Alfalfa as Wisconsin forage queen and growth plan
R A Moore of the University of Wisconsin outlines alfalfa as a premier forage plant noting its high yield and soil benefits. A survey of 240 reports shows 2324 acres grown in 1911 with an average of 9.6 acres per grower and a growing statewide adoption supported by the Alfalfa Order and Wisconsin Experiment Association.
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R. A. Moore
The
University of Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station
Wisconsin Experiment Association
Wisconsin
Hoard
Wisconsin Station
Department of Agronomy
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Alfalfa Order of the
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What Is Sleeping Sickness and Its Spread
The article explains sleeping sickness as a disease caused by an animal parasite transmitted by the tsetse fly. It causes mental and physical derangement with increasing sleepiness and ends in death. It notes it is not immune to white men and is mainly among negro populations, primarily in Africa.
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Africa
The Tichborne Trial of 1871 and Perjury Conviction
The case began in May 1871 and lasted 103 days with a jury ruling against the claimant Roger Tichborne. A second trial in 1874 lasted six months, leading to Orton's perjury conviction and a fourteen year sentence. After serving time he confessed the fraud publicly.
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Tichborne
Orton
Roger Tichborne
Origin of California name explained by experts
The name California is of Spanish origin. It was first used for a fictitious island in an early Spanish romance. Some scholars suggest it derives from caliente meaning hot and fornalia meaning furnace, though this is speculative.
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California
Henry D. Thoreau
Galveston Seawall Elevates City After 1900 Disaster
The city rebuilt after the 1900 tidal flood and tornado disaster that killed about 8,000 people and destroyed 3,000 buildings. Grade raises cost 1.5 million dollars and a 17,593 foot seawall, 16 feet base and 5 feet top, 17 feet above low tide, extends 27 feet into the gulf, cost 1,198,118 dollars.
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Galveston
Tex
Gulf
First Mayors of New York City in Early History
The first mayor of New York City was Thomas Willett, appointed in 1665 by the English governor. After independence, James Duane served as mayor from 1784 to 1789, marking the period when Americans led the city’s administration.
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New York City
New York
Thomas Willett
James Duane
Vatican Size and Highlights in Brief
The Vatican covers thirteen and a half acres with about 1,100 rooms including the library, museums, Sistine Chapel, Pauline Chapel, and galleries decorated by Raphael. It serves as the pope’s residence and holds vast collections and art.
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Vatican
Rome
Raphael
Charles S. Mellen President Witness In Wreck Probe
Charles S. Mellen, president, appeared as a witness in a wreck probe. Officials questioned his involvement and knowledge of events surrounding the incident. The investigation focused on duties and actions leading up to the collision.
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New Haven Road
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Phelan
Stamford
Mr. Mellen
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Local Notables and Visitors Reported in Cambridge Area
Brief notes list residents and visitors around Cambridge and nearby towns. Names include Cc R Keith Dexter City visiting parents, James W Bell in Columbus on legal business, B Barton and sons in Quaker City, Harry Touvell from Salesville, Madge Ogle Dudley en route to Gary Indiana, Elijah Neeland Hartford toward Newark, Laura Lay and Pauline Hance Spencer Station shopping in Cambridge, William Duffey Kimbolton on business, Hazel Bowles Laurie Lingo Quaker City bound for Epworth League in Uhrichsville, Maggie Reynolds Coshoc ton home from Love City, C. T. Sweeney Newcomerstown, James Black Albert Whissel Akron employment, Mrs Clara Bowers Newark visiting M. A. Hall, Mrs H B Rice Mansfield and children visiting Frank Wilson Cambridge area.
Harding and son visit Cambridge on business
H. B. Harding and his son George of Tyner were in Cambridge on a business visit Monday.
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H. B. Harding
George of Tyner
Cambridge
Real estate agent sells 118 acre farm in Monroe township
H. H. Masters reports the sale of the John A. Johnson farm near Newcomerstown Monroe township comprising 118 acres to John Vance of Quaker City. Mr. Vance plans to move by October 1 and the Johnsons intend to relocate to California.
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H. H. Masters
John A. Johnson
Monroe Township
Newcomerstown
John Vance
Quaker City
Mr. Vance
Johnsons
California
Cambridge girl Miss Pauline Houck tops Chicago Musical College ranks
Rushville friends learn of Miss Pauline Houck former Cambridge girl and niece of Mrs. Judge Mackey earning a high teaching post at the Chicago Musical College. She joined the corps nine years ago and this year earned a top woman teacher slot and saw a pupil win the gold medal in a contest among nearly one hundred. Two of her pupils also won silver medals in preparatory classes.
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Cambridge
Pauline Houck
George Houck
Judge Mackey
Rushville
Illinois
Times
Chica-go Musical College
United States
Chicago Musical College
Miss Houck
Mrs Anna Neff Seriously Ill At Home
Mrs Anna Neff is seriously ill at her home on rural route 1.
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Anna Neff
Ashland sisters depart after visit with Cambridge friends
Misses Mabel and Elizabeth Mc Cullough of Ashland Kentucky travel home after a visit with Cambridge friends. Miss Mabel has just completed her third year at Jewish Hospital Cincinnati studying to be a nurse.
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Mabel
Elizabeth McCullough
Ashland
Cambridge
Jewish Hospital
Cincinnati
Hockhocking Tribe Meets Weekly in Taylor Block
The Hockhocking Tribe holds meetings every Wednesday evening in the Taylor Block with visiting members welcome and degree work planned. An ice cream social is slated for Friday at Mt Herman U P Church. Lawrence Jacobs returns home after a weekend visit with relatives in Warner.
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Hockhocking Tribe
Taylor Block
Mt. Herman U. P. Church
Lawrence Jacobs
Warner
Remodeling Sale Dates From June to July
Remodeling sale dates run from June 18 to July 15 with men's suits priced at 9.75 and other suits at 12.50 to 15.00. Men's underwear offers 50 cent ped ity sale price 89 cents. Union suits 1.00 quality sale 89 cents. Boys elk hide shoes sizes 1 to 4 sale price 1.39. Youth black tennis shoes sale price 0.48. Ladies cloth patent leather shoes button sale price 1.29.
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John D. Rockefeller
Czar
Russia
Gaekwar
Baroda
Jack the Ripper
East End
London
St. John the Divine
America
Guastazino
Charles S. Mellen
Society Notes
Lena Mary Brown
J. G. Brown
Mr. Brown
Alpha Circle
the Alpha Circle
Second
U. P. Church
Alfort Baker
Beatty Avenue
Elizabeth
Janet McFarind
Steubenville Avenue
Trace
Ethel
Gertrude Hanna
E. C. Johnson
Vesta Sarchet
Springfield
Lutheran Church
Luther League
Doore-Finley
BE. Finley
Chaseville
Ia Finley
Lloyd T.doore
W. W. Milligan
Camridge
W. Bk. Weaver
Clark Street
First Baptist Church
James Bean
South Tenth Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
J.A. Wilson
North Wirst Street
Cc. R. Keith
Dexter City
James W. Bell
Columbus
Slaughter Hill
High Hill
B. Barton and Sons
Homer and Loyal
Harry Touvell
Salesville
Madge Ogle
Dudley, C
City
Gary
Ind
Elijah Neeland
Hartford
Newark
Laura Lay
Pauline Hance
Spencer Station
William Duffey
Kimbolton
Hazel Bowles
Laurie Lingo
Uhrichsville
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Maggie Reynolds
Coshocton
Love City
C. T. Sweeney
James Black
Albert Whissel
Akron
Clara Bowers
M. A. Hall
Taylor Avenue
Western Union
Meree
Telbor AM
Theo. N. Vail
Western Union Telegraph Company
Dr. Hess
Thompson’s Flour and Feed Store
North 7Th St
Ray F. Mickle
North 7Th Street
Bell
Pajamas
Guernsey
Sap Cong
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Greenwald
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