Improving the Lawn Weed Eradication Methods
The article notes crab grass peaks from late June to frost, with little effective chemical control. It recommends hand cutting or pulling before mats form, rational fertilizing and careful watering, and using a rake with the mower to lift branches for closer clipping. Other weeds like dandelion, plantain, chickweed, oxeye daisy and yarrow require spud-like removal. chemical sprays are less effective for crab grass.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lawn Soil Care for Stresses and Weeds in Winter
The text advises making conditions favorable for lawns and strict growth monitoring for weeds early on. Before winter, apply a well rotted barnyard manure top-dressing to add fertility and protection. Avoid using unrotted manure to prevent weed seeds. For guidance, request Warmers’ Bulletin 494 on Lawn Soils from the Secretary of Agriculture in Washington, DC.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Grand Street Bridge Advocates Vow Big Vote Push
An enthusiastic meeting at Germania hall organized by the Citizens' Improvement league urged every member to mobilize friends to vote on election day. Subscriptions supported the publicity drive and officials backed the bridge. Speakers argued its imperative need amid Chicago street elevated railways disruption from a worker strike.
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Grand Street Bridge
Germania Hall
Citizens' Improvement League
Republicity
Care of the baby in summer care guide
A summer care guide urges keeping babies cool to prevent heat related illness. It covers baths, light clothing, skin care, avoiding harsh soaps, soft towels, and methods like bran or starch baths, plus outdoor safe play, ample fresh air, and easy access to cool water. It warns against unnecessary medicines and stresses never overwrap in hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castile
Children’s Bureau
Committee To Meet At City Hall Tonight
The streets and sidewalks committee of the town council will meet this evening in the city clerk's office at City Hall. The session starts at 7 30. New York sweltered under a hot sun on one of the warmest Junes in Weather Bureau records.
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Co On Council
New York
Weather Bureau
The unique life of boxer Robert Fitzsimmons from New Zealand to fame
A vivid portrait tracing Robert Fitzsimmons born 1862 in Cornwall England who became Ruby Robert and The Human Stilts. From early defeat and schoolyard bullying to boxing success in New Zealand Australia and America, his rugged path included blacksmithing, horse shoer work, and a string of marriages. His career rose as he defeated rivals and battled poverty.
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Gink
Robert
Lfe
Robert Fitzsimmons
Hymen
Ruby Robert
Fitzsimmon
Cornwall
England
Bob
Fitz
New Zealand
Rockus
Timaru
N. Z
Jem Mace
Mace
Ert Slade
John L. Sullivan
Australia
Sydney
California Athletic Club
America
Jim Hall
Martin Julian
Charlie Glonn
Newark
N. J
Julian
Rose Julian
Martin
Joe Choynski
Boston
Lake Hopatcong
Creedon
Sea of Matrimony
Julia Gifford
New Jersey
Fitz No. 3
Chicago
Bob Slemonin romance ends in Washington wedding
Bob, once linked to Mrs. Fitz No. 4 known as the Countess, has remarried. His last romance culminated in April with a Washington wedding to Mrs. Temo Slemonin, ex-wife of Henry Slemonin of Portland. Bob is father to three children including "Young Bob" who aspires to emulate his father’s fighting career.
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Bob
Washington
Temo Slemonin
Henry Slemonin
Portland
Ore
Fitz No. 4
Papa
HORSES Tow Weather Suggestions As To Their Treatment
Connecticut Humane Society offers practical guidance for horse care in heat. Rest frequently, feed lightly, avoid overload, water regularly, and cool exhausted horses with ice and baths. Remove harness friction, wash sores, ensure clean bearings, proper shoeing, and nightly rest to protect valuable work animals.
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Humane Society
Route changes spark local dissatisfaction and hospital news
Route 15 is to be removed and split between Route 14 with Victor Burr as carrier, while outlying areas join Sandy Hook and Newtown routes. People express major inconvenience. Also, Mrs. Arthur Curtiss faces surgical operation in Galen Hospital Bridgeport. local social notes include visits, harvests, and cottage occupancy. A NY lodging house fire prompts a dramatic rescuer crowd story about seven women escaping from a tenement.
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Victor Burr
Sandy Hook
Newtown
Arthur Curtiss
Galen Hospital
Bridgeport
Charles Penny
Edgar Worthrop
Ina _- Nichols
Huntington
Fa Burr
William Laborier
Harry ¢. Morgan
Edward Lee
New York
Underworld
Park Row
Local Social Notes Share Visits and Events
STEPNEY residents entertain Bridgeport guests and Worcester academy students return for summer. Picnics at Village Park, minstrel show by Sisters, steamer trip to West Point, and gatherings at summer homes mark a busy week. Several families host relatives from Danbury Weston Orange and Ansonia as convention changes in Seattle loom.
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William Kruger
Bridgeport
Perkins Nichols
Elliot North Trop
Worcester Academy
Carolyn Osborne
Miss Osborne
James
John Poland
Richard Broderick
Emily D. Leavenworth
Ruth Beardsley
Robert Fulton
West Point
Albert Hull
Ansonia
Emily Seeley
Carrie Elwell
Fred B. Elwell
Troy
Harmonysrange
William Mandeville
Danbury
Seattle
How to Live One Hundred Years in Simple Living
A humorous column cites advice from a physician on reaching a century. It parodies classic tips: avoid excess, quit smoking, sleep regular hours, live simply, and not worry about money. The note credits Phil H. Armstrong in the Florida Times-Union and mocks extreme frugality and routine as impractical for the author.
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Mark Twain
Jacksonville
Phil H. Armstrong
Florida Times-Union
Napier’s One Word Dispatch Delivers A Witty Victory
The London Mail recounts Sir Charles Napier’s rare humor as he led a campaign in the realm of the tech orna and secured conquest of Edna after perilous feats. Awaiting home authorities, his dispatch arrives at last bearing a single word that translates to a bare stand.
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Napier
Sir Charles Napier
Thecnor
Orma
Edtna
London Mail
Bridgsport Council Adopts Notice On Berks Avenue Sprinkling
At the June 7 1915 Bridgsport Common Council meeting a resolution directs the clerk to notify interested seasons to appear June 21 at eight o'clock in the evening in City Hall Council Chamber to hear about sprinkling with oil on Berks Avenue from Orchard to Helen Street Attest J ALEX H ROBINEON City Clerk
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Berks Avenue
Bridgsport
Common Council
City Hall
Orchard Street
Helen Street
Common Council Sets Hearing On City Grade Proposal
At the June 7 1916 meeting of Hridgegert Common Council the clerk was directed to notify interested citizens to appear June 21 1915 at 8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chamber to be heard on establishing a grade on Fillshouse awaiting its entire length J ALEX ROBINSON City Clerk.
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Hridgegert
Commor Council Chamber
Hearing Proposed on Regulating Public Conveyances Buses
The Bridgeport Common Council ordered a public hearing for June 17 1915 at eight o clock PM in the City Hall before the Ordinance Committee to consider adopting a proposed ordinance regulating public conveyances or jitney buses. The ordinance is available in City Clerk office Room at City Hall. All interested parties are urged to attend and present views. COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES J A Robinson Clerk
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le Common Council
Bridgeport
Common Council
Oy Hall
J. Alex. H. Robinson
Denver Avenue Extension Plan Adopted by Bridgeport Board
In Bridgeport on June 7 1915 the Board of Appraisals adopted a corrected report on the Denver Avenue layout from its terminus to Fairfield Avenue. The revision changes the August 3 1914 report to state that damages over benefits amount to 35900 dollars and awards the sum to John J McFarles Jr instead of John J McWarland. City Clerk J ALEX Robinson approves.
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Denver Ave
Bridgeport
Board of Apprail
Denver Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
John J. McFarles, Jr
John J. McWarland
J. Alex
H. Robinson
Bridgeport Sewer Construction Hearing Adopts Notice
City of Bridgeport Council met June 7 1915 to adopt a resolution directing the clerk to notify interested parties to appear June 21 1915 at City Hall Council Chamber to be heard on the construction of a street along Fatfield Avenue north from the Bet Roe house in Philadelphia where Frank Afecsss first flag was made.
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Alfred Street
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Beasd
City Hall
Fatfield Avenus
Bet Roe House
Philadelphia
Frank Afecsss
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Grand Street
W. J. Bryan
Narragansett Pier
Newabies
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
A. Elwood, Auctioneer
Colorado Avenue
State Street
Eddy Carriage Shop
U. S. Department of Labor
Wissner Piano
Main Street
Stepney
J. Alex. H. Robineon
City Clerks
J. Alex. H. Robinsoy
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