Farmer Short Course at Purdue University noted for 1909 event
The article highlights Purdue Universitys Farm and Agricultural School hosting the seventh annual Farmer s Short Course January 11 16 1909 in Lafayette Indiana aimed at farmers dairymen fruit growers and horticulturists with lectures demonstrations and judging contests More than 3500 participants attended in prior years and over 1000 in premiums are offered at the corn and fruit shows conducted by state and agricultural societies.
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Gevanth
Corn School and Stockmen’s Convention
School of Agriculture
Furdus University
Corn Growers’ Association
Odon Electric Plant Proposes Rate Readjustment
The electric light provider in Odon explains dissatisfaction with service and finances. After ten years of operation at low rates, the owner states income does not cover expenses and repairs. A readjustment to a more equitable schedule is proposed, with a slight price increase to guarantee first class service from sunset to sunrise. No changes will occur until the system is ready.
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Odon
North Bound Train Schedule From Odon
North bound service depart times from Odon listed as 7:08 a m 10:13 a m and 7:23 p m reflecting a limited timetable for the day.
Pig feeding device from packing box guide
Instructional note describes building a pig feeding device for spring crops using a large packing box six to eight feet long and about four and a half feet high. It explains using boards from the top to create an opening and another opening in one side of the box.
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Florence Fletcher
Ohio
Feeder Design for Small Pigs and Simple Chicken Coop
Instructions describe a pig feeder with individual stalls for each pig to prevent interference and ensure equal access to a trough. Also includes a lightweight folding chicken coop design with hinged frames and waterproof paper for easy storage. Pruning advice for currant bushes recommends five to eight stalks kept at eighteen to twenty inches.
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L C. Corbett
An Unexpected Customer at Lane Household
Mrs Lane crafts small fancy articles for a neighboring store. A morning visit finds Mr Lane in nightclothes offering to buy a kite shaped item for its safety pins after discovering missing buttons on his underwear.
Franklin's Diplomatic Stop In Old Lyme Milestone Tale
In Old Lyme Connecticut a Franklin milestone recalls 1776 when Washington passed through Lyme on the Cambridge to Boston route. Benjamin Franklin traveled with a self made cyclometer tied to his chaise and, after seeking shelter at an inn, enjoyed oysters while his host and townsmen pressed around the warm corner where he dined.
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Franklin
Old Lyme
Conn
Washington
Lyme
Cambridge
Boston
New England
Katharine M. Abbott
Philadelphia
Pauline Lucca and the Emperor Myth Told in Story
The Westminster Gazette recounts a tale of Emperor William I admiring Pauline Lucca and a backstage tea moment. Lucca supposedly received the cup from the emperor as she entered the wings, remarking how tea was sweeter that night.
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Pauline Lucca
William I
Mme
Berlin
Lucca
William
Mme. Lucca
Westminster Gasette
Women vote visited by suffrage leaders in Denver
Rev. Anna H. Shaw and companions toured Denver polling places on November 3 to observe women voting in the national election. They reported orderly lines, acts of assistance for illiterate voters, and noted 97 year old Mrs. Richard Surphis voting with clear voice. Governor elect Shafroth and Judge Lindsey, aligned with women voters, were celebrated. Also a township notice lists Thos. G. Wadsworth as trustee attending to duties at Eaglesville residence Wednesday.
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Mra
Richard Surphis
Lindsey
van Buren Township
Eaglesville
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