King road drag shown as economical aid to Cambria county roads
A lengthy report from the Johnstown Leader recounts R W Peterson of Dean township praising the King road drag. He notes its success on eight miles of ashville to Frugality road and across Dean township, saving time and money, reducing debt, and improving winter and spring conditions. He claims one drag day replaces weeks of traditional road work, and urges adoption to conserve finances and build permanent roads.
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Cambria County
Bhengburg
Johnstown
WW. Peterson
Dean Township
Rhenspurg
King Road
Hissassociates
Somerville
Ashville
Clearfield Creek
Altoona
Cambria
Thomases
Potato Parasite Threat to National Crop Alarm at Paris Meeting
The article reports a French source warning that a dangerous potato parasite could devastate crops. Prof Bouvier at the Museum of Natural History urged immediate action to prevent a severe potato shortage. Harrisburg officials urge growers to avoid imported seed potatoes and use only verified good seed, even at higher cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Bouvier
Museum of Natural History
Valences
Critchfeld
Department of Agriculture
Harrisburg
St. Etienne
America
Professor Surface
Parasite Threat to Potatoes Prompts Agriculture Action
A French professor reports Phthorimoca solanella infecting potatoes in the Var region. The parasite spreads from a single infected tuber through a hill and into neighboring crops, thriving in cellars. Experts call for carbon disulfide treatments to eradicate the infection and urge government steps to prevent spread. Also included is a Boston Wool Trade Association resolution restricting merchantable wool, requiring specific packing and twine standards to ensure market quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picard
School of Agriculture
Montpelier
France
Var
Bouvier
Messrs
Leal Libbe
de Wreyctter
Senate
Academy of Sciences
Minister of Agriculture
Boston Wool Trade Association
Mississippi River
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
India
Costume Prices Highlight Hand Embroidered Fabrics
The article compares ready-made costumes with the cost of materials home sewing and labor. It describes hand embroidered crepes, French voiles, marquisettes, lace inserts, and net embroidery. It notes tunic and pannier styles with prices from G15 to 55 dollars.
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J. K. Gilikerson
Bell Building
Philadelphia Street
J. K. Gilkerson
P. C
H. A. Bowers
Pine’ Township
Spruce Church
Christ Coy
William Lewis
White Township
Indiana
Hetter
WM. Lewis
R. N. Miller
Boggs & Buhl
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Washington
Landsome
Christopher Columbus
Union Station
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Railroad
Loughby’s
Chiplee Sailor
Stites de Eaiah Aid
Serge AD Kg, Et Db Eh
Sumner Conte
Jouneines
Dakes
Albovers
Tae
Ago Yard
Wally ’S
Ten Puele
Ameria
New York
R. Loughry & CO
Hetrick, Wilson & Co
Joe McCreight
Philadelphia SL
Wallace Dry Goods Co
Sixth Street
Court House
H. H Steving, Undertaker
C. Heber Steving
M. Edith Steving
New Indiana House
Indiana Lumber & Supply Co
Ven
Vogel Bros
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