Measures to Prevent Watermelon Wilt
United States Department of Agriculture warns wilt disease has spread from southern states to the Pacific coast, affecting Oklahoma to Oregon. It spreads by soil spores, manure, drainage water, and boots. control includes land rotation, avoiding infected manure, proper drainage, restricting vine movement, and breeding wilt resistant varieties for local adaptation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pacific Coast
Oklahoma
Iowa
Indiana
Missouri
Arizona
Texas
California
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
Calves paid for as dairy policy harm humane farming
A critique notes Argentina’s law against killing young female cattle and warns that removing calves from mothers drives up prices. The piece argues calf sales to urban buyers, dairy cutbacks, and spaying boost beef and milk costs, leaving dairies with few cows and consumers paying the price.
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Bobo Vers
Strawberries Need Peculiar Attention
After picking, a bed becomes overgrown with weeds and rusty leaves. Mow off weeds and leaves, burn a light mulch if possible, plow and narrow rows, harrow, then wait for rain to renew green leaves and new runners. With time, old beds can be renovated or entirely replanted after two to three years.
Postal Guide Price Cut Boosts Access for Users
The United States Official Postal Guide, once $3.50, will be offered at 75 cents for the best bound edition with all supplements and 16 cents for abridgments. The Post Office Department aims to place the guide in widespread offices and schools, aiding domestic and foreign business and parcel post users. The disbursing clerk in Washington serves as subscription agent.
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United States
Post Office Department
Washington
Last Sculptures Placed on the National Capitol
The pediment of the east portico of the House wing at the Capitol is finished. Paul Wayland Bartlett completed the sculpture begun in 1900, using Georgia marble to symbolize American life. The central scene shows Peace protecting Genius, with sides depicting agricultural and industrial life.
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House of Representatives
Capitol
Paul Wayland Bartlett
Fnally
Bartlett
Georgia
United States
Mr. Barnett
Government aims to locate heirs for dormant bank accounts
The United States plans to locate rightful heirs to millions in unclaimed bank accounts. Treasury work may advertise dormant accounts with owner details, then escheat unclaimed funds to state or federal governments for philanthropy. Safeguards will verify identity to curb fraud amid long dormant holdings.
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United States
Treasury Department
Comptroller of the Currency
Government Clerks Cut the Cost of Living
G K Weston promotes advance pay and cooperative buying for government clerks to cut living costs. His system links producers to consumers with minimal handling, claiming monthly savings for individuals and for a large department club. Secretary Lane initially protested but Weston won support for the time‑saving, cash‑with‑order approach.
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G. K. Weston
Uncle Sam
Weston
Lane
Home Club
Department of the Interior
Hils
Sivat
Taken at his Word
Sarcastic father Julia that young man Riley has been here three nights in succession and it has been nearly midnight when he left. He should invite him to bring his trunk and make his home with us. Innocent daughter asks papa to allow it and plans to tell him this evening.
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Julia
Riley
Papa
May
Lobelia Used as a Drug in Native Medicine
The article notes lobelia called Indian tobacco by American Indians and settlers, detailing its wild use, cultivation, and alkaloid lobelin. It covers flowers, seeds, curing, and yields, plus brief anecdotes about a parish vicar and Will Crooks reflecting on cultural views and social observations.
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Matthing Lobel
Philadelphia
What Do You Suppose A Voice From The Tombs Is White
A fragmentary note muses on a voice from the tombs and likens it to a skeleton’s articulation. The lines imply a spectral or eerie concept tied to the idea of speaking from the dead.
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North Portal
Saskatoon
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Calgary
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