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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
7
A distressed Indianant mother questions her daughter about the method and extent of consent given to Mr Higeon. The daughter replies that strong pressure influenced her decision and she acted not of her own free will.
A veteran told at a Memphis Memorial Day banquet that a Southern officer recalled a New York hotel lobby exchange with a Northerner. The Northerner boasted of victory, the Southerner admitted their defeat, and noted how Northern pensions reflected prior crippling losses.
Canton Mayor Turnbull references an old Titanic officer remark in a quip about a Canton boy and his nurse. The remark, described as a terrible black eye for the TV tanle administration, is cited as morally pointed but lighthearted.
John G. Reaham Johnson spoke at a Philadelphia dinner about Sargent portraits. He recounted a Philadelph ia woman and a coachman who viewed the finished work. The coachman quipped that with a better likeness the subject might have gone off.
A Sunday school lesson on the Prodigal Son ends with a child’s voice saying the fattened calf alone felt no joy at the prodigal’s return. The elder brother’s character is discussed and the mood contrasts with revelry. The teacher prompts for the missing figure in the feast.
In a Lawrence discussion on immigration the speaker praised rapid assimilation of immigrant families, citing a Neapolitan named Paolo Cenel and his son Francesco who, three years after arrival, asked in school about the year Italy was discovered.
A political meeting features Thomas Rhipp recounting a tale of a colored man losing 40 in a busted southern bank and a Northern visitor taunting a southern colonel about an mosquito plague. The anecdotes accompany remarks by Herbert Knox Smith, U S Commissioner of Corporations, to the Indiana Polit Trade association.
Farmers and stockmen from across Colorado plan to attend the midsummer convention in Glenwood Springs July 23 to 24. The Colorado Stockgrowers Association and district Farmer’s Union meeting will be held with rail service offered by the Denver & Rio Grande. Tickets go on sale July 2 from all points. passengers from Salt Lake City and western stations will be entertained as delegates travel to the event.
The article revisits the 1839 Watts water mill beside Indian Creek near Westport, noting its gray walls and walnut beams. It profiles Stubbins Watts, 76, a descendant of Daniel Boone, who has tended the mill for sixty-two years aside from Civil War service and a stint with the Bourban army. The scene contrasts modern development with the mill’s unchanged, slow-flowing setting and a turbine replacing the old wheel.
Investigations into a spate of Paris fatalities reveal a rising drug habit among residents. A top physician reports dozens of victims during rounds and notes morphine and cocaine use in the city’s artier quarters, with daily purchases running high.
Jubiake Voutebiteh, younger granddaughter of a respected elder, is married to a bee sharpshooter as part of a family tradition. Velko Simich won the prize in a keen contest. rivals watched as the apple on a pole was shot at break of light.
A laborer connected to the outside world only via wireless telegraphy had a foot crushed in an accident. There were no witnesses or medical books on hand, and the injured man lacked any practical experience. An operator called the supervisor for aid.
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Deep and thorough plowing expands soil moisture storage, reduces evaporation, and yields a sturdier seed bed for young plants. Shallow plowing saves expense but increases moisture loss, with benefits varying by soil type and season. Fall plowing helps water retention and plant food, while spring plowing risks poorer seedbed and failed stands in dry, heavy soils.
The text advises sowing corn with 16 inch row spacing and 2 to 3 inch weed clearance, covering seed with mulch, and maintaining ground moisture. It emphasizes soil fertility, thorough preparation, and moisture conservation through dew cultivation, noting germination delays in dry periods and best timing for cultivation.
Local archives reveal the Plew family story through scattered notes and aged documents. Researchers note a long running trade, neighborly ties, and evolving town life reflected in the fragile pages.
L A Pelger a dry farmer eight miles south of Lethbridge Alberta reports an excellent 12 acre stand from only four pounds alfalfa seed per acre. He plans to sow two pounds next year to achieve a thinner stand and avoid crowding, contrasting with experts who recommend 19 to 20 pounds.
The article explains subsoil stores moisture between rains, boosting crop vitality. Dry, cracked surfaces trap rain on top. cultivation helps water penetrate to the subsoil, increasing moisture retention for dry periods.
Farm notes discuss sowing sisike with timothy, thinning rhubarb, and regrowth of rape after grazing. It covers crop rotation, millet yields, beading methods, pinion depth for brushes, clover and alfalfa harvest timing, sweet clover seed weights, road transport benefits, soil amendments like land plaster, and quickraising vetch ideas.
An agricultural note discusses methods to maximize dairy capacity by efficient cow management. It covers estimating herd capacity, feeding strategies, and how to avoid overstocking while maintaining herd health and production.
The health of chicks hinges on the yard they are kept in and their surroundings. Chicks are highly susceptible to hazardous surroundings and digestion concerns may stem from apparent vital causes. The Home Crew should ensure proper care and cleanliness to protect the chicks.
In a Pennsylvania mine a miner trapped for two days is freed as fellow workers dig from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. The rescued man jokes about missing wages and remembers a rough night out.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a janitor jokes about reading ability while defending others from mockery. The neighbor in the adjacent room dismisses the insult amid light, witty banter about literacy.
In a club dance an eager member asks a dull ember to flirt with Mine Fryte, while another girl teases about tact. The exchange highlights the awkward request and the speaker’s frustration with social finesse.
Fragmentary text discusses political death by own action and mentions a man who cares for a motor car, hinting at wrongdoing and a dissociated scene. The readable parts do not form a coherent report or clear events.
An 19th century kitchen anecdote recalls Aunt Sarah sharing macaroni with her children from an oilstreas table. The dish leads to a curious episode as worms appear in the yard and a doctor arrives, revealing the era’s sly humor and social dynamics surrounding illness and food.
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