Record of Western Canada land rush and emigration
The article notes a continued surge in American emigration to Western Canada for homesteading and land purchase. It cites large crowds from Omaha, Chicago, and other gateways, new railroad openings, and 160 acre homesteads, forecasting about fifty thousand settlers in 1905. It highlights wheat and grazing land value, favorable prices, and government agents offering guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Iowa
Miinois
Minnesota
Western
Academy and Mission: Education Leaders Named From Across Canada and Asia
Rev. Carlos C. Rowlinson is chosen president of Hiram college after a two year vacancy. Dr Edward H. Hume appointed head of medical department at Yale college in Chungsha, China and assistant surgeon at the Bombay consulate. Dr J Mackintosh Bell named official geologist for New Zealand government. Canadian leader of Great Bear expedition. Sir William C. MacDonald offers 2 to 4 million dollars to fund agricultural and teachers colleges in Montreal with Prof Robertson as director.
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Carlos C. Rowlinson
Church of Christ
Kenton
Hiram College
James A. Garfield
Edward H. Hume
Yale
Johnas Hopkins University
Yale College
Chungsha
China
Hume
United States
Bombay
India
J. Mackintosh Bell
Harvard University
New Zealand
James Hector
Quebec
Great Bear Lake
Canada
Labrador
William C. MacDonald
Millonaire
Montreal
Council of Public Instruction
City
William
Robertson
Echeme
Cannot Reduce a Rate Under Townsend Bill In Washington
The Townsend rate bill would fix rates by the Commission and prevent any lowering by railroads. If an emergency requires a lower rate, railroads or shippers must appeal again to the Commission. The bill declares no latitude for exceptions and abandons the existing maximum rate rule.
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Washington
Racial Peculiarities Across Nations Notions and Customs
The article surveys cultural quirks such as lack of sewing on buttons in Japan, Burmese mile meaning to sit, and a distance of fifty miles before sitting. It notes China’s stage as a low profession, barriers to literary exams for actors and barbers, and New Zealand gentlemen’s wives tattooed on the chin. It highlights Maorie women of charm and refinement, including a judge’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
New Zealand
Roosts and Nest Boxes Plan for Poultry Houses
A poultry exchange presents a practical plan for roosts and nest boxes. It emphasizes placing roosts low for easy access and provides for a dropping board beneath the roosts to keep the coop clean.
Roost and Nest Box Combination for Hen Housing
Instructional note describes building a compact roost and nest box unit for laying hens. It covers frame dimensions, 12 inch nest space, 18 inch high back boards, a dropping board flush with the floor, and front posts supporting a perches frame. The design aims to deter vermin by placing the unit away from walls. The illustration highlights two nest boxes and dotted indications in the main drawing.
Egg Eating Hens And Simple Prevention Methods
A guide from the Inland Poultry Journal explains how to tell if hens eat eggs by rolling a real egg in the pen and observing whether the birds rush to it. Prevention tips include using imitation eggs, darkened nests, and false-bottom nests. if eggs are laid on the floor, the only sure remedy is culling the offending hen.
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Inland Poultry Journal
Some Facts About Bees From an Orchard Apiary Note
The article extols bees and their hive work from birth to maturity and praises alfalfa clover as a honey plant. It notes costs of bee production, the drone’s laziness, and describes a Rose Comb White Leghorn hen laying a record egg three inches long weighing 4 and a half ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Stine
Edinburg
Ind
Inland Poultry Journal
My. Stine
Inland Office
Water and feeding tips for bees in spring
The article stresses water access as essential for honey production and brood rearing. It notes bees struggle without warm, convenient water and advises keep combs under colonies or in place. It explains extracted honey yields more than comb honey and guides spring feeding to stimulate breeding without starving brood-nest stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma
Orange Judd
How to Set a Hen for Brood Rearing
The article advises on hatching large breeds early in the season and selecting pullets with laying experience. It recommends a separate nest room, moving the hen after dark, prearranged nest, and using chino neulexes. It covers pests, grit, water, and letting the hen manage broods, noting two hens can be used to reset nests and one hen may hatch three broods in cool weather with care.
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Epiremist
Save the Babies Castoria Ad Claims Infant Death Cure
An advertisement argues infant mortality is high in civilized countries and promotes Castoria as a preventive remedy. It warns against narcotic child medicines and asserts Castoria, endorsed by physicians and bearing Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature, improves circulation and soothes fever.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
None Left to Chloroform
A satirical quip from the Pittaburg Post mocks a Plankville sage and a Pohick philosopher arguing that cigarettes and strict norms abolish aged generations, claiming no old folk will remain in the next generation.
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Plankville
Grateful to Cuticura for Complete Skin Cure
A testimonial from M Nellie Vander Wiele of Lakeside New York credits Cuticura products with curing extensive facial sores after months of worsening conditions. The letter praises instant relief from the first application and complete recovery after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
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M. Nellie Vander Wiele
Lakeside
N. 4
Perches for Poultry Post on Roof and Gasoline Safety
Instructions describe hanging wired perches from a poultry house roof with notched 2x4 supports. It suggests coating roosts with gasoline to deter mites, and warns to move roosts outdoors and saturate with gasoline if many, then ignite with caution to avoid explosions and burns. Daylight spraying of walls is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry House
Walla
Cure Your Kidneys Back Aches and Bladder Trouble
An advertisement urges readers to use Deans Kidney Pills to cure kidney trouble, claiming widespread success. Captain D Hunter of Pittsburg Fire Department testifies the pills fixed a three year kidney ache, recommending them as the first choice. Sold by dealers for 50 cents, Foster Millburn Co Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Captain & D. Hunter
Pittsburg
Wylie Avenue
Duan
Foster-Millburn Co
Buffalo
Poultry and Bee Hints From Indianapolis News
Poultry and bee notes advise that colonies with young queens build less drone comb and that a hen with lice underperforms. A tonic suggestion favors tincture of iron in water. Raisers should study food element classes to substitute ingredients based on availability and price.
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Indianapolis News
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