Agricultural parasites combat San Jose scale in Kentucky farms
The Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station reports promising results from a small yellow four winged fly parasite that attacks the San Jose scale on fruit trees and nurseries. The parasite, reared in Lexington, may relieve large scale damage east of the state with further distribution planned to Illinois and other areas. Additional enemies including a black lady beetle grub are under study for broader control. New stock rolled oats at Van Arsdell's.
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San Jose
United States
America
Kentucky
Lexington
Barbourville
Pineville
Illinois
H. GarMan
Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station
Vinol Cod Liver Oil and Iron Promoted as World Tonics
Vinol combines cod liver oil with iron, marketed as two of the world’s most famed tonics for blood, strength, and nerve support. It claims benefits for throat and lung ailments, with a money back guarantee if it fails to help. Saxo Salve also offered. Mt Sterling Kentucky druggist pledge.
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Vinci
Newest Idea in Education in Fairhope Alabama
In Fairhope Alabama the School of Organic Education, now in its sixth year, serves about 150 pupils constituting two thirds of the town. The school has no promotions grades examinations marks or homework and is led by principal Mari Ett Johnson who likens its method to farming corn, adjusting conditions until growth occurs.
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Fairhope
Alabama
School of Organic Education
Marietta L. Johnson
PUT MEN IN SECOND PLACE
Five girls wait for an eastbound car as two sociologists debate whether dress or men occupy their minds. The conversation turns to fashion while the group sits side by side, revealing class and thrift tensions. One observer concedes the dominance of men as the discussion ends.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tere
Mary
Charlie
Originality in a Graduation Dress Tale
A playful note about Mabel, described as original, with Marie remarking on her eccentricity. She let the dressmaker sketch her graduation outfit while she sewed the dress herself, a scene highlighted by Puck’s tongue in cheek commentary.
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Mabel
Marie
Puck
Joke Dialogue About a Bad Cook and The Husband
A humorous exchange between a husband and wife at a dining table. The husband complains of an ill looking chop and the wife quips that it’s the one he served on hers, eliciting a judge’s cue.
Christmas Cigars Used As Moth Repellent
A humorous exchange recalls saving Christmas cigars to sprinkle along clothing to deter moths, with a mother insisting they are better than camphor for protecting fabrics.
On the Links Sympathetic Voice and Sanguine Beginner
A London Punch quip notes a sympathetic voice asking an old nan how she is faring on the links while a sanguine beginner boasts three perfect putts on the final green in a succinct sports yarn.
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Old Nan
London
Bridging Talent Earns Quiet Praise in Town
A conversation hints at a strong bridge player in a family noted for bread baking. The exchange praises domestic skill while highlighting a sporting skill, suggesting a modest yet confident local figure who balances home craft with card competition.
Deeply Smitten Knicker Becomes Magazine Cover Darling
A light quip notes Becker’s claim that he is deeply smitten and believes all cover girls resemble Her, reflecting a playful New York Sun tone on celebrity crushes and romance.
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Becker
New York Sun
Correction on Jagedy Worth a Million
The note questions if Jagedy’s worth justifies a million. It replies that he has a million but is not worth a cent, reflecting on apparent value versus wealth.
The Country Weekly Will Endure Against Dailies
A skeptical forecast of the demise of country weeklies is refuted. The piece argues weeklies remain financially strong and essential to communities, noting their deep reach into home life, school milestones, local tragedies and comedies, and daily neighborly news. It asserts the country weekly will outlast distant dailies by serving local readers.
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Weekly Press of
America
Ayers
Weely
The
Country Weekly
Coffee deal on ships of rivals at Vanarsdell's
A sale offers genuine Moc a and Java coffee under the label Battleship priced at 40 cents per one pound can at Vanarsdell's store.
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Vanarsdell’s
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Ironton Bunsen
Prewitt & Howell
Sterling, Kentucky
W. H. Berry & Co
Stooertow
Electric Dry Cleaning Co
Maysville Street
MT. Sterling, KY
W. 8. Lloyd
Mt. Sterling
Alabama School
Smitten
the Country Weekly
Hatia
Post
Wendolf & Hillen
Louisville
Mt, Sterling, KY
Mr. Sterling
Ete
Winchester
Winchester Nursery Co
Winchester, Tennessee
L. D. Singer
Ielyr
Robinson & Moore
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