Editorial Snippets Reflecting 1910s Washington, Europe and Society
A collage of political and social jabs on dollar diplomacy and Wilson, railway timetables and drought forecasts, Arkansas governors, religious schooling, Taft golf, and Easter church notes. Light humor touches include royalty, Balkan wars, suffragists, autos, and archdeacon Stuck set against a busy early 20th century backdrop.
Odd Bits and Nostalgic Notes From A Bygone Era
A collage of humorous asides and social observations. Mentions McKinley and cabinet intrigue, Redfield whiskers, intercollegiate debates with ad rate notices, Bryan and Sunday school, Christmas cheer, Livingston’s centenary, road trips not in guides, burglars in New York, fashion canes from broom ends, editor’s house cleaning jests, hats and hatpins, presidential duties, and trends in women’s work wages.
Following Winter Rye Crops for Better Wheat Yields
O C Center of the Better Farming Association at Grand Forks warns that winter rye shells and survives into the next crop, harming wheat. He advises following rye with barley or oats to keep rye out of the wheat and notes rye can be easily harvested as a feed crop. Farmers can save money by choosing the right crop sequence.
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Grand Forks
Important Questions Answered by College Faculty
A college faculty panel discusses animal health and farm maintenance. Dean L Van Es advises cooling an overheated horse in shade with cold water, even ice water in extreme cases, then drying with straw. Prof A My Dolve suggests greasing mold boards to prevent rust. Prof G L Martin outlines heating milk to 140 degrees for 15 minutes then cooling, or rapid cooling to 50 degrees F after milking.
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Tuber Unit Method for Potato Yield Increases
Demonstrations show selecting tubers rather than hills raises potato yields. The tuber unit method uses one tuber cut into four pieces to plant four hills, with best groups saved for future plantings. Choose groups by yield and tuber quality, and reference Bulletin 251 Ithaca NY or Circular 113 USDA for fuller directions by Professor Wm. Stuart.
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North Dakota Delegation to Confer With President
North Dakota's congressional delegation will meet with President Wilson in Bismarck to discuss a plan to abandon Fort Lincoln as part of a broader army post reorganization. The aim is to cut maintenance costs and reallocates troops to other posts to boost efficiency and readiness.
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Quieting tensions in Mexico prompt U.S. residents to reemerge
The article notes a calmer situation in Mexico allowing American residents to leave their hiding places, signaling reduced danger and a shift toward normalcy as conditions ease.
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