Case Compromised in Covington Court
A circuit court case against Charles Allen for criminal assault on Mamie Rogers near Wallace was dismissed after it was proven the girl was over fourteen. A separate compromise arranged a payment plan of 500 dollars, with 150 paid immediately and 40 yearly thereafter for child support. The event caused local sensation but ended with the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Allen
Wallace
Mamie Rogers
Geo Rogers
Covington
Allen
Oklahoma
White
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
Advertisement promises home cure for piles using a new absorption method. Claim of bleeding itching and protruding piles relief with at home treatment and free samples. Directs readers to write to Mrs. M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind for immediate relief and local references if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Box P
Notre Dame
Ind
Big Fight Over Estate Funds and County Officials
Attorneys prepared complaints against the estate of former county treasurer W. W. Luke and ex-county auditor S H Elwell. Luke's estate faces about 13 185 dollars for taxes not turned over and related items with most claims accruing interest. Elwell's claim totals just over 600 dollars, mainly a school fund loan and interest. Luke's side vows to fight to a finish amid audits by Julian Martin. Jacob Church sold 2200 dollars in farm produce near Silverwood, including 2000 bushels of wheat at 1 00 per bushel, with a large load of car corn hauled to the Silverwood elevator. William Dowden and wife of Montezuma visited, promoting the Penman’s Art Journal for study and use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Livengood
Emer Ratcliff
W. W. Luke
S H. Elwell
Luke
Elwell
Julian Martin
Jacob Church
Silverwood
Wm. Dowden
Montezuma
Dowden
Penman’s
Desirable Varieties and Ripening Plum List
A New England Homestead writer notes Japanese plums resist black knot better than European types. Best varieties for canning and eating include Red June, Abundance, Satsuma, and Burbank with Bradshaw, Damsons, and Shipper's Pride following in ripening order. Also lists care tips for Wickson and other plums and remarks on August pruning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Abundance
Satsuma
New England
Wlard
Saratoga
Niagara
Wickson
Hale
Pond
Lombard
Bradshaw
Corn For Silage In New England Homesstead
A reader outlines silage corn practices including large flint corn and medium Crosby sweet corn, mixing one load of sweet to two loads of flint. Plant spacing, hill thinning, cultivation, fertilization, timing to harvest, and building a round stave silo with detailed door and hoop construction are described for durable, high-quality silage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Homestead
Canning
Crosby
Blackberry cultivation tips from J. A. Banta
The writer argues against halting cultivation after August or mid August for blackberries. He notes that cultivation through November, or until most leaves drop, yields more vigorous plants and reduces winter kill, especially for the Early Harvest variety. He advises very shallow cultivation next fall using a light drag with nails to stir soil to one or two inches and clear between rows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Banta
Self Feeding Method Lets Hens Be Kept With Less Labor
A National Stockman and Farmer writer says self feeding is practical for colony methods and allows keeping hens with minimal labor. Eggs from self fed pens cost similar feed wise to ordinary feeding and save substantial labor time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stockman and Farmer
The Idea of a Vacation Explored in Rural and City Life
The essay argues a thorough change is a vacation. It contrasts fresh air and nature in the country with the busy city life. It suggests urban dwellers gain renewal from short rural sojourns and farmers enjoy city visits away from farm work.
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Iowa Homestead
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O. S. Dougals
Fountain County
Covington, Ind
Homer Sewell
W.N. White
Attorney At Law
Office Inn
Wright Black
South Side
Squire
James A Copeland
Miller Hotel
J. DR. Lewis
Col
Claude Madden
Livestock and General
Kingman
W.R. Massley
Millcreek Tp
John H. Babb
Best Insurance Company
CATES
DR. Kendall
Millikan & Son
C. W. Cowar
RF. D. No
JF Redenbaugh
W. R. Massey
Frank Small
Hillsboro Novelty Works
Dr. Shoob
Watt
Frank Kelley
Bloomingdale, Ind
Chas. Dillon
Jas Ratcliff
Tom Allen
Leslie Durham
Curtis Holland
Wim, Durham
John Sowers
Woody
Shoop
Racine
Wis
J’ M Cory. Kingman
H. B. Kiger
Yeddo
Bonebrake
Carter
Indiana
Panamas
Vailes
Mohairs
H. P. McCrary
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