Cicadas Return After Seventeen Years Panic In Fruit Regions
Agricultural experts warn seventeen year cicadas will emerge from underground shelters in June across New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland and other states. The vast brood threatens fruit trees shrubs and young plants with egg-laying damage while scientists note the American periodical locust is not a true locust.
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Egypt
Department of Agriculture
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
District of Columbia
Wisconsin
Kings
Richmond
Niagra
Monroe
America
The Seventeen Year Locust Emergence Described In Detail
The article explains the cicada life cycle from larva to winged adult. Pupae emerge after seventeen years, dig out of ground openings, scramble to trees, expand their shells, and mate within about two weeks. Eggs hatch, twigs punctured, leaves fall, and the forest darkens as the swarm completes its brief, busy life.
Alamogordo Band Concert Opens Summer Season
At Alameda Park on June 15 1902 the Alamogordo band made its first appearance this season drawing a delighted crowd. The event ran from 5 30 to 7 00 P M and invited music lovers to enjoy a pleasing program. In Las Cruces the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts board announced several faculty changes and resignations including Capt W A Sutherland leaving for Manila as translator with a salary of 1800 dollars per year.
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Alameda Park
Bovs
Board of Regents
New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Las Cruces
W. A. Sutherland
Capt. Sutherland
Philippines
Manila
Clara I. Foster
Foster
Pinkie Ford
Helen Macgregor
Charles Post
Walter E. Solt
el Paso
Macgregor
A. B. Sage
Hart
Tinsley
Agricultural Department
College
Alfredo Sanchez
Walla Walla
Washington
Cently Proto
Pong craze in a family tests Paw and endurance
Uncle Wesley Grace and Aunt Grace host a ping pong night to settle a family dispute over the table game. Georgie and the others watch as Paw strains to win while risks of injury and social embarrassment loom, ending with Paw vowing to persevere despite his fear.
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Grace
Wesley
Frale Wimmen
Checkers
Heven
Aunt Grace
Reddy
Becaus
Wesly
Uncle Wesley
Georgie
Ennyboddy
Paw
Wessley
Jin
Brekfast
Fragmentary Opinion and Political Snippet Note
Excerpted remarks compare dress and feathers then question Gen Kitchen er about a £50,000 payment. Mentions beef trust and Decoration Day, followed by an ad line for Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cost Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with claim of one day effect and no cure no pay priced 25 cents.
Fourth of July Celebration Planning at Court House
A meeting at the court house appointed I. N. Jackson as chairman and set up a subscription drive with $195.00 already pledged. G. J. Wolfinger named treasurer, Fred Hunter elected secretary, and a committee to solicit further funds was formed. Entertainment committee named with five members. all panels to reconvene Saturday at 8 p.m.
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Court House
I. N. Jackson
J. H. Laurie
G. J. Wolfinger
Milton Phillips
Fred Hunter
S. KE. Pelphery
A. J. Buck
W. G. Hodge
J.J. Boone
G. C. Scipio
Wagon mishap injures E H Cherry and son Elden near Lumbley home
While returning from the San Andres mountains last Friday, a wagon tongue broke trapping Mrs. E. H. Cherry and her son Elden under the team. A neighbor Mrs. Lumbley aided them and medical help arrived. Both relatives are at home in Tularosa and improving rapidly.
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San Andres Mountains
E. H. Cherry
Elden
Lumbley
Rumor of Texas Destruction Prophecy Warns and Warnings
A ghostwritten prophecy to the Secretary of the Navy warns Texas will be sunk. It urges sealing holes and tamping earth to block vents, claiming the United States faces danger and a warning to flee the state. The letter ends with a quip about clothing signaling editor or subscriber.
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Texas
Bodey
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promises Relief
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claimed to cure a cold in a day with a money back guarantee. It notes HK W. Grove's signature on each box and lists a 25 cent price. It briefly adds a jab about wasted sweetness.
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HK. W. Grove
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Missud Redowa
Gem” Ripley
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Andante
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Gen. Kitchener
Beef Trust
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