Canadian American Lake Fisheries Clash Spurs Boundary Debate
The Silver Spray incident aboard the American tug prompts renewed calls for uniform laws and a clearly defined boundary on the Great Lakes shared by Canada and the United States. Officials warn overfishing, unlicensed nets, and pollution threaten a vital fish supply, while a joint commission proposed licensing and tighter controls remains unresolved.
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Lake Erie
Great Lakes
Minister of Marine and Fisheries
Ontario
Dolphin
Petrel
Anglo-American Joint Commission
Atlantic
Alaska
Canada
United States
Danizer
Grand Banks
Illinois Cattle Barn A Model for 100 Cattle Comfort
Eastman Bros of Hancock County Illinois present a 96 by 48 foot pole barn plan with an 80 by 12 foot central corn crib forming a self feeder. The design supports 100 cattle, mostly Herefords, with ample hay racks, end doors, and weatherproof, dry bedding for efficient feeding and labor savings.
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Eastman Bros
Hancock
County Ill
Breeders’ Gazette
John Clark
Ilinois
Ideal corn crib design and farm livestock notes
An 1800s catalog style excerpt describes a corn crib under construction able to hold about 250 bushels with 12 foot bents and 14 foot floors, plus a durable timber frame and ventilation options. It also includes guidance on sheep tails and lamb docking for cleanliness and breeding efficiency. Ella M. Hess attributes the corn crib plan to the Epitomist, and Rural World offers broader farming notes on docking and livestock care.
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Ella M. Hess
True Value of Pedigrees in Animal Breeding
The Midland Farmer notes that a long pedigree from a well bred family indicates good stock and bloodline, raising the presumption the individual is strong, but it does not guarantee quality as a breeding animal since a scrub individual may still result.
Increasing Swarms from Strong Bee Colonies
J A Dean in Farm and Home describes methods to increase apiaries by swarming. The technique covers shaking bees from brood frames, partial frame shakes, moving colonies, driven swarms, and drumming to retain brood care while managing bee age.
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J. A. Dean
How to Select and Breed to Save a Farm and Stock
A Feather columnist argues against selling off the best poultry and livestock to hucksters. He warns farmers will lose everything, ending with weeds and poverty. He urges keeping top birds for breeding and egg production and selling only surplus, to improve future flocks.
Water Troughs From Old Logs For Farms
Most farm woodpiles hold two or three old logs too short for the sawmill. If straight, cut ends square and trim the inside to form water troughs. Mark ten inches from each end and coat with oil or pitch tar for wear. Farm and Home.
Fresh Eggs Kept In Liquid Glass Preserve Long-Lasting Freshness
In Germany eggs stay fresh for months by being immersed in a ten percent solution of liquid glass, forming an airtight coating. Treated eggs preserved for a year hatched successfully with healthy chicks, using one pound of liquid glass in four quarts of cold water.
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Germany
Peruna Advert Says It Cures Catarrh of Kidneys
A Kansas City man claims Peruna cured his bladder catarrh after eleven weeks. Another Indiana man credits Peruna with restoring health after pelvic catarrh and notes prompt, lasting improvement. The ad urges callers to write Dr. Hartman for free advice and to insist on Peruna, noting no substitutes.
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James M. Powell
Cyrus Hershman
Sheridan
Ind
Peruna
C. Hershman
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
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Fetrel
Illinois
Eastman Barn
Troost Street
Kansas City
Cherryville
Kan
Tou
Rine
iPane
Lane
le Roy
W. L. Douglas Union
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Corona Colt
Corona
Lye Owen
RT - E
Brockton
Mass
A. Tower CO
Boston
PIASS
U. S3
St. Vitus’s
W. H. May
M. D
Pine Street
New York City
Anakesis
Tribune Building
New York
Fitzgerald & CO
Box K
Washi
VIA
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Peoria, Ill
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Dayton Xerur
Springfield
Sandusky
Big Four
Warren J. Lynch
W. P. Depfe
Gen’ Pass
Ticket Agt
G.P. &T. de Cincinnati
Paxton Ca
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