Improved cover cropping and corn wheat in farming practice
A Country Gentleman article discusses improved cover cropping in orchards, sowing in May and early harrowing to establish a dense mat, with soybeans, cowpeas, or hairy vetch. It notes benefits in soil nitrogen, weed suppression, and suitability for young orchards, plus a Vermont demonstration. It also covers corn wheat as a hardy substitute for corn in hog feeding and fuel uses, and Nebraska tests on corn as an energy source compared to coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Weugh
Mr. Waugh
F. Mel. Stevens
Orwell
Tacoma
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Prairie States
J. H. Shields
Moscow
Idahio
State Grain In Specier
State Grain Inspector
Minnesota
Cassier
United States
Department of Agricultre
University of Nebraska
Iowa Experiment Station
Wonders of Grape Vines From Historic Acclimation Essay
An essay by M Crawford discusses grapevines thriving near homes through root systems drawing fertility from distant sources. It cites bones bringing nutrients to vines, examples of vines spreading into yards and over trees, and varied yields from different soil types. The text notes minimal pruning yet strong production from Concord and Catawba vines in early seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Crawford
Yale Aiulay
Treat
Inet
Crawford
Sea
Prawford
Delaware
Pruning and winter carriage of trees and barn care
Prof John Craig of Cornell notes that a ten mile gale makes orchard work unpleasant but calm sunny days invite pruning. Dormant trees tolerate large branch removal, which boosts growth. cover wounds with paint or Bordeaux mixture. Also warns about biting cold handling of horse bits and suggests warming methods via a lantern cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Craig
Cornell University
Aod
Scientific American
New York Tribune
Cheese in Cavern Sparks Village Cheese Trade
A shepherd stored a cheese in a nearby cavern and months later found it rich and creamy with green veins. Villagers adopted the cave cheese method and now use the caves for aging. The piece notes other agricultural items including weed control tests, a planned women’s agricultural high school in Russia, and various livestock and forage topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compan
Vermort
Bat Lock
Jones
Russia
Ministry of Agriculture
Lts
Europe
I T
New England
Connecticut
Bureau of Soils of
The
Agricultural Department
Theater Night Ends With Violet Scented Note
A cautious suitor whets romance by buying costly seats and bouquets but fails to enter the theater when a violet scented note in a letterbox blocks admission. The couple's plan collapses as they hurry to the train, leaving the festive outing unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srevestral Cies
Harlem
Mrs Wiggs and Lovely Mary to Reach Stage Soon
A Louisville stage adaptation brings Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch and Lovely Mary to life. Anne Crawford Flexner adapted the books into a drama starring Mauge Carr Cook and Mable Tallaferre with Wil T. Hodge and Lowell in key roles. The production opens at Macauley’s Theater in Louisville on October 3 and plans a St Louis visit before a New York premiere next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bock
Afrs
Mauge Carr Cook
Amelia Dingham
Mrs. Wiggs
Mable Tallaferre
Princess
Lovely Mary
Wil T. Hodge
Mr. Stubbins
Mis' Hazy Jr
Hodge
Freeman Whitmarsh
Sag Harbor Company
Macauley
Louisville
St. Louis
West
New York
Nova Scotia
Paliaferro
Wiggs
Tragic Press Gossip From Servian Scandal in Belgrade
A dramatized tale from Servia recounts the tragedy at Belgrade as Adolfo Pierraé and Barrey Geral escape after releasing a piece titled Gragg of Servia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servian Tregsty
Belsraie
Servia
Adolfo ,Pierraé
Barrey Geral
Gragg of
Judge’s Daughter Sought for Rozalles Role in LA
Klaw and Erlanger proposed Carroll McComas daughter of Judge McComas of Los Angeles to play Rozalles in a supporting capacity. The notice emphasizes engagement by the theater firm and the location in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaw & Erlanger
Carroll McComas
Judge McComas
Los Angeles
Cali
Rozalles
Stage News and Casting Rumors From Early 1900s
A long page of theater news notes Jerome Sykes in The Billionaire and Marguerite Mason emerging as a chorus girl from Nebraska. It covers Madame Mojeska’s planned return to America with an October engagement, Hearts Courage and other productions, Viole illette in The Sleeping Beauty and Beast, Calin in Mother Goose at New Amsterdam, and Valerie Bergere’s shift to a new play. Also mentions Bernhardt’s London decline, Mauriece Kaufmann’s US tour plans, and Ethel Browning’s casting in Marta of the Lowlands. The piece closes with a reminiscence of Stuart Robson and a curious age-guess note.
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Nebraska
Boston
Pegey
Paris
Marguerite Mason
Madame Mojeska
America
Axgin
California
Theodore Mamillon
Lord Dunmore
W. S. Hurt
Patrick Henry
Orriz Johnson
Mario Crawford
Herbert Kelsey
Eile Shannon
Weedon Grossmith
London
Illette
Prince Charming
Klaw & Erlanger
Praty Lane
Beast
Drary Lane
Mother Goouse
Calin
Geell Spooner
New Amsterdam
Valerie Bergere
Billie
Grace Griswold
Miss Crigwold
Mme Butterfly
Morger
Henrietta Crosman
Miss Crosman
Rosalind
Manhattan Theater
New York City
Bernhardt
Jett
Mauriece Kaufmann
Henry We
Ethel Browning
Harrison Gray
Fleke
Marta
New York
Miss Browning
Henry Guy Garieten
Joseph Jefferson
Nat C. Goodwin
Australia
Puck
James
Dramatic Mirror
Stuart Robson
Berlette Lamb
Detroit
Rob- 200
J. Waimey
Detroit, Opera Bollee
The Lamb and Theater News Flurry Across Cities
A collage of theatre notes features a photograph label mocking age, Nance O Neil praised by the San Francisco News Letter for Fedora, and new tours. Rogers Bros crew sails to London for The Rogers Brothers rehearsals while Tolstoi's Anna Karenina gets a fresh stage version by Sadie Martinez. Blanche Walsh sets Resurrection road show with dates in Pittssburg and Chicago, Marie Cunkill launches Nancy Brown season with five new songs, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle honors Herbert Keelesy with a green bound twelve volume Sherlock Holmes edition of his works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nance O'Neil
Max Rogers
Rogers Bros
Joe Coyne
Lee Harrison
America
Rogers Brothers
London
Tolscai
Sadie Martinez
Blanche Walsh
Resurrection
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Benton
New York
Wheo Marie Cunkill
Secont
Nancy Brown
le Cole
Johnson Brothers
Bitz
A. Conan Boyle
Sherrock Holmes
Herbert Keleesy
Sherlock Holmes
Ptig
Japan
A Painful Disease and Its Aftereffects
An anonymous Philadelphia Press item discusses lasting illness after a wartime condition. The speaker notes ongoing trouble from early winter symptoms and questions treatment status, mentioning legal counsel in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deetor
Philadelphia Press
Illusion of Standpoint in a Rose Garden Note
A fragmented verse passage notes how roses appear sweeter and larger when viewed from another side or place. It evokes longing and comparison between distant and nearby blossoms, with an intimate appeal to a beloved speaker. The text reads like a personal lyric fragment.
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Belove
British archaeologist uncovers Knossos palace finds
Auther Evans reports discoveries at Knossos Crete from King Minos era. A great fire site unearthed with intact artifacts. In one room an arsenal and what may be part of the royal treasury. a collection of double bronze battle axes bearing the king's seal suggests personal use.
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Auther Evans
Knossos
Crete
Minos
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Locy
Chaudeur
Twuite
Jerome Sykes
W. Gow Poekes
Mea
Pailie
Plainiff
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