Government aims to improve rural conditions through extension work
The article describes the United States Department of Agriculture Demonstration Work begun in 1900 to curb damage from the cotton boll weevil in Texas and surrounding states. It notes the program’s structure with state and district agents, cooperative efforts, and emphasis on spreading improved farming methods via demonstrations to persuade farmers to adopt new practices.
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Demonstration work links stations scientists and farmers
The passage describes how neighborhood demonstration plots connect experimental stations, scientists, and progressive farmers to transfer knowledge into practice. It notes object lessons focus on common field crops first, with diversification possible after success, and that the aim is to reform agriculture, improve rural conditions, and make farming an attractive occupation and pleasant rural life.
Family credits Black-Draught for health in McDuff Virginia
Mrs J B Whittaker of McDuff Virginia says Thedford s Black-Draught saved her family from serious sickness. The vegetable remedy is praised for aiding digestion and relieving symptoms like headache and nausea. It has been used for over 70 years and claims benefits for over a million people. Sold by druggists at 25 cents per package.
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McDuff
J. B. Whittaker
Thedford
Hedford
N.C
Rural betterment must transform all facets of life
The text argues that improving rural conditions requires more than better crops. It calls for teaching people to live better and to improve all living conditions, not just a single aspect of rural life.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Crowned Constitutional Remedy
Local disease misconceptions gave way to constitutional understanding. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is marketed as the sole constitutional cure taken internally and claimed to work on blood and mucous surfaces with a $100 prize for cures that fail. Druggists sell the product along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Boxing Schedule Highlights Weeks Card
Friday features Steve Ketchel versus Joe Mandot in 16 rounds in Racine Wisconsin and Cal Delaney against Matt Brock in 12 rounds in Akron Ohio. Saturday offers Sam Langford versus Joe Peannette in 20 rounds in Paris with George Rodel facing Jess Willard in 15 rounds in New Haven Connecticut and Jack Britton meeting Walter Mohr in 10 rounds in Brooklyn.
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Steve Ketchel
Joe Mandot
Racine
Wis
Cal Delaney
Matt Brock
Akron, O
Sam Langford
Joe Peannette
Paris
George Rodel
Jess Willard
New Haven
Conn
Jack Britton
Walter Mohr
Brooklyn
Dr King s New Discovery for Croup and Cough
Croup and cough remedy praised for children with sudden attacks. Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio reports his children improved and fears of death vanished with this certain remedy. A bottle costs $1.00 and is sold by druggists. Bucklen Co. advertises Philadelphia and St Louis.
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Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
H. EK. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Increase in Home Domestic and Fiscal Year Dacrogse
The note reports rising figures for a domestic and fiscal year metric comparing James across 1913 and 1912. It highlights year over year growth and references specific but unclear data points within the period.
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Monroe
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Dinner in Honor of W Cameron Forbes Planned at Plaza Hotel
Arrangements for a dinner at the Hotel Plaza tomorrow night honor W Cameron Forbes former governor general of the Philippines with the Philippine Society and the Harmony Club of America organizing. Taft will preside and speakers include Dean Worcester former interior secretary Alma F Jenks.
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New York
Hotel Plaza
W. Cameron Forbes
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Philippines
Philippine Society
Harmony Club of America
William H. Taft
Dean C. Worcester
Fire Safety Notice On Chimneys And Labor
Fire officials condemn chimneys and flues built with unskilled labor as a fire risk and urge safer construction. The notice promotes union labor costs as a myth and offers repair estimates, tile work, brick mantels, and guaranteed compliance with fire ordinances. No black members are in the union, and contact is via Monroe Messenger Service.
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Monroe Messenger Service
W. R.ay Hatch
Sheriff Sale Notice in Orechita Parish Louisiana
A writ of execution issued by the Sixth Judicial District Court orders Fox Grocery Company Limited against David Badger in a foreclosure style proceeding. The action is titled State of Louisiana Parish of Orechita Fox Grocery Company Limited versus David Badger.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Orechita
Sixth Judicial District
Fox Grocery Company, Limited
David Badger
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