In the Pew by the Door at the Big Church
Mrs. Morris visits the farmhouse for news of David Holland. She travels to hear him preach, fearing she is not “his own.” At the service, David greets his country mother, guiding her to a back pew then to a place near the platform, and the church responds with joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Morris
Mrs. Headley
David
Navid
Milnisters
Mr. Ferris
Dr.Wilson
David Holland
Dr. Wilson
Ming
Epworth
Fishing as a Primeval Rite and Modern Pleasure
A reflective piece on spring fishing across northern wilderness stations, linking the act to primal instincts and social bonds. It contrasts fishing's wholesome vitality with rising sentimentality and notes a youth broadside warning from Youth's Companion about future costs of such views.
Drainage of Soils and its Effects on Crop Growth
The article explains how drainage increases air, warmth, and moisture balance in soil, prevents stagnation, and enhances plant food availability. It notes drainage changes water currents, raises aeration, and supports subsoiling and under-draining with tiles as economical methods, with broader implications for crop profitability and soil health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Good Horse Mesh and Chest Structure Standards
The chest should be wide deep and round with ribs inclined rearward to support breathing capacity and stamina. The lower chest should run nearly horizontal toward the abdomen, avoiding undue incline or depth that hinders movement.
Bowel Diseases of Poultry and Green Food Effects
Diarrhea in flocks is often mistaken for cholera. Green, watery feed causes laxative effects, especially with young greens and winter grain diets. Remedy: confine birds, feed a breadlike ration of cornmeal oats bran linseed meal salt, twice daily for several days. Weekly Witness.
The Bug Nuisance Warns of Insect Impact
Dr H T Fernald of the Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station notes that five sixths of Earth’s living creatures are insects and only one in ten is friendly to humans. He estimates insect damage at 2 to 3 million dollars annually and that proper protection could prevent about two thirds of this loss, urging broad study to save forests shade trees and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Fernald
Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment College
Not to Be Continued on Lamb Docking Opinion
J B Wing advises that lambs should be docked if not certain they will go to market by age no more than three mokiths. Tails are unnecessary and tend to foul, a docked lamb looks square and appears fatter, as blood spared by not nourishing a tail could aid body growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wing
How to Rid Grounds from Groundhogs Says Carbon Bisulphide
A 19th century tip suggests using bisulphide of carbon to suffocate groundhog dens. Saturate a rag with two tablespoons then push into the burrow, cover the entrance with sod, and leave immediately to avoid ignition risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Brown
Indiana Farmer
Value of Quail in Agriculture
A quotation from American Cultivator notes quail feed helps farmers by destroying sixty weed seed types and about five percent of their diet consists of harmful seeds. It also states quail annually consume large numbers of injurious insects, aiding crop protection.
The Rash Plumber Warned By Builders Journal
The Builders' Journal says saving workers from risky errors is nearly impossible as young plumbers repeatedly push out to do a job, a warning echoed by the London Globe about rash and thoughtless behavior in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Builders’ Journal
London Globe
Syndicate Buys Greene County Coal Tract for 840000
J W Thompson of Uniontown sells 3000 acres in Washington township Greene County to J W Sanford and R P Burgan trustees for a syndicate of coal and furnace interests at 280 per acre, total 840000. Sanford Burgan are Carnegie Coal Company officials. tract lies north of Waynesburg near county line, adjoining Westmoreland Coal on north and Emerald Coal Company on east led by Julian Kennedy of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
J. W. Thompson
Uniontown
R. P. Burgan
Messrs. Sanford and Burgand
Carnegie Coal Company
Panhandle
Washington Township
Waynesburg
Washington and Greene County
Westmoreland Coal Company
Eamerald Goal Company
Julian Kennedy
Pittsburg
Quarry Blast Wounds Three at Sprowls Farm
A quarry on the Sprowls farm, 12 miles from here, blew up during a blast attempt. Three men were injured David Borowla had severe injuries, James Miller and John Miller were knocked unconscious. Sprowls was hurled twenty feet and later aided home. Medical help summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sprowls Farm
David Borowla
James
John Miller
Miller Brothers
Sprowls
Judge extends injunction for Hilliard coal mines
Judge James M. Galbreath, after a June term delay, limits union intimidation in four Hilliard area collieries and Argentine mine. The order restrains United Mine Workers organizers and mutes interference with non union workers, backing a non union operation that began last April following District President Feehan's strike order.
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Hilliard
Builer
James M. Galbreath
United Mine Workers of America
Argentine
Feehan
California man charged with forgery after bail jump
Harry G. Paxton of California, Pa., arrested in Pocahontas, Va., after fleeing a $500 bail. He was indicted on forging his brother Dr. Cornelius Paxton's name on three checks. Bail was posted by a relative. he vanished before trial. National Bankers' Association detectives tracked him to Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Washington
Harry G. Paxton
Pocahontas
Paxton
Cornelius Paxton
National Bankers’ Association
Virginia
Pension Bill Drafted by G A R Committee
A special committee of the Department of Pennsylvania G A R met in Harrisburg to study a pension bill and has nearly agreed on a measure for submission at the next legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Troopers Drill Greensburg Ahead of Anniversary Trip
Captain Leon Pitcher of Troop A recalls detachments from Masontown Hecla Irwin and other posts to Mt Odin by September 20 for daily drills. The four State troops will participate in the two hundred twenty fifth anniversary celebration in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Leon Pitcher
State Police
Masontown
Hecla
Irwin
Mt. Odin
Philadelphia
Glass Company Resumer Work in Charleroi
The Hamilton glass works at Charleroi idle since a receiver was appointed last fall has been revived by the Imperial company of Steubenville Ohio. The plant now operates as the Imperial bottle factory with one pot and nine shops employing 200 men. Two more pots are being installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass Company
Washington
Hamilton, Glass
Charleroi
Imperial Company of
Steubenville
Imperial Bottle Factory
New Mine Inspector Named for Sixth Bituminous District
Governor appointed Daniel R. Blower of Johnstown to be mine inspector for the Sixth bituminous district, succeeding J. T. Evans who resigned. John C. Wells of Indiana named prothonotary for Indiana County, in place of A. L. Gilbert who is deceased.
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Harrisburg
Uart
Daniel R. Blower
Johnstown
J. T. Evans
John C. Wells
Indiana
A. L. Gilbert
Ambrose Rauch Dies at 89 in Bethlehem
Ambrose H. Rauch aged 89, a Bethlehem bank director and wealthy businessman, last surviving Moravian trombona choir member, died at home from pneumonia. Judge Prather dissolves Meadville dairy tuberculin test injunction, ruling board of health authority stands. Fire destroys Reynoldsville Park Theater. loss estimated at 10,000 to Mrs. Lucas Deible, Herple brothers, and H. P. Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose H. Rauch
Bethlehem
Rauch
Meadville
Prather
Meadville Board of Health
Board of Health
Reynoldsville
Park Theater
Lucas Deible
Herple Brothers
H. P. Peters
Residences Destroyed In Jeannette Fire
The two story frame dwelling of Henry Howe in Jeannette was gutted by fire from a defective flue causing about 2000 dollars in damage with partial insurance.
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Jeannette
Henry Howe
Sewer Plant for Cheswick Costs and Plans
The state health department blocks Cheswick from discharging sewage into the Allegheny River and a disposal plant will be built. A sewer contract was awarded to John F. Emery of Youngstown for 2700 dollars and disposal plant work is set at about 2600 dollars. To cover costs Cheswick council approved a 5000 dollar bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Cheswick
Pittsburg
Allegheny River
John F. Emery
Youngstown
Costly Fire at Galitzin Stops Spreading
A Sunday morning blaze in Galitzin Cambria county wiped out several dwellings as the gravity water supply failed. Altoona offered help but steamers were unnecessary after adjoining buildings were dynamited to halt the spread, saving the business district. Loss is about 5000 dollars with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Galittzin
Cambria County
Ask for Armories Legislature May Be Petitioned for Half Million
Harrisburg reports demand for State aid in National Guard armories has led to a likely $300000 appropriation from the next Legislature. Philadelphia sees State troops in Founders' Week ceremonies with city covering incidental expenses, Governor Stuart accepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
National Guard
State Armory Board
Philadelphia
Stuart
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Reyburn
Family Starving in Luzerne Area After Mine Tragedy
Mrs Augusta Savokenas and seven children were found starving at their Luzerne home. United Charities took charge and provided relief after the husband was killed at Pettibono mine in April. In Monongahela, Black Hand dynamite damaged Battaglina Brothers store, endangering two Italian families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Augusta Sav‘okenas
Luzerne
Pettibono
Monongahela
Battaglina Brothers
Dunlevy
Poolroom Keeper Blanco Found Dead in Roscoa Room
The body of Gotfieb Blanco, a poolroom keeper in Roscoa, was found in a rear room of the establishment. He apparently killed himself with a revolver after his poolroom had been closed by the sheriff ten days earlier and his disappearance the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gotfieb Blanco
Roscoa
Blanco
Punxsutawney Council Moves to Oust Water Company
At a Punxsutawney council meeting officials decided to commence quo warranto proceedings against Punxsutawney Water Company alleging the water supplied is unfit for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney Council
Punxsutawney Water Company
Smallpox Stops Malls Harrisburg and Dairy Herd Inspections
West Fairview postmaster Frank Hawbaker was reported with smallpox and the office closed. State health authorities will inspect all dairy herds in Allegheny and Washington counties next week under the State board of health to weed out diseased cows. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad shops in Scranton ordered to resume full time with many previously laid off workers recalled.
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Harrisburg
Frank Hawbaker
West Fairview
Cumberland County
Susquehanna
W. H. Langham
Homestead Board of Health
Allegheny
Washington Counties
State Board of Health
Secranton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
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Keystone State
Washington, Pa
Gallitzin
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