Harney Peak Lookout Protects Black Hills Timber
A lookout station on Harney Peak in the Harney National Forest uses a map and telephone system to pinpoint fires, guiding rapid suppression crews. From 1911 to 1911, 28 fires occurred with 17 reported by the lookout, and all were extinguished promptly, saving vast timber resources.
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Dlack Hills
Aya
New York Tribune
Black Hills
Forest Service
Harney Peak
Harney National Forest
Harsey
Black Hills Forest
Healdes
Ear
Harney Forest
Harney
Uncle Sam
Leap Year Proposals Rule in New Guinea Society
In New Guinea the men avoid courtship while women propose by sending a string to a man’s relative. If the man agrees they marry immediately with betrothal announced and a charcoal brand on his back. Breach of promise actions are not possible, though jilted women may face pursuit by friends.
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New Guinea
Aho
Question of Grammar in Laughing Dinner Debate at Lip Pincotts
The rowdy guest list at Lip Pincotts in Kansas City Kansas echoes a quarrel over jokes and propriety between Missourians and Kansans. A Missouri guest quips about cockiness while a Kansan deflects, as the group quibbles over manners and a playful line about hens and eggs. The gossiping banter reflects a lively cross state clash at a humorous dinner gathering.
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Hugene V
Lippincott's
Kansas City
Kan
Olive of Pension Comilesioner
Waelton
Roosevelt
Tine
Kansane
Missouri
Abe
For a Rainy Afternoon
On wet days children are apt to rod ime hanging heavily but Ume dis fculty to overcome if games are provided. Bubbles attract children but preparations are needed to keep dresses, the tablecloth and carpet dry. Cover the bubble area with newspaper and spread the nearby carpet with newspaper. To make bubble solution dissolve grated soap in hot water and add ginger or lemon flavor.
Summer Tilled Crops and Campbell System of Tilling
An article argues dry farming can produce crops using the Campbell system of tilling and rainfall storage. It cites past wet years, dry 1910 yields, and field experiments showing disked soil retains moisture and boosts growth. Farmers on semiarid plains are urged to summer till and disk wisely to improve moisture absorption and reduce evaporation.
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Campbell
W. MH. Hamilton
Denver
Gunbarrel Hill
Boulder County
Theo
Caution on Pasturing Alfalfa Practices
Advisory notes warn farmers to pasture alfalfa with great caution. Do not overgraze, use rock to control growth, harvest for hay, and allow a spring start before muck is turned. Avoid grazing during cold weather and aim for a good cover in winter.
Clover ter Partiaity and soil fertility in clover rotation
In ten years of rectiliery experiments at the Pennsylvania station it was found that phosphorus and potassium in rotation with clover improve soil fertility and crop response.
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Pennsylvania
Stop Escape Of Moisture In Dry Country Farmlands
The article argues moisture loss harms crops more than lack of rain. It describes rooting under airtight road crusts and suggests practices to reduce evaporation, such as shading soil, maintaining surface cover, shallow harrowing, and keeping soil moisture in place to improve corn and grain yields.
Farm Values Make Showing
The arid and semiarid regions show a remarkable rise in farm values per a U S census bulletin. Aggregate value of farm land in these sections reaches 10 498 000 000, up from 2 249 000 000 in 1900, reflecting a large advance in the nation s wealth from farm land.
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Census Bureau
United States
Rotation of Crops Boosts Farm Productivity
Rotation of crops is a practical method to raise farm output and spread labor. Deep plowing and underdrainage help, as every acre plowed has a lower acre beneath it. Average oat yield per acre over twenty years stands at 28.6 bushels.
Dairy farming notes on calf care and milk handling
The fragment discusses continued care for calves and dairy cows, noting price considerations, methods for burning calves, and the handling of milk and cream in clean air. It mentions avoiding wind exposure and limits on rest before calving, with remarks on feeding and stock health.
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Gairying
Alec
Wioter
Doan's Kidney Pills Reputedly Relieve Kidney Pain
A reader testimonial claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured severe back pain and kidney symptoms after four boxes, noting dramatic improvement and advising others to remember the brand. The piece also includes unrelated social chatter between two individuals.
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Hla
Fayey
Ike
Doan
Vater Milburn Co
Bofalo
Mrs Selby Praises Cuticura Soap For Baby Prize
A California mother lauds Cuticura Soap for her five month old baby who won a prize in a baby contest. She claims the child has no chafing or sores and attributes this to using Cuticura. She urges others to try the soap and ointment, offering free samples by mail.
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Mra. G. A. Selby
Redondo Bleach
California
Orville Rock
Lydia RE. Pinkham
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Paw Paw
Klan
Ann Arbor
Lydia E.m
Ville K
Ville K i. KR
Mich
Rockport
Ind
Lydia E. Pinkham
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IFD. No
Lydia BE
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine CO
Lynn
Mass
Man calculates lettuce output to pay for farming gear
A discouraged man in a garden scene says he is busy computing how many tons of lettuce he must grow to cover the cost of a spade rake and a reel of outfit.
Castoria and Teething Remedies Featured in Notices
An array of child health products is advertised with Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children. Mentions of Castoria, Teething Syrup, and other tonics appear alongside notes on procurement and brand names from the Paxton Toilet Co and Winston’s Geving Syrup.
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Cowaln
Rome
Paxton Toilet Co
Deston, Mane
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