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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
4
Publication details show a 1907 notice for W. H. Sage publisher in Mooresville Indiana. It lists subscription rate one dollar per year and postage free within the United States. It notes second class matter status as of January 16 and directs communications to the publisher.
The Maine Farmer notes that pollination relies on bees carrying pollen between flowers. Bees visit many blooms, transferring pollen and enabling fertilization. without bees the fruit crop could drop by about 90 percent. Weather favorable to bee activity boosts yields on fruit trees, berries, and vegetables.
A.J. LeGuire at Grand Rapids Minnesota Experiment Station Bulletin notes clover pastures cut feed costs and boost pig growth. Aim to have hogs by early spring and harvest in November. Seven month hogs weigh 180 to 200 pounds. Prefer bacon breeds over lard breeds as cornless farming favors bacon pork. Yorkshire hogs thrive on pasture and are prolific, aiding northern Minnesota bacon production. Canada leads in bacon pork quality, suggesting regional advantage if same breed is raised statewide.
The bank advertises capital of 25000 and surplus 2200 with drafts issued free to customers and safety deposit boxes for rent. Officers listed are Geo. R. Scruggs president John C. Webb vice president H. H. Leathers cashier and C. H. Woodward assistant cashier.
Prof Curtis re-elected County Superintendent and a Sunday visitor from Martinsville. Local residents attend Memorial services. numerous social visits reported. An electrical storm damaged property, killing livestock and causing barn collapse. Public life includes church programs, piano ads, and community meetings at the Monrovia Mutual Telephone Co.
The forestry department plans a nationwide program to teach soil owners how to plant till and mature forest trees. It aims to reforest large areas stripped for timber and make forestry a major crop like grain. Farmers should start now by obtaining government bulletins and planting pine oak chestnut and other trees on marginal land.
The article advises a cheap method to feed young chicks using oats. Place a half bushel in a shallow box two to four inches deep, water daily until saturated. The seeds sprout into tender green shoots. very young stock eat shoots only, older chicks can receive seed and sprouts.
The N. W. Agriculturist argues dressed poultry offers more edible weight per bird when well fattened and of good flesh, making it cheaper per portion. Uniform colored shells and clean fresh eggs attract buyers, while quality meat and flavor compensate for any price gap.
The article notes Mrs. Berg and Mrs. Swearengin in fragile health, Soles Hadley Eli Kinney repainting homes, and soap making as a daily task for farmers’ wives. Uncle Peter Farmer is very ill, and wireworms ravage corn amid wet weather. Children's Day was celebrated at Mt Olive and Ms Gilead churches with large crowds. an 81 year old man washed and made soap, prompting a boast about older residents.
The administrator of the estate of Spencer Hiatt announces a private sale by order of Morgan Circuit Court. On July 10, 1907 at 10:00 AM in Indianapolis he will offer the decedent's interest in lot WF in Ingraham Fletcher's Subdivision Oak Hill Addition Marion County Indiana. Sale subject to court approval at not less than appraised value with terms of one third cash and remaining in two land mortgage notes bearing interest at 6 percent or full cash. Adaministrator Hiram B. Mendenhalt.
Public auction to sell estate of Isaac Hawkins deceased in Morgan County Indiana on June 28 1907 at 2 PM. Real property Lot Nine in Block Sixteen Town of Mooresville with one third cash and balance in three and six months notes 6 percent interest plus secured mortgage. Also personal property including bedding furniture stoves tools and household items. Thomas F. Lawrence administrator and Jefe T. Park auctioneer.
The Mooresville Board of Trustees adopts Improvement Resolution No. 7 to erode and pave a five foot sidewalk on the east side of Clay Street from High Street to Washington Street with cement. A public hearing is set for June 15 1907 at 7 30 PM at the Knights of Vythias building.
The Mooresville Town Board resolves to grade and pave the south side of High Street from one alley west of Vandalia Railroad to the corporate shafts, with cement crossings. A public hearing will be held June 18 at 7:50 PM on proposed impacts to nearby properties.
A Spring Trade listing offers a full line of farm, team and buggy harnesses of all kinds and vehicles of every description at low prices reflecting quality.
Geo E Farmer advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for over sixty years by mothers for teething pain wind colic and diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle with guarantee under the Food and Drugs Act of June 30 1906. Serial number TO98.
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