Cotton cultivation in Illinois yields first seed cotton in 1911
J E Whitchurch reports Illinois field trials of cotton in Massac County on the Unionville plots. Seeded May 19, two seed varieties produced similar yields. total seed cotton 1 288 pounds and lint 179 pounds per acre, with disease and pests affecting stands.
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Ilinois Agricultural Experiment Station
Unionville
Massac County
Illinois
Iiland
Tennessee
Virginia
Pulaski
Georgia
Lilinois
Thia
Pulaski County
Alexander County
Illnois
Japan Merchants and Soldiers Shift Social Standing
A discussion contrasts Japan’s mercantile practices with Western standards, noting historical social ranks that favored soldiers over merchants. It highlights the Mitsui family, likened to the Rothschilds, as an emblem of trusted business honor amid Japan’s evolving economy and imperial reforms.
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The
Atlantic
Japan
China
Mitsui
Rothschilds
East
Mitsuis
How to Care for a Horse’s Shoulders
Instructions for treating sore shoulders in horses, focusing on young horses. It describes collar irritation, swelling, and infection, plus a stepwise treatment using zinc lotion, iodine, bichloride mercury, and careful drainage. Includes cautions on healing time and procedures for hard lumps.
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Torae
Lottan
Iit
Tiny Evildoers at Bar of Justice co Pra ys to Hubby
New York City children court stories reveal Judge Hoyt handling a stream of youthful offenders. A nine year old highwayman cries as he faces a parole chance while a fifteen year old girl battles bad company and a grandmotherly concern for a baby.
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York
Justice Hoyt
Manhattan
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Michael
Bii
Hoyt
Ansarent
Érano
Tom
Eddie
Georgia
Jo Dudees
Georgie
Joseph
House of Refuge
Jumions
Coul Englands
Rms
Hardena
Henri
Fe Herz
North Carolina
Yassir
Model Sermon Sleep Comment Sparks Church Debate
A correspondent recalls a church scene where an assistant preacher naps during a sermon and then falsely praises the rector’s message. The writer finds the act shocking yet suggests the napper might still be signaling approval by sleeping calmly.
Wise Woman Philter Promises Money Split
A star gazer offers a love philter for $2 promising husband affection and exclusive devotion. A practical housewife hesitates then implies she would share a salary on payday if the philter also brings in earnings. Louisville Courier Journal report style.
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Louisville
Courtery Journal
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Southern
J. E. Whitchurch
University of Illinois
Ilinois
Prof
Donald Mintosh
University of Illnois
Bar of Justice
Pata
Ales
Maes
Tae
Bate Hsa
Anne
Sayith
Judge Hoyt
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