Seed Scams Hit Connecticut Farmers Hard
A Connecticut bulletin reviews how seed sellers in the state mix low quality weed seeds with vegetables like alfalfa clover and grass. Tests show many seeds fail to germinate or perform, causing losses to farmers. Professor Miss Jagger highlights home testing methods and cautions buyers to verify viability before planting.
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Carlo
Simen
Connecticut
Supmore
Posavann
Connecticut Farm
Seed testing invitation from experiment station
The experiment station urges farmers to submit seed samples to determine grade. It advises fair testing by mixing five or six handfuls from various parts of the package and sending a sample. Suggested sample weights: two ounces each for red top, white clover, timothy. four ounces for beet, turnips, red clover. eight ounces for wheat and cereals, peas and other legumes. Replies expected in about a fortnight.
Uncle Joe and insurgents threaten House power shift
The text records a faction led by Murdock and Danwei aiming to curb Speaker power by reconstituting committees elected by districts, abolishing the Speaker’s seat on the rules committee, and pushing rule amendments. They anticipate a two year window to decide whether to adopt new rules or revert to old ones, hoping insurgent Republicans gain control.
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Murdock
Joe
Aan
Cannon 13
Pe Pee Sie Danwei
House
United States
Congress
Committee On Rules
Rioters Break Into Paris Law School Bonfire
Special from United Press reports student rioters at Paris Law School over Dean Lyoncean resigning. They looted furniture, built a bonfire in the Pantheon, and were deterred by firemen. Authorities seek leaders facing prison threats.
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United Press
Hundred Ey
Paris Law School
Lyoncean
Pantheon
Wall Street Opens With Losses Amid Strike Impacts
Opening trading in New York shows Inge fractions to over one point changes as switchmen's strike in the northwest weighs on railroad issues. Major rails and leading industries slide with overall price movements in the first hour, while government and other bonds hold steady.
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New York
Northwest
Sheriff Brown touts first appointment as airship inspector
City Sheriff Richard Brown visited City Hall and announced he would be the first to receive assurances of a new appointment as inspector of airships under the incoming administration. He plans to lobby the Board of Aldermen for the ordinance, says the salary is no consideration and he will serve for the common good. He notes aerial navigation merits and mentions Gus Whitehead near Brooklawn Golf Links as ready to fly, proposes a glass observatory atop the building for the inspector.
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Richard Brown
Sheriff Brown
Gus Whitehead
Brooklawn
No Investigation by Congress of the Sugar Trust
Republican leaders say Congress will not investigate the Sugar Trust. They claim the President does not seek such inquiry and want to keep hands off to let the Department of Justice and Treasury handle crimes. Insurgents hope public opinion pushes for reform and tariff changes.
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Congress
Department of Justice
the Treasury
Red Men Dine Mayor Buckingham Receives Gavel
The Red Men hosted a Stratfield dinner for Mayor Buckingham, guest of honor on a committee linked to the Great Council of the United States. He received a gold mounted inscribed gavel. Attending were ward members T Buckingham, W B Ladium, J W Lochwerdtle, James Holt Jr, D A eer, Wowompon tribe members, and other associates. The Mayor will entertain Wowompon chairs Friday evening.
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Mayor Buckingham
Stratfield
Red Men
Great Council of the United States
Ward T. Buckingham
W. B. Ladium
J. W. Lochwerdtle
James Holt, Jr
D. A. Eer
Wowompon
Louis EB
George A. Fairchild
G. Ww
Fred W. Nettleton
Okenuck
Carl B. B. Fiumiey
H HE
Konckapotawauh
Weather Indications Special from United Press
New Haven report forecasts fair tonight then partly cloudy and warmer on Friday with rain. Pleasant weather continues in eastern sections as a Kansas storm moves northeast into Iowa bringing rain or snow to the mountains eastward. Front edge may reach central areas by Friday afternoon or night with mild temperatures elsewhere and increasing clouds likely rain by Friday afternoon or night.
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United Press
New Haven
Kansas
Iowa
Farewell Dinner for Charles Kearns Before Los Angeles Trip
A farewell dinner at Carrs honored Charles Kearns who departs for Los Angeles on Thursday. Friends presented him a traveling case as speeches by attendees were shared. George H C Koehm returns home after weeks in Washington D C Ohio Kentucky and Fridonia New York.
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Carr
Charles Kearns
Los Angele
Charlies Murray
George H. C. Koehm
Brooks Street
Washington, D. C
Ohio
Kentucky
Fridonia
N. Y
Points of Interest at E. H. Dillon Co Anniversary Sale
Anniversary sale at E. H. Dillon & Co. 1165 Main St features pony skin coats caracal cloth coats fur scarfs muffs and fur sets. Hayes Market urged for quality foods with regular trips. Local ad copy promises finest stock kept in the city and shell items noted in garbled text.
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E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Hayes
U S Ready to Step In Over Nicaragua Crisis
Washington reports an immediate U S military show of force against President Zelaya of Nicaragua. Secretary Knox's sharp note to Zelaya's envoy signals readiness to deploy marines and Navy forces to Atlantic and Pacific shores, with ships and field pieces prepared, amid tense consular threats and regional diplomacy.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Knox
Senor
Rodriguez
Ion
Imnand Navy Yard
Prairie
Panama
Canal Zone
War Department
Navy
Cannon and
Grace
Mexico
Senor Rodriguez
Zelayan
State Department
Navy Department
Caldara
Borretary Knox
Bluefields
Thomas P. Moffett
New York
Michael J. Clancy
Cape Gracias
Dios
Edwin W. Trimmer
Thunderbolts report for practice at U M C lot
Amateur football notes state the Thunderbolts will report for practice tonight at the U M C lot at 7 45 p m The Clinton A C challenges the Columbia Stars for the 105 pound city championship Sunday at Circus Grounds 2 30 p m The title may also go to Lincoln Reserves Columbia Boys Club or Edgewoods if the challenge remains unanswered Daniel E Walker buys a Clinton avenue house from Harriet Maria widow of John C Porter front 50 feet depth 164 feet plans to reside there
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Clinton A. C
Columbia Stars
Circus Grounds
Lincoln
Columbia Boys Club
Edgewoods Drs
Daniel E. Walker
Harriet Maria
John C. Porter
Clinton Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
State Street
Mr. Walker
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