Purely Personal News Roundup from Wilson and Nearby
Purely personal notes list visits and relocations of local residents from Wilson North Carolina and nearby towns. It includes Miss Hattig Boykin hosting Miss Katherine Grove, moves of Mr Hugh Roddy and family, Arthur Derr returning to Washington and Lee University, Mrs Camille Magnus visiting East Fourth Street, and students like William Urner Gaver returning to Tome School. It also notes Mrs Ella Blale’s Sunday event in Frederick and a New York subway accident report indicating high casualties initially but later clarifications showing a missing passenger count.
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Hattig Boykin
Wilson
N. C
Katherine Grove
Mast
William Wachter
East Fourth Street
Wiliam Urner Gaver
Laura EB. Gaver
Port Deposit
Luther L. Bidle
Havd
John A. Bidle
Braddock
Celina
Ohio
Ella Blale
Frederick
PENNSY RAIL ORDER WILL REQUIRE 170000 TONS
Philadelphia Dec 6 Official announcement shows the Pennsylvania Railroad will need 170000 tons of steel rails for its lines east and west of Pittsburgh in 1915. This compares with 132432 tons ordered in 1914 and 170972 tons used in 1919, the largest annual total yet. The orders approach the year’s maximum, with rails priced around 28 a ton, costing about 4760000 to meet the year’s requirements.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wisconsin Agriculturist Gate Design Described
The article explains a farm gate easily handled and long lasting. It describes a gate hanging on a cleat between two posts eight inches apart and one six inches ahead, opening by sliding back and swinging.
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Wisconsin Agriculturist
How to Build a Strong Braced Gate in Wood
A reader describes a method for a balanced gate using a large bolt through two posts to allow easy sliding. When pushed back three or four inches the gate rests on a cleat and bears weight evenly, staying off the ground. Properly constructed it becomes a sturdy, long lasting gate.
Winter storage advice for apples and root crops from Iowa college
D E Lewis of Iowa State College outlines pit and cave storage for apples potatoes and root crops with ventilation via tile openings and a 33 degree target. Emphasizes drainage northeast or east facing sites separation of stored items and insulation with straw two inch soil cover and a ventilation pipe with a handy feed hopper shown in the illustration.
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Detter Stu
Stys
D. E. Lewis
Kaas State Agricultural College
Efficient trough trough feed opening description
A narrow opening in the lower corner measures a quarter to a half inch wide depending on grain, with options to extend top boards and roof over the elder to shed rain away from the trough.
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Eldes
Wire Fences and Trees Explains Best Attachment Method
United States Department of Agriculture explains safe wire fence attachment to trees. Do not fasten wires directly to trunks. nail a wood strip to the tree for stapling. As the tree grows the strip pushes out, protecting both tree and fence and allowing easy removal when moving or cutting.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Government Aid For Farmers Through Soil Bacteria Cultures
The Agriculture Department promotes nitrogen fixing bacteria to boost yields and restore worn land. The Bureau of Plant Industry distributes inoculating cultures to farmers for crops like alfalfa, cowpeas, and soybeans. Since 1902, agents encourage legume rotation to maintain soil fertility, with about 200000 acres treated last year.
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Office of
Soil Bacteriology Investigations
Department
Bureau of Plant Industry
Dog Grabs Tramp's Peg Le in Pittsburgh
A dog on the North Side of Pittsburgh seized a tramp after being fed by a canal street resident. The suspect was tackled as police arrived and arrested without incident. The incident occurred on East Street near the canal where the man acted as a vendor.
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East Street
North Side
Canal
Federal League Sues Over Baseball Trust Block
The Federal League sues Chicago alleging the national commission and the rules of organized baseball violate common law and anti trust statutes. It asks the court to void contracts under the natural agreement and enjoin enforcement of player contracts with Federal League clubs. It seeks restraining orders to limit labeling the Federal League as outlaws and to halt contracts with signed players.
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Chicago
Jan. J
National Commission
Federal League
United States District Court
Kenesaw M. Laurdis
Feders
Easue
Attorney General Denies German Attache Conspiracy
Gregory said no evidence shows a conspiracy by any German attache in New York frauds linked to returning prisoners on American passports. German airmen attack a British base at Coudeherque killing or wounding 100 soldiers and destroying ammunition, as officially announced.
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Lertia
Germin Aixtors
Ammunitien
Couderherque
Vinci claims aid for ailing children in New Hampshire
A letter from Gro. A. Cottings of Lekeport, New Hampshire describes a weak eight year old girl with chronic cough and poor appetite improving after using Vinci tonic liver cod elements with iron. The ad urges other parents to try Vinci, offering money back if unsatisfied, and claims widespread availability in leading markets.
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Vinci
Gro. A. Cottings
Lekeport
N.H
Hatters Case Is Decided by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court upheld a $252,000 judgment against Danbury hatters and others for boycott actions against Loewe hats. Justice Holmes ruled union members could be liable under Sherman law for acts by union officials. Defendants, from towns near Danbury, face attached homes as judgment payments proceed.
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Joewe & Vo
Darbury
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Unter Unter. Union
Udder
Shuman
Tiny Law
Loewe Hi
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United Matters
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Loewe
Kansult
Justice Holmes
Danbury
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Russians Seize SutCha Ida Near Buckwina Border
Petrograd reports Soviet forces captured Sutcha Ida Avotrian town in Buckowina two thirds of a mile from the Rumanian border. The move is seen as likely to compel Romania to declare its stance in the war. The town, formerly Rumanian, is said to have a pro-Russian sentiment among locals.
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Buckwina
Petrograd
Sutcha- Ida
Buckowina
Russi
Raumanio
Portugal Enters War With Allies in Africa Campaign
Liston January 6 Portugal has entered the war on the side of the Allies. Premier Lieben announced Portuguese troops engaged German soldiers in Angola Western Africa. He said 4700 more soldiers were concentrated in Angola for the campaign. The outcome of the first engagement was not disclosed.
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Liston
Portugal
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Angola
Premies
Iowa Has Nine Cities Under Commission Government
Several Iowa municipalities operate under commission government, totaling nine cities adopting this governance model to oversee municipal functions and services.
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Iowa
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Breath and Body Cleanse
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets advertised as a pleasant sugar coated remedy for bad breath and cleansing the bowels and liver. Claims purifying effects without harsh cathartics, derived from vegetable compounds with olive oil. Available in 10c and 25c boxes from All Druggists via The Olive Tablet Company Columbus.
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F. M. Edwards
Edwards
Roofing and barn paints sale notes in 1900s ad
A list details various roof coverings and paints with prices per gallon or roll. Items include 2 ply tarred roofing paper by the square foot, S80 to Best Grade Rubber Roofing at 108 square feet per roll, and multiple paints such as Black Rubber Roofing Paint at 600¢ per gallon, Red Novi Paint at 850 per gallon, Brown Roof Paint at 65¢, Graphite Roof Paint at 1.10, and English Venetian Red Barn Paint. Also advertised are Guaranteed paints with claims of wear, coverage, and years of guarantee, plus House Paints White Leads and Oils at quoted prices.
Ebert Hardware Co Promotes Ice Cream Creamery Offer
The Ebert Hardware Co advertises a large diet of ice cream as a customer favorite. It touts cream made from pure pasteurized ingredients and invites patrons to trial the product, listing contact details for Röthenroether and Rickllion Waschart Hamy at phone 574.
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Rothenroefer
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