Land of Death and Pharaoh's Grief at Midnight Plague
In a dramatic biblical tableau, Pharaoh witnesses the firstborn die as Moses warns of midnight judgment. Pursued by fear, he finally orders the Hebrews to depart with Moses, while Egyptian deaths surge through the palace and city. The exodus begins as the Hebrews flood toward Goshen with offerings to beg Moses to lead them away.
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Tbrong
Palace
Pharaoh
Moses
Moses Sr
Spiri
Egypt
Temple
Jehovah
Netter
Goshen
Woses
Jor
Refianee
Cas Ticty
Messerger
Elynt
Heinless
Israel
Drag and wagon gear improve road leveling technique
W L Bower of Ken t a he Prairie Palmer demonstrates an improved log drag setup. Instead of hitching to the drag itself, the drag attaches to wagon gear to steadier pull and better control. The plan allows precise soil cutting by rider weight and drag angle adjustments, with a solid timber drag as an alternative to the split log.
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W. L. Bower
Kenta
Low Heads for Fruit Trees in Wisconsin
A reader from Sandsien Wisconsin argues for low headed fruit trees set at 24 inches or less to prioritize fruit production over ornamental forest forms. He notes nursery options exist but warns higher costs and more labor per tree, urging growers to demand true fruiting stock.
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Burt
Letan
Summer fruit selling argues for rapid transport
An Illinois farmer says he markets little summer fruit to family needs and ships mainly in local markets. He notes he uses standard barrels for apples, avoids boxes, and urges faster transit than current local freight allows, stressing speed to destination.
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Hitler
Be Cautious On Early Testimonials Of New Farm Goods
Be cautious about testimonials for new machines fertilizer feed or buggy says the Rural New Yorker. It pays to test them in summer and winter before praising and many men would pay to recall a testimonial given before thorough trials.
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New Yorker
The Hay Derrick Construction Guide for Field Work
Instructions describe assembling a hay derrick with a mortised frame, braced sides, and a two piece arm. It explains securing the base, placing iron bracing, blocking under the pole, and using a crowbar L to swing the pole and arm. The device folds to stay assembled between uses, per Ohio farmer guidance.
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Ohio
Road Plane Improves Farm Roads in Mount Cory Area
George W Brows of Mount Cory C describes a road plane made from two 2x4 inch oak planks nine feet long, edged and braced, shod by belting from old drill wheels, pulled by team to grade road tracks. He notes most local farmers rotate crops like corn oats and clover, despite dry years, and finds rotation boosts yields. some try a cassandra style rotation with poor results.
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George W. Brows
Mount Corey
Farm Journal
Kane County
Inspection bill outlined by agriculture committee
A Wednesday committee review lays out an inspection bill to require ante mortem inspection of meat and products for health and wholesomeness. It places inspection costs on government and envisions federal passport for all meat entering interstate commerce.
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Allan
Intergrate
Berwind-White Coal Case Before Interstate Commerce
Philadelphia reports the Berwind White Coal Mining company faced interstate commerce proceedings as it resumed operations on Tuesday. The key issue involved a seven cent per ton allowance for Haans pier handling and monthly railroad car services totaling about $17,090. Settlements with Pennsylvania Railroad crews raised questions, with coal companies and the railroad making monthly settlements around $700 in transportation costs. Independent coal mining firms had cars ordered from Pressed Steel Car by the ana Railroad and paid by that corporation, which then settled with Berwind-White.
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Philadelphia
Berwind-White Coal Mining Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Haans
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ictomot x
Republican Ticket Nominated at Minnesota State Convention
The Minnesota Republican convention nominated a full state ticket headed by A. L. Dele Walker for governor and A. D. Eberhart for lieutenant governor with endorsements of the national administration. The platform supports Panama, labor protection, the gold standard, direct election of U S senators, abolition of free passes, and freight rate readjustment. Other nominees include C. C. Dinehart treasurer and Julius Schmahl secretary of state among others.
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Duluth
Minn
Panama Canal
Siakion
A. L. Dele
Walker
A. D. Eberhart
Mankato
C. C. Dinehart
Slayier
Beauty in the woods yields free yard adornments
The writer urges using native ferns violets and small trees gathered from the woods to beautify yards at no cost beyond effort. It notes the D of A estimating crops lose about 10 percent yearly to insect ravages, contrasting with natural beauty and pest concerns.
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D. of A
Crow Agency Omaire Nebraska Registration Preparations
Government makes all arrangements for a Crow Agency eration in Omaire Nebraska. June 1 to June 13 scheduling, with recount July 10. Lodging, tents, board, and rooms arranged, Fort MacKenzie supplies, police cleared of undesirables. Sheridan measures to ensure a safe, orderly registration period.
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Omaire
Nebh
de Feret
Wang
Abe
Fort MacKenzie
Polic Force
Chamber of Commerce and City Council
Sheridan
Du Pont Wins Delaware Senate Seat After 11 Year Fight
Dover Delaware Col Henry A Dupont of Wilmington defeats Edward Addicks in a U S senate contest to fill the vacancy. The Republican caucus selected Dupont after hours of discussion, ending an 11 year contest in which Addicks was the Union Republican candidate. The vote stood Dupont 26 to 10 for Addicks. HL FL Ward recorded in the tally.
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Dupont
Addicks
HL FL Ward
Coburn declines Senate honor and Benson looms
D Coburn secretary of state board of agriculture declined the appointment to succeed Joseph R Burton in the United States Senate. Gov Hoch Spencer then offered the seat to former Judge Alfred Watson Benson of Ottawa Kansas. Benson stated he would be opposed to the position.
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Nation
Committee On
Reed Smoot
Utah
Senate
Burrows
Smoot
Jeter
Foraker
Bailer
D. Coburn
She St
Cadet Refuses Reinstatement at Annapolis
Caleb Chapin of Pasadena refuses reappointment after expulsion from the Naval Academy for hazing. A statement from his father confirms the decision, noting the cadet will not return to Annapolis to resume training.
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Pasadena
Caleb Chapin
Annapolis Naval Academy
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Mailroad
Minnesota
A. TE. Cole
Inguries
Nelson
Denver
Cal
Western Federation of Miners
Charles H. Moyer
William D. Harwood
New York
Josephine Terranova
Scott
Lands OF Crow Agency
Delaware
Golf Dupont
J. Edward Addicks
Coburn
Gov. Hoch
Kansas
Burton
Fudge Benson
Baltimore
Merchants’ & Miners’ Transportation Company
Essex
Congress
Washington
al- Hsan
Senate Republican Steering Committee
Omaha
Ned
Oreo Department of the Army
South Omaha
Eaton
Champaign
University of Illinois
Baron Specx von Sternburg
United States
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