Growing the Best Apples and Market Quality Demands
The article argues that fruit buyers in cities increasingly value quality over appearance, with consumers tasting apples in stores to judge variety and a rising demand for baked apples in restaurants. Growers should separate grades to maximize profits, as there is a market for first, second, and third quality fruit, all requiring clear labeling and consistent standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Davis
Thewa City
Indianapolis
Inventions and farming notes from Turner and Akron experts
Frederick L. Almsworth of Turner Kansas is named inventor of a harness strap for hindering dragging. Deep plowing advice urges careful soil handling on hill farms and deep layers while promoting practical, productive tillage. Insect pest controls cover asparagus beetles borers and cabbage worms with Paris green and safer alternatives. L H Williams of Akron Cold Distilling Company claims a new butter making method from refined cream in a year long effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick L. Almsworth
Turner
Kansas
L. H. Wiliams
Akron (O
Saya
Eastman Cattle Barn Plan and Feed Notes
Iowa breeders describe a 6 by 48 foot corncrib barn with 20 foot posts and a central corncrib, designed as a self feeder for shelled corn. The plan shows hogs under the crib, long hay lofts, sliding doors, and space to weigh cattle. it claims capacity for about 100 head and stresses dry bedding and good ventilation. It also covers feeding soft corn versus sound corn based on Iowa station results, plus dog deterrence via cloves around sheep pens, silage and stover feeding, and South poultry production data and hatching cautions by breed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman Bros
Illnois
Iowa
Steckman
Farner
Home style desserts and preserves from old cookbook notes
Favorable kitchen guide offers icing, mushroom ketchup, chocolate milk, berry puddings, carpet cleaning, and apple compote. Includes rhubarb canning, caramel pudding, cheese custard, and general bake and boil directions with measurements and steps for home cooks.
Candied Candle Trick Crumbles Before Audience
A bizarre crowd stunt describes preparing a candle with a needle hidden inside and a bat prop. The performer carries the crumbling device toward a table, using misdirection to strike the bat and reveal the hidden insertion.
Fragmented Entertaining Script With Candles and Fairies
A theatrical table scene describes lighting a candle through a hat and feigning damage to entertain spectators. A hat owner is reassured as plans unfold to remove the candle discreetly, then a fanciful inventory of fairies and creatures accompanies a curious tale of a tin can and a clockmaking boy, ending with a musing line on fortune.
King Edward VII Story and Young Readers Tales
A Victorian era column recalls a King Edward VII anecdote at a country house school prompting children to name monarchs. The piece notes a boy’s shy reply about Edward VII and the king’s playful doubt, ending with a light moral about memory and curiosity. It also offers a wash and polish guide for shells and explains the origin of the phrase to “put on the crown.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
Wajesty
Edward
Alfred
Queen Victoria
Bos
Sting
Mental strain in nursing and coroner inquiry over nurse suicide
An inquiry by Mrs Birkenhead coroner investigates the death of Annie Morgan a 43 year old nurse at Miser Nursing Institute found near Rack Perry Beach. The report notes long service, recent distress after a patient’s death, mental strain from duty and a rare collapse of consciousness preceding death. The hospital cites staff attention to physical readiness but acknowledges the stressful nature of nursing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birkenhead
Annie Morgan
Miser Nursing Institute
Milas Morgan
Saul Named King of Israel in Ancient Zealotry
A Sunday school lesson reflects on 1 Samuel 10 and 12 about Saul’s selection as Israel’s king. It notes he hid among the baggage, faced a populace eager for monarchy, and tempered authority with restraint. Samuel’s farewell address and the Gilgal gathering conclude the coronation narrative with mixed reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramuel
Duke of
Warwick
Lund
Ife
Ward Beaganfield
Saul
Kish
Benjamin
Mizpat
Mizpah
Samuel
Lot
Nyrmally
Srul
Spiri
Samuet
Tehorah
Gitesh
Gibenk
Isiger
Klng
Baul
Actson
Nahash
Ammon
Jobqui Gilend
Isaac Wos
Iarael
Gilgalain
Parewell
Cleveland Pialg Denier Ulpless Ball Game Afternoon
In a fragmented exchange, a request is made to attend the ball game with a promise of letting the speaker off. The dialogue references a grandmother and a deceased person, with uncertainty about permission and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Pialg Denier
Remarkable Ford and the First Plate Glass Factory
The article profiles Captain John B. Ford, inventor of the first polished plate glass machinery in the United States. Born in Kentucky and later based in New Albany, he built major glass plants in Tarentum, Creighton, and Louisville, partnered with Washington C. De Pauw, and founded Ford City. He amassed immense wealth, sold his factories to a plate glass trust for $10 million, and faced retirement and illness while contributing to Greenville and Tarentum infrastructure and church donations totaling about $100,000.
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United States
Indiapolis
Dee
New Albany
John B. Ford
Nur
Tarentum
Kentucky
Greenville
Lenox
Maas
Washington C
de Pauw
Ford
Louisville
Jer- Ternonville
Pord
New York
Creighton
Ford City
Pittsburg
Als
Otvh
Maine
Plate Dara Trust
Ann
Efe
Ife
Trientum
Mel Hig Werkoien
Tod
Open letter promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills for age related troubles
A letter from Mr G Bohrer of Mo describes his long kidney trouble and his use of Dodd's Kidney Pills. He claims two boxes cured him and that the remedy has kept him well for over a year at age 8. The piece also references other patent medicines and a historical quote about secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallflower
G. ¥. Bohrer
Ana
Mr. Bohrer
Dadd
Dodd
Lelieve Dodd
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Fepfetire
Creamery Journal
Eastman
J. Robertson
Loudoun County
Sint
Mae
National Stockmaon
Bouth
Georgia
Alabama
Plymouth
Ani
Devitta
Bertin
Warn
Franciscine Friar
Preitias
Cosl
St. Nicholia
St. Nicholas
Manuel
Oliver Cramavell
Uharica
Chartey J
Axa
the Sunday School
Yavonas
Mr. Billings
Louis XIV
Warrlars
Marechal de Gramimant
Alege
Marechal
Per
Mira
Austie
Nina
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