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Freeland Tribune

Location

Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1903

Page

4

Millionaire Union Agrees Pay Rise For Bituminous Mines

Reports from Indianapolis outline a historic deal by the United Mine Workers of America to raise wages by 50 million dollars for about 21 000 workers across the country with an April 1 effective date. The agreement cements the miners power and signals broad effects on industry and public sentiment amid looming production pressures.

United Mine Workers of America Labor Union Development Sre Woling Indianapolis Bituminols Voal United Mine Workers of Pittsburg Oho Indiana Illinois Pariy Sia Mitchell Beale E. L. Lewis Collier's Weekly

Potato Growing and Strawberries Use of Spade for Planting

A Cornell bulletin notes that extensive tillage alone yields little for potatoes and that humus in soil aids drought moisture conservation. Bordeaux spraying boosts yields, harrowing after planting helps, and excessive tillage should be avoided. For strawberries, Mr. Tice advocates using a spade, enabling rapid planting. Oswego methods with belts and baskets streamline an acre per day. Also mentioned are Canadian Produce Co’s London venture and horn bud caustic potash for calves, plus Argentina's agriculture department reorganization with a U.S. professor.

Cornell University Experiment Station Mr. Tice Oswego New Yorker Porden Agriculture Canadian Produce Corporation London British Board of Agriculture Minister of Agriculture Argentina Department of Agriculture

Pruning Profits in Fruit Trees Urged by Michigan Expert

Professor L R K Taft of Michigan warns careful pruning is essential for trees a year old to grow thick limbs. Early pruning risks frost-killed buds on peaches, risking a poor crop. Maturity depends on live buds. a low head with open sunshine favored for peaches and other fruit trees for easier pruning, thinning, spraying, and picking.

L. RK. Taft Michigan

Soil For Potatoes and Tomato Fertility Balance

The article discusses how excess nitrogen can ruin potato and tomato crops. It notes Deadbrew potatoes yielded no tubers after heavy vine growth, while properly fertilized land produced good crops. It warns to apply manure and fertilizer judiciously to maintain balanced soil nutrients.

Working for Another Road Continent on Drifton Shops Decline

Continuation from the first page notes a town meeting where President Oswald urged attendance, committees were called to more activity, and remarks focused on reviving Drifton shops. J. J. McMenamin compared past employment at Drifton to current mining employment, arguing rehabilitation of the shops could benefit the town more than new small industries.

Oswald McNelis Messrs Murphy McGroarty J. J. McMenamin Drifton

Child Labor Must Go in Schuylkill Coal Region

Coal region mine inspectors notified Schuylkill companies that all boys under sixteen in the mines and under fourteen working outside must be discharged under the Quail bill now law. Foremen discharged underage workers. many collieries crippled for lack of help, Boston Run washery suspended. Names and ages of workers taken at several collieries, but full enforcement not yet achieved.

Schuylkill Boston Run

Balaklava Social Club Annual Ball at Krells Hall

May 29 event at Krells hall with admission 50 cents. May 28 balance of notices include Fearnets Athletic Association at Cross Creek hall with admission 45 cents. May 30 picnic and field day exercises by Tigers Athletic Club at Public park. June 13 dance by St Anthony's Italian and Tyrolese Catholic chapel at Krells hall with admission 25 cents.

Balaklava Social Club Krell's Ball Fearnets Athletic Association Cross Creek Hall Dlifton Tigers Athletic Club St. Anthony's Krell’s Hall

Alarm Bell Door Knob Alarm Device by Clarence Bryan

An illustrated simple device attaches to a door knob by a spring wire clamp and suspends a small bell. When a burglar turns the knob or interferes with the door, the coil vibrates the bell to alert occupants and draw attention from outside. It can be used on all doors and on traveler hotel doors as well.

Clarence LI. Bryan Chicago

Corn Growing Emphasis From Old Standbys and New Crops

The agricultural press focuses on new crops like alfalfa cowpens soy beans while urging renewed attention to corn oats clover timothy and blue grass. Advice notes using screw eyes and galvanized wire for staking trees appear as planting tips alongside crop discussions.

A. A. Wright Mission, Wash Persinad

Pulled bread and bedroom shade tips for homes

The text describes making pulled bread by tearing stale bread and toasting it quickly in a hot oven and notes a simple method suitable for any small dwelling. It also advises bedroom shades that block early sun with dark green fabric and soft side curtains to create a dim restful light.

Things We Can't Afford Planting Guides

A cautionary note on affordable gardening practices. It warns against planting on poor soil or inadequately prepared ground and stresses avoiding careless work around young plants or trees.

Charles Dryden and the North American Sport Page

A profile of Charles Dryden as the North American sport writer, tracing his career from Chicago to the West and Hearst papers, noting his distinctive humor and the paper’s emphasis on comprehensive amateur and major league baseball coverage. The piece also pivots to a dental ad and health claim for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.

North American Charles Dryden Dryden George Ade Pablos Chicago West San Francisco Tacoma W. R. Hearst New York Journal Hearst Journal Philadelphia

Dr Kennedys Favorite R Remedy at Laurytown Almshouse

Fair at Laurytown almshouse to raise funds for two inmates Andrew O Dookell and Patrick McCole who lost legs. Proceeds from fancy articles to buy artificial limbs. Also notes a medical claim about stomach catarrh and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure sold by Grover's City drug store.

Grover's City Drug Store Laurytown Almshouse Larrytown Almshouse Mimely Andrew O'Doopell Patrick McCole Dionisio DeWitt Grover's City Drug Store

Grand New York Excursion Offer Via Lehigh Valley

Advertises a May 20 excursion to New York with Lehigh Valley Railroad and limited tickets available five days prior. States adult and child prices, directs to ticket agents for details, and notes issuance date on the ticket. Also includes miscellaneous local notices and ads for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, a Dulwich-style housing rental listing, and Minnesota flour claims by A Oswald.

Grand New Cpntned Railroad New Jersey New York Street North River Upper Lehigh New York Philadelphia White Haver Wilkes-Barre Pittston Scranton Mauch Chunk Catasauqua Allen Town M. Buert Gen. Pass W. G. Besler

Candidates for State Mine Inspector Examinations Announced

Geo Mclaughlin president of council issues notice for examinations of candidates for the offices of Inspector of Mines for the First and Third Anthracite Districts. The tests will be at Wickes tarre High School on June 3 4 and 5 106 at 10 a m. Candidates must appear as directed. Board of Examiners Morris Willions Albert Leisenring John Gibhdoles James Llewellyn Robert Monroe.

Liezerne Carbon County Owener Unon Washington Streets Wickestarre Morris Willions Albert Leisenring John Gibhdoles James Llewellyn Robert Monroe Board of Examiners

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