Tariff Reform and Free Markets Debate Across Nations
The article traces a century of tariff ideas from Cleveland’s reform to modern calls for open markets, noting how many manufacturers now seek tariff changes to unlock foreign markets, especially Russia, while concerns persist about protectionism hindering export growth and the balance of domestic industry. It also covers New Jersey trust revenues, civil service appointments, and various political criticisms amid a broad catalogue of economic and policy debates.
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Cleveland
Europe
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William L. Saunders
Saunders
Gage
Russia
Blaine
United States
Alexander Hume Ford
St. Petersburg
America
Chicago
Fertilizers Versus Crops In East Agriculture
The piece argues that commercial fertilizers prevent declines in staple crop yields in the East. It states manure alone cannot maintain fertility on large farms and urges increased use of fertilizers to sustain production.
Fertilizing the Soil for Squash and Related Crops
Such crops as squash cucumbers and melons should have all fertilizers applied by broadcasting over the ground. If manure is used it should be worked into the soil for best results, though well rotted manure in the hills helps at the start.
Food for Bees and Dairy Tips From Farm Series
Practical notes on bee feeding with grain mixtures when weather allows and feeding depth limits. Also guidance on carrying brace and bits, oiling holes, and a weatherproof block. Then advice on milk storage above ground with 60 degree temperature, shallow pans, skim and cream timings for fine butter flavor.
Grace Mothers and Special Crops in Farming Practices
The article discusses breeding influences in mixed and pure breeds, noting the dominant trait tends to favor the purer parent when both are strong. It then argues for diversified farming, urging farmers to grow garden vegetables, small fruits, poultry, eggs, and dairy, stressing home production and profitability.
A House for Sixty Fowls for a Hen House Plan
A reader outlines a 10 by 36 foot hen house divided into three pens of 10 by 12 to house twenty hens each. Construction plans call for double hemlock boards, papered roof, one full window or two half sliding windows per pen, three foot outward swinging doors, and stone or sand foundations with littered dirt floors. The plan includes opening doors daily, winter warmth, and rotating stock yearly to manage roosters and pullets as a practical farmbuilding note, leaning on yearly pen clearances.
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Atone Foundation
Home stead plans and material costs outlined by Edith Holton
Edith W Holton writes in New England Home stead about keeping tone over three years. She plans one male only for best pen and egg sitting. Project requires 2100 feet of seasoned hem lock at 14 dollars per M, two rolls paper and windows, walla and inside fixings, bringing costs to about 50 dollars.
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Ratlromt Trust
United States
J. Pierpont Morgan
William IX. Vanderbilt
James J. Hill
Edward D. Harriman
George J. Gould
John D. Rockefeller
Jacob H. Schiff
Janes Stillman
Great Britain
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Rockefeller
Walla
Edith W. Holton
New England
Homestead
Weeds and their impact on crops and cultivation
A discussion from The Epitomist outlines how weeds spread, choke wheat and crops, and reduce forage value while harming fields. It notes weeds promote vigilance, delay soil fertility loss through shading, and thrive via prolific seeds, persistent growth, and adaptable traits. Some weeds have buoyant seeds, buoyed by special fruit forms or structures.
Handy Fruit Ladders From Lighter Spruce Designs
A New York Tribune article by A. W. Cheever outlines practical fruit ladder construction using light spruce boards and trimmed butternut rounds. It details choosing straight grain wood, diagonal cutting, shaping holes, fins, wedges, and pins to ensure a firm, safe ladder that’s easier to handle around trees.
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A. W. Cheever
New York Tribune
Sunday School Reflection on Emmaus Road Visit
The lesson explores the Emmaus journey after Jesus resurrection, contrasting views of his body and presence, and urges readers to see the risen Lord in daily life. Cleopas is identified as one disciple while the other’s name is unknown, with Emmaus location possibilities noted. The passage transitions to Jesus appearing to the apostles in John 20:19-29.
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Jesus
Ascension
Jerusalem
Galilee
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Bethany
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John
Christ
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Alphoous
James the Apostle
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Jerome
Marys
Cleopatros
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Alphaeus
Matthew
Mark
Mary Magdalene
Mary
James
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Josus
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Josea
Amnas
Kubeibeh
Khomasah
Anti Alcohol Serum Reported By French Doctors
Some French physicians have discovered an anti alcohol serum they claim has cured sixty percent of drunkards treated. The report notes initial results and questions about broader application and safety.
Squirrel Hidden in Coat Disturbs Herkimer Prayer Meeting
Mrs. J D Henderson at a Herkimer prayer meeting found a missing pet squirrel inside her fur coat. She removed the coat and freed the animal after tearing apart the sleeve. The incident ended without further trouble.
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J. D. Henderson
Congressmen Botkin Health Miracle Promoted by Peruna
A Kansas congressman J D Botkin testifies in a letter to Dr Hartman praising Peruna for thirty years of stomach catarrh and constipation relief. Other testimonials from Winona Minnesota Athens Ohio and Geneva Nebraska laud Peruna as a cure for catarrh of the stomach, with endorsements urging others to try the medicine and contact Dr Hartman for results.
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Hartman
Saga of
Leruna
Washington
J. D. Botkin
Ian
Peruoa
Macalla
L. O. Marble
Addréus
Wartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
The Wife of Bob Roberts Dominant Yet Admired
Lady Roberts appears as a buxom and healthy matron with a severe determined look, suggesting she is the dominant partner in the marriage to Lord Roberts. The couple wed after a garrison dance in Waterford, despite family opposition, following his return from India with a Victoria Cross.
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Bobs
Lady Roberts
Lord Roberts
India
Victoria Crose
Waterford
Capt. Bews
Seventythird Foot
Verdi Hid Ninety Five Barrel Organs in One Home
The composer Verdi, famed for suppressing street music, reportedly kept a vast collection of barrel organs. During a holiday in Moncalieri a visitor found him sleeping and eating in one room. Verdi explained he owned two other large rooms filled with items he had hired, revealing a door to ninety five barrel organs costing about 1600 lire.
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Verdi
Moncaleri
Birth Rappers and Dutch Customs From Holland Towns
In Holland towns the old practice of announcing a newborn by hanging a klopper, a linen wrapped rapper, at the door persists among patrician families. Origin tied to Spanish ordinance restricting billet for solidiers, with heralds using red shields for boys and mixed colors for girls. Also notes about lace inheritance and wedding-bouquet reuse. The piece shifts to a humorous exchange involving a Grumppe and a jokes line about a self styled wife.
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Philip I
Spain
Baltimore Sun
Grumppe
Sayaed
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