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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
3
A severe rain and lightning outbreak caused a barn fire on the James Austin farm near Leatherwood Church and widespread flooding. Floodwaters damaged Reeds, Avoca, Pt Ritner areas, washed culverts and tracks, with many homes and businesses hit and livestock affected.
Weather and town lore mix as residents note noon time differences with Bedford and comment on local happenings. The piece hints at circus coverage, social rumors, heat effects, and a light reflection on seasonal change in Bloomington.
Constable Charles Harmon executed Justice Iseminger's orders by moving James S. Fisher from Jacob M. Hitchcock's property. George McGinnis faced provocation of Joseph England and assault on Chester England and, after a guilty finding in both cases, will appeal to the circuit court. Fines were 81 in each case.
Miss Hazel Dillon travels to Jasper Indiana to select Domestic Science Department equipment for Jasper High School. She leaves September 5 to assume teaching Domestic Science and Mug fish at Jasper High School.
Lloyd Hensley a young man from Oolitic leaped from a moving automobile on Lincoln Avenue Friday, struck the brick pavement and was found concussion of the brain. Taken to William Pace's home on Lincoln Avenue, Hensley reportedly fell from the running board after his hat blew off and he moved to jump off as the car did not stop.
Kansas shows resilience with expected diversification and strong wheat yields. Farmers report livestock demand high and bank deposits at record levels, while Missouri and Arkansas forecast better crops. Nationwide, auto travel and diversified farming mitigate corn losses amid drought.
Mrs William Turpin, who lives east of the city, has been seriously affected by typhoid fever but is reported improved now.
J B Abbott of the Experiment Station soils department explains that early plowing and immediate harrowing improve moisture retention and reduce clod formation, boosting yields by up to fifty percent in drought-prone wheat regions. Proper soil mulching and a furrowed, mellow surface aid rain absorption and capillarity control, according to Prof. A M Ten Eyck. The best wheat areas prepare fall plowed land with these practices to secure productivity.
Fire in Lebanon Indiana destroyed the Davis Bros livery barn and the Home Laundry owned by Q C Hartley with 2550 insurance. It damaged two residences and a blacksmith shop belonging to Joseph Cain and threatened an entire block of frame buildings. Total loss about 10000 dollars with varying insurance on other properties.
Mr and Mrs Lou Malott of Kansas City Missouri will arrive in Mitchell next week to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs James Knight and their children spent the day with Mr and Mrs Elza Knight on South H street.
The article explains soil preparation steps before wheat planting. It covers disking to mix stubble and weeds, shallow mowing and deep harrowing to break clods, followed by a second harrow with a spiketooth harrow to finer the surface. Regular harrowing prevents crusting, preserves moisture, aerates soil, and aids plant food availability, warning that careless seed bed prep leads to disappointing yields next year.
Weather wrecks Hagenbeck Wallace setup in Bloomington. Big tent collapses after 6 PM wind and rain injuring two men. a laborer is killed by Monon train No. 4 in Bloomington yards. Elephants and horses suffer damage. losses near 1500 dollars. Reports say further misfortune follows the tour with accidents and injuries in nearby towns.
R N Palmer was called to Decatur Illinois Friday by the death of Dr W B Hostetler who died there Thursday. Dr Hostetler has many relatives in this city. Born to Mr and Mrs Willian Hendrickson of Oolitic on Wednesday a son.
Thomas Mitchell and his daughter Dovey of Spencer are hosted by Dr. E. E. Mitchell and his family for a visit.
Mrs William Crockett, her daughter and her son from Campbellsburg, are visiting Mrs J C McKnight. The brief social call highlights local neighborhood ties and cordial greetings.
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