Queen Victoria Dies and Edward VII Begins Reign
Queen Victoria is dead at Osborne House and Edward VII ascends the throne. The scene recalls her long, historic rule as family and world leaders gather to mourn. The dying monarch, in a simple room, shows grace and concern for others even in final moments. Emperors and princes around the world send condolences as Cowes records the momentous transition.
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Albert Edward
Edward VII
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Queen Victoria
Duke of Kent
Osborne House
England
Queen Victoria Dies Aboard Osborne Summary
A vivid account describes Queen Victoria's passing at Osborne as family and church figures gather for prayers. The prince of Wales and royal members share moments of farewell while courtiers arrange mourning. The queen’s body to Windsor, with Emperor William awaiting funeral arrangements and a royal procession likely.
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Prince of Wales
England
William
Dintii
Queen's Death Noted For Devotion To State Affairs
London reminiscences recall Queen Victoria's intense workload. She reportedly signed about 50,000 documents yearly and scrutinized foreign office dispatches before they left. The last wreath inscription on Bishop of London's coffin lacked her signature, signaling rare tension. Lord Clarendon and others arrived at Osborne as the new monarchs future succession details emerge.
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London
Foreign Office
House of Commons
Lord Clarendon
France
Christian
Schleswig-Holstein
Duke of Argyll
Osborne
Canterbury
Covered Barnyard for Manure Storage and Cattle Run
The article describes a low cost addition to an old barn creating a covered space to store manure and a winter cattle run, with ample storage overhead for hay. It notes constructing the addition on the barn end with cattle quarters, linking to a basement barnyard shown in Fig 2.
Diagram for cattle pen shows manure storage and ventilation
Fig 2 explains leaving south side open for warm air flow and cattle comfort. The manure is stored in a basement area and spread daily over the floor with straw to keep it packed. The illustration titled Vig. 2-N appears in Tribune.
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Tribune
Profitable Practice in Soaking Corn for Hogs
O C Wiggin of Charlotte County Virginia explains soaking corn to improve digestion and reduce tooth wear in hogs and horses. He cites 20 percent grain savings, cautions against sour feed, and notes bisulphide as a grain pest preventive, warning of explosive fumes and safety risks.
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O. C. Wiggin
Charlotte County
Kansas Experiment Station
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ST. Louis, MO
America
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New York City
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Boston
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Pune
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ST. Paul
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Ohio
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