Settling in terms of product as rent proposal
A farmer and landlord discuss replacing cash rent with grain based rent using a 10 percent risk add on. They review past years to estimate how many bushels cover rent, consider crop mix and delivery terms, and outline steps to recast the lease for mutual protection with guidance from the USDA Farm Management office.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Thomas Kashwent
John Acreowner
Kashrent
Thomas
Office of Farm Management
Jeong Run
Office of Farm Manaagement and Farm Economics
Almanac Guides Farm Work and Information Sources
The United States Department of Agriculture releases An Agricultural Almanac for 1021 Farmers Bulletin 1202 to guide timely farm tasks and provide where to obtain detailed subject information. It covers weather, operations, marketing, wildlife, woods work, farm laws, feed mixing, fertilizers, spray solutions, seed weights, and more with access for a limited number of copies.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Adam
Cure Defects in Tomatoes By Seed Treatment
A method proposes preventing black spots in tomatoes by soaking seeds in a corrosive sublimate solution. Dissolve one twentieth of a drachm in a gallon of water, soak seeds in a bag for five minutes, rinse ten minutes, then dry. Use wooden or earthenware containers as corrosive sublimate attacks metal.
Sunk Bank’s Money in a Savannah Well During Sherman Era
The tale recounts how the State Bank of Georgia hid $150 000 to $200 000 during Sherman's march. Cashier Wallace Cumming moved funds to Thomasville and Macon before burying much in a rose garden and a deep well. After two years, nearly all was recovered and returned to Savannah bank.
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State Bank of Georgia
Sherman
Wallace Cumming
Savannah
Cumming
Altamaha River
Thomasville
Jerry
Ross
Macon
State Bank
Thomas Nesbit
Mr. Cumming
Nesbit
Brilliance to Poverty: France’s First Woman Doctor
The London Herald reports 82 year old Mme Madeleine Bres once blinded and impoverished after 50 years of medical practice. Born poor in Nimes, she studied Latin, earned a medical degree at 25, aided by Empress Eugenie, and faced lifelong hardship while declining public charity.
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France
Mme
Madeleine Bres
Mme. Bres
Sisters of Charity
Nimes
Eugenie
London Herald
Humorous campaign tale from a Democratic candidate
A Democratic state office candidate recounts a self deprecating story about a billed speech at a county seat. The Republican chairman quickly wired to send a top speaker for the night, then canceled after the candidate spoke, highlighting the humorous mix up in Indianapolis News.
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Republican County
Indianapolis News
Giant gas tank under construction in Baltimore
The second largest gon holder in the world is being built in Baltimore. When inflated the tank will rise to 228 feet and hold 10,000,000 cubic feet of gas.
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Baltimore
United States Naval Strength Praised Across Oceans
An early 20th century source praises American naval power noting the Atlantic and Pacific fleets surpass the historic world voyage by the United States fleet in 1907 1908 as highlighted by the Argo paul.
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United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Sash Styles Dressmaker Trend Through Fashion History
The sash returns as a central fashion feature transforming dresses with wide ribbons and panels. Designers from Callot to Vionnet showcase varied sashes, lace trims, and bold color effects, expanding the sash from ornament to essential wardrobe staple for both casual and formal wear.
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Vionnet
Paris
Callot
Women who cannot work find relief from Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedy
A testimonial from Mrs Corley describes severe nervousness and monthly female troubles. After trying many medicines, she credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and ability to work at home.
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Edmund
Lydia E. Pinkbain
Lydia Binkham
Mra, Corley
Quote on politicians and constituents by Senator Shortsworthy
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote records a disgruntled citizen arguing a man may appear a statesman while being a club. Senator Shortsworthy counters that plain people can doubt long-term officeholder numbers and patience.
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Shortsworthy
Birmingham Age-Herald
Cannibal Trouts Alleged by American Forestry Magazine
The American Forestry Magazine says trout exhibit cannibalistic behavior, feeding on their own species when necessary and in many cases even without necessity. The claim highlights surprising patterns in trout predation.
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American Forestry Magazine
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Wool Silk Cotton Dyeing
Advertisement advises using Diamond Dyes with clear directions for dyeing wool silk cotton linen or mixed fabrics. Warns against poor results like streaks fades and ruined material and urges buying Diamond Dyes only with a druggist color card.
And How Many There Are Quote in Toledo Blade
A wry Toledo Blade quote notes an old fool who confuses a pretty girl’s smile with flirting, instead of recognizing it as laughter at him.
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Toledo Blade
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Sunk Bank
Georgia Financial Institution
Milady
Fletcher
Bull Durham
U S
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
State Street
New York
Kremola
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