Oddities and Artifacts From Global Notes at Fair Exhibit
The text catalogs curiosities from around the world and a New Mexico Elks loan to a World’s Fair Fraternal Building. It notes a prominent nose as beauty, a majestic elk mount, old tuition bills from 1824, and foot-shaping practices. It ends with Peruvian ruin finds revealing double whistling jars.
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Temple of Fraternity
New Mexico
Order of Elks
New Mexican Commission
Fraternal Building Association
Salisbury
Mass
Elizabeth Eastman
Walsh
Col
Henry
United States Army
Peru
European women authors and artists praised as scarce
The piece notes that Hungarian writer Emil Reich claims America has far fewer distinguished women in art letters and science than Europe. It mentions a French Authors Society debate on marriages of authors' children, and previews The Master of Game by Edward III’s grandson Edward, duke of York, edited by the Baillie Grohmans with Roosevelt foreword. King Edward subscribes.
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Emil Reich
America
Europe
French Society of Authors
Edward III
Edward
Duke of York
Baillie Grohman
Roosevelt
King Edward
Turn Over Time Diet Change and Grape-Nuts Endorsement
A railroad worker recalls years of dyspepsia from hurried meals and sedentary life. After trying Grape-Nuts, he reports steady weight gain and lasting appetite satisfaction. He notes family adoption and credits pre digested nourishment for better health and brain power. The notice ends with a promotion for Postum Co. and the Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Stone Handling Device for Lifting Stones and Stumps
P A Simpson describes a simple wagon mounted frame with a rear floor to hold stone derricks and a wagon while stones or stumps are swung onto it by a block and tackle. The upright tackle supports are 2x6 hardwood, securely fastened. Built in a few hours, it saves a week of labor daily.
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P. A. Simpson
Mistakes to Avoid in Drilled Corn Cultivation
The Farmers' Voice notes that drilled corn resists weeds better when first harrowed to level furrows and avoid hills. Keep land level, remove close furrows, and use a one horse cultivator for shallow, precise cultivation. It criticizes overpricing riding gear and advocates many small one horse tools for clean crops.
Pleasant Work for Girls Silk Worm Farming Encouraged
The department of agriculture seeks volunteers to test silk worm culture in the United States and offers free silk worm eggs and an instruction manual. Proper food is leaves from white mulberry varieties and Osage orange, with sample leaves required if mulberry variety is unknown. Cocoons are purchased at 75 cents to $1 per pound after drying, making this a potential daytime pastime for women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
Farmers as Business Men. Practical mindsets for agriculture
The article argues that farmers must act as business people like manufacturers. It stresses knowing costs to raise livestock and grow crops, linking diligent costing to fewer unprofitable seasons, mortgage risk, and general agricultural profitability. It emphasizes careful management to improve outcomes.
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Ameriman Agriculturis
Artificial swarming for bee colonies and queen rearing
Detailed guidance for amateurs on managing colonies, strengthening hives, and creating nuclei. Steps include removing the old queen, preparing strong frames, sealing nuclei, placing queen cells in cages, and monitoring hatch. Also notes on brood management to prevent swarming and potential honey yields.
Design of a movable shed for hot summer use
The piece explains a portable six to seven foot high shed on runners to relocate between lots during heat. It notes earth floors are best, describes materials 2x6 runners 2x4 crosspieces and uprights, one foot boards with battens, and advises rear orientation to the south for animal relief in hottest hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd
Poultry Yard Pointers for Health and Management
Breeding birds should be kept separate from market birds once classifications are set. Use properly sized grit and avoid sand as a substitute. Small flocks limit contagion. bone meal aids nutrition. Quarantine new arrivals to prevent disease before joining the flock.
Nye Impersonates Debs at South Carolina Arrival
A nephew of Eugene V Debs recounts Bill Nye posing as the socialist candidate for president at a South Carolina rail station. Nye, mistaking the scene for Debs, toured the town, shared cigars with the reception committee, and revealed the ruse when the real Debs was not yet met. The piece also praises Nickel Plate Road service and its affordable dining options.
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A. Eugene Michel
Eugene V. Debs
Bill Nye
Debs
South Carolina
Indianapolis Sentinel
Nye
Mr. Debs
Mr. Nye
Carolina
Hair Growth Through Scalp Massage
An authority says scalp massage at the roots stimulates blood flow and gives new vigor to hair. It can be done by oneself with folded hands and light touch, beginning at the neck and moving up to the forehead, then across the scalp.
Pie Plant Meringue Recipe Step by Step
A historical recipe instructs mixing stewed pie plant sugar egg yolks flour butter and lemon extract for an unbaked crust then topping with a stiff meringue of egg whites sugar and lemon flavoring. Bake until brown and serve cold with nut cheese balls as noted in Good Literature.
Curried Rice Sauce Prep Described by Washington Star
A described method for curried rice instructs melting butter, stirring in flour and curry powder, then adding milk to form a thick sauce. Pour the prepared sauce over boiled or steamed rice and serve, with optional separation of sauce.
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Washington Star
Household Hint on Bed Placement and Air Circulation
A Chicago Daily News tip advises not to place a bed against an aleve or wall to avoid stagnant air. Keep the bed in the room and allow room for air from the window to circulate around it.
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Chicago Daily News
Cauliflower tips for serving cold or hot
Cauliflower is good eaten cold as well as hot. Boil without breaking the head and cool in cold water. Tear the roses apart, dry, and place in a salad bowl with lettuce leaves. Serve with mayonnaise.
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N. Y. Post
Free Medical Advice to Women by Mrs. Pinkham
Women urged to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free medical guidance. The letter invites readers to share their cases and promises understanding and kind treatment, noting many women benefited from her counsel.
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Atchison Globe
Nickel Plate Road
St. Paul Globe
Rosa Adams
Roger Hanson
C.S.A
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dean
Rosa Adame
12Th St
Louisville
Arge
Piso
Clark and
Liberty Streets
Warren
Montana
Ritchie
Grafton
North Dakota
Ohio
W. Nccormick & Sons
Walout St
Cincinnati
London
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Paris
Rue de la Paix
Boston
Col Ave
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
ST. Louis
Gro. J. Charator General Passenger
Chicago
Til
Isaac R.rit
Bond Bldg
Washington,d.c
Amakesis
Ana Ses
Une Gaiding
York
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