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Newspaper

Madras Pioneer

Location

Madras, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

6

Misadventure in court and a veiled indictment

In a tense confrontation, the narrator faces a dual charge scheme involving Lynn Yeames and Dr. Andrey. A crumbling trust and a weeklong delay are proposed to settle a dispute over money once reserved for Miss Flexmore, amid gossip of a murder accusation. Dr. Andrey resists public exposure while Lena and Lynn forge a path through suspicion and family intrigue.

Lyon Veamer Jor Andrey Bax Yeames Lyonn Lyon Avwdrey Judas Lynn Yeames Keene Les Flexmore Lena Haz

Rumors of Poison and Extortion in a Local Dispute

J Keene confronts threats of criminal charges and extortion tied to Andrey Awdrey amid rumors of a poison al leged to be used on Mr Flexmore. Mrs Caseby informs of accusations as Lynn Yeames and family move, while Keene plans to seek legal help and secure discreet silence before meeting Dr Awdrey.

Andrey Yeames Tax Rascal Bax Lynn Yeames Roneyford Jinx Flexmore Mra. Caseby Dr. Awdrey

Poison Mystery Shocks Mlexmore Burgh

The examination shows the poison found in Flexmore’s mouth after death, not in the digestive system, suggesting the substance was administered post mortem to prevent revival. Suspicion falls on Andrey and the Yeames faction as motives and opportunities emerge, while Keene vows to uncover the truth and protect Nurse Gertrude and Andrey.

Mlexmore Andrey Hasten Miss Dalrymple Lupe Yeames Yoamea Gertrude Yeames

Inquest into Dr Awdrey case moves forward

Miss Dalrymple urges help to prove Dr Awdrey innocent. Keene and Andrey review Flexmore’s day in detail while a new witness, Mrs Bates, is brought by Miss Dalrymple to disclose what she knows. The pursuit of truth risks reshaping trust and affection.

Dr. Awdrey Miss Dalrymple Dr Awdrey Yeames Bax Andrey Mr. Keene Flexmore Despond Miss Tishrymple Mrs. Bates Mra.ates

Sewage Needs Oxidation by Air Born Bacteria

The Atlantic Monthly argues sewage must oxidize or nitrify to become harmless. Sanitary engineers rely on natural or artificial methods where millions of bacteria in filters break down organic wastes into safe inorganic matter. The sewage filter is a rock pile fostering these good bacteria.

Auctioneer Responds to Letter Carrier Greeting

A quirky exchange occurs as a letter carrier greets an auctioneer with a greeting and the auctioneer replies with a playful twist. The dialogue includes a misheard or stylized phrase suggesting a bid and mirrored responses.

You refuse we responded the heiress reply

The Bont Variety features a sharp exchange over marriage prospects as a little count twirls his waxed mustache and an heiress coldly retorts. Plague control in New South Wales led to the killing of over 1 000 mice last year and plague germs were found in 124 rates and eighteen mice. Tigers rise in Burwah due to recent legal restrictions on carrying arms.

New South Wales Burwah Arma

The Influence of Feed Linseed Meal on Butter Quality

Professor Harry Snyder of the University of Minnesota notes linseed meal fed in large amounts yields very soft butter, while medium amounts produce normal butter. It improves milk stabiliity and can prevent excessively hard butter in winter, with price as the main drawback. Corn meal and gluten meal also affect butter texture when fed with other fodders or with grains.

Harry Snyder University of Minnesota

Odds In Weather Forecasting

Professor Schuster urges official inclusion of prediction error in forecasts. He notes astronomers disclose probable error and hopes weather columns will state odds like 2 to 1 or 0 to 1 for rain tomorrow.

Schuster Amtronomers

Keeping a Gate from Sagging with a Wheel Remedy

A reader describes a simple gate fix using an old wheel bolted to the gate front to keep it level and easy for anyone to open. The tip aims to save back and effort, noting the gate becomes workable for even a small child.

Night Transplanting Plants In Full Foliage May Be Possible

A foreign contemporary reports a practical article on transplanting trees in full leaf at night. Experiments by Rousult suggest deciduous trees may be moved in May or June with minimal injury if done at night, reassuring many prominent French horticulturists.

Revue Uoiverselle Rousult France

Brewers grains and sprouts as cow feed use

The article compares dried brewers grains with bran for feeding value noting higher protein and fat with lower carbohydrates. It cites 100 pounds containing 15.7 pounds protein 26.4 pounds carbohydrates and 5.1 pounds fat. Malt sprouts are protein rich but less palatable to cows and should be limited. Wet brewers grains may help ensure milk quality.

Agriculture Department Estimates U S Population In 1931

The statistican in the Department of Agriculture estimates the 1931 population at 130 million. To meet needs that year, 700 million bushels of wheat 1 250 000 000 bushels of oats 4 450 000 000 bushels of corn and 100 000 000 tons of hay and other crops will be required. This would require bringing 150 000 000 acres under cultivation, but only 108 000 000 acres are available.

Stafiatician Department of Agriculture United States Iten

Leaping Lantern Fly Described From Malay Peninsula

An insect named the lan tern fly from the Malay Peninsula is noted for remarkable wingless leaps. London examination revealed a forward projecting nose like a leaping organ on its head, bent back under the abdomen and released to launch the insect.

Malay Peninsula London

Whitewash Recipe From Historic Note

A brief historical recipe describes making whitewash for 10 gallons using 2 pounds of ccumen tine dissolved in boiling water, n pounds of clean wood ash, WW pounds of smelted beef tallow, 2 pounds of common salt, and one half pour of glue dissolved. Dry mineral paint such as burnt umber or yellow ochre can color, mix while hot and apply warm with constant stirring.

Sheep pen bedding method and odor management

Farmers claim heavy bedding in the early season keeps straw dry and free of decay by absorbing urine. They report pens are rarely cleaned more than once per season without harming the stock, maintaining comfort and safety with thick straw layers.

Fruit Tree Spray Aimed at Dormant San Jose Scale

Farmers urged to spray fruit trees while dormant using lime sulfur and salt to prevent San Jose scale. The mix is claimed to harm scale and support tree health, though many insects target only dying or decaying trees, which then become breeding grounds for other pests.

San Jose

Manure as Fertilizer Considered for Wall Application

The text argues that manure is softened and decomposed within an animal's body and that applying raw materials like Iran and Hnsendment dipecthy to a wall offers no advantage. It notes their value as fertilizers but says their effectiveness rises when fed to stock.

Iran

Preventing Horse Injury with Trapped Iron Weight

An iron weight tied to a strap should be carried in the farm wagon. If the horse stops and the load is to be removed from the team, drain the weight to the ground and fasten the strap to the horse. This improves safety versus leaving the team hitched.

Horseradish Trade Routes From St Louis Describe Annual Flow

The article notes that annually 75,000 borrela of horseradish amounting to 7.5 million pounds is shipped from St. Louis to markets along the Atlantic coast Parise coast the lakes and the gulf.

St. Louis Parise Lakes Gulf

Early 1900s Agricultural Notes Mixed With World Events

A jumble of farm news and global references includes Cole Sem earning 11.5 million in Inet year for public land sales, celery yield per acre, a dangerous cream separator accident near Trempealeau Minnesota, Emperor William sending cavalry horses, Wyoming branched stock to Alaska, Tennessee arson and shooting suspects detained due to lack of jurors, and U S cattle losses exceeding 2,000,000 with total farm losses around 24 million. Related mentions cover farming in New Mexico boosts, and an International Black Show white Galloway horse sired by Scottish Standard, suggesting a new type of Galloway.

Karl Adams Lle Trempeleau Minn William Germany Whow Alaska Tennessee United Biazen Peur Theme Alouing Benny Nay

Man quotes on hush money and cowardice

A fragment quotes a man declaring coercion for hush money marks cowardice or periminal and denies paying hush money, suggesting fear of wife gossip. The garbled text references Houston Pom and a vow not to pay, ending with a question about purpose.

Grasses and Clover Prospects in Phoen Lenhe Experiment

Mr T Frevoh reports on clover and grass trials in Wahofen with grain as nurse crop. Seeding mix includes red clover alfalfa rye oats and meadow oat green and shows clover persistence, hay yields, and the need to diversify farming with stock.

T. Frevoh Wahofen Thin Geeti

Varieties of Fruit for Washington Regions Listed by State

The State Department of Horticulture reports a statewide survey to match fruit varieties to Washington climate zones Western Washington Inland Valleys etc. The effort classifies apples pears cherries peaches plums berries and nuts by region with early mid and late varieties and tests sixty five varieties across ten growers to guide planting choices. Researchers aim to publish new apple varieties and expand tested options.

Somerou Calle Department of Horticulture Alate Peremsor Thornber Thorber Dring Waihington Wn State Experiment Station Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Barrett Reene Louisiana Audubon Societies Leslie's Weekly Population and Food Hironan Cole Sem Public Landa of Taroma Woah New Mexico Farmere’ Institutes Grassees J. L. Ashlock Washington State Colne Pullman Trmlill Belgian State Railway
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