Top Dressings of Nitrate of Soda on Early Vegetables
Illinois agricultural tests span six years on brown silt loam, using eight crops radish turnip beet onion spinach lettuce cabbage cauliflower. Results show nitrate of soda often boosts marketable-size plants and yields for radishes turnips beets spinach cabbage and cauliflower but not reliably for onions or head lettuce.
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John W. Lloyd
Illinois
S&s
Feeding Lambs for Profit and Quality in Stock
The article warns against low quality lambs and urges expert help in buying. It stresses that fleece value and proper growth affect profit, noting differences in type and appearance among sheep and lambs. Starting with the best animals yields the best economic results.
Study the Market Demands Breeder Should Produce Top Animals
The article argues breeders must meet market needs by producing high quality stock. It emphasizes securing superior sires, shipping to demanding markets, and maintaining uniform, well bred animals while culling inferior specimens. It stresses consistent quality to satisfy consumer demands and avoid poor fits.
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Becom
Kilmer Swamp Root Advise From Texas Druggist
Frank Jenkins dr iggist of Pilgrim Texas urges use of Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney and bladder relief noting six and a half years of sales with satisfied customers. N E McCane from Micane Drug Co offers samples and a pamphlet on kidneys and bladder with orders for bottles at fifty cents and one dollar.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
College Men in War Draws Deep on Intellectual Reserve
The European war has pulled in educated youth and students as it rages. Doctor Burrows of King's College notes English born regular student numbers fell from 800 to about 100 since the war began. The college has 512 officers serving in the army and navy. Much of the college’s scientific work now supports wartime needs.
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Russia
France
Germany
Great Britain
England
Burrows
King’s College
Red Cross Aid Mentioned Amid Pantry of Clothes
A fragment notes Red Cross assistance and a supply of clothing described as whiter than grocers, suggesting charitable distribution or relief efforts with emphasis on purity and preparedness.
Dr Croft Urges Calm Child Training In Pain Tolerance
Indianapolis physician Dr. Benjamin P. Croft advocates teaching children to control emotions and endure discomfort without outward signs. He argues that nervousness is often habit and should be managed through self discipline rather than crying or protest.
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Benjamin P. Croft
Indianapolis
Doctor Croft
De Pellets Hay Takeoff Patchwork Note
Fragmentary OCR text mentions hay and pellets with unclear context. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or events are readable to form a coherent news item.
The Spirit Was Willing and Mary’s Tiny Shoes
A kindergarten march tale shows Mary lagging behind the group despite the teacher urging pace. Mary answers with a bright smile that she can keep up, but her new shoes hinder her steps during the music and rite.
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Mary
Burglar Target Scribbins Home as Manuscripts Are Stolen
In Farm Life a writer named Scribbins reports his home was entered last night and manuscripts were stolen. The piece notes Scribbins’ skepticism about police progress and his readiness to challenge the thief to a new try if needed.
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Harden
Scribbins
Quail the Industrious Bird in Farm Pest Control
W L Nelson assistant secretary of the board of agriculture argues bobwhite quail eat at least 85 weed seed types and prey on 57 beetles 27 bugs 9 grasshoppers 13 caterpillars plus ants and flies. He notes a bobwhite can consume 5000 plant lice in two hours and favors boll weevils and other pests, urging farmers not to kill them and contrasting a hired man’s wages with the quail’s work.
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W. L. Nelson
Board of Agriculture
St. Louis Republic
Timid Admirer Courting Miss Ella Prompted by Courage
A brief, dialogue driven exchange shows a timid admirer asking if he will be engaged tomorrow and a desperate maiden stating she might if someone has the nerve to ask.
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Ella
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