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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
6
The article analyzes lespedeza hay yields versus red clover timothy and alfalfa across U S regions. It notes lespedeza often matches or exceeds oats for tonnage per acre, adapts to varied soils, and can yield about two tons per acre at typical cutting heights, with comparisons to oats corn cowpeas and whippoorwill peas.
The article analyzes lespedeza as a hay crop, noting it grows tall enough on alluvial soils and moist lands but may fail on very poor uplands. It suggests 8 to 9 inches height for harvest, potential yields of about a ton per acre for six inches cut, and widespread suitability across clay to silt soils in Arkansas Louisiana and Mississippi.
In Neenah Wisconsin a man endured sharp side pains after a frightful coughing spell and doctors found two ribs broken. The ad praises Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for persistent coughs and lung troubles, with a promise of a free trial bottle.
Pratt Institute in Brooklyn begins a four day silver jubilee celebration marking twenty five years since its 1887 founding by Charles Pratt. The institute has grown from a modest start to one of the world’s largest industrial schools with over 4000 students and extensive programs across industrial knowledge.
A historical advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for kidney trouble with claims of 75 years of use. J. E. Cain, a Homer, Washington jeweler, reports back pain relief and improved health after using the product. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. as US agents.
American National Insurance Company of Galveston opens an office in Central Savings Bank and Trust Company building room 115. J. V. Patterson, Superintendent, advertises a complete life health and accident line and promises personal attention to claims and prompt payment, urging investigations before placing insurance elsewhere.
Yale alumni and friends gather for commencement week with events including a baccalaureate address by President Arthur T. Hadley at Woolsey Hall, Class Day exercises, alumni events, and Yale Harvard boat races in New London. A rheumatism relief ad for Chamberlain's Liniment follows.
The Hague hosts a major international conference opened today to discuss reforms in bills of exchange and bank checks. Representatives include the United States and leading European and Oriental nations.
The June 16 1912 issue presents a devotional on Matthew 11 2 19 praising John the Baptist as Jehovah's messenger and forerunner. It contrasts his ascetic zeal with social indifference and reflects on martyrdom and Christ's stance. It also notes a separate meditation on Psalm 133 1 3 about pleasantness arising from inner harmony.
Notice invites carpenters and builders to contact W. T. Bennett at the corner of Stone Avenue and South 6th Street for building, repairing, fencing, or screen work. Home phone 256. 5-6-1 mo.
An advertisement offers a free simple home remedy for nervous debility, loss of natural power, weak memory, and deficient manhood caused by excesses. It promises a plain sealed envelope with the cure and provides Dr. E. Robinson's Detroit address for requests.
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