Potash discovery could transform American fertilizer supply
The Department of Agriculture reports a new method using ground rock high in potash as a fertilizer. Greenhouse tests in tobacco and tomatoes show promising yields, with cost savings versus imported salts. Field trials in Connecticut Virginia Kentucky and Florida proceed, weighing water needs and potential for nationwide adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Germany
Bureau of Roads
Cushman
Roads Office
Connecticut
Virginia
Kentucky
Florida
Maryland
New England
Chun
Conductor Urges Extra Fare From Shonts on Pass
Panama Canal Commission head Shoats traveling on a pass in a Clover Leaf system car faced a railroad conductor who insisted on extra fare to keep the drawing room. Shonts refused yet ultimately paid after the conductor returned on schedule time, threatening ejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoats
Panama Canal Commission
Clover Leaf System
Sand
Shonts
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Pennsylvania System
Determine Day Length From a Single Rule of Sunrise and Sunset
The passage explains a single rule to find day and night lengths year round. By doubling the sunrise time, you get night length, and by doubling the sunset time, you obtain day length. The text trails off after noting sunrise timing at sea level.
Frocks for the Young Girl in Summer Styles
Bertha Bhowning illustrates summer frocks for children from five to sixteen, detailing fabrics like batiste pique and taffeta, trims such as ruffles and embroidery, and style notes on skirts jackets and fittings. Emphasizes simple lines for younger girts and Parisian style milestones at age sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Bhowning
Batiste
Fashion notes on child coats and hats from a vintage guide
The article describes small folk coats with loose fronts and narrow basques, long sleeves, and simple front buttons. It notes ankle length or mid length shepherd's wraps, taffeta styles, and caps like capelines. Young hats are brand and strie supple fabric shapes, with wire frames for stiffness.
Free Farm Scholarship At Winona Agricultural Institute
The Winona Agricultural Institute at Winona Lake offers a free two year tuition and living expense scholarship for a young man over sixteen of good character endorsed by reputable citizens. Applicants must present a life history and reasons for studying agricultural science to the Dean by August 1. The program emphasizes plant and soil sciences with opportunities for field work on small farms or reclamation projects after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Haber
Winona Agrichtural Institute
Winona Lake
Institut Embrares
Tyro
Teasons
Acholar
Native chestnut plant and tobacco origins noted
A fragment notes that the chestnut and tobacco have origins in North America. It mentions a plant connection and local adaptation, preserving the sense of historical botanical sourcing.
Dentists and a Congressman Visit Stirring New York Tale
A fragmented account recalls a visit by a congressman and a dentist in New York. An elderly Begro retainer shares a boast about dental work and a costly bill, recounting past pain and a broken jaw from a Tennessee dentist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youn Snarp
New York
Te Williane
Marco John
Lhat
Mattsd ‘Nough
Ogra
Doc Tinker
Job Office Wanted
Job office seeks staff for clerical and administrative duties. Applicants with strong organization and communication skills preferred. Position offers steady hours and room for advancement in a local firm. Apply in person with resume and references.
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Bureau of Plant Industry
Charles J. Pillin
Triahes
Co Keress
Feab
Werner
Howe Garden
Standard of
Beason
Free Farm
Charles F. Dole
United States
Homecrofters
Maswell
Main Street
Watertown
Mas
Boon Tools
PALA
Palisade
ATA Ies
Eee
Erenee
Prestley Apt Co
Delaware
Ave
Butale
JOS. Butler Co
Tindonnat Tem Sree
Wales
Palisade Pattern CO
Battery Place
New York City
City and
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