Cotton Boll Weevil Experiments Show Varied Yields
An excerpted report reviews a 150 acre Texas trial and 200 acre Calvert test under Ertos Hunter. Early planting with thorough cultivation yielded about three quarters to one bale per acre, while later planting produced less. The study notes overcropping risks and suggests careful cultivation improves pest effects and overall crop health. Benefits observed include higher yields with timely planting and thorough cultivation despite boll weevil pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orly
Hunter
Stock Items Dwindle Amid Frayed Bar Supply
Fragments describe dwindling stock of pn items and lingering gaps in shelves. A footnote hints at limited gles and a lendid bar contributing to the shortage, with readers urged to inquire for availability and alternatives.
Eyeglasses Offer Help for Eye Troubles
A small ad notes eye troubles may stem from weak eyes and promises improvement through eyeglasses and spectacles. It invites readers to have their eyes checked at no cost, suggesting expert eye helps can prolong sight and prevent years of suffering.
Pastor Fights Theaters With A Religious Drama
The Rev. George H. Simmons of Peoria Illinois writes a four part religious drama titled Love's Sublimest Tragedy to counter Sunday theater performances. It is staged with scenery at the Coliseum in Peoria each Sunday night, with one part shown per evening. He plans a regular stage production costing about 50000 dollars using scenery painted from Palestine sketches by artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Simmons
First Baptist Church
Peoria
Ill
ePoria
Palestine
Iron Tonic Warns Against Cold Dangers and After Effects
An advertorial urges readers to protect against colds La Grippe and Catarrh by fortifying the system with Dr Harter s Iron Tonic. It argues most deaths come from after effects rather than the cold itself, claiming iron strengthens blood to ward off and fight disease and prevent lasting injury.
Dr Harter's Iron Tonic touted for cold cures
The advertisement claims Dr Harter's Iron Tonic supplies iron to the blood to prevent or shorten colds and La Grippe with emphasis on women’s vulnerability to illness. It also reports George W Prenter of Pittsburg owning a rare Macabean coin valued at $7000 and fending off an attempted robbery. the coin is now kept in a safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harter
George W. Prenter
Pittsburg
B.C
Prenter
Tarkington Drawn As Cigarette Fiend In Debate
Newton Booth Tarkington Indiana literary representative elect is described as a cigarette fiend and may oppose an anti cigarette bill threatened by Senator Lyons. Lyons has not yet decided to introduce the measure but says he may push it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarkington
Newton Booth Tarkington
Indiana
Senator Lyons
Lyons
Prohibition Order in Milam County Gause District 40
Milam County Commissioners Court declares local prohibition in Gause School District No. 40 after a Dec 20 1902 election. 46 votes for and 43 against prohibition, banning sale of intoxicating liquors within district except for lawful exceptions, with publication ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gause
Commissioners Court
Milam County
Texas
S. E. Corner
Wm. McFaddin
F. Rodiguez
MacFaddin
Varas
A. H. Boles
Boles’ E
S. W
H. Hawford
Hawford
N. W
N. E
Hardcastle
N.W
Jacob Wilcox
F Ruiz
Chas. Chevalier
John N. Barnhill
Barnhill
S. W. Corner
State of Texas
Saii
Milam
J. E. Tyson
Cameron
J. E.tyson
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement
Melard F. Craig of Middlegrove New York praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion and constipation, claiming they work like a charm without gripe or unpleasant effects. Sold by Thomas and Moore.
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Chamberlain
Melard F. Craig
Middlegrove
N. Y
Thomas & Moore
When Stanton Imprisoned Winner after Song Victory
A WWII era style account recalls Septimus Winner and his 1862 song Give Us Back Our Old Commander after McClellan’s relief. The piece notes Stanton’s anger at the song’s popularity and his order to suppress it and imprison Winner.
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Stanton
Winner
Septimus Winner
McClellan
Army of the Potomac
Littl Mac
Septimus
Buy your school supplies from the Cameron Drug company
A brief notice urging readers to purchase school supplies from Cameron Drug Company. The item emphasizes the supplier and educational materials without additional context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cameron Drug Company
New Western Reserve Alleged From Late Senster Evarts Dig
In Hayes era the cabinet debated informally when the president admitted making a few unconsulted appointments all within the state department. Evarts replied to John Sherman that he had heard of Ohio’s Western Reserve but never seen any of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evarts
Hayes
State Department
John Sherman
Western Reserve of
Ohio
Wilhelmina and the Bear at Grindelwald
At age 17 Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands visited Grindelwald Switzerland and fed a young bear by the hotel bear pit daily. One day the bear attacked as she entered the pit she fled with scratches and a torn dress and still bears the marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Switzerland
Grindelwald
Mrs. Grant Receives Mikado Gift Letter and Prince Son Image
The Emperor of Japan sent Mrs. U S Grant an autographed letter and a picture of the newborn son of the crown prince. The framed enamel portrait was presented by the Japanese minister. The Mikado thanked Mrs. Grant for her prior gift and renewed friendship with the Grant family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Grant
Japan
Progressive Shah of Persia Wins Popular Regard
Nassred Din, the Shah of Persia, has ruled for six years since the assassination of his predecessor. He has reduced taxation, created a postal customs service, built a university and several schools, extended telegraph lines, and improved access to justice in the courts. He is noted for humane governance and has earned strong loyalty from his people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassred Din
Persia
The Secret of Long Life and Electric Bitters Advertisement
An advert claims long life comes from regular body function and quick disease germ destruction. Electric Bitters purportedly regulate the stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood and boost appetite. They are said to cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous diseases constipation dyspepsia and malaria with vigorous health after use. Only 500 guaranteed by Thomas and Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Moore
Duguiete
Plea From a Local Parent Over Evening School Work
The Deadwood Pioneer-Times reports a frustrated mother complains about math homework at the public school. She asks a teacher for easier assignments at night and for the next problem to be in water, citing inability to buy more supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Pioneer- Times
P. S
Dr King's New Life Pills End Headache Cure
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia reports complete relief from two years of severe headaches after using Dr King's New Life Pills. Also effective against constipation and biliousness. 25 cents at Thomas Moore's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Webster
Winnie
Dr. King
Thomas & Moore’s
Bear Abduction Tale From Sarets chye District
A dramatic tale from Sarets chye in Goloff district reports a young girl aged five seized by a large bear near the village. Three days later the bear and the child were found in a dense thicket with the child resting on a mossy couch-like bed and fed by the animal with forest fruits and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saretschye
Goloff
Russia
Cameron Drug Company School Supply Hint
A note suggests Cameron Drug Company as the go to for school supplies. The line emphasizes locating needed items at the drug store rather than a dedicated supply shop.
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Endat Victoria
Calvert
Ertost ‘Tunter
Agric Ural Department
Dr. Harter
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Backstrom
Wilhelmina and the Bear
Mrs. Grant and the
Baby
Herald
Wilder
Cornell
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
John Brown
Dr. Wilder
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