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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
6
The article explains how sandy loam soils yield better quality potatoes and resist scab when managed well. It covers soil types, drainage, planting timing, seed cutting methods, use of machines, hand cutting technique, equipment for covering, seed potato quantities, rotation with clover, seed stock improvement, insecticide use, and cultivation frequency to conserve moisture and improve yields.
A government survey estimates 970000 tons of sulfuric acid drain from Pennsylvania coal regions yearly into rivers. The acid, formed from sulfur in poor coal, flows past McKeesport and Pittsburgh, costing about 1.2 million dollars in value and damaging streams, bridges, and canals.
Pathologist B F Kaupp describes cholera in poultry with symptoms such as moping birds on the roost, ruffled feathers, droopy wings, and greenish yellow discharge. He notes enlarged liver and spleen, congested intestines, and outlines sanitation, disinfection, water and feeding practices, culling measures, and use of sulphocarborate tablets with vaccination as effective controls.
Advice to poultry keepers to feed fowls with a basketful of bottom haymow chaff. The rustic tip promises enjoyment for the birds and profit for the farmer.
An Indianapolis News report notes strong interest in the truant and incorrigible boys exhibit. A notorious pupil told a special school instructor to change his hair part and styling and criticized the teacher’s coat, calling it ordinary clothing.
A London Institute talk floated the idea that weather could be controlled by applied electricity. Clouds approaching Britain might be dispersed at sea to prevent crossing, offering coast defense and drought or flood relief but provoking farmer protests over conflicting needs.
In a conversation with her aunt, Gwendolen admits to going out with a young man who had one usable arm and a vaccinated other arm. The aunt responds with a skeptical “Humph!” and questions Gwendolen about the outing.
Dibbles began a church visit last Sunday, seen as a step in the right direction. The response notes that the step was as far as he went, implying no further progress.
Railway timetable lists trains between Independence Monmouth Airlie and Dallas with multiple daily departures from early morning to evening. Notable services include Train 64 68 70 between Independence and Dallas, Train 61 78 between Independence and Airlie, and connecting services via Monmouth with Airlie and Dallas.
The Independence departs Salem dock at 8:50 a.m. daily and leaves Salem dock at 4:00 p.m. Round trip fare is 50 cents.
A small classified style notice announces electric shampooing and related services in the Independence area. It indicates a bath facility on Malin Street offering careful attention to customers.
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