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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
3
An Indiana field show s fertilization and liming unlock long neglected clover yields. Poor soils, acidity, and lack of organic matter hinder growth. lime and mineral nutrients, plus proper preceding crops, turn barren patches into productive ground.
An expert discusses pruning mature apple trees to reduce disease, relieve branch competition, and improve light and air access. It argues for close cuts and painting large wounds, favors late winter and early spring timing, and notes practical reasons for pruning before peak growing season.
An advice piece by William A. Radford promotes buying over renting, urging readers to invest in a small six room cottage built for about 2300 dollars. It argues home ownership provides security and lasting value for families, detailing design features and monthly payment parity with rent.
The Persian shah invited American experts led by W Morgan Shuster to reform finances, meeting heavy opposition from Prime Minister Sepahrdl Aram who briefly left Teheran. Aram has since returned, but adapting long standing semi oriental governance presents a challenge for him.
Dr Harvey Wiley chief of the agriculture department bureau of chemistry faces a personnel committee censure urged for resignation. He is accused of arranging with Dr H H Rusby of Columbia University for 1600 yearly pay plus daily fees for lab work and court attendance beyond legal limits. Attorney General Wickersham recommends approval of the action.Secretary Wilson’s approval is cited by Wiley supporters. Floyd Robison, an expert on Wiley’s staff in New York, was dismissed for insubordination.
Dr. Alvah H. Doty, health officer for the port of New York, leads fights against a cholera invasion with lectures on quarantine. Counsel Dushkind challenges hospital transmission at the immigration station. Officials stress carriers may spread disease and note a full government health push with ships watched and a Washington expert joining Doty in New York.
Justice William B. Hendryx of Bloomington Illinois ties his fifth thousandth marriage and claims a world record. Celebrated with a grand reception he has long been Gretna Green for the area, now elected police magistrate while continuing to wed couples and even marry grandchildren of those he married after the Civil War. He hopes to wed a fourth generation, building another notable milestone.
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