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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1909

Page

3

Pasadena Plan Saves Stage Dreaming Niece

Dunham Greer helps a worried aunt by enlisting actress Mary Massinger to deter Ella from the stage. Massinger writes Ella a note and counsels, Ella agrees to marry George Elmore, who runs a Pasadena drugstore, and plans a staged wedding in the near future.

Ella George George Elmore Pasadena Palace Greer Dunham Greer Mr. Greer Miss. Massinger Kean Theatre Dunham Mr. Dunham Greer Good London Mary Massinger Gaythorpe New York Miss Ella Miss Massinger Donnie

Inventor Turpin Offers Safer Powder to War Office

M Turpin of Melviite fame proposes a new powder to the French Minister of War, claiming it is far safer and would reduce accidents compared with the current powder.

M. Turpin

Sore Shoulders and Harness Care For Spring Plowing

Southern farmers are reminded that horses suffer shoulder and neck strain when starting spring work. Ensure collars fit, harness is clean and oiled, and horses are bathed after work on soft ground. Monitor draft angle to prevent injuries, remove calloused lumps, and use prevention to avoid weeks of downtime during busy season. The piece cites Geo H. Glover and notes on harness prep and and horse conditioning.

Hornes Geo. H. Glover Colorado Agricultural College Fort Collins

Peavine Hay A Profitable Crop At 17.50 A Ton

The article argues hay from peavine crimson clover or vetch remains profitable even if market price drops to ten dollars per ton. Fertilizer value adds twelve fifty per ton from crop residue, and feeding value adds seven fifty, totaling seventeen fifty per ton. Progressive Farmer cites manure and feed implications for farmers.

Fungicides and Insecticides Overview for Plant Protection

The article explains that effective disease and insect control begins with understanding the disease or insect life history and feeding habits. It notes Bordeaux mixture as a standard fungicide and describes sucking insects that feed by inserting mouthparts into plant tissues to extract sap, causing damage.

Paris Green Prof Soule

Sentence Sermons by Henry F. Cope

A concise collection of moral maxims by Henry F. Cope. It proclaims that no man exceeds his moral aim and that true education trains the will. It notes the dogmatic may bark loudly, urges counting blessings, and asserts happiness given away never leaves one sad.

Shotarl Causas Hepburn Avenuy Yepburn Avenue Cty Henry F. Cope

Bulb Planting Tips For Gladiolus And Dahlias

In rich, loamy, well drained soil set gladiolus bulbs eight to ten inches apart and cover two inches. Train a border of mixed varieties along a fence for next summer’s profusion. Plant canvas once soil warms and June first is early for dahlias. Dahlias shine in late fall with rich yellow and brown hues for October color.

Rugosa Roses in the Garden

The Rugosa roses offer absolute hardi ness and virtually no insect enemies. Their large fragrant blooms and lush green foliage contrast with common roses scarred by pests, while the golden red haws in autumn add a striking finish, as noted by the Indianapolis News.

Indianapolis News

Hog Lice Remedy Suggested By J R McLendon

A practical hog care tip recommends a grease mix of hogs lard pine tar and sulphur to cover the hog from head to foot for lice and ticks. Equal parts lard and tar with sulphur to shade yellow is advised and coal oil may replace lard or be added for enhancement.

J. R. McLendon

Making Grain and Manure Through Fertilizer Practice

Advice on crop fertility notes turning sod under corn and using nitrate of soda on oats or wheat when leaves are dry. Recommends feeding grain with peas after harvest to build manure for soil.

Scarcity of Manure Hampers Southern Farming Progress

The article argues that manure scarcity is a major obstacle to improved farming in the South. It urges maximizing manure use and boosting its availability since land must be fed to sustain the owner, emphasizing efficient resource management for better yields.

Ella

Proverbs and Phrases Insight on Self Control and Character

The collection emphasizes self mastery and conduct. It cautions that learning defines living, warns against miserliness in virtue, and critiques external polish without inner virtue. It urges control over impulses, humility, and integrity in leadership and belief.

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