New Districts and Railways Attract Settlers to Western Canada
Letter to the editor praises Western Canada for rich grain fields with yields of twenty to fifty bushels per acre and strong profits. It highlights new homestead rules offering 160 acres free plus 160 more for 3 dollars per acre, plus favorable railway rates. Prominent quotes from Leslie M. Shaw and the Monticello Express endorse American settlement and expanding communities southeast of Moose Jaw and Regina.
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Western Canada
Western
Canada
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Leslie M. Shaw
New York
United States Treasury
McKinley
Roosevelt
United States
Monticello
Iowa
Ontario
Good Country
Moose Jaw
Regina
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
T. O. Currie
B. Callahan Block
Milwaukee
Wis
Self-made man linked to large tobacco operation
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes a claim that a man is self-made while his wife asserts she supervised his work. The feature highlights the world’s largest tobacco farm near Amsterdam, Georgia, spanning 25,000 acres and producing about one third of Sumatra tobacco used for cigar wrappers in the United States.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Amsterdam
United States
Hop Industry Wanes In Pacific Coast States
The hop industry declines with Puyallup valley growers uprooting yards while berries outpace hops. W D Cotter, ex-hop grower in the Puyallup Fruit Growers association, credits temperance and no license movements for paralyzing hops. He notes 7 cents per pound is best possible this year, a sharp drop from historic prices.
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Pacific Coast
Puyallup Valley
Utica
W. D. Cotter
Mr. Cotter
Hunter Rooted in Faith Bishop Turns Hunter
A Kentucky hunter meets Bishop Dudley near Louisville and learns of his preacher calling. The rustic attends Dudley’s service, admires the sermon, and tells the bishop that, in his view, the Lord intended him for a hunter, not a preacher. The Louisville Courier Journal reports the encounter.
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Bishop Potter
Dudley
Kentucky
Louisville
Louisville Courier-Journal
Humorous Nova Scotian Tale On Ugly Faces
Harry Lauder recounts a joke at a New York dinner about a golf pro deemed ugly. The Sultan’s fear of his own face triggers sobs, while the vizier claims to endure the sight of the sultan’s face all day, every day, in a classical tale from the New York Tribune.
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Harry Lauder
New York
Mr. Lauder
New York Tribune
Eight-Pound Melon Shatters Local Growing Record
Farmer Robert Longbotham near Shafter Lake raises an eight pound Georgia sweet melon from Texas seed. Planted July 2 blossomed August 7 ripened September 18 at two pounds daily growth and a six pound max in a day. Proves 9680 melons per acre yielding 7387 tons.
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Robert Longbotham
Shafter Lake
Texas
Longbotham
Galveston News
Heavy Trees Sink Water Among US Woods
The text notes 415 tree species exist within the United States and highlights that sixteen of these, when seasoned, become so heavy they sink in water.
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United States
Silage Gains Favor in Steer Feeding Trials
The article reviews rising use of silage in fattening steers, noting reduced dry matter intake but weight gain in Missouri Station tests with 800 pound cattle. Ohio and Virginia studies concur that sheltered silage with dry roughage minimizes shrinkage, with ration adjustments during finish aimed at limiting losses in shipping.
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Missouri Station
Plumb
Ohio Agricultural College
Virginia Station
Crib Design Removes Need for Shovel in Grain Handling
A grain storage crib is described to allow crop handling without heavy lifting. Grain moves from wagons to bins via an upper drive and drains from bins into wagons in a lower driveway. Built on a hillside reduces fill work, and piers four feet high elevate the structure to keep bin bottoms accessible.
Tuberculosis in Cattle and Human Tuberculosis Warned by Consul
Consul Joseph G. Stephens of Plymouth notes English authorities publicizing the link between cattle tuberculosis and human phthisis in Devon. He cites 25 percent cow tuberculosis in parts of Devon and over 300 annual deaths from consumption in a single county. A charity reports 80 percent of local children afflicted. Also advises poultry house disinfection to curb lice with lime water and crude carbolic acid disinfectant as an economical deodorizer.
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England
Joseph G. Stephens
Plymouth
Devon
Practical cattle and poultry care notes from historical issue
The excerpt covers causes of soft shelled eggs in hens due to lack of shell material and insufficient grit, advises using crushed oyster shells and proper grit. notes milk temperature effect on calf milk quality. warns on storing onions to prevent dampness. mentions a method to curb bit-pulling in horses by adding rings near the brow band.
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Farmers’ Home Journal
Child Friendly “Pull Er” Bit Harness Method
A simple device using bit rings and a jointed bit allows a child to lead a hard mouthed horse with ease. It can be used on a fast horse in double team or on both, as desired. It is cheap to apply and does not cause mouth sores.
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Farner
Martha Washington
Martha Ashington
Barn Growers in Goliad Unusual Willow Post Story
A Texas farmer reports his barn built with green willow posts that grew roots and raised the structure. Over years the barn rose to nine feet on stilts, with a new floor and siding added, leaving nine inches of ground clearance. The owner expects a three story barn in time.
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Goliad
Composition Of The Potato In A Balanced Diet
Statistics show potatoes make up about 13 percent of a family's food and are mainly starch. The edible portion averages 78.3 percent water, 18.4 percent carbohydrates, 2.2 percent protein, 0.1 percent fat, and 1 percent ash, with variation among samples. When paired with meat or eggs, a nitrogenous balance is achieved.
Salt for Cows and Salt Feeding Practices
A dairy guidance item advises keeping rock salt available at all times and feeding loose salt weekly in amounts cows will eat. Do not mix salt with feed and shelter salt from rain. providing constant access prevents overconsumption and supports milk yield.
How Seeds Are Scattered by Birds Darwin Experiment
Dr. Howard notes Darwin's experiment on seed dispersal by birds. A wounded thrush carried a ball of earth weighing six and a half ounces from which thirty two plants grew, representing five distinct species.
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Dr. Howard
American Society For the Advancement of Science
Darwin
Healing of Tree Wounds Depends on Timing and Position
No treatment can speed healing of tree wounds. Healing depends on the wound’s character position and season. For large exposed heartwood surfaces a protective coat like white lead helps guard against decay.
Monument Found in Hartz Marking Early Potato Trials
A stone at Hartz, Germany bears the inscription that in 1747 the cultivation of the potato began trials. The note recalls Frederick II introducing the potato to his realm, noting resistance from subjects who were compelled to grow it.
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Hartz
Germany
Frederick II
How to Grow Peanuts in Warm Climates
Advice on peanut cultivation notes warm climate suitability and soil needs. It cites limey sandy loam soil and recommends planting depth about one inch and row spacing of 28 to 36 inches with 12 to 16 inches between plants. Yields range from two bushels per acre to as much as 40 to 50 bushels of pods and two tons of straw.
Agricultural inquiry finds average crop haul 12.1 miles
Department of Agriculture surveys across more than 1,000 counties show the average crop haul on country roads is 12.1 miles with loads averaging 2002 pounds and a cost per mile of 25.2 cents. The typical load costs about $3, reflecting labor, feed and wear.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Tying Chickens Draws Humane Concern Over Cruelty
The pamphlet warns against tying multiple chickens together during marketing to avoid leg injury and torture. It urges humane transport in a coop or other safe method to prevent painful restraint and suffering.
Planting Cowpeas Benefit From Thorough Soil Prep
Thorough soil preparation before planting is as profitable for cow peas as for any crop. greater care in this respect yields higher satisfaction and profit in the harvest.
Mineral Water Trade Needs Spa Development Says Survey
A geology report on 1907 mineral waters shows US output 52,060,520 gallons worth 7,331,503 dollars, with 584 springs reporting sales. Output rose over 8 percent while value fell due to beverages use, and the study urges better resort beautification and rational water use.
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Geological Survey
United States
Europe
Five Years of Kidney Trouble Ends in Relief
Nat Anderson of Greenwood Washington DC reports dull backache five years into worsening kidney disease. After futile treatments, Dean's Kidney Pills provided relief and apparent cure with regained strength. sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Nat Anderson
Greenwood
D. C
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Hawks Migrate Near Farm Area In Denver Region
Farmers six miles northeast report a large influx of hawks from the north. The birds, resembling chicken hawks and feeding on grasshoppers, are said to destroy insects and even eat eggs, potentially eradicating grasshopper pests in the area. Longmont correspondent Denver Republican.
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Longmont Cor
Denver Republican
Cure for Hog Cholera Promoted by Sloan’s Liniment
An advertisement advises isolating hogs at first signs of hog cholera and fumigating pens. It promotes Sloan’s Liniment mixed with milk as a cure and tonic, citing farmer testimonials from Indiana. Free literature offered by Dr Earl S Sloan of Boston.
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A. J. McCarthy
Idaville
Ind
Sloan
G. W. Balsbaugh
Peru
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Noah's Excuse on Board Mauretania
Captain Pritchard of the record breaking Mauretania told American voyagers that a sailor’s life remains hard despite steam. He recalled one man with a decent excuse for going to sea, answered as Noah who would have been drowned if he stayed ashore.
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Pritchard
Mauretania
Noah
New York Tribune
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Warning against catarrh ointments with mercury and urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free, taken internally, with testimonials free. Mentions price 75 cents per bottle and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney & Co
Elixie
Happy Man and Rich Men in the World
A quote from Brother Dickey in the Atlanta Constitution reflects on wealth and happiness. He argues rich men are unhappy and that his own lack of complaint serves to show poorer folks’ plight, framing a social commentary on status and perception.
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Dickey
Atlanta Constitution
Remedial Mix for Rheumatism Promoted as Cure
An advertisement touts a never failing remedy for rheumatism. It prescribes mixing half a pint of whiskey with one ounce Toris Compound and one ounce Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound. Take a tablespoonful before each meal and at bedtime.
Norwegian fisher near St Petersburg tunes boat to hear fish
The Novce Vremya reports a Norwegian fisherman fitted a telephone-like device on his boat to detect incoming fish and estimate their numbers, claiming to hear movements beneath the water.
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Novce Vremya
St. Petersburg
Dolphin and Flying Fish near Boca Grande
A ship at anchor in Boca Grande last week witnessed a dolphin chase a flying fish directly toward the vessel. The flyer leaped over the bow behind the foremast, the dolphin surfaced on the far side, and seized the flying fish as it descended toward the water.
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Boca Grande
Punta Gorda
Cure for Sore Legs After Rheumatism Tale
A testimonial from Mrs. V. Wy. Albert of Upper Frenchville Maine reports 15 years of leg sores and nightly torment after rheumatism. She credits Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent with drying the sores in three weeks and relief in three months, noting doctors failed.
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Cutiura
Child Corrects Mother on Overage Husband Luck
In a Delineator anecdote a 5 year old asks how much older father is. The mother replies thirteen years. The child warns that future marriage to a man thirteen years older is bad luck, reflecting a child’s candid view on age gaps.
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Jack
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement for foot relief
In a Pinch. Use Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into your shoes. It rests the feet and cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and ingrowing nails. It makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all Dyess and Shoe Stores 25c. Sample mailed free Address Allen 8S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Why He Was Angry On Stage Fashion In Boston
In Boston the property man fitted a scene with handsome gold furniture and asked Mme Bernhardt how she liked it. She responded Oh bon bon and the man removed the furniture. He said she called it bum. The Bohemian Magazine.
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Boston
Mme. Bernhardt
WIE SELL GUNS AND TRAPS AND FURS AND HIDES
Catalog 105 N. W. Hide & Fur Co. Minneapolis advertisement offers guns traps furs and hides. A New York party of musicians sails to support the Panama Canal workers entertainment plan. Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething 25 cents a bottle. Ice thickness measurements note ice support capabilities for pedestrians and railway traffic.
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N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis, Minn
New York
Panama Canal
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