Spring lawn renovation guide from old era
The article outlines spring lawn care including soil preparation, deep loam blends, and a liberal seeding approach. It discusses subsurface drainage using gravel or sand, preferred topsoil handling, and optimal sowing times from April to October with calm days for even distribution. It also notes turf vs seed, fertilizer guidance, and consulting a seedsman for area and soil quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aithen Shope
Roda
Grasx
Astronomer Blames Geological Formation for Floods
French astronomer M Flammarion and American geologist Dr Noble link recent floods to earth crust evolution and volcanic activity in the west and Gulf region. They warn subsidence may reshape Lake Michigan toward the Mississippi, urging flood prevention measures and geodetic studies.
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Arizona
Gulf of Mexico
Juy
M. Flammarion
Noble
Obie Una
Stra
M Flamouirion
GW. Gilbert
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Dex Plaines
Ilinois
M. Montexsus de ‘Ballore
Contin
Chicago
Denver
Atlantic
Portland
Atlantic City
Dr. Noble
Gulf Stream
GROVE’S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC VENDOR CLAIMS
An advertisement promotes GROVE’S TASTELESS chill tonic as the standard malaria fever remedy and general tonic for 30 years in the South. It asserts strong bitter tonics without taste, claims stomach acids dissolve ingredients, and guarantees satisfaction with a 50 cent price and GROVE on the label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
E. W.grove
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Promoted as All Purpose Remedy
An old fashioned advertisement touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a universal cure for wounds burns sores ulcers carbuncles granulated eyelids sore throat and skin diseases. The copy claims thousands of families use it and highlights unproven new uses with a one dollar price and a 25 cent brominated medicine box offer.
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Porter
Sunday School Contest Raises Atlanta Attendance Rapidly
In Atlanta the First Christian and Second Baptist Sunday schools surge in attendance as a contest spreads to nearby towns. Last Sunday 1,944 attended First Christian while 1,553 joined Second Baptist, with three weeks left and a picnic prize for the winner.
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Atlanta
First Christian
Second Baptist
Marietta
Norcross
Athens
The
2Nd Baptist
Georgia Poised to Name Senate Chief and House Speaker
Atlanta reports a consensus that the next state senate presiding officer will be Judge John T. Allen or Randolph Anderson, with Anderson leading in pledged votes. In the house, W. H. Burwell is favored for speaker ahead of Hardeman and Sheppard, amid a shift toward less rigid Hoke Smith vs. anti-Hoke Smith lines and a hoped-for nonpartisan legislature.
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Atlanta
Georgia
State Senate
House
Senate
John T. Allen
Milledgeville
Randolph Anderson
Savannah
W. H. Burwell
Hancock
Hardeman
Jefferson
Sheppard
Sumter
Burwell
Anderson
Hoke Smith
Joe Brown
Auder
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Slaton
New York
Plact
Jefferson Memorial Dedication in Forest Park Draws Nation
In St Louis on April 23 a ceremony marks the Jefferson Memorial dedication in Forest Park. The event coincides with the American Peace Congress, with governors, senators, representatives, diplomats, and various patriotic groups attending. The monument, built from Louisiana Purchase Exposition funds, honors Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase with a 300 by 75 foot hall, a towering statue by Karl Bitter, four eagles, and a rich museum and library of relics and manuscripts.
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St. Louis
Jfferson
Forest Park
United States
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Territory
Louisana
Jefferson
Karl Bitter
Jefferson Hall
Louisiana Purchase
Virginia
Ritter
Monroe
Marbois
Livingston
Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days Claims Purported
An advertisement claims PAZC OINTMENT provides a cure for piles and itching with a first application, promising a refund if not cured. The copy emphasizes rapid relief within six to fourteen days and targets sufferers of rectal itching and related symptoms.
Lighthouse Memorial Unveiled in New York for Titanic Heroes
A copper lighthouse memorial rises atop the Seamen's Institute at South Street to honor Titanic passengers officers and crew who perished. The bronze tablet lists the disaster location and date April 15 1912. The building houses chapels hotel savings bank and nautical school.
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New York
Sta !S
Twelve St Seamen's Institute
South Street
Cuentles Slip
Ashthouse
Sandy Hook
Washington
Far East
Seamen's Institute
Rw Sovieties
Ameri
AL Morgan
Find
Lateater
Mr. Morgan
Lyceum
Relief Society
Ed Baylies
Hmnities
Chie
Ast Mata Ceca
Pulls. N
Vine
Elerbert E
Roosevelt
Abe
Memorial Tower
Athiatic
Spicy Sport Chats on Ball Retrieval and Pirates Prospects
Article discusses a proposed limit on ball retrieval during games and argues for keeping players moving. It notes Pittsburgh Pirates' pennant chances contingent on star Wagner and Warner’s health. Also mentions an anticipated influx of American runners to England and Michigan students' sports participation.
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Pittsburgh
Pirates
Wagner
England
William Queal
George Dinning
Powder Hall
Edinburgh
William Kolehmainen
Cardiff
Wales
Harvey Cohn
Hans Holmer
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Camille Flammarion
R.R
American Press Association
Ban Johnson
Necas Wagner
Lumisty Clark Byrop Allcrott
Joleen
American Reague
Jonnsen
Lenge
Fred Clarke
Minner
Piratea
Michigan
Michigan University
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