Wisconsin Solves the Weed Problem with Sulphate of Iron
The Wisconsin project led by Prof. R A Moore reports success spraying grain fields with a 10 percent iron sulphate solution to kill wild mustard Canada thistle and other weeds while leaving cereals unharmed. Field tests across Dane Kenosha and Waukesha counties show destruction of mustard with no grain damage and timing is crucial for effective results.
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May Wood-Simons
The
Technical World Magazine
United States
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Northwest
Dakota
Frank
Germany
Yorkshire College
Leeds
England
Agricultural College
University of Wisconsin
R. A. Moore
Babcock
Wisconsin Agricultural College
University Experiment Station
University Farm
Moore
Dane
Kenosha
Waukesha
Lynn
Lyons County
Scotland
Slick Robber Foils Police
A tall mysterious stranger linked to the Poplar Grove Ahlstrom store robbery eludes Sheriff Hawkey and Deputy Day, flees to Caledonia, breaks into a Beloit grocery, and fires on pursuing cops. He loses his coat and hat in the chase, while Clifford Hardy fires at him in Beloit. woods search continues for the suspect amid two Poplar Grove robberies in four weeks.
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Belvidere
Beloit
Hawkey
William Day
Ahlstrom
Poplar Grove
Caledonia
Clifford Hardy
Hardy
McNair Woods
Notable historic births deaths and events list
This date highlights Marseillaise birth, Louis XV death, first US agricultural exhibition in 1813 in Georgetown, Montgomery Blair birth, Astor Place riots linked to Edwin Forrest, Jacob Burnet death, Meerut mutiny outbreak, Jefferson Davis capture, Centennial Exhibition opening, Asa Packer death, Berliner patent case ruling for Bell Phone.
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Marseillaise
Louis XV
France
United States
Georgetown
D. C
Montgomery Blair
President Lincoln
Astor Place
Edwin Forrest
Moreready
Astor Place Opera House
Jacob Burnet
Senate
Meerut
Jefferson Davis
Irwinville
Philadelphia
Asa Packer
Lehigh University
U U. S. Supreme Court
Bell Telephone Company
Judge Clarity Missing From Dixon Graduation Address
Illness prevents Judge A J Clarity of Freeport from delivering the keynote at the Northern Illinois College of Law graduating exercises in Dixon. The Dixon Star reports the absence caused disappointment after high expectations were placed on his appearance.
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Clarity
Dixon
Northern Illinois College of Law
Dixon Star
A. J. Clarity
Freeport
Law Department
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
Constipation robs iron absorption harming blood and complexion. Regulate bowels with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets. 85 cents. Joseph Emmert.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Earn College Money or Start in Business This Summer
An energetic young man is urged to seize a summer opportunity offered by First National Bank in Hannaford North Dakota. The ad promises a quick start in business and a chance to raise funds for college education. Contact the bank for particulars and apply.
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Nat
Hannaford
N.D
Sterling Woman Burned to Death in Home Fire
Mrs. Michael Pendergast was burned to death at her Sterling home when a spark from a struck match ignited her dress last night.
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Sterling
Michael Pendergast
Dr King's New Discovery Praised as Best Friend
Alexander Benton of Fort Edward New York lauds Dr King’s New Discovery for curing his asthma six years ago and aiding his daughter in law’s incipient consumption. He credits the remedy with stopping a terrible cough and resolving remaining symptoms. The product is guaranteed by Jos Winmert in two sizes 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle offered.
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Alexander Benton
Rounte 1
Fort Edward
N. Y
Jos. Winmert
Illinois Elks announce Bloomington reunion program
The Illinois Elks association holds its fourth annual reunion May 21 to 23 in Bloomington with freeport and Rockford delegations. Notables include ex Vice President Stevenson speaking, Adlai E Stevenson, Doy le, and Brown. Parades, prizes, and a Peoria Dixon baseball game mark the events.
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Ilinois Elks' Association
Bloomington
Galesburg
Peoria Elks
Elk Rooters
Peoria
Dixon
Rockford Elks
Illinois Central
Elks Club
Wesleyan Ball Park
Tinois Elks
Bloomington Lodge
Grand Opera House
Adlai E. Stephenson
United States
Robert W. Brown
Louisville
Order
Elkhom
C. J. Doyle
Greenfield
Ill
Castle Theatre
Funeral for Mrs. Fitzgerald in Lena English Lutheran Church
Miss Kathryn Allen returns from Warren as Lena prepares for the funeral of Mrs. K P Fitzgerald at 10 a m at English Lutheran. She died at 40 after a three year illness from cancer and had lived in Lena 24 years. Her burial will be conducted by the Eastern Star. She leaves a husband and one daughter.
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Lena
Kathryn Allen
Warren
K.P. Fitzgerald
English Lutheran Church
C. W. Baker
Indianapolis
Hastern Star
City Sale Advertises Postseason Prices Ahead
A fragmented notice promotes a sale offering season wear at reduced post-season prices. The readable lines suggest a local retailer inviting customers to shop a varied assortment with discounted pricing.
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