Gotham Freight Traction scandal ripples through New York
George Gormly, a self-made New York figure, attacks the Gotham Freight Traction company over a controversial franchise renewal. Amid stormy weather on Long Island he hosts the Haldane party, publicly courting scrutiny as allies clash with city power, while press and readers watch a restructuring of influence unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham Freight Traction Company
Jong
Potter
Lnk
Board of
Aldermer
Gorinly
Sachem Society
Gormiy
Outs
Gormly
Instituton
New York
Miss Haldane
Germly
Misa Haldane
Puble
Haldane
Haldanes
Long Island
Chaloner
Geals
Mr. Haldane
Sheep Profitable for Farms Across Varying Lands
Indiana farm writers urge adding sheep to diversify livestock. Sheep fit most farms, improve soil fertility, and clear weeds while delivering wool and lambs income. A small flock requires little labor and can thrive on weeds, brush, or poor pastures with water and dry shelter.
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Indiana
England
Kansas
Gormly Returns as Neighbor in Haldane Family Parley
Miss Haldane introduces George Gormly as the new neighbor before the Haldane family. Old friend Dr. Warren Deveaux and Miss Louise Van Vleck Stewart join the scene. Gormly confirms his identity with precise memory as he navigates the social tension of his long-time business ties and current residence.
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George Gormly
Dr. Deveaux
Geetham Freight Traction Company
Gormly
Haldane
Goodrich
Gormiy
Cormly
Niss Haldane
Louise
Chaloner
Hal
Miss Haldane
Germly
Louise van Vleck Stewart
Warren Deveaux
Mr. Goodrich
Fleanor
Goormlir
Why re Carried the Lantern
A blind man from Hhoota ta Caucasian village returns from the river with a pitcher of water and a lantern. A passerby remarks that being blind makes the lantern pointless. The man replies he carries it not to see the road but to deter fools from colliding with him and breaking his pitcher.
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Coan
Tim
Hhoota
Usually the Way. You Made Elaborate Preparations
A brief quotable exchange from the Kansas City Journal notes a couple discussing preparations and a short day’s fishing, mentioning a twenty minute outing. The terse dialogue reflects a light, everyday moment captured in a newspaper snippet.
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Kansas City Journal
Pruning Mature Apple Trees by Purdue Extension
Purdue extension article argues pruning boosts tree health and fruit, with emphasis on proper cuts and painting wounds. It illustrates good and bad techniques, noting improper cuts shorten life and reduce bearing. The author stresses cut close to the limb, paint wounds, and consider timing for best results.
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Indiana
Purdue orchard reports best apple crop in years
The horticultural department notes a record apple crop at the Purdue orchard after four lime sulfur and arsenate of lead sprays. Other state orchards with similar treatments lag behind Purdue due to lesser ongoing care, while old trees in demonstration plots decline without sustained attention.
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Horticultural Department
Purdue
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Drasre
Dever
Bes
Minha
Geonce Gormly
H. E. Allen
Purdue University School of Agriculture
Purdue University Agricultural Extension
C. G. Woodbury
Purdue Universite Dlerventiernad Extersion
Purdue Experiment Station
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