Washingtons Sad Fourth of July Fort Necessity Surrender
Washington led 600 French and 100 Shawnee at Fort Duquesne area. On July 3 1754 French commander De Villiers forced surrender after a night parley. Washington and his troops left Fort Necessity with arms and baggage, marching 52 miles toward Will s Creek while the 4th of July dawned with ambivalent fate for his young career.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsrg
Alon de Villiers
Fort Ducane
Jumonville
Ides
Allegheny
Nongahela
Pittsburg
Goonwiddie
Virginia
Rch
Virian
George Ashington
Washington
Quesne
Cana
Fort Necessity
Haling
Coulon de Villiers
Fort Duquesne
Alleghenies
de Villiers
Vanbraam
de Villier
Laurel Hill
Deegan
Wills Creek
Philadelphia
Measuring Hay Stacks For Volume In Farm Stacks
The Rural New Yorker outlines a rule to estimate hay stack volume using length width and heights above shoulder plus ridge height. It gives example stacks with computed volumes and discusses inverted V tops, contour effects, and how packing and moisture alter weight per volume and tonnage.
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Rean
Farmers Advice From Nubbin's Almanac
Do not plant corn in cold ground and keep land in woodlot. Seed vitality greatly affects yield as kernels decay in cold wet ground. Grow green fodder for cows in dry weather and prevent soil erosion on hillsides. Potatoes rise in influence with hay and cotton, so spray with Bordeaux mixture before blight hits.
Flint Corn Varieties and Maturation in Short Seasons
Flint corn dominates the northern United States where short growing seasons hinder Dent varieties. Flint is very firm and yields more dry matter per hundred pounds than Dent corn. Many varieties have eight rows of kernels on an ear.
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United States
Clearing Saplings by Pulling Stumps with a Chain
The Farm Journal urges clearing saplings after rain by cutting saplings four feet from ground, attaching a six foot chain near the top, and pulling with horses to yank out stumps. It notes the land is loose after rain and stumps come out easily.
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Farm Journal
The Seed of Crimson Eight Wera in Color
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a color sequence described as crimson seeds and eight tones. Context is unclear. no identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or events are present.
Proper Deep Versus Shallow Cultivation For Corn
A farmer outlines adaptable cultivation methods for corn. Detailing timing before and after planting, row spacing from 40 to 42 inches, and frequent post germination cultivations, the writer argues deeper work in wet seasons and shallower in dry periods, emphasizing moisture conservation and root development. The article stresses more careful cultivation overall to boost yields and moisture retention.
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Harrow
Farmers’ Review
Poisonous Darnel and Its Varieties in Grasses
The seeds of Lolium temulentum known as darnel have a contested reputation for poison. An illustration shows a short-awned form named Lolium arvense, but botanists now group the short and long awned, and awnless forms as one species. Daniel, an annual European grass, is a weed naturalized in some areas, more common on the western coast. The Country Gentleman notes screening could separate its seed from wheat.
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Daniel
Europe
Frost Proof Cement Post Construction For Foundations
Frost proof cement posts may be needed when permanent foundations are not feasible. The Farm Journal recommends a slightly smaller top, smooth sides, and a boxed section that slides upward freely. This design prevents lifting on sloped posts as frost rises, reducing frost damage risk.
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Farm Journal
Arranging the Farm to Boost Efficiency and Profit
The Farmers' Review asserts that farm layout in fields buildings and roads matters more than usually thought. A poorly arranged farm wastes time and labor and reduces earnings. Organization should reflect the specific work carried on the farm.
Oklahoma gas and oil deal to move Ardmore Fort Worth and Denison
Oklahoma, Ohio, and Indiana gas and oil men plan a half million dollar investment to make Ardmore the Indian Territory capital with an artificial gas plant and to supply gas to Fort Worth and Denison. Leaders include J D S Neeley, Lemuel G Neeley, John Kerr, E R Curtain, James Murdock and sons, plus three Muncie capitalists. They have already spent 200000 on mains and piping and control 12000 acres under lease in the Southwest with a test oil discovery 75 feet above the oil bearing rock.
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Lima
Ohio
Indiana
Oklahoma
Ardmore
Indian Territory
Citi
Fort Worth
Denison
Texas
Lemuel G. Neely
John Kerr
E. R. Curtain
Manhattan Oil Company
James Murdock
Samuel T
Charles Murdock
Lafayette
Ind
Daniel A. Herring
Unison
Busines
Oil and gas tests planned near South McAlester
South McAlester is abuzz as business leaders organize a field test across several hundred acres west of the city in Choc taw nation ranges 12 and 14 east. Early gas shows ignite in places, with pools observed and plans to drill three test holes in ranges 2 and 13 east and two wells in Magee valley south of town. Eastern oil men assess the field as highly promising after inspections.
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South
McAlester
Magee
Tulsa Revival Begins at New Methodist Church
A citywide revival started last night at the New Methodist Church with Rev. C. W Kerr delivering the opening sermon. The union revival aims to involve all Tulsa churches and run through summer into winter to boost membership, continuing indefinitely.
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Tulsa
T. T
New Methodist Church
C. W Kerr
Sapulpa Oil Leases Contest Before Court
In Sapulpa the prosecution argued before Judge Lawrence after ten minor oil leases were declared void by Judge Sulzbacher to obtain a writ of error. The master in chancery sold the leases, canceled by Judge Lawrence, and resold them for a substantially higher total as land values rose between sales.
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U. S
Lawrence
Sapulpa
Sulzbacher
Retail Merchants Organize in Durant Oklahoma
About seventy five business leaders from Durant and nearby towns formed the Retail Merchants Association of Oklahoma. Elected officers include J. T. Hall as president, R. L. Crudup as first vice president, J. T. Saddler as second vice president, Hamp Willis Kingson as third vice president, Hershel Connell as secretary, and Hugh Blunt as treasurer.
Ardmore Grants Franchise For Electric Street Railway
Ardmore I T approves a franchise for an electric street railway system to the Ardmore Electric Power Company. A certified check for 10000 dollars has been deposited by the company.
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Ardmore, I. T
Ardmore Eelectric Power Company
Beall Suspended in Washington Civilized Department Probe
Assistant commissioner Beall faces a suspension pending investigation into alleged charges. Washington reports quote Commissioner Bixby defending Beall as efficient and denying any knowledge of the accusations. Beall says he first learned of the matter through newspapers and remains in his duties.
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Muskogee
Bixby
Ceaoues
Beall
Deputy Clerk Appointment Highlighted in Indian Appropriation Bill
The Indian appropriation talk leads to Tulsa gaining a deputy United States clerk. Clerk BR Harrison waits for presidential approval before acting. Otis Lorton of Sapulpa and Ireland are slated for positions in Futon and Sapulpa, reflecting capable officials and city support.
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Otis Lorton Willo
Ireland
Hom
Tulsa
United States
Feday
BR. P. Harrison
Otis. Lortom
Sapulpa
Futon
Gatte
Washita Valley Map Project Spurs Local Interest
The Fen Thousand club of the city aided by the Ein vis commercial club has printed nearly a thousand new maps of Washita Valley. Inquiries flood in from across the Union for copies and related information about Indian Territory. The commercial club clarifies permit requirements for white settlement and explains there are few Indians among local citizens.
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Washita Tulsa
I. T
Fen Thousand Club
Einvis Commercial Club
Washita Valley
Union
aBcet
Indian Territory
Commercial Club
Esi
Judge Gill Denies Move for Territory Board Role
Southern newspaper note reports Judge J A Gill seeking a president’s appointment to help Commission er Bixby with districting Indian Territory for delegates to the Obiborma constitutional convention. Gill says there is no truth, prefers not to be named, cites potential political harm. President has not yet announced appointees. two of four territorial court of appeals judges to be named, with Gill as likely candidate due to his status.
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Vinita
I. T
J. A. Gill
Bixby
Indian Territory
Obiborma
Gill
Court of Appeals
Contractor and Young Begin Theater Stanberry Building
Will Be Handsome Busking Tulsa I T Contractor and Young began work on the theater Stanberry building on Ease Thin street between Main and Eastos avenue. It will be one of the handsomest buildings in that part of the city and will cost $12,000.
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Tulsa
I. T
Contractor
Young
Stanberry
Main
Eastos Avenue
Injun Politics in Indian Territory Stirring Voter Clubs
Davis and Poitimm organize clubs among Fabian voters in the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations. Educated Indians cheer the new order, while some say the outcome may not matter to them. A prominent curate involved in organizing comments that the long pole knocks the possumapple as lessons in practical politics unfold.
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Davis
Ind
Poitimm
Hanraty Talks on Mine Union Trouble in South McAlester
In South McAlester United Mine Workers of America president Tere Jeur Hanraty said the local labor dispute was settled satisfactorily after discussions with mine operators. He predicted a prosperous season for the industry and urged cooperation to maintain stability.
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South McAlester
Ind
Jeur Hanraty
No. 21
United Mine Workers of America
Little Rock
Ager
Hanraty
SS Ae
Eres
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