Gardening guide for Irish potatoes and summer cabbage
The article outlines potato cultivation from planting timing to harvest across regions, advising Spring planting two weeks before last frost, cutting tubers into one to two eye pieces, row spacing, and thorough cultivation. It notes early crops for successive plantings, with late crops planted June 15 to July 1 in the U S central region and earlier in the north, and mentions cabbage as a summer stock kept for later use.
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United States
Sweet Potatoes Thrive in Warm Regions with Careful Planting
Sweet potatoes grow best in the southern U S as a tropical plant and fail in northern areas. Start in hotbeds by bedding sprouted potatoes in sand, then transplant after last frost. Plant in ridges 4 feet apart with 12 to 14 inches between plants, on well fertilized sandy soil mixed with manure. Dig when vines die or as needed, quality improves with maturity.
Beans Grow Well in Warm Soils with Careful Planting
GNAP BEANS Bush and pole beans rank among the most valuable garden crops. Plant after the last frost, in warm sandy loam, with careful soil and straight rows for easy cultivation. One seed per 100 foot row suffices. spacing varies by cultivation method, 18 to 36 inches. Ready in 40 to 60 days, with ten day to two week successive plantings for a steady supply of tender beans.
Early cabbage culture and planting guidelines
The article explains spring cabbage should be started in window boxes or hotbeds about six weeks before the last killing frost. In the garden, plant rows 2.5 to 3 feet apart with 12 to 20 inches between plants. Rich loam and compost under each plant aid early maturity and prevent head bursting.
Squash Growing Tips For Home Gardens
The article explains growing squash in a garden with 4 to 6 hills per row, 4 to 5 feet apart. It notes summer varieties need warm soil and Hubbard for fall or winter can be planted in spring and stored after hard frosts. Harvest when frosts arrive and store in a cool dry place.
Turnips Growers Learn Early and Late Cropping
The guide explains how to sow early turnips in drills 12 to 18 inches apart with half an ounce of seed per 100 feet and thinning to about three inches. Late turnips are broadcast after early harvest ground is cleared, suitable for winter storage in banks, pits, or outdoor cellars, and they tolerate frost. The crop also suits interplanting between rows of late corn or beans.
Eggplant Growing Tips From A Hotbed Planting Guide
The seed for eggplant should be sown in a hotbed about six weeks before transplanting. Eggplants require warm soil and settled weather and prefer a rich sandy loam with good drainage. Space rows three feet apart and plants one and a half feet apart. Frequent cultivation and well rotted manure are advised, fresh manure should be avoided.
Okra Grows Easily in Home Gardens
Okra is a tasty vegetable worth growing at home. Plant seeds after frost in rows four feet apart, thin plants to two feet apart, and harvest pods when young for soups or stews.
Simple Test for Soil Readiness for Plowing
A garden soil test checks if surface earth crumbles when fingers are opened. If the compacted sample from heavy soils falls apart, the soil is dry enough for cultivation. The test targets comparatively heavy soils, which suffer most when worked while wet.
Apple Tree Fertilization Affects Fruit Color
A short note states that when apple trees are heavily fertilized the fruit tends to stay green and fail to color up properly. The observation suggests management practices influence fruit coloration.
Roots to Feed Hens Quietly In Henhouse
Farmers instruct tying sturdy string around cabbage roots then hanging them in the henhouse so hens can reach the greens. The method aims to prevent waste by providing ready access to cabbage and other root scraps for poultry.
Waste to Food: Poultry Best for Kitchen Waste
The article states that poultry is the sole domestic animal suitable for converting city kitchen waste into wholesome and nutritious food. It emphasizes on-site conversion where waste is produced for feeding poultry.
Means of Reducing Pests
Collect and burn all dried fruit left on trees or that has fallen to reduce disease and insect pests next summer.
Level Garden Soils Improve Aesthetics Yet Drainage Varies
Level garden soils create visually pleasing plots but drainage may be inconsistent. Proper planning, grading, and amendment help ensure long term stability and reduced waterlogging. Consider soil texture, organic matter, and drainage paths to optimize growth.
American youth study to rethink war mindset
An observer argues American soldiers abroad face unfamiliar combat, likening the French to a seasoned fighter and Americans to an overgrown boy. He says despite years of conflict the nation underestimates the scale and brutality of what lies ahead and urges officials to foster comradeship with allies who have suffered.
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Ike
Hess
Texan Balsley Returns From France As War Hero
H. Clyde Balsley of San Antonio, a Lafayette Escadrille member and UT alumnus, arrived in Austin after visiting the university to recount his wartime experiences. He described a crash from 12 000 to 2 000 feet and healing from wounds, urging patriotism and caution about American bravado while noting plans to boost American air power in 1919. He declined to discuss German atrocities in detail, sharing only rare praise for one man he knows. He keeps souvenirs including bayonets and a shell fragment from his thigh.
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Acastin
Tex
Sergi
Clyde Balsley
France
Lafayette Escadrille
Balsley
San Antonio
University of Texas
Austin
Homer
Ines
America
United States
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Nand
Bomb of unknown origin found in home hallway
Salvatore Nuccio tripped on a small device in his home and kicked it aside. Investigators say the object was a one inch bomb that had not exploded due to a too-tight fuse.
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New York
Salvatore Nuccio
Supreme Court ruling upholds $250 judgment against jitney driver
Olympia readers learn the state supreme court affirmed a judgment for $250 to John Redick against jitney operator Oscar Peterson. The ruling says a pedestrian only needs one look to avoid contributory negligence if not seen before crossing, and Peterson failed to use proper caution.
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Olympia
State Supreme Court
Oscar—Peterson
John Redick
Redick
Lad In the Ranks Believed Young Soldier From Waco
Carl M. Palmer twelve years old from Sunfield Michigan is believed to be Uncle Sam’s youngest soldier. He enlisted last summer claiming to be eighteen. His sister revealed his real age during a visit to camp after hearing Captain Hogarth praise him.
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Waco
Tex
Carl M. Palmer
Sunfield
Mich
Sam
Carl
Hogarth
Germany in War Blight Seen by Repatriates
Ruhleben released 860 soldiers and civilian prisoners report Germany’s life under a barbed wire strain and scarce fuel. Travelers note deserted stations, scarce cattle, and women working on railways as the country shows signs of hardship and altered daily life.
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Germany
London
Ruhleben
North Sea
Manchester Guardian
Daily Telegraph
Spanlau
Hanover
Faith in Red Cross and Kingsley recall Somme aid
Veteran Sergeant Kingsley recounts a Somme battlefield incident where a Red Cross party, including a flag bearer, was fired upon by Germans while tending wounded. He stresses the Red Cross as the trusted lifeline for injured soldiers and lauds the nightly, tireless work of Red Cross volunteers amid shellfire. Toronto firms produced 7,000 pounds of oleomargarine daily, selling at 32 cents a pound.
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Sergt
Ronald” ‘Kingsley
Kingsley
Red Cross
Hei
Red
Dlain
Toronto
What does the newspaper mean to you and your world
The article argues newspapers shape opinions and choices in business and politics. It claims readers gain a widened life view, guiding family interests, voter behavior, and a student’s aspirations through curated stories of achievement and importance.
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Gail
New York Evening Mall
Lima Transit Fare Lottery Sparks Public Interest
In Lima passengers would welcome street fare tickets as lottery entries. Each fare yields a numbered ticket, with three major sections offering prize cash, including a $150 top prize. The railway runs monthly and semi monthly drawings amid high ridership last year.
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Lima
Peru
Forced to Assert Himself
A boy named Harry intrudes on a neighbor visit, startling the group by announcing his presence with a casual stride as his mother’s new suit and hat draw attention, turning the scene into the central moment of the gathering.
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Harry
Sooner in Early Territorial Slang and Language Use
The text notes the correct comparative Soonier as Soon, Soonest, and Soon used in the Bible and Shakespeare. It discusses its early territorial settlement usage where it described people who preempted land before entry was legal.
Unconscious Lying's Rise Raises Truth Concerns
The speaker argues that many people now use misrepresentation or fibbing as a tolerated practice. They claim truth can be stretched yet remain truthful, noting a surge in unconscious lying in everyday discourse.
Be Explicit Said to Help Close More Sales
A business note emphasizes salesmanship through explicit communication. It warns that assuming understanding leads to lost sales and urges salespeople to spell out details to avoid disappointment.
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