Winter Onions Stored Dry in Elevated Box Frame
A practical method by EB P Sandsten of Colorado Experiment Station describes storing onions in a dry elevated box or frame. After curing, onions go in a tight floor box with a water tight cover and raised ventilation before cold weather. They may freeze solid and be covered with straw, thawing in spring without sunlight, kept dry and frozen through winter with no quality loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Sandsten
Colorado Experiment Station
Not on the Map and the Mysterious Durance Vile
Mrs Norman discovers her maid Jane claims a lover in the army and asks to see a map. Jane names a place from a letter Duranceville. Mrs Norman checks the map and cannot find the place. The letter reads I aw in durance vile but hope to go on to be sent home, from National Monthly.
Letter From A Convict Writes of Escape Plan
A prisoner after 20 years digs a tunnel toward freedom. He recalls his cell and the warden kindly, then scrawls a note begging pardon for the liberty to come. Footsteps approach, he halts and flees, leaving the card incomplete.
Constable Shot in Seymour by Lou Peters
Constable Silvey of Seymour was shot Thursday afternoon near the Peters home while trying to arrest Lou Peters for a disturbance. Peters fled. a brother-in-law named Ryan was arrested and released on aiding Peters escape. Ryan says Peters forced him to help and provided a loaded revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvey
Seymour
Lou Peters
Peters
Lou
The
Ryan
Odd Fellows Installations Spanning County
District Deputy Grand Master G. W. Tripp is installing officers in I O O F lodges across the county and will appoint others for Manea Grovespring and Rayborn At Jericho. Saturday night he installed BE C Bowman Noble Grand W J Fann Vice Grand O Sims Secretary and M A Gaskill Treasurer. He installed at Hartville Tuesday night and at Cedar Gap last night. He plans Mountain Grove tonight Norwood tomorrow night and Mansfield Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Tripp
Manea
Grovespring
Rayborn
Jericho
BE. C. Bowman
Noble Grand
W. J. Fann
O Sims
M. A. Gaskill
Hartville
Cedar Gap
Mountain Grove
Norwood
Mansfield
Notice of Final Settlement in Buckles Estate Missouri
State of Missouri Wright County final settlement of the estate of A. D. Buckles. I. N. J. Craig executor will make final settlement at the Wright County probate court Hartville on February 8, 1915. Creditors and interested parties urged to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Buckles
A. D. Buckles
I. N.J. Craig
Wright County
Hartville
N. J, Craig
Fall Planting of Orchards Prospects and Practices
The article extols fall planting for orchards, noting higher returns per acre and rising popularity. It explains moving dormant trees causes bruised roots to heal as callus forms, enabling quick establishment and vigorous growth by spring. Ground conditions are often better for fall planting than spring, when soil is frequently wet.
Contagious Money Talk Echoes in Aithy market
A fragment reflects chatter about currency and value with phrases like a twenty dollar twill and a billion term, suggesting slang or speculation. No clear persons places or organizations are identifiable in the readable lines.
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Aithy
Good Management of Hens and Chickens
Agricultural guidance explains summer feeding and housing for hens and chicks. It covers balanced rations, moult management, growing mash formulations, grass and green feed, coop conditions, shading, litter, and sanitation to maintain egg quality and bird health during hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Plymouth Rock
Injury by Carpenter Worm in Trees Causes Decay
The article describes the carpenter moth and its grub's life cycle. Eggs laid in cracks and crevices on moist bark hatch into larvae that bore through sapwood, creating sap leakage and large galleries. Infested trees often die as larvae develop and expand damage.
Repair the Chicken Fence After Winter Storm
A winter storm damaged a chicken fence leaving several sections out of line and leaning. Crews plan to straighten and secure the structure to prevent further breaches and protect the poultry. Local farmers report no injuries and expect quick repair work.
Automobile Crash on Country Road Sends Worker Reeling
An ominous wreck on a country road halts traffic as a vehicle strikes a worker in the back yard. The injured man is picked up and moved toward the direction of a nearby path, with bystanders noting his condition and seeking help.
DEVICE GRADES FRUIT To Command Good Prices
W G Brierly argues careful grading and neat packing boost apple prices. Machines aid size sorting, increasing speed without bruising. Programs advise single size per package, uniform color, no bruised or misshapen fruit, and clean packaging to maximize market value.
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W. G. Brierly
API
Disease of Potatoes Beat Preventive of Winter Trouble
An article outlining how to prevent winter rot in stored potatoes through thorough drying and fungicide use. It notes the progression of the disease, from surface shriveling to white fungal patches, pink spore tufts, and soil infection, and recommends drying, sulfur dusting, proper storage, and careful use of kainit or lime to control the fungus and mites. It also advises rotating land, avoiding diseased plots for years, and applying potash or lime as appropriate to support future crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Gilbert
Bera
Constant Pasture for Pigs in Rape and Clover
An agricultural note compares feeding pigs on rape versus clover over eight weeks. Twenty one pigs on rape gained 57 pounds more than those on clover, but rape alone is not sufficient without grain. Moveable fences prevent trampling. clover must be pastured to avoid dryness.
Typheon Seeks Separation Over Alleged Deception
A court hearing dates a marital split as Typheon accuses his wife of deceiving him before marriage by claiming she could earn money playing bridge to fund her clothing. He alleges she failed to win enough to cover her clothes and to repay the money he needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typheon
Twpson
Scientist credits radium pricing despite value study
Appreciation is voiced as a discussion on the greatest belevement of science. Mr Dustin Stax comments that the scientist who set radium at high prices and maintained the rate deserves credit for significant achievement after evaluating values of all kinds.
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Dustin Stax
Grandma Recalls Theft in Baseball Tale
A grandmother denounces a baseball player as a thief after reading a report claiming he has stolen bases, sparking her grandson’s disbelief. The exchange highlights a humorous misunderstanding of baseball jargon and media sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caine
Ben
Where the Soft Spot Was
Conversation between Murlel and Gladys centers on affection as they discuss a soft spot in the heart and how thoughts linger on a beloved. The judge voice notes the spot must be in his bound.
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Gladys
Jack
Murlel
Keep Plowa from Runting and Rusting Preservation Tip
A period recipe advises mixing three pounds of tallow with one pound white lead to create a coating. Melt in a pot, apply with a paint brush, then plant plows in spring to restore shine. Extends to farm tools and emphasizes keeping good sires rather than relying on neighbors for breeding.
Beetle trap using aquash vines near cucumbers
Growers plant aquash near cucumber fields to lure beetles away from cucumbers. Beetles flee cucumber plants toward aquash, creating a natural trap to reduce cucumber damage. This method exploits the shared enemy dynamic between beetles and both crops.
A Vain Hope for an Educated Farmer's Son
A farmer discusses sending his son Josh to school to gain expertise. The boy is bright but must study geology to identify rocks before working the land. A neighbor questions the cost, while the son declares a wish to be independent to serve others, prompting the reply that wealth attracts suspicion from fellow men and big business representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh
Countosnel
Joah
Willie
Forestry Expert Warns Against Tree Destruction
A forestry expert urges stopping the ruthless destruction of trees while a summer girl comments on the impact, noting that losing trees would eliminate places to swing and hammock.
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Summer Girl
Ink People and a Modern Stage Tale
A fragment from a periodical notes a world of fear if people spoke as they think. A nearsighted motorist encounters a scarecrow figure while a couple rehearses a new play. The first star plans to exit rear and the second asks for a cue to resume as the audience reads the scene.
No Need For Pity Newwed Look How Your Return
A garbled historic fragment notes a married man paying rent to his landlord when his clothes wear thin. The tone resembles a moral aside about prudence and money, with no clear names, dates, or places readable.
Local Prominent Citizen Debated in Busy Committee Scene
A lively community figure, Blobson, is described as extremely active and chairing more committees than others, though many do not meet. The passage notes crowds and spotlight around this individual as part of a bustling civic life.
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Blobson
Charmag
Abbreviated browsing by farmers on farm equipment
An abbreviated browsing note mentions farmers and equipment such as a wagon and plow. It references a wire fence and hints at rural work routines without detailing specifics.
Ground Should Not Be Allowed To Bake In This Condition
A fragment warns that soil moisture is high to prevent baking ground. The note urges maintaining moisture levels to avoid cracking or damage in harsh conditions. No clear dates, names, or places are provided in the readable text.
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Wiggson
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Theaw
Irl Field
Asule
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