King of Tunnel Engineers Jacobs Shapes New York Subways
J A Edgerton profiles Charles M Jacobs the engineer behind under river tunnels from Jersey City to Manhattan under the Hudson East River and into Brooklyn He led the first dry shod crossing and pioneered a mud pushing method revolutionizing subaqueous tunneling while supervising Pennsylvania tubes and several trolley tunnels under New York and the Hudson He is a modest driven man whose work speaks for him without fame or fanfare.
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Engineer Jacobs Opens North River Tubes After Trials
The article chronicles Jarvis Jacobs, a famed tunnel engineer, who led efforts beneath the North River and East River. It details his career, leadership style, and the historic 1902 revival of the project with the New York and New Jersey Railroad Company, ending after a near disaster when a river breach occurred and workers acted to seal the tunnel.
International plan to banish anarchists and guard island
Dr. Walker Kempster of Milwaukee urges an international commission to banish anarchists to a dedicated island, with an international guard and cooperation from England France and Germany. He notes prior Loyal Legion support, Senate Spooner approval, and calls for action after Madrid bombings and McKinley assassination.
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Wisconsin
Parmield An Garden hay crop lifting method detailed
A Michigan farmer describes a modern hay handling system using a five foot mower, tedder, side delivery rake, and an eight foot loader. He explains a center pole system to position loads, a windlass crank, and a front tongue to maneuver heavy equipment, reducing manual labor and preventing mow burning. He notes his daughter helped raise sixty tons last summer.
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Paris Green Injury on Potatoes and Bordeaux Protection
Potatoes suffer leaf injury from Paris green when applied dry or with water, mimicking blight, especially where flea beetles are present. Mixing with Bordeaux or using Ho Water reduces injury and protects against fungous diseases. Many farmers overuse Paris green. One pound per acre per spray suffices.
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Harvesting the Cowpea Crop for Hay and Grain
For hay, cut cowpeas when the first pods ripen and cure like clover. For grain, harvest when most leaves have fallen and most pods are ripe. Use a self rake reaper or mower with side delivery. thrash with a machine, remove lower concage, or run at low speed. a corn shredder can also thrash.
Americanizing of England and its impact
London Truth notes a twenty year shift in British views toward the United States. It claims American women influence English fashion and domestic life while American men reshape character and business. The piece suggests British institutions are being reconstructed to mirror the United States.
Controlling Shrubby Cinquefoil in New England
Shrubby cinquefoil known as hardback Goshen weed prairie weed Hawley weed and similar names is a problem in parts of New England. Best mowing window runs from mid July to early September. Cutting with a grub hoe just below surface leaves few stubs. Plowing with grubbing and removing large stools is the only effective destruction method endorsed by farmers in infested regions.
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