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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
2
In a bustling city a woman Lu Brandon plots to force the hand of her suitor Clarence Curtis who seems content with bachelorhood. Through misdirection and theater outings Lu pushes toward a private confession and an imminent marriage proposal.
In a Waverley Magazine tale, Clarence confesses doubts about unity with his beloved, who reveals commitment to Sidney Lawrence. He leaves speechless and heartbroken as years pass. Clarence Curtis remains unmarried while gossip links him to Sidney Lawrence’s wife.
An exploration of legendary and documented ancient trees from around the world. It cites the Old Green Tree of the Mississippi Valley near Le Claire and other historic specimens such as Fortingal yew, a Budas yew, a giant Central African baobab, and a Chepultepec cypress, noting ages from thousands to over five millennia and discussing how old age hinges on favorable growth and absence of fatal events.
The Swift, largest new British warship, achieved 38 knots on Clyde trials and over 40 land miles per hour with wing propellers. Built by Cammell Laird & Co at Birkenhead, displacing 1800 tons, 345 ft long with 84 ft beam, oil fuel and Parsons turbines. Cost about £290,292 and designed to deter destroyers in the North Sea.
In the Washington Star a witty exchange contrasts imagination and practicality. A scientist claims to have seen Mars illuminations as a sign to communicate with Earth, while a pragmatist dismisses it as a national celebration with street illuminations and fireworks.
A man accused of attempting to defraud the estate of a deceased friend faces scrutiny as authorities warn against exploiting vulnerable survivors. The case highlights the dangers of predatory behavior toward grieving families.
The Senate opened tariff debate with Senator Aldrich reviewing the pending measure while Speaker Cannon and House members listened. Senator Daniel outlined the Democrats' general opposition. The House sent the census conference report back for further consideration, but a quorum absence halted action.
A reader asks if pure bred fowls can be raised in confinement. Expert breeders show confinement can work with proper care and attention. The piece notes high performance of confined birds, inclining toward profitability and pleasure, with guidance on feeding and stimulation. It also discusses hardy pompon chrysanthemums that tolerate winter, their frost resistance, color contrasts, and propagation.
Notes announce arrangements for wireless telegraph stations at Gulfport MS. Other items report a 1000 year old Bronx toad dies, David Pell Secor 85 dies in Bridgeport Hospital, Miss Elizabeth White proclaims corset controls health, and multiple large fires in Springfield TN, San Francisco CA and Rochester NY cause heavy losses. The Rochester blaze threatens nearby business district.
Wisconsin station reports experiments on bacteria from rusty dented cans versus clean ones. Findings urge using better utensils, sturdier tin coatings, and strict cleanliness. Advocates strict acceptance criteria, neater facilities, and cooperative efforts to improve milk quality.
Practical orchard advice from C. W. Bemis and A. Louthis stresses spring planting with deep holes filled with loam, mulching with four inches of coarse manure, and protecting bark from sun with a south side board. It notes watering is rarely needed after planting and warns against sunscald injury to tender bark.
A Farmers' Guide excerpt advises treating seed potatoes by soaking for two hours in a solution of one pint formalin to thirty gallons of water to prevent scab. It notes manure does not cause scab, and crop rotation helps, especially when seed is formally treated. Careful growers use this treatment annually.
Farm notes advise keeping the orchard in two plows in fall and spring, weekly passes, and using a road drag when surface mud dries. It highlights farm stock costs, poultry profits, and feeding for sheep and lamb milk. It also gives dairy fat calculations, and notes Nova Scotia apple valuations per acre as a model for valuing low priced lands elsewhere.
Prof W E Britton reports on fall 1906 spraying of fruit trees with scaleide at station grounds and Mr Ives farm, using one part scaleide to fifteen parts water. By March 29 only a few living scales remained. Mr Plant’s orchard, including seven hundred trees beyond those in stables, was sprayed and scales kept in check. results described as satisfactory.
An old Farmers' Home Journal note states that a man who packages fruit carefully and brands it with his own name can command higher prices. The name signals honesty and quality to patrons, who trust what they see.
At St Marys Church Dover plates will replace collection bags due to the discovery of sixty buttons from the bags. The change aims to simplify the collection process and address wear on the bags.
A medallion honoring Louis Pasteur or related figure is placed in the military hospital of Constantine, Algiers, commemorating the 1880 discovery of the malaria parasite.
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