North End Daily Oriole Begins By Young Printers
A 13 year old Herbert Atwater Jr and his friend Henry Rooter launch a full newspaper the North End Daily Oriole using a gift printing press from Uncle Joseph. Flor ence Atwater, barred from participation for feminine desire to boss, writes a poem sold for cash in advance and forms a lone publicity committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Herbert Illingsworth Atwater, Jr
Henry Rooter
North End
Oriole
Herbert
Florence Atwater
Aunt Julia Home Delayed and Florence Seeks News
Florence questions Mr. Dill about Aunt Julia’s whereabouts and whether anyone has heard when she will return. Noble Dill is reluctant, recalling a past poet and a Northern Beauty newspaper feature, while Florence promotes her poetry and promises to leave a copy with his mother. The North End Daily Oriole prints local notices and a brief city column.
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Noble
Florence
Julia
Fanny
Mr. Dill
Newland Saunders
North End
Oiicle
Geld Noble
Oriole
Ben Kriso
R. G. Atwater
Lonnie
Bruffs
Ben
Soil Survey Is Aid to Farmers
Florence Atwater notes the North End Daily Oriole debut with a satirical poem by Atwater & Rooter followed by United States Agriculture Bureau guidance on soil surveys. The article explains how soil surveys, maps, and field samples help buyers select suitable land and plan crops, with nationwide coverage and increasing public use.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Soils
United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
South Carolina
New Jersey
Department
Care of Harness Prolongs Durability and Use
The Department of Agriculture advises proper harness care to maintain durability. Wash with tepid water and neutral soap, use a sponge or stiff brush, remove hardened grease, then dry and oil while damp. Hang in warmth, then rub in oil thoroughly and remove excess after overnight drying. Use neat's-foot oil or castor oil and wool grease blends for lubrication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Clean Quarters for Sheep in Bad Weather
The article stresses keeping sheep housing dry, clean and well ventilated during harsh weather. It warns against damp, filthy or poorly ventilated quarters and urges attention to the living conditions to ensure flock health.
Plans for Farm Buildings
Winter evenings invite planning of barn layouts before expensive foundations. Determine herd size and pens, then sketch space needs to place alleys and driveways efficiently. Many barns waste space on cattle runways that could be done cheaper in separate sheds, saving roof and cost.
Automatic tamper increases silo capacity at Oregon College
A new automatic tamper used in filling silos at Oregon Agricultural College doubles as a small steam roller. It packs silage uniformly and improves keeping quality. The device, operated from the top, boosted silo capacity by 381.3 percent over prior close packing.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Pumpkins And Squash Care For Winter Storage
Pumpkins and squash require dry storage behind the furnace to last through winter. Check for dry rot and remove affected fruit immediately. Properly stored pumpkins keep until the latter part of May.
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The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Atwater & Rooter Owners & Proprestors
Etrance
Atwater & Rooter
P. N. Gordon
John T. Milo
Minnie
F. L. Smith
Henry D. Vance
Patty Fairchild
Sumner School
Ball
Grocey
Colfield
MR. Fairchild
Joseph K. Atwater & CO
South Iowa St
Eagle
Brir
New
Atwater & Router
Oregon College
Cowie Stearns
Stearns
U.S
U.s.pat
State Street
New York
Collum Dropsy Remedy CO
Dept. J. W
Atlanta, GA
Pape
Murine Eye Co
Chicago
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