Lost Mines of the Great Southwest recounts famed gold tales
The article narrates multiple desert gold discoveries linked to the Santa Fe railroad, including Schofield’s 1804 canyon find with a windlass shaft, Jamison and Fields’ waterlogged efforts near Death Valley, and Mose and Goler’s later prolific placer finds in Kern County. It blends adventure with warnings about water scarcity and peril in rugged ranges.
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Huth
Santa Fe Railonad
San Bernardin County
Elit
Danby
Thomas Schofeld
Los Angeles
Schofield
Wedeen
Ahea
Schofard
Wald Sehofeld
Broken Peake
Ontalde
Som O
Schofold
Fred
Torrie Reine
Shanee
Mehta
Urenmure
Mate Tend
Nevada
Comrado
Fort Mohave
Jamison
Port Mohave
Jamieon
Indiana
Red
Fields
News
California
Homer
Santa Fe
San Bernardino County
Homer Wash
Ilithe
Desert
Miako
Atalon
Oae
Pields
Prute
Panamint
Death Valley
San Hernardino
Frank Guler
Guler
Goler
Mount San Antonio
Mount Baldy
Coler
Arrowhead
Loos Thas
Reverees
Aifetime
Jen Moss
San Bernardino
Mowe
Mose
Hin Head
Hamelin
San Mernardino
Wrae
Mon
Evid
Old Hon Mose
Golor
Kern County
Mojave
appetite of birds and grazers splint into a mixed report
A varied excerpt notes bird eats relative to weight with examples of robins doves and hawks and mentions a warning by a host about children near a desk. The text blends multiple subjects with garbled grammar and partial phrases.
Dry Farming Explained for Montana Growers
An explanation of dry farming, its misconceptions, and practices. A speaker notes dry farming conserves soil moisture rather than avoiding water, detailing long term moisture buildup under mulch, the role of deep plowing, and the economics and risks. The piece emphasizes summer fallowing as a moisture carrier and claims dry farming can yield earlier ripening and profit.
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Cheyenne
Montana
One Secret of Dry Farming
A description of how rainfall penetrates soil via tiny underground tubes that store water. The tubes form four to five feet deep channels, prevent evaporation when intact, and can be broken by raking to release water. Farmers on semi arid lands use this to store rainwater and alternate years to grow wheat.
Breaking the Colt Halter Training Prevents Injury
The piece urges breaking a colt before it reaches maturity to avoid injuries from rough handling. It warns against letting young horses run free until two or three years old and then forcing restraint in stalls by farm hands.
Handling Horses Safe Ruling on Training and Tying
A practical guideline advises never to overtrain horses and always secure them when left standing. Use a strong rope halter for tying and weigh a horse as part of handling before leaving it unattended.
Poultry Care Tips From Early Chicks to Strong Hens
Practical notes on brooding early chicks, feeding and housing basics. Emphasizes clean surroundings, proper brooders, and steady water. Recommends grit oyster shells charcoal and green foods, with caution on shells and shell production.
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Ald le Guaerit
Walter Bealding
St Louis Browns Pitchers Stand Tall In 61 Fee Challenge
The St Louis Browns boast the tallest pitching staff in the majors with most hurlers over six feet. Napier Hamilton and Roy Mitchell are the shortest at six feet one inch, while Carl Wellman and Jim Adame top the charts at 6 feet 5½ and 6 feet 4 respectively. The roster lists players by height with several at 6 feet 11 inches and others around 6 feet 1 inch.
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Browns
Napier
Hamilton
Roy Mitchell
Carl Wellman
Jim Adame
Carl
Jim
Mack Allison
Harold Bchwenk
Bud Napier
Jim Adama
Charles Snyder
Earl Hamilton
John Stone
George Traumgartner
Eddie Plank Still A Major League Lefty Ace At 38
Veteran pitcher Eddie Plank remains a top left-handed starter for the Athletics. In his 38th year, he continues to deliver strong performances, ranked near Joe Wood last season with 25 wins and few defeats. Connie Mack plans to rely on him heavily to chase pennants this year.
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Eddie Plank
Eddie Ia
Plank
Connie Mack
Joe Wood
Regis
Bia
Teason
Brotherly Act Prockton in New England League Game
A report describes brothers playing in the New England league with mentions of Joe Wood and Huck O'Brien kin. It notes Pete orlenieen Tegrsid lad Mig, a 129 pound right handed pitcher, as part of the O’Brien family involved in the event.
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Prockton
Hayley
Joe Wood
Huck O'Brien
O'brien
Pete
Dechy
Orlenieen
Speed Merchant Milas Poised for More Steals This Season
The report notes Milas of Hanslore, famed for base stealing, is expected to boost his totals after a record setting previous year. Critics question consistency as the season begins and scouts watch his pace.
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Cyplde Milas
Hanslore
Ba Fm
Tinker Urges Reds to Beat Cubs and Other 1913 News
Joe Tinker orders Reds to desist from smoking until season’s end and vows to outpace the Cubs. Pitcher Jack Frost released to Montreal. Detroit players studied by a doctor show the Tigers in good shape. Kansas City Blues look set for a strong American Association run.
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Joe Tinker
Reds
Farrell
Chance
Cubs
Cincinnati Rede
Jack Frost
Montreal
Detroit
Tigers
Charlie Carr
Kansas City Blues
American Association
Walter Joboson
Senators
Naps
Elets Eaven
Marty Nilen
Tidinoapolis
Selder
Helps
Packard
Tinker
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Ecleuge
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Beane
ST. Louis
Philadelphia Athletic Team
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