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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
8
Thousands gather nationwide for Decoration Day to honor soldiers who gave their lives for the country. Veterans from Civil War, Spanish American, and other wars reunite in cemeteries and national homes as 20,000 men usher in the day and reflect on the republic’s gratitude.
A historical survey details national and state homes for disabled volunteers, their locations, and the care provided. It notes vast government support, property values, and ongoing tribute to veterans through rituals, medicine, libraries, theaters, farms, and disciplined daily life. It highlights death rates, life expectancy, and the pride of citizens in caring for those who served.
The article honors Civil War veterans who founded Memorial Day customs led by John A. Logan. It praises veterans and patriotic societies, noting millions support observances and ceremonies at gravesites. It warns that future generations should continue the tradition and pass it on.
A man asks about the new neighbors across the hall and they remark on their possessions. The woman says she watched the moving van and notes the newcomers lack items they would borrow, implying they fit poorly with the current residents.
Article by L Cc. Corbett discusses early pruning for ornamentals and fruit trees. It outlines shaping by heading in, limiting main body branches to eight inches, then reducing subdivisions from three to two over years. It explains optimal cut points to promote rapid healing and avoid hollow trunks, stressing cut location and rapid wound cover.
Hogs benefit from a cement wallow near a storage tank and eight inch drain, with clean water flowing through to tile. The writer claims 14 years of no sickness, ease of cleaning, and lice reduction with disinfectant or crude oil. Summer water allowances, while debated by some authorities, cause no ill effects in hogs of all ages.
A garden pond can be beautiful yet bring mosquitoes in summer. A dozen gold fish help control them and add charm. A stone border and aquatic plants improve the scene. Frogs may visit the pond, aiding in mosquito control and returning in spring with song.
Guidance warns against drilling strong fertilizer such as sheep or poultry manure in seed rows. Recommend incorporating manure into the ground before planting or applying in rows after plants emerge, ensuring it does not contact the seeds.
W H Dunning submits a machine shed design from the Orange Judd Farmer. It calls for a south facing, well drained site with shingles on roof and shiplap sides. Front features a hinge door and roller track, a 16 by 24 foot interior space, and a ten foot entry for heavy equipment.
A cautionary note on reliability, stating that a person who relies entirely on Jack cannot be trusted to be dependable. The remark implies caution in personal and professional trust, suggesting independence is preferable to overreliance on one individual.
Mr Dustin Stax asserts the dissolution of his giant corporation caused no trouble. He adds he needed an enlarged and improved system of branch offices anyway.
A historical vignette presents Noah reflecting on laughter at the ark’s construction. He notes critics mocked his water vessel while missing the dry wit of his joke. The scene emphasizes skepticism faced before a flood and the prophet’s persistence.
Jim Stocum of Montgomery county testified to impeach a Kansas City Journal witness. Asked about the witness’s reputation for truth, Stocum hesitated and quipped that if neighbors saw him looking dead they would want corroborating evidence before burying him.
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