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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
2
The narrator recalls Haley’s brutal memories of the pirate Black Sanchez who ruled with a mix of charm and cruelty. Boarding Fairfax’s sloop, the group encounters a suspicious Dutch-flagged vessel and uneasy tension over hidden aims as night settles on the Virginia shore.
Geoffry Carlyle, master of sailing ships at twenty six, is sentenced to twenty years servitude in the American colonies for participation in the Monmouth rebellion. On the ship carrying him are Roger Fairfax, his niece Dorothy, and Spanish Lieutenant Sanchez. Carlyle and Dorothy form an uneasy bond as Sanchez reveals enmity.
A fragmented report notes the Namur of Rotterdam under sail in strong winds. The brig set its sails fully and moved quickly with a favorable breeze, drawing clear of the harbor.
United States Department of Agriculture warns that drought reduced seed yields in 1918 and urges maximizing seed by destroying first brood clover flower midges. Authors advise avoiding alsike clover with horses to prevent sores, and suggest hay or grass pasture to cure exposure.
Head lice on chicks is a drawback from now on. No let up in fighting these pests should be allowed. Remedies exist but a pea sized dab of lard rubbed on the back of the head and neck suffices. Do this after dark on warm nights. Prior to treatment, the coop should be thoroughly attended to.
In a dramatic installment Carly settles the odds and gains the upper hand as readers are urged to await the next part of this unusual story. The Birmingham Age-Herald notes navy traditions and hints at disciplined language in service.
Washington Department of Agriculture releases circular G-30 on trust care of baby chicks as hatching ends in more areas. It emphasizes feeding and ongoing chick care as the key factor for healthy growth.
A note describes breaking glass into powder for various uses and melting part of it to form new glass objects, highlighting two main recycling pathways. It outlines processing ground glass into fine particles for applications and the re melting of glass to create new items.
Plantations of locust trees can be protected and grown profitably in dense stands or mixed with other species to create shading during the first decade. Dense underbrush reduces borer damage. closely pruned or overgrazed areas increase losses. Young and small trees are most at risk. regular spraying helps, but six inches diameter trees are usually immune.
An article describes attaching vertical extensions to tomato stakes during growth. Extensions are prepared by driving wire nails flush on one side, fitted into position, and held by an ordinary iron clinamp. A flatiron steadying edge helps drive the nails to clinch, keeping the top sticks plumb.
Use effective lice powder as a free aid for fowls. A dust bath helps remove lice. Kitewashing helps against vermin. Apply kerosene to roosts and cracks to exterminate mites.
A Minnesota couple, Mr. and Mrs. Marey, after years of hunting for a suitable home for their six sons, tour Western Canada. They visit Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta, assess farms and stock prospects, and decide to buy in Alberta. The tale follows their yearlong journey, reflections on land prices, and the plan to move with their six boys to a newly purchased farm near Edmonton.
A humorous exchange contrasts a wife asking for loose change with a husband blaming tight money. The saying It is easier to find an engine than an engineer underlines a witty, economical point.
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