A Man, A Girl and A Wisp of Hair
Jimmy Blake pursues a missing golden coronet braid through London and Devon after a corridor collision with Madge Yorke. He learns she planned to claim the braid, travels by rail and sea to locate her, and on reuniting, the ring and braid spark a romance climax on the cliffside coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Blake
Blake
Jimmy
Rose
New York
Madge
Paddington Station
Paddington
Continent
Ife
Fifth Avenue
Madge Yorke
Tondon
Miss Yorke
Mracombe
Devon
Ilfracombe
Made
Torrs
Timmy
Talkative Parrot Upset Customer and Dealer Exchange
A talkative and abusive old lady complains about a recently bought parrot that curses loudly. The dealer defends the parrot, noting it is still learning and that everyone is human, as reported in the weekly column.
Town That Push Built Tightens Local Commerce Narrative
A fragmented local column traces a chain of purchases across shops from clothing to hardware to furniture and groceries. It highlights how advertising by a savvy dealer and a fair settlement flow sustains the town’s economy through steady spending by residents and workers.
Bulletin on Beekeeping and Pest Control Practices
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Zoology issues a detailed Bee Bulletin by Dr. H A Surface covering bee habits hive types and equipment for honey production. It highlights diseases like Foul Brood and state apiary inspection laws plus guidance on humane eradication. The bulletin also shares home pest control methods for bed bugs and household pests including fumigation notes and safety cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Zoology
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Harrisburg
H. A. Surface
Montgomery County Bee-Keepers’ Association
Pennsylvania
Household fumigation with cyanide for pest control
Practical guidance on room fumigation using cyanide of potassium with multiple vessels for large spaces. Includes timing two hours, airtight setup, safety cautions to avoid inhalation, and the recommendation to consult the Division of Zoology for a bulletin. Notes Prof. Surface achieved eradication in one treatment, though repetition after two to three weeks is often advisable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Surface
Harrisburg
Division of Zoology
Department of Agriculture
Surface
Corn Root Aphis Report From State Zoologist
A Westmoreland County farmer asked Prof H A Surface about corn root lice found on his crop. Surface explained the pest is the corn root aphis or louse with no current remedy this season. Prevention hinges on fall tillage and late fall to early spring cultivation. The insect thrives where fields follow sod or grassy crops and is unpopular with ants due to its sugary secretions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland County
H. A. Surface
Harrisburg
Jyne
Surface
Corn Growers Urged to Combat Root Lice and Pests
A speaker warns that plant lice and root aphids stunt corn growth by feeding on sap and boring roots. Winter care of eggs, spring cultivation, and nitrate of soda fertilizer are advised, along with deep spring harrowing to improve stands and reduce cut worms grab worms and plant lice. Ants are not the main threat. root lice cause the damage.
Williams Grove Picnic Getaway Excur sions From PA and Nearby
Williams Grove picnic in Pennsylvania on August 26 to 381 invites travel via Pennsylvania Railroad. Excur sion tickets available from stations in PA and from Baltimore Elmira Frederick and other Northern Central lines August 20 to 30, return by September 3 at reduced prices. Also Elderton Academy opens fall term September 10, 1912 with catalog from principal Raymond Thompson Elderton Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Grangers
Williams Grove
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore
Elmira
Frederick
Northern Central Railway
Elderton Academy
Raymond Thompson
Elderton
Apollo
Goon
Antil
Conemaugh
Allagheny
Kiskiminetas Junction
Kittanning
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Greensburg
Bialesville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ansdbinted Literary Press
Steving
Undertakers & Embalmers Bell Phone
Americam Union
Blke Bidz
Indiana
Calla
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Rochester
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway
O'D. Pasqualt
E. Huntington
Apollo, PA
P.M
Geo. D. Leydic
S. Pattison Co
Phila
Indiana Co. Fair
Thomas Brothers, of
Bath, N
Will
McCann’s
Tanoma
Penny A
MR. Farmer
Buffalo Fertilizer Co
N. Y
W. H. McCunnery
Rossmoyne Flouring Mills
Rossmoyne
Detrick
Just
Oliver Chilled
Frantz Brgos
Rossmoyne, Pa
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