Transplanting Trees Promises Success Across Continents
The article discusses successful tree transplantation in England Paris and Brazil using a new lifting device by John A Wilkins Indiana to spare bark. It notes spring or autumn planting and soil preparation, links forests to rainfall, cites J T Rothrock on Schuylkill river flow decline, and warns Mexican forest loss as cautionary note.
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Europe
England
Lebanon
Paris
Brazil
John A. Wilkins
Indiana
J. T. Rothrock
Pennsylvania
Schuylkill River
Republic of Mexico
Cortes
Arboriculture and the cultural value of ancient trees
The article discusses arboriculture as a branch of landscape gardening distinct from forestry, noting the reverence for ancient trees in England from Druids onward. It cites a case in the eastern United States where an elm damaged by sleet was restored using ropes, pulleys, and bolting, with the tree thriving the next summer.
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Europe
England
Woodman Spare That Tree Inspires a Famous Poem
George Morris recounts how a roadside tree once saved from being cut inspired his poem Woodman Spare That Tree. While riding with a friend they prevented a farmer from cutting the tree by paying $10, arguing fever and ague fears were unfounded and the woods distant.
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Woodman
George Morris
Morris
Enemies of City Trees and How to Protect Them
An editorial urges city and town authorities and residents to safeguard shade trees from smoke and gas pollution, ground leaks, and horse damage. It calls for hitching posts, tree trunk boxing, proper trimming, and dedicated caretaking to preserve urban greenery.
Forest fires threaten timber and settlements in the mountains
The article notes fire as a dread enemy to timber in national forests. It cites past reductions in fires due to caution by settlers and improved forest supervision. A recent ten day blaze in southern California was brought under control with high winds finally easing as the supervisor collapsed from exhaustion.
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National Forest
California
Elm Saved as Landscape Architect Relocates Large Tree
Alexander Klekner moved a large American elm 65 feet in two days on rollers at a cost of 34, keeping roots moistened and foliage healthy. The tree was spared when a new street was laid out, illustrating careful preservation over demolition.
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Alexander Klekner
Charity Overlooked Wedding Delays A Bridegroom Missing
Clara at Jennie’s wedding awaited the bridegroom thirty minutes due to a misunderstanding. Maud quips that thirty minutes is nothing to a woman who waited thirty years.
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Charity
Clara
Jennie
Maud
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Montanan Testimony
A Ana conda resident G F Nelson reports severe backache and kidney symptoms eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes relief from back pains and restored kidney function. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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G. F. Nelson
Chestnut St
Anaconda
Mont
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Fine Lot of Stallions at Reynolds Ranch Diller Area
Reynolds Ranch near Diller advertises a fine lot of draft stallions including grade and registered stock. Expected mature weights range from 1800 to 2000 pounds. Stallions are acclimated and in good health, with value stemming from heavy mares and registered sires. Manager Gro E Baxer notes climate exposure since weaning boosts health and usefulness.
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Reynolds
Gro. E. Baxer
Mgr
Reynolds Ranch
Estrays of cattle near Melrose Montana
Estrays described as one brick steer two years old branded on left hip, a red heifer one year old branded left shoulder, a red heifer five years old branded McMon left ribs and left thigh, small underbit and ear slits, a red cow with bottle brand on left hip. Owners must prove property pay charges and claim animals. J F Gervaus, 3 1/2 miles south of Melrose, Montana.
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McMon
J. F. Gervaus
Melrose
Montana
Land For Sale Near Dillon Montana 360 Acres
360 acres of farming hay and pasture land with good water rights for sale. Located about nine miles from Dillon. Contact W. G. Roberts Dillon Montana.
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Dillon
W. G. Roberts
Dillon Montana
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