Rodent foes threaten gardens in United States bulletins
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the article lists pests such as brown rats, house mice, raccoons, woodchucks, ground squirrels, prairie dogs, rabbits and pocket gophers as garden threats. It notes nocturnal habits, methods to trap or poison, and references government bulletins on orchard and field pests for control guidance.
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United “States
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Mississippi Valley
Tall fescue grass advances over meadow fescue
United States Department of Agriculture tests show tall fescue as an upright perennial with advantages over meadow fescue including hardiness and pest resistance. Seed yield is lower and seed is expensive, but drill sowing and 15 to 25 pounds per acre can establish a good stand. Harvesting for hay follows similar methods to timothy and allows fall or rye sowing for establishment.
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United. States
Department of Agriculture
Wall
Department’ of, Agriculture
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Pdor
Potato Bin Ventilating From Discarded Frame And Sack
A compact construction note describes building a ventilated potato bin using four wooden supports, a discarded picture frame, and a gunny sack. The sack is taken apart to form components for the bin.
Frame Mounted Ventilated Potato Bin Construction
A simple frame mounted vented potato bin uses one thickness material tacked to a frame. The open texture provides ample ventilation. If no frame is available, make a frame from 2 by 410 stock. Edward R. Smith reports in Popular Science Monthly.
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Stock
Edward R. Smith
Popular
Science Monthly
Keep Sharp Watch for Cats at Hawks and Foxes Marauders
Warns readers to remain vigilant against predators like hawks foxes and stray cats this season urging constant caution against marauding wildlife and potential threats to poultry and fowl in the area.
Women Need Swamp-Root for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An old newspaper health notice urges women to consider Kilms Swamp-Root for kidney and bladder disorders. It notes common symptoms such as back pain and nervousness and offers a trial bottle by mail with a dime test, advising readers to obtain the medicine from local druggists.
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Dr. Mer, Co
Binghamton
Fragmented Town Fraternal Strife Amid Stranger’s Arrival
The Kanena City Star notes a tense rift among locals at Wayover tavern as strains of backbiting surface. The same stranger’s arrival promises a test, with the town predicted to rally against him if trouble erupts.
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Kanena City
The Way Around Foggy Tale of a Hat Purchase
A jumble of dialogue traces Mrs de Blyle’s hat purchase through a tangle of loans and gifts. The New York Globe hints at domestic intrigue as money moves among husband, uncle, brother, and mother, ending with a quick pin clue and a Berlin reference.
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Wakeup
Old Friendship Sweet Years Behind The Bitter Lessons
A reflective verse note on enduring friendships, noting how years yield both sweet and bitter lessons. The speaker prizes old friends above all, contrasting past warmth with present frictions and memory.
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Miost
Lowell
Not His Only GKY Number Superstitions In War
Extraordinary tale of journalist Cordwell haunted by the number thirteen. He recalls key moments in France and camp life linked to thirteens including a first lodge ment and a hospital stay. The piece lists multiple coincidences and numbered rooms pills and tents connected to the mystique.
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Rendetis
G. Cordwell
Cordwell
Whine
Ding 18
Camp
France
Ansiers
Alénon
No Trust and No Admittance Then and Now
A fragmented dialogue echoes themes of trust and risk across wartime and personal caution. The piece contrasts Rufus’s reluctance to consult a doctor with a broader claim that even barred doors marked No Admittance failed to stop entry, suggesting resilience amid danger and the persistence of life.
Language of Ours Idiom Confusion in Kansas City Journal
A conversational snippet from the Kansas City Journal contrasts a politician praised as whitewashed with a baseball pitcher who was whitewashed and remains sad. The exchange centers on language comprehension and public perception.
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Kansas City Journal
Stray Storls Quip Invalidated By Witty Exchange
A fragment from Stray Storls features a playful exchange about Mrs. Simith Jones and a remark on cauliflower and education. Mark Twain is quoted humorously linking cauliflower to cabbage with a college education, noting newlyweds may grow fond of their wives as themselves.
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Changs
Mark Twain
Judge Resigns Under Courtroom Turmoil
In a court amid constant disruption the judge loses temper and declares he may resign. a reading counsel then asks from what date the resignation would take effect, signaling a potential end to the disorder and the judge’s tenure.
Crawfish Migration Feeds New Orleans Rail Riders
Sunday motorists report crawfish swarming along Louisville and Nashville tracks from Micheud to Gref Menteur as hundreds gather baskets of wriggling seafood. Fishermen say the crustaceans are migrating back to calmer waters to escape the heat.
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New Orleans
Louisville & Nashville’ Railroad
Micheud
Fragmentary Exchange on Affection and Skill
A fragmented dialogue fragment discusses who first kissed whom and questions about technique and expertise. The lines mix phrases about happiness, affection, and dating, with unclear speakers and scrambled punctuation. The content centers on romantic interaction and the speaker’s perception of expertise in kissing.
Fragmented dialogue reveals social pressures and gender roles
In a clipped exchange, characters discuss money, music study, and a wooden house. Aware of shifting age perceptions, they remark on judging a woman's course by her behavior and the value placed on a wife versus a servant girl.
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