Sires and Sons of Naval Officers Highlight Wainwright Legacy
The article profiles Captain Richard Wainwright and his son Richard Wainwright Jr both serving aboard the Louisiana. It recalls Wainwrights deeds in the Spanish American War including command of the Gloucester and reception of Admiral Cervera. The enduring naval tradition through generations spans commanders and notable family service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wainwright
Maine
Gloucester
Richard Junior
Pacific
Hew
Prince T. Evans
Louisiana
Richard Wainwright, Jr
Wainwright
Naval Service
Navy
Spain
Havana
J. P. Morgan
Santiago
Richard Wainwrights
Hartford
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright
Por
William H Langdon and the San Francisco reform saga
A feature on William H Langdon of San Francisco praised as a leading reform figure with Francis J Heney and Rudolph Spreckels backing his anti graft drive. Langdon, re elected district attorney by 6000 votes, recounted his struggle against city opposition and a major grafters case, noting Spreckels funded the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Langdon
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Golden Gate
Francis J. Heney
William J. Burns
Rudolph Spreckels
Langdon
Carnegie Hall
New York
Civic Forum
California
Fan Fan
Schmitz
Langdon Eraid
Spreckels
Cornwall Mullally
Gems From Denominational Teachings On Character
A compilation of religious insights from various pastors on love, character, church strength, and ideals. Key figures include Rev. W. Bitting, Rev. Dr. Case, Rev. Dr. Wainwright, Rev. Bartlett, Rev. Orcutt, Rev. Cupp, Rev. Peters, Rev. Dunn, Rev. Waters, and Right Rev. Winnington Ingram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. W. ©. Bitting
Baptist
St. Louis
Rev
Winnington Ingram
London
Practical notes on farming and rural life lessons
A collection of homely rural advice touching snow use as fertilizer and neighborly aid, deer season wrap up, pasture value, alfalfa income, mole and grub impact on gardens, wide tire wagon rebates, orchard pest control with arsenic, and corn ear quality versus size in variable seasons.
Naval Family Ties across Generations in Washington Society
The text profiles Admiral Robby D Evans and his son Franck T Evans, noting fighting Bob and Franck as a notable father son team. Franck, a lieutenant, joined Navy in 1894, became aide to President Roosevelt in 1907, and is assigned to the battleship Louisiana. His marriage to Gertrude Pullman in August 1907 drew Washington society attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
New Orleans
Galveston
Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright
Mexico
Pacific
Robby D. Evans
Bob
Franck T. Evans
Evans
Roosevelt
Panama
Navy
Louisiana
Gertrude Pullman
John Pullman
U. S
Washington
A Good Bridge Player in Our Church
Mrs Hatterson and Mrs Witherby discuss a bridge player described as the best in their church. Mrs Catterson voices a compliment calling her the best in their circle, while New York Life is referenced in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison C. Peters
Baptist
New York
Farming Advices From Dairying to Poultry and Tools
The article surveys dairy rest periods for cows, rabbit damage from orchard scraps, concerns about parental care and poverty, and the value of a covered machinery shed. It notes Red Polled cattle as productive, suggests winter wood handling for lumber, praises Maine hens with 240 eggs yearly, and discusses peanuts as rich protein. It warns postmortem checks for hog cholera and cautions against greed leading to ruin.
Holding corn over from one season shows mixed results
Raisers hold diverse views on whether storing corn over winter yields a higher price. In one case a grower stored after 45 cents per bushel, later sold at 20 cents with interest. In another, fall prices near 80 cents led to better returns by selling then or feeding to livestock. Overall, holding corn over is questionable when husking prices reach around 85 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gree
Manure Spreader Justified by Field Trials at Ohio Station
Experimental results show value of barnyard manure when spread directly on fields vs piled for winter thaw. Eight tons per acre yielded 16 bushels corn 8.5 bushels wheat and 698 pounds hay, net $17.22 per acre and $2.15 per ton. Direct spreading increased corn 22.2 bushels, wheat 9.9, hay 1280 pounds, net $23.70 per acre and $2.96 per ton. Loss from leaching 81 cents per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Leach
Down in Whisky’s Grip: Tragic Railyard Death Recounted
The article recalls a man found dead along a railroad right of way with whisky in his clothing and a husking record in his pocket. It condemns drink as the cause, warning of ruin for rich and poor alike and the sorrow it visits on families.
Draining Wet Soils Suggested For Crop Insurance
A southern crop season faced widespread failure due to cold and wet soils. The piece argues tiling to drain low and wet land costs 12 to 16 dollars per acre, pays back through better yields, and treats drainage as a permanent, worthwhile improvement even during dry years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Central States
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Charley Pickle
Jove
Miss Rose
Miss Rose - Wardly
Charley
Detroit Tribune
C. D. Case
Bapfat
Brooklyn
8. H. Wainwright
Methodist
W. A. Bartlett
Congregationalist
Chicago
George W. Orcutt
Cleveland
Rev. W. C. Bitting
St. Loui
Louis
Cupp
Christian Church
Kansas City
Jor
Madison
Peters, Baptist
George Browning Sparks
West Islip
N. Y
Rey
M. E. Dunn
Presbyterian
Spokane
Wash
N. McGee Waters
Irockf Register
Kford
Connecticut
New England
Car Belt
Robley D. Evans
Hils
Leutenant Franck T. Evans
Maine Experiment Station
Illinois
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