Enormous Mills Rise Near Spokane and Other World Notes
A kaleidoscope of topics across nations and fields. Mormons in Berlin count to 120, Parvin of Denver rejects 1509 for 1804 bonds, and a scientist asserts tobacco aids intellect. Grain mills rise near Spokane while five Armstrong couples wed. Italy uses electricity over 1625 miles of rail, Paris courts allow bets on billiards, and Lily Langtry is tied to a Nevada mine. December 25 1800 marks an early White House Christmas. Leeds Eng sees a long courtship marriage. Mont Pelee eruption may drop Beaumont oil output. California fruit growth predicts a record 1903 year. irrigated US land totals 7 510 590 acres with Colorado and California holding large shares.
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Berlin
R.G. Parvin
Denver
Spokane
Wash
Armstrong
Italy
Paris
S Bogate
Kansas City
Lily Langtry
Nevada
Tto
White House
Leeds
Eng
Mont Pelee
Beaumont
Mme
Patti
California
United States
Colorado
Adam
Chell
New Jersey
Missouri
Zola
Dreyfus
New York
Union
Canada
San Francisco
Cal
Mme. Charcot
France
Worcestershire
Miss Groncre Mewar Credits Pinkham Remedy
A New York woman reports severe menstrual pain and fatigue eased by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after doctors failed. She credits six bottles with restoring health and urges others to consider the remedy despite skepticism.
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Miss Menard
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Groncre Mewar
152Nd St
New York
Getting Right Grade Device for Digging Drains
A correspondent of American Agriculturist describes a leveling gauge using an eight foot board and three cornered supports. A lath across the tops, a sharpened clapboard notch guides line and marks. When set level the plumb line shows a two inch fall every eight feet, aiding drainage grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Agriculturalist
Mice Threaten Orchard Trees Also Rabbits In Some Regions
Prairie Farmer notes mice gnaw bark on young orchard trees, sometimes encircling trunks from ground level. Injury ranges up to inches high. girdled trees may be unsalvageable. Prevention includes grafting wax or paint, earth mounds, and wire netting or veneers around trunks, plus trampling snow to reduce risk. High cultivation speeds bark regrowth.
RULES FOR PRUNING PRACTICES IN YOUNG TREES
Practical pruning guidance from Midland Farmer advises careful training. Emphasizes central leader, avoid forked main trunks, remove crossing or resting branches, thin suckers, and balance vigor. Recommends cutting large limbs at the join and painting wounds, plus low head training for easier care.
Home Made Rack for Screens Described
An illustration depicts a simple rack for storing fanning mill screens or sieves. The design accommodates various sizes and uses four pieces of well seasoned wood joined to form a sturdy frame.
Handy Rack For Screens And Orchard Advice
A brief note describes a one inch square handy rack for screens with suggested strip sizes and screw lengths, plus storage that keeps screens covered when not in use. It also includes orchard guidance urging buyers to choose trusted nurserymen who grow trees themselves and avoid opportunistic tree peddlers, with botanical commentary on seed definitions and pecan land selection.
Timely Fruit Notes From Early 1900s Growers
A summary of fruit growing tips and claims from a New Hampshire and California perspective. Notes urge sun for glass grown strawberries and prune late tender growth in peach trees. California raisin crop reaches 100 million pounds in 1902. Dr. Saunders reports Siberian crabapple crosses with Tetofsky and McMahon White, and hardy varieties show promise. Northern strawberry growers use thick winter mulch to delay fruiting. Raty apples touted as healthful. two apples per day linked to gout prevention. Ikaw apples favored for health over cooked varieties due to reduced acid effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
California
Saunders
Canada
First Stage of Catarrh and Peruna Claims
Mrs M J Brink presents catarrh as the initial cold phase affecting the head nose throat or lungs with potential progression to chronic catarrh if untreated. Peruna is urged as essential at first symptoms, with testimonials and a sales pitch citing cures and a physician address for gratis advice.
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M.J. Brink
Elizabeth Uber
Baswett Street
Albany
N.Y
Eero
Barah McGahan
24 Street
Albany, N. Y
Nothi
Sarah McGahan
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
A Funny Strawberry Festival Tale and Brief Notices
An uptown reader recalls a playful scene at a local strawberry festival and a quotable exchange about packages marked C. O. D. The page also promotes the North Western Line calendar for businessmen, a barber joke, and assorted clippings about oil, trains, and cures for coughs.
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Prince Henry of Orleans
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Saigon River
French Cochin
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Suerte
Asias
H. L. Messick
J. G. Alls« House
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Judd Farmer
The
Botanical Gazette
Roral New Yorker
Timely
Elizabeth Bins
M. J. Brink
Michigan Aves
St. Joseph
Mich
Mre
Link
Sibyl A. Hadley
Main Street
Huntington
Ind
Gina
Bilyl A. Hadley
Waddle
Sitka
Boston Transcript
Indianapolis News
Inside Informere
Chicago Daily News
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Relaica
Philadelphia Times
North-Western Line
Omahn Rand
Rune
T. W. Teasdale
Gen'l
St. Paul
Minn
Dnmecesanry
N. Y
Kansas
Indian Territory
James Barker
Gen
Paes
MK. &T. Ry
John
Penn
Rochefoucauld
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N.J
United Presbyterian
Towa
Mulhall
Sioux City
Poliah
Mull
Lightning Medicine Co
Rock Inland
McCall
Northwestern
Minneapolis
R Poweuuds
Ser
KE Paul
T. C. Crue Gallaher Tide
Milwaukee
Wiss
W. BH. Rocens
Tugtown
Dakota
C. Pilttxater
Pere Dakota
J.m.maclachlar
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Mary
Paxtine
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