a quarter inch. The bridge carries 38 tons per foot and weighs 26 tons per foot, enabling even the tallest ships to pass without mast loss.
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Hell Gate
Washington
Boston
New York
Pennsylvania
Long Island
New Haven
New England
Boston & Maine
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Canada
Why He Was Anxious Opera of a City Hospital Patient
A man slated for a minor operation at the city hospital grows nervous and asks the attending physician to handle the instruments carefully. He reveals he carries nine hundred dollars of life insurance and says he does not like his wife, prompting a calm doctor’s reassurance.
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Indianapolis News
The Course of True Love on the Fire Escape
A man meets a young woman and asks to call. She fears a flat limits privacy. She explains her family rooms and awkward space and suggests he sit on the fire escape. He agrees, and the romance continues despite the cramped living arrangement.
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Mamma
Papa
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Love for an Hour in a Masquerade Mood
A reflection on how anonymity in a masquerade changes social behavior. The black mask and domino erase name, past, and future, allowing spontaneous, genuine, and kindly impulses. This mood facilitates fleeting affection without lasting commitment.
German research revives sewage product idea for reuse
German technical papers revive the notion of reclaiming useful products from sewage. Dr H Bechhold of Frankfurt estimates that city sewage contains at least ten grams of grease per capita per day and that it could yield significant supplies.
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H., Bechhold
Cupid on Trial in an Unconventional Marriage
A New York Times view describes a couple and their pastor from the Church of the Social Revolution who performed a nontraditional wedding. They vow their union only as long as love endures and reject conventional church state rituals. The minister and couple, while liberal, are not expected to overturn prevailing divorce laws.
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Cupid
New York Times
Church of the
Social Revolution
Books as Carriers of Disease a Yale Library Study
A report by the commissioner of education details a Yale university dust analysis during library cleaning. Half the dust was mineral matter and the rest organic fibers and molds. No mouth bacteria were found and the study deemed the dust harmless.
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Commissioner of Education
Yale University
Cockney Solicitor Meets American Lawyer Over Hs
A comic exchange about entailed knowledge pits a cockney solicitor against an American bar wit. The Englishman claims Philadelphia lawyers are learned yet ignorant about hentails while the American quips about cocktails and language quirks.
Skirt fashions shift as cuirass bodice gains favor now
Fashion notes from 1915 discuss shifting silhouettes amid uncertain winter style rules. The standard autumn skirt is fading while the cuirass bodice gains popularity for its waist smoothing effect, often paired with metal or brocade fabrics and blue tones.
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Jenny
Premet
Hat and Coiffure Styles in Beaded Trim Designs
The piece contrasts hat styles across ages with white felt hats for the young and fabric toques for elders. It notes bead trim dominates, with nine of ten hats featuring porcelain beads on brims or crowns and describes conventional color border patterns and beaded bands.
Sailor Hats Suppressed by Straw Visions in Summer Style
Description notes a transformation from velvet chapeaus to straw or felt sailor hats. It advises a ran back style that remains smooth and waveless, with looser sides, worn tipped to one side. Softening hair puffs frame the look while straw hats signal wind direction.
Petticoats: styles and fabrics across the wardrobe
The article reviews petticoat varieties from plain to accordion-plaited, noting colors such as African brown, taupe, navy, and purple. It describes chiffon and Georgette options, mohair luster, and cotton underlayers, including princess slips and crepe petticoats with ruffles, yolk, and satin ribbons.
Freshening Velvet Bows in Hats Guidance
Instructions advise not removing velvet bows from hats while freshening. Use a steaming method or damp cloth to gentle heat. Ensure bows stay attached and retain shape without harsh rubbing or direct heat on embellishments.
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Will
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