Fall measures aid rose growth and disease control
U S Department of Agriculture experts advise rose gardeners to use fall to prune and remove diseased wood and debris. Fall sprays with Bordeaux mixture or ammonia copper carbonate protect against rusts and leaf spots, while canker and black spot require rigorous pruning and burning of diseased material. Propagation by hardwood cuttings is outlined with steps for selecting shoots, cutting, storage, and spring planting.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Beheaded in Motor Accident Near Bath Road
A 27 year old driver Preston H Simon died when he swerved into a post along Bath road near Daniel Allentown Pa on October 17. Two companions James Broker and John Boancell were injured in the crash. An unrelated medical advertisement fragment followed offering health tips and remedies.
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Allentown
Bath Road
Daniel
Preston H. Simon
James Broker
John Boancell
Thanksgiving Berry Preservation and Cranberry Recipes
This notes how to preserve cranberries by sealing fresh berries in cold water in a jar, plus multiple recipes. It covers cranberry pie, sherbet, syrup, and jelly, with proportions for sugar water starch and lemon juice, and steps to set and simmer until firm or mushy as required.
Farm Loan Board Meets in Trenton October 17
The federal farm loan board met in Trenton with George W. Norrie of Philadelphia explaining to bank directors and farmers the law’s purpose. He outlined information on agricultural development in New Jersey and the creation of twelve farm loan districts and the regulation of farm loan banks. Kaiser Receives U.S. Military Attache in Berlin October 17. Emperor William hosted Captain Briggs, military attaché of the United States, during a visit to Schoenbrunn Austri.
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Farm Loan Board
Trenton
N. J
Federal Farm Loan Board
George W. Norrie
Philadelphia
Norris
Te Cain
New Jersey
Kaiser
U.S
Berlin
Emperor Wiilliam
Schoenbrann
Austin
Captain Briggs
Italian drive stopped near Trieste repulsed
Vienna reports that the New Hallan offensive has been checked and Italian attack deemed repulsed after October 11 fighting. Austro Hungarian war office says Italian forces totaling about 192,000 men faced heavy bombardment and seven days of sustained assault before retreating.
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Vienna
Trieste
Austra Hungarian War Office
Hallan
Ithday
Wednesdas
Gord
Second
Shot in Row Over Mine Strike in Hooversville
Johnstown pa Oct 17 James Kinnock of Harrison near Somerset was shot in the abdomen at Hooversville. Steve Butcko former president of the Hooversville Mine Workers Union is jailed on the shooting charge. Kinnock argued with Butcko, accused of deserting striking miners to fortify his own position, leading to the tragedy.
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Johnstown
James Kinnock
Harrison
Somerset
Hooversville
Steve Butcko
Allies Lose 74 Planes in September
Berlin reports 74 Allied aircraft downed in September by German forces including 21 French and 53 British planes. The tally comes from a military authorities’ list.
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Berlin
May Lose Both Hands In Dynamite Accident
Shenandoah Pa Oct 17 Michael Duplex of William Penn sustained severe injuries when a stick of dynamite explodes in his hands Amputation of both hands may be necessary
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Shenandoah
Michael Duplex
Wiliam Penn
California Syrup of Figs Ad Keeps Children Clean
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims ease of use, cleansing action on stomach and bowels, and warns to avoid counterfeits while directing readers to ask for the 50 cent bottle with printed directions.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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J. W. Kolb
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