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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
5
Captain Edward Masterson of the Marion Indiana police was arrested on a May 11 1878 warrant charging him with playing at ball after he knocked a ball through a bakery window during a street game. The mayor accepted judgment and the warrant became a keepsake souvenir.
Workmen cutting trees at Sept Morgan’s farm in Standford Kentucky found a dog’s body inside a hollow tree near the ground. The dog reportedly chased a coon into the hollow and could not escape, and cried.
In the Hendricks Circuit Court May term 1919 Amos Carter as Administrator of the estate of Newlin Carter deceased has filed his final account. The hearing is set for July 5 1920 and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. heirs must prove heirship or claims to the estate. June 47 1919. 2521 Administrator.
The Reid family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses and floral offerings during the illness and death of husband and father Joseph T. Reid. Special thanks to the Rev and Mrs Preevo Mr Evans and those who sang for their services and sympathy. Elina Reid and family.
Advice from Colorado Agricultural College on feeding ensilage to various animals. Cows can be fed 10 to 30 pounds daily, hogs reduce ration when silage rises, horses should not get excess, sheep eat 2 to 4 pounds, and work horses should receive limited amounts. Feed in clean, airfree conditions and use self feeders where possible.
R. W. Clark from Colorado Agricultural College lists eight benefits of silage: higher land returns, ability to feed more livestock, greater crop preservation, and long storage. Silage boosts dairy and beef profits, enhances straw value, and serves as economical horse feed if quality is good.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology imposes a five dollar fine on students for each failing mark or deficiency in study. The rule provokes protest among undergraduates and some faculty members. Professor Leonard M. Passano argues instructors share responsibility and suggests fines be levied on instructors alongside students.
Cranmore California claims to be the healthiest community after noting its cemetery has had no grave dig since 1863 and no local deaths since 1868 while residents have died elsewhere in the state.
Some feeders argue unfinished hogs lose efficiency when moved from cornfield to a drylot. If drylot rations match prior cornfield intake in amount and quality, unfinished hogs fed corn with proper supplements should continue to gain profitably.
The poet vows daily service to country and flag, living truth and honest toil. He pledges to honor heritage, guide by leaders, and keep Americanside and heart, praying for strength to uphold the creed.
Farmers in the region plow by tractor at night using spotlights to beat a late spring. Kentucky courts are adjourned and farmers excused from jury duty to focus on farm work.
Kansas City reports thousands of farm laborers will move through the area this harvest season to wheat fields in Kansas and neighboring states. Estimates come from questionnaires via the United States free employment bureau and state bureaus in the Wheat belt. Kansas may need 30 000 to 50 000 outside workers for winter wheat harvest with a wage of 70 cents per hour plus board and lodging in western Kansas. eastern Kansas wages may be around 5 dollars per day with board and lodging due to population and production differences.
Miss Dorothy Frooks becomes the Salvation Army legal adviser at National Headquarters New York City she opened her office in 122 West Fourteenth Street using her 1918 law degree to aid the poor. She has resolved family disputes helped tenement residents and defended criminal cases while also managing the Army’s vast property across the nation.
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