How to Grow Irish Potatoes in City Plots for Best Results
The article explains reducing seed cost by using eye cuttings from potatoes, enabling table use of most of each tuber. It outlines soil preparation, planting depth, and spacing, with regional variety guidance and expected yields for early and late varieties across U S regions. It also covers indoor starting, storage without frost, and general tips for soil fineness and moisture. Eggs storage and preservation methods from the Department of Agriculture follow, including fresh eggs, avoiding washed shells, and use of water glass with proper containers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Gar
Fruit trees lifespans vary by care and type
The quote notes apple trees bear fruit for twenty five to forty years with care, pears longer, plums about twenty years, and peaches eight to ten on average. It adds some trees stay beautiful despite disease and seem to smile as they near death, attributed to George Moore.
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George Moore
Gratitude Diary Entry Sets Odd Testamentary Task
In Henry Greville's diary a man who fished at Chertsey left a peculiarly grateful will. He requested that his body be cast into the Thames at Chertsey to nourish descendants of the fish that fed him, honoring the creatures he enjoyed. The London Tatler notes the unusual bequest with measured tone.
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Henry Greville
Chertsey
Thames
London Tatler
Wages rise across mills and camps after May 1
The Grays Harbor Lumber district reports a 25 to 50 cent daily wage increase for all workers from May 1 with higher raises for specially deserving staff. North West and National mills grant 25 cent raises, some workers receive 50 cents. Several logging camps boost pay 25 to 75 cents daily. Board rates in mill housing and camps rise 50 cents to $1 per week.
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Grays Harbor
Lust
Revs $S Vases
Sas
Rasvil Sll
North West
National
Levi and Baer dissolve Hoquiam fur firm after 19 years
The men's furnishings firm Levi and Baer announces dissolution of partnership after nineteen years in Hoquiam. Henry Levi and Julius L. Baer, who began in Chicago, grew the business to the oldest of its kind in Grays Harbor county with broad local respect.
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Hoquiam
Levi & Baer
Henry Levi
Julius L. Baer
Chicago
Grays Harbor
County to plant potato crop on courthouse lawns
Montesano May 4. Sheriff Bartell's suggestion to plant spuds on the county courthouse grounds has been adopted by the county commissioners who authorize C F Monroe to buy the seed this week. Gardener Jonassen says a potato lawn will be better than shrubs and grass this year.
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Montesano
Bartell
County Court House
C. F. Monroe
Jonassen
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Pure Blood Health Boost
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for weak blood and systemic impurities. It claims to purify blood, improve digestion and kidney function, and restore energy, citing a Seattle testimonial from Magg Mary Haskins about recovery after using the remedy and Favorite Prescription.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden
Doctor Pierce
Seattle
Wash
Magg
Mary Haskins
27Th Ave
Sheriff Sale Notice in Montesano Washington 1917
Public notice of a sheriff sale in Grays Harbor County Washington following a 1917 judgment for 1917. The sale is set for June 2 1917 at 11 a.m. at the Montesano court house with the Sheriff and attorney listed and the property described in the notice.
Foreclosure of Tax Lien in Grays Harbor County
Summons in foreclose of tax lien in Superior Court of Washington Grays Harbor. T A F Williams holder of Certificate of Delinquency 5299 for 1911 taxes seeks judgment foreclosing lien on Lot 4 Block 29 North Aberdeen Add Aberdeen Grays Harbor. Total taxes paid 157.36 plus interest at 15 percent. First publication April 17 1917. Last publication May 22 1917.
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State of Washington
Grays Harbor
T. A. F. Williams
A. D
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor County
Washington
Superior Court
State of
Foreclosure sale on Aberdeen property in 1917
Gust Olson and Annie Olson sue Frank and Hilma Fredrickson in Grays Harbor County Washington. A $999 judgment including $888 principal and $111 costs is to be paid from Lot 8 Block 24 Samuel Benn’s Original Plat Aberdeen. Sale set for May 5 1917 at 10 am at Montesano Court House with Elmer Gibson as deputy and A M Wade attorney for plaintiffs. Publication dates April 6 to May 4 1917.
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Washington
Grays Harbor
Theodore B. Bruener
A. Jonassen
Christen N. Enevoldsen
Ene Enevoldsen
Kristitania Lykke
Sine Clausen
Anna Jonassen
Grays Harbor County
State of Washington
Renton
Montesano
Lougheed
United States
Jeff Bartell
Wash
Elmer Gibson
Gust Olson
Annie Olson
Frank Fredrickson
Hilma Fredrickson
Samuel Benn
Aberdeen
A. M. Wade
Aberdeen Herald
Christian Science as a Return to Primitive Christianity
The passage argues that Christian Science is essentially a return to early Christianity. It states that anyone who sincerely embraces it will discover spiritual fulfillment and solutions to human needs.
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Muscle Relief
An old advertisement claims Sloan's liniment eases muscle soreness from unusual work and strains. It touts easy application without rubbing, no skin staining, and targets rheumatism, gout, lumbago, grippe, bruises, stiffness, back pain, and other external pains. Sold by druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
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Wallock
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E. E Shields
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Grant Hotel
DEPOT
Heron Street
Nincr On
W. H. Pack
Aberdeen, Wash
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First Ave
AVICE
A. A. Star
F and
Hume Streets
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Aberdeen, Washington
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