Vesuvius Stirring After Long Slumber Experts Warn Of Change
In Naples a writer notes fresh volcanic activity at Vesuvius with rising crater areas and new gas emissions. Mercalli and Malladra at the Royal Vesuvian Observatory discuss increased smoke, shifting crater depths, record heat near the yellow sulphur fissure, and caution that a critical development may be imminent.
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Msavlius
Naples
London Chronicle
Vesuvius
Hotel de Geneve
Men of Science
Yonder
Matteucci
Giuseppe Mercalli
Vatican
Alessandro Malladra
Mercalli
Malladra
Geophysical Observatory
Demodossola
Simplon
Doctor Chappelle
Monte Somma
Toes as Garden Allies Against Pests and Insects
A piece by R G Weatherstone praises toads as natural pest controllers for gardens and greenhouses. It cites their diets of snails caterpillars and worms and estimates a grown toad can eat thousands of pests in a 90 day period, suggesting water access and shelter for toad protection.
Destroying Weeds in Walks
A Colorado agricultural article outlines several weed control methods for walks. It lists salt solutions, carbolic acid, sulphuric acid, arsenic mixtures, lime and sulfur blends, and commercial weed killers, with precautions for handling poisons and best timing after rain or on hot days.
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Julius Erdman
Colorado Agricultural College
Why Use Plant Food for Fast Growing Crops
The author argues crops mature in 60 to 90 days and seasons are short. Plants require hourly soil food, or they will not grow. Weather is the major uncontrollable risk, and choosing soluble versus insoluble fertilizers hinges on weather and season.
May hatched pullets chosen for breeding pens
Breeders prefer May hatched pullets for their breeding and laying pens. With proper care feed and attention such pullets will begin laying in November when prices for eggs are favorable and older hens are still recovering from molt.
Plants Wanted for Winter Blooming From Seed
Instructions urge making cuttings now for winter bloom and preventing young plants from flowering before cold weather. details cover shallow pots with drainage, primrose seeds covered by glass, sun edge placement, and watering by pan method. Cyclamen seeding in August and September in shallow boxes with light sandy soil and gradual shifts to pots with bright indirect light.
Farm Notes on Dairy, Poultry, and Livestock Realities
Dairy farming offers soil fertility security with no overstock risk for the dairy cow market. Skimmilk fed normally does not bloat calves. Plans fail without proper execution. Ship poultry when demand and market are steady. The large, awkward horse suffers heat most. A young animal that stops growing immediately loses money for the owner.
Appreciative Guest Snaps Monday Roast Remark
In Edinboro a parsimonious couple hosted a friend for dinner on Monday. The dish turned out to be Sunday’s roast reheated, prompting the guest to quip about an old friend with a new face. He still praised the meal and noted it hadn’t cost much.
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Edinboro
Witchcraft belief and hair theft across cultures
The passage notes that belief in witchcraft persists in Greece and elsewhere with practices using hair and nail clippings to affect enemies. It cites universal folklore of natives disposing of clippings to prevent harm and mentions Australian girls fearing death after their hair is stolen.
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Greece
Taxing the Post Parson and Deacon in Parcel Post Joke
A Yonkers Statesman quip contrasts a sermon delivery by parcel post with questions about parcel post limits. The dialogue features a Deacon asking about sending a sermon and a Parson replying with a punchline about parcel post length and weight limits.
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Parcel Post
Yonkers Statesman
Ultimatum on Canal Street Fashion Dog Wardrobe
A playful exchange mocks a trend in dog clothing as a selfish summer girl seeks a hammock for herself. The conversation highlights social critique of vanity and flaunting fashion in a lighthearted tone.
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Royal
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Pompeii
Toad
R. G. Weatherstone
Jonquils
Fort Peck
Uncle Sam
Montana
Missouri River
Great Northern Railway
Glasgow
Havre
Great Falls
Thiesland
United States
E. C. Leedy
General Immigration
Great Northern
ST. Paul, Minn
Great Nor Railway
Ultimatum
Post
Postum Cereal Company
Battie Creek
Michigan
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