State Foresters Advance Reforestation Across Pennsylvania Hills
State Forester Evans leads a month long planting drive in the Waterville region with 19 000 white pines to be planted on the north side of the old Coudersport pike and west of Haneyville. Seedlings from Huntingdon county nursery include elm and Western yellow pine as part of experiments in the woods. Planting aims to create a thriving miniature forest with fire precautions and ongoing trials of honey locusts for fence posts.
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Waterville
Evans
Pennsylvania
State Forestry Department
Forest Rangers
Coudersport Pike
Haneyville
Old Gibson Lumber Camp
Bluestone
Big Pine Creek Valley
Huntingdon County
Black Hills
Boyer
Trout Ran
Pine Creek
Pine Bottom Run
Lebo
Laentius
Bull Run
Danger to Potato Crop From Imported Seed Potatoes
The secretary of agriculture warns against using foreign grown potatoes for seed. European potato diseases could threaten U S yields if introduced. Imported late varieties are unsuitable for northern or southern regions and unfit for our soils and climate.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Europe
United States
Canned Corn Consumption Surges, Potent Health Fears Fade
The National Canners' Association reports a threefold rise in canned sweet corn use over the last decade. Fears of ptomaine poisoning and bacterial danger have largely subsided as consumption climbs.
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National Canners’ Association
Food Values From Mrs Rorer On Balanced Diets
The article advises beans as a staple for outdoor workers and explains combinations to avoid such as beef with beans. It warns against overripe sugar intake, suggests moderate butter and olive oil, and emphasizes vegetables and fruits for salts. It notes risks of excess carbon and nervous breakdown from heavy animal starch pairings.
No Sand in Sandpaper Says Manufacturer
The manufacturer explains that sandpaper uses powdered glass instead of sand. He demonstrates the process with broken bottles, describing six grades of glass powder, hot glue coating, and a wooden roller to finish the sheets, claiming glass outperforms sand.
Woman Saves Wedding Dress Sparks Economy Talk
A Brooklyn Citizen quip contrasts marriage economy with frugality. The husband accuses the wife of being uneconomical, while she defends thrift by keeping her wedding dress for a possible second marriage.
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Brooklyn
What is a pillory a drug store joke raises in school
A Washington Herald quip notes a student mistaking pillory for a drug store term. The teacher’s question highlights confusion over old terms. The exchange underlines local schooling and language curiosities in a brief, humorous item.
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Washington Herald
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Hershey Laundry Co
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