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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1913
Page
1
Professor Cottrell outlines corn germination procedures used by Professor Perry Holden. The test assesses seed viability and vigor, detailing steps for sample preparation, incubation conditions, and evaluation of emergence rates.
Prof. H. M. Cottrell highlights a germination box method devised by Prof. Perry G. Holden to test kernels from six ears per square. The article extols careful preparation, moisture, and cloth layers, noting five days for germination and that only robust sprouts indicate good seed for large yields.
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight with a sharp drop in temperatures and colder conditions extending into Tuesday. Residents should bundle up as chilly winds persist.
A farmer suggests using wife and children to help pick seed corn by form color and size. He notes their eyes are sharper than his for selection and that involving the kids will keep them engaged with farm work all season as the corn grows.
Washington, Jan. 27. Former Speaker Cannon calls a $2,000,000 Lincoln memorial bill profane when linked to a road project. He lists Washington Lincoln Grant Lee and Jefferson Davis as key figures for future school history. The bill likely advances in the House Wednesday.
New York January 27 Sheriff Harburger arranged bail for General Daniel E Sickles to spare him a public arrest. He is charged with misappropriating more than twenty thousand dollars from the New York monument commission. Philadelphia January 27 A wage committee for Pennsylvania Railroad met with the general manager on last year’s pay demands seeking about a ten percent increase.
Vicksburg reports fair and colder weather aiding engineers at Beulah Crevasse. No fatalities, livestock moved from flood zone to hills. All trains between Benoit and Beulah on the River side division of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley have abandoned traffic.
Not anxious to resume war, Balkan allies adopted ten porizing policy relative to Turkey. The report notes cautious approach among nations in regional dealings and potential implications for future diplomacy.
A woman recounts a distressed life while detailing the cruelty of Doctor Booth, as declared by his wife. The account centers on alleged mistreatment within the family and marriage.
Balkan allies begin drafting a note to Turkish plenipotentiaries as they seek to end the peace conference. The move aims to pressure Turkey to concede Adrianople and the Aegean Islands while avoiding full resumption of war.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst announces guerrilla warfare with sorties and riots to begin at once following the government’s withdrawal of the franchise bill. In St Louis, Barbara Gadys Arnold, 16, faces trial on charges of firebug acts tied to the Windermere Hotel arson and fatalities.
Pakhi Pasha declines the foreign minister portfolio. The post is offered to Prince Said Halim, an Egyptian prince who leads the Council of State and serves as secretary of the Committee of Union and Progress.
Trenton January 27 reports President elect Wilson considering a White House reception but deeming it impractical with about a hundred thousand expected in Washington. He opposes an invitation only event that night. A Farmers Union delegation names C S Barrett of Georgia for Secretary of Agriculture.
Mr R O Roy of Crossett was a registered guest at the Monroe hotel yesterday indicating a routine lodging record without incident.
The case centers on Dr George Booth of Lake Village Ark and his late brother. Mrs Booth remains under guard at Peck's Cottage Hotel as a grand jury date is set for Wednesday. Vermilion parish district attorney John Nagier arrived to discuss the estate while Clarice Nelson’s father James Nelson comments on his daughter's condition.
Washington report says Louisiana lawmakers met to discuss tariff policy and Sugar and rice dispute. No mention of Edgar H. Farrar for attorney generalship occurred during the hour long session. Broussard noted the gathering, but no cabinet endorsement was stated.
Congress faces a complex wool tariff proposal described as one of the most intricate pratures before lawmakers. Analysts say the measure risks economic impact and industry futures as hearings unfold.
Washington January 27 Democrats plan a downward revision of the wool schedule in the tariff. The Ways and Means Committee will likely report the same woolen plan as in the vetoed bill, with witnesses from wool manufacturers growers importers and independent firms. Representative Underwood emphasizes balanced duties to protect industry while preserving government revenue.
Washington reports Representative Watkins yields to Dupre for the Rivers and Harbors Committee seat. The Louisiana delegation meets in Senator Foster's office to discuss the vacancy caused by Mr Ransell and to assure Louisiana keeps representation on the panel.
Former Memphis bank executive C A Bonds fled across into northern Canada after a federal grand jury indictment. He wrote letters inviting pursuit, prompting U S authorities to seek extradition. Canada declared him undesirable and turned him over to Memphis police for trial.
London January 27 The British cabinet decides to drop the franchise bill as the speaker rules amendments granting women voters would require a bill form and substance changes.
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