Weeds and pests threaten Arizona crops in new bulletin
A Tucson Arizona experiment station bulletin explains weed origins native and foreign, their impacts on soils and crops, and the dangers of impure seeds and loose seed saving. It notes loco weeds injuring stock, root-rot spread by spores, and Russian thistle spreading after careless seed imports. The report also covers orange pests and a moth named Trypeta ludens found in New Mexico oranges.
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Toumey
Arizona Experiment Station
Tucson
Arizona
United States
Europe
Florida
New Mexico
Meerhen’s
Trypeta Ludens
Small Farms to the South and Its Promised Prosperity
The Harrison County Banner notes a rising trend of small farms across the South. It argues ten to forty acres can supply a family and stock on half the land, with cane on the remainder for profit. Breaking up large plantations is urged to restore prosperity as Southern land prices attract Northern farmers with mortgaged equity.
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South
Harrison County
Mississippi
Harrison Councy
Need of Pure Food Laws in United States
The Northwest Horticulturist urges strong action on pure food regulation. Adulteration prevents obtaining pure daily articles and harms both producers and consumers as jam and jelly products are overpriced and mixed with fraud. State horticultural societies should unite for a national pure food law and push it quickly.
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Northwest
Orchard Hygiene and Spraying Cut Insect Trouble
Orchard tips warn that weak, low vitality trees are prone to borers and insect troubles. Regular spring cleanup, removing trash and dead limbs, plus strong alkali washes with soft soap and careful spraying can prevent infestations and reduce future damage. A season of good growth amplifies the benefit.
The Next Hay Crop and Fruit Soil Notes
The New England Homestead reports farmers will devote more land to hay this season with yields up 10 to 20 percent in many western states and similar increases in eastern areas due to cheaper potatoes and grain. It also discusses soil types for fruit growing, noting underdrained heavy soils can rival sandy soils in early work and in mineral richness, while light soils hasten ripening of winter fruits.
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New England
Middle
Central
Timothy and
Clover Hays
Michigan Oleomargarine Law Requires Clear Labeling
The Michigan law requires oleomargarine to be branded and sold with signs on exterior doors and conspicuously posted in centers of walls. A white placard with black Roman letters must declare Oleomargarine or Butterine Sold or Used Here. After September 1, 1897 coloration to resemble butter is prohibited.
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Michigan
Clean Appearances and Butter Hygiene in Trade
The text argues that butter must look clean as well as be clean. It condemns serving butter wrapped in an old rag or linen and recommends parchment or paper to show cleanliness. It notes customers will pay more for visibly clean butter to maintain trade.
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Omaha
Neb
Kansas City Murder Stirs Community Over Tragedy
Community reaction builds around a Kansas City murder case as the public questions the official account. Friends dispute the narrative and challenge the physician testimony while local figures demand transparency.
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Dena
Mraechleigel
Killing of Dr Berger shocks Kansas City community
In Kansas City Missouri on July 9 John Schlegel fatally shot Dr L A Berger secretary and former dean of the University medical college alleging Berger assaulted Schlegel’s wife during a treatment. The coroner’s jury found Berger was shot in the back twice and Schlegel to stand trial while public opinion remains divided on motive. A second note from Washington reports Japan and Hawaii negotiating immigration differences without signs of imminent trouble.
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Kansas City
L. A. Berger
University Medical College
John Schlegel
East Highteenth Street
Schiegel
Sidea
Schlegel
Berger
Dr. Berger
Mrs. Schlegel
Isis
Dr. L. A. Berger
No Canute
Washington
Noshi
Japan
Hawaii
Nationa
Death of St Louis 'oldest woman' Julie Maftit at 81
Mrs Julie Maftit longtime resident of St Louis and the citys wealthiest woman dies at her home aged 81. Her grandfather Pierre Chouteau Sr. was an original member of the American Fur Company and traded with Indians in the western woods from 1789 to 1801.
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St. Louis
Julie Maftit
Pierre Chouteau
American Fur Company
Western Woods
Irwin Seeber Granted Bail After March Higginsville Killing
Irwin Seeber, linked to the Higginsville death of David Elling last March, was admitted to bail set at 10,000 by Judge Ryland this morning. He will be sent to a hospital for treatment as his health declines.
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Irwin Seeber
Lexixetox
David, Elling
Higginsville
Ryland
Nine Children Die From Heat in New York
Nine children died today in New York as heat caused distress across the streets. Seven additional persons were prostrated in the heat wave with authorities investigating the deaths.
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Gotham
New Yoak
President delays currency commission message to Congress
The proposed message proposing a currency reform commission will not be sent today or in coming days. Key leaders urged postponement to avoid friction that could delay the tariff bill. Secretary Porter said the message may be deferred to the special session or indefinitely.
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Wasutxncros
Congress
Allison
Quay
Dingley
Whita’ House
Porter
Tariff Bill Passed in Senate by Narrow Margin
The tariff bill cleared the Senate by 38 to 28 after a close vote. A final tally showed 35 Republicans 2 Silver Republicans and 1 Democrat voting yes, with 25 Democrats 2 Populists and 1 Silver Republican voting no. A conference with the House was requested after passage.
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Wasuineton
Senate
Yeas
Allison
Baker
Burrows
Carter
Clark
Cullom
Davis
Deboe
Elkins
Fairbanks
Foraker
Gallinger
Hale
Hanna
Hawley
Jones
Nevada
Lodge
McBride
McEnery
Ne- Millin
Mantle
Mason
Morrill
Nelson
Penrose
Perkins
Platt
Connecticut
New York
Pritchard
Proctor
Quay
Sewell
Shoup
Spooner
Warren
Wellington
Wetmore
Wilson
Nays
Bacon
Bate
Berry
Caffery
Cannon
Chilton
Clay
Cockrell
Faulkner
Gray
Harris
Kansas
Airkansas
Kennedy
Lindsay
Mallory
Martin
Mills
Mitchell
Morgan
Pasco
Pettus
Rawlins
Roach
Turner
Turpie
West
Walthall
White
Allen
Butler
Heitfeld
Kyle
Stewart
Teller
Pettigrew
House
Aldrich
Jeunes
Arkansas
City council opposes Younger brothers pardon in Minnesota
In St Paul a unanimous city council committee will press the Board of Pardons to oppose releasing the Younger brothers. Statewide protests and petitions flood lawmakers as public opposition grows and release seems unlikely for the Northfield desperadoes.
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St. Paul
Minn
Board of Pardons
State House
Northfield
President McKinley to Take Two Month Vacation
President McKinley plans a two months vacation starting August 1 and will attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Buffalo and the reunion of his regiment. He hopes to visit Yellowstone Park if arrangements permit.
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Washinatox
Grand Army of the Republic
Buffalo
Mr. McKinley
Yellowstone Park
Sultan Defies Powers Demands Peace on His Terms
The Turkish sultan asserts a natural boundary along Thessaly north of the Penios and seeks to test Europe’s concert by refusing frontier concessions. The Porte forwards a circular defending Turkish claims to foreign representatives, signaling a defiant stance on the Thessaloniki issue.
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Porte
Thessaly
Penios
Europe
Minnesota cyclone death toll rises in Glenwood region
Fourteen people are confirmed killed after a broad cyclone and cloudbursts hit central Minnesota on Tuesday. The storm, the worst to strike the state, caused widespread damage as telegraph lines remained down for about seventy five miles each side of Glenwood, delaying reports.
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Der.utm
Minnesota
Glenwood
Jones Can Dictate Tariff Changes in Washington
Jones takes a powerful role shaping tariff changes as Republicans need the Westerner's backing to implement their policy goals. The article analyzes political leverage and potential shifts in leadership dynamics amid tariff reform debates.
Tariff Conference Amidst Bipartisan Slugfest
The tariff conference committee is unusually large and split, with Nevada’s Jones as a pivotal Republican. The Senate side includes four Republicans three Democrats and one silver Republican, giving Jones de facto control. First conferees’ meeting occurred in Washington as rules set the process, while Dingley and others were named as House and Senate conferees.
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Washinatox
Senate
Jones
Nevada
Conference Committee
Senate Committee On Finance
House Committee On Ways and Means
Wasiixatos
Committee On Rules
Dingley
Payne
Dalzeil
Ntopkins
Grosvenor
Bailey
McMillin
Wheelock
Gold standard Democrats name full ticket at Des Moines convention
Iowa gold standard Democrats brought 341 delegates to Des Moines for a harmony driven state convention. Grover Cleveland sent a congratulatory letter as Judge John Cliggett of Mason City led a full state ticket with W. I. Babb for supreme court judge. Nominations were by acclamation with no contests.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Grover Cleveland
John Cliggett
Mason City
W. I. Babb
United Democratic Party
Supreme Court
No Bail For Bartley In Nebraska Loot Case
Ex State Treasurer Joseph Bartley, convicted of looting $500000 from the Nebraska treasury, remains jailed unable to post bond for a pending Supreme Court appeal. He faces twenty years plus fines and ten more indictments, with few supporters left and no visitors, and hints at possible self harm.
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Lincoln
Neb
Joseph Bartley
Supreme Court
National Guard Funding Allocations by State
The secretary of war has issued an order allotting portions of a $400 000 appropriation for national guard equipment. New York receives 31000 dollars, Missouri 14000 dollars, Kansas 12000 dollars, among others.
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Wasninatey
Secretary of War
Congress
National Guard
National Guard of
New York
Missouri
Kansar
Mrs Lease Signals End of Silver Question
Mrs Mary E Lease speaking at the Chautauqua assembly in Silver Cantinger Missouri says the silver question is past and will not lead reform elements in politics if Bryan makes it dominant again. She brands socialism as the country’s hope and urges the fight for industrial emancipation in the next campaign.
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Cantinger
Mary FE. Lease
Chautauqua Assembly
Bryan
Golden Opportunity and a Diphtheria Nightcap
The scene captures a comic domestic moment as a physician boasts of bringing an antidote to the town. A jittery husband spins a waltz with his wife while the doctor parades his unique medicine and claims the only available antitoxin within fifty miles, joking about a dramatic diphtheria crisis.
Grain-O replaces coffee in a new food drink
The ad touts GRAIN-O as a safe drink for children and adults that tastes like coffee yet is made from pure grains. It promises a rich mocha look, is easy on the stomach, and costs 15 cents to 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
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Hood
Washington's Great Difficulty in a Dialogue
A humorous exchanges between Mrs Kings-Darter and a pupil about George Washington's famed honesty. Willy confirms the tale of Washington's refusal to lie, highlighting the theme of truth and courage in the lesson.
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Washington
Hall and Watts Exchange Jokes on Domestic Affairs
A humorous dialogue with lines about Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional cure and Watts joking about persuading his wife in arguments. The exchange touches on Mr Potts and a pet dog bit, presenting a light, everyday comedy snippet.
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Julie
Atckinsey Cader
Crat
Stata
Mays
McKinley
Yellowstone
Sultan
Gold Democrats
Bartley
Nebraska
Mrs. Lease
Hall
Watts
Potts
Ik C.C. C
Mood
Muscnael Tod
J. France
Burlington
Wade
Fairbanks, Morse & CO
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