Potato crop failures and drought blame in potato farming era
A farmer reflects on the 1911 potato failure likening it to 1880 droughts. He argues crops suffer from blight caused by dry weather, notes irrigation varied in success, and advocates spraying vines to protect yields and keep potatoes affordable for the middle class. He recalls Ireland's famine and urges careful cultivation to maximize nutritive value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ireland
Exhi
Wyoming
Colorado
Australian potato disease safeguards inspire Wyoming plans
John H. Gordon notes Australia’s strict measures to preserve potato crops against disease and hopes to study and adapt those methods at the Cheyenne experiment farm. He signals future discussion on seed selection, plowing, irrigation, and cultivation as keys to potato success.
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Australia
Cheyenne
John H. Gordon
Wyoming Farm Bulletin
Prison Conditions Scrutinized In Political Critique
Editorial excerpt continues from page four condemning the prison collection as started by administration allies and self-serving inmates. The writer contrasts the 1910 campaign rhetoric blaming foreign corporations with today’s harsher regime, citing the Laramie Republican critique.
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Laramie
Notice to Non-Resident Defendants in Wyoming Suit
Multiple public notices present. W G Lantry sues J W Hook for 1000 dollars plus interest, attached property in Big Horn county to secure debt, and a June 22 1913 deadline to answer. Also notices for Walter Whitcher stallion ad, Chamberlains Cough Remedy endorsement, county road project objections due June 15 1912, and Big Horn County Bank suit against T B G Rogers with 3000 dollars due, property in Section 19, Township 50N, Range 92W, answer by June 2 1912.
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J. W. Hook
Humbolt
Iowa
W. G. Lantry
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Cody
Wv. G. Lantry
C. A. Zaring
Board of County Commissioners
Otto
Greybull
Sea
Mee Eouth
Basin
Ealh County
Peter Eméders
Big Horn
Lot
Township
Big Horn County Bank
Methodist Services Schedule At First M B Church
Sunday morning service at 11 o clock and Sunday evening at 8 o clock. Services described as bright and cheerful with a cordial welcome. Pastor 8 W Albone. Lame back blamed on rheumatism. Chamberlains Liniment recommended. For sale by Frank A Wise.
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M. B
E’aloek
W. Albone
Frank A. Wise
For Trade 4036 Geneva rapid lense camera ad
Burlington Wyoming resident Ad Rene C. C. Riter offers a 4036 Geneva rapid lens camera for 80 to 40 of 20 rimless life. Post to contact Burlington WY.
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Geneva
Rene C. C. Riter
Burlington
Wyo
Moving Sale Memorandum and Local Coming Station
A listing sells beds mattresses springs and dining room furniture with prices from 2.50 to 30 dollars. J O Bents announces a forthcoming station of Big Horn county on Mead ranch two miles south of Basin featuring a Belgian stud. An advertisement endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for poor appetite and digestion with Prank A Wise as the local seller.
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Rhroady
Big Horn County
Mead Ranch
Basin
J. O. Bents
Chamberlain
A. Wise
Wanted to Trade for a Good Work Team Near Court House
Short classified note offers to trade for a dependable work team. Two good teams are available, late facing the Court House. Inquire of Jesk Has-Beet for Bac.
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Eou
Jesk
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Market Letter
Coast Line
Wyoming Security Investment Co
Worland
With Stockgrowers Bank
J. F. Leighty
Pomard
Pereberos
Saint Joe
C. Whitcher
Balint Joe
Wye
T. B. G. Rogers
Los Angeles
California
Abuel
Mathodiet Services
For Trade
C. Dana Carter
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