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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1920
Page
4
A garbled dialogue fragment mentions a cuckoo clock and timing. Mrs O'Brien reacts with curiosity as Mrs Brannizan notes a wooden bird and the judge comments on the scene. The text is incomplete and cryptic.
Detroit resident H. W. Phaler aboard the City of Detroit HL recounts a spectral encounter on the ship as a former master’s apparition haunts the vessel. He describes seeing a robed figure at the rail and pilot house, vanishing and reappearing, with a midnight voice proclaiming identity before dissolving.
The article outlines crop choices for thistle control including buckwheat rape millet and fodder corn in rows, followed by weeding after frost. It discusses smother crops like hemp and alfalfa, sowing times, and soil preparation. It also covers pesticide use with sodium arsenite and other mixtures for thistle control, grazing, and nonchemical smothering ideas.
The article outlines that Canada thistle spreads mainly by roots and seed, stressing killing roots over tops. It details several control methods: Summer fallow with deep fall plowing, spring harrowing, and repeated shallow plowing. Partial fallow with early hay cut and reseeding. Smother crops by cutting early and plowing shallow, followed by late summer crops.
An examination of the Canada thistle shows its spread across grain fields pastures and meadows in the Central West and parts of the Northwest It resists eradication due to a long perennial root reaching 8 to 15 inches or more and a habit of sending leafy shoots from a single root The weed’s persistence lowers land value and farm productivity unless properly controlled.
In memory of wife and mother Mary Jane Pitman who died May 28 1919 one year ago. Her family recalls her patience and faith. Spear Pittman and Family mourn her loss and keep her memory alive.
Mrs Mary Graves shares a poultry keeping success story after buying an incubator three years ago. She notes rats killed her baby chicks until RAT SNAP reduced rats and stopped losses. The ad promotes RAT SNAP in three sizes and lists sellers John Cook & Sons WJ Sudranski and C R P Mullins.
An advert offers Triumph Pills as a dependable aid for irregular or delayed use. It claims safety and availability by mail from the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin and warns against experimenting with other products. Free relief and particulars are offered by mail.
A modern furnished room for rent near central area. Contact phone 505 for details on pricing and availability.
The piece compares baseball to poker as a national game and a costly habit for fans. It describes the players as nine giants, haggard and toelegged, revered one day and scorned the next, with a stay in public notice tied to fans and figures in the game.
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