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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1905
Page
4
The article discusses spreading lime on soil using various methods. It compares hand spreading, sluiced lime with manure spreaders, and fertilizer drills, noting distribution irregularity and material waste. It recommends ground quicklime and purpose built lime spreaders as most effective, citing a Stark County Ohio example.
June dairy and hay notes from New York and New England outline timing for hay cuts, best pasture conditions, and the value of clover and annuals for cows. Reports suggest favorable dairy margins, steady feed demand, and proposed use of home grown alfalfa seed rather than distant sources.
Alfalfa should be cut as blooming begins to preserve nutritive value. Typical yield ranges two to ten cuttings per region with first cut largest. Dry arid climates allow same day raking and stacking. more humid areas need longer curing and may use a hay tedder.
A Country Gentleman correspondent details a homemade cultivator built from bicycle parts. The fork and front wheel serve as running gear, a split plow handle forms the handles, and a bed spring leg holds hoes. Attachments vary, with an old spading fork usable after rain and a buggy tire triangle hoe. Eight bolts complete the frame.
A practical agricultural note advises plowing up and reseeding poor alfalfa stands, as irrigation regions show little benefit from coddling. Disking after each cutting helps control weeds and can boost vigor, while eastern fields may turn yellow with rust or spot disease and respond best to mowing to trigger regrowth.
The piece advises soil stirring and mulching techniques for winter beets turnips and rutabagas. It covers lima beans tomatoes and melon pests with staking and netting. It warns against overcutting asparagus and urges weeding fertilizing and soil digging for healthier yields.
The tenth annual Old Settlers picnic is set for Thursday August 10 at Bennett's grove near Farmersburg with reduced railroad rates. The program includes speakers John C Chaney Claude G Bowers Will H Hayes Ira H Larr and others plus G A R participation. A balloon ascent and parachute drop, greased pole, races, parades, a baseball tournament and a Red Men's picnic follow.
Eugene V. Debs lecture Aug 16 at Merom Chautauqua with W C Pearce on Modern Sunday School Methods. Prof J D Shoop to speak Aug 19 on The Pillars of Our Social Structure. Eos Quartette finishes a three week engagement and three Drake siblings named Irene Elizabeth Margaret Anna Frances Marie. James Brian Maple dies. burial at Center Ridge.
Notable individuals spoke last week about pain free tooth extractions performed by dentist Dr E R Riggs. Endorsements highlighted comfort and care during the dental procedure.
Henry Langston of Henderson Kentucky jailed on larceny charges in Terre Haute leaped from a southbound passenger car window while being escorted by Marshal G O Hoggard. Langston pulled off a handcuff and fled, was recaptured about a block from the depot, and taken to Sullivan jail before continuing to Henderson on the 12 25 train.
Union Christian College Merom will remain at its current site after relocation agitation ends. Dr C J Jones and another solicitor will raise Fifteen Thousand Dollars to remodel and equip the college, with blank notes available for volunteers to sign and return.
Shelburn Grays defeated the Idaho Idlers of Terre Haute 8 to 2 at Shelburn last Sunday afternoon. Hymera beat Dugger 4 to 3 at Hymera.
Rent notice notes a house available on South Street with unclear further details.
Office notice stating I H Larr will be out of the office all day Thursday due to an engagement at Farmersburg and asking patients not to call that day.
A traveler recounts Persian sheep with tails weighing eight pounds or more and six to eight horns that protrude horizontally, causing bloodshed during ram battles. He notes both wool and flesh are highly valued.
An excerpt notes shifting American consumption from 1850 to 1900, with declines in sheep and hog intake and changes in dairy products. It cites wheat and oats per 100 people rising, a growing breakfast-food trend, an 80 percent rise in vegetable expenses, meat remaining dominant, and health improvements attributed to air, exercise, cooking, and sanitation.
A court case at St Albans featured Amahi described as an incorrigible rogue who was found to have married his aunt. This made his children his first cousins and him his own uncle. His grandmother and mother-in-law were the same person, and the judge discharged him.
Public notice announces a white male resident of Hamilton Township Sullivan County Indiana will apply to the Sullivan County Board of County Commissioners at the next meeting in September 1905 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors at retail in less than shipments at a time for one year. The privilege allows consumption on the premises. The location is in the town of Sullivan.
August 3 report notes Mr Ed Sinclair thankfulness for a painless tooth extraction. He declares he has had teeth pulled before but never experienced such relief and surprise at the lack of pain. The statement emphasises his strong satisfaction with the dentist's care.
In Carlisle Indiana Moses Gregg writes that he was treated by a dentist who extracted his teeth without pain. He reports immediate relief and higher comfort after the procedure despite prior skepticism about painless extractions.
August 5 report notes a patient with 13 teeth removed by a dentist using VAL PAIL in a record of dental treatment. The account highlights difficulty in extraction but confirms completion and method used.
August 5 notes a patient praising a dentist for removing eight teeth without pain. The testimonial from Mrs Rebecca Pirtle of Cass Indiana endorses the practitioner's skills and willingness to recommend.
A reader is urged to stop delaying dental care as Sul livan marks a dentist who can extract diseased teeth, addressing growing health concerns and urging prompt action.
Advertisement asserts painless dental extractions by Dr. Riggs with immediate results. It urges readers to call any day and avoid waiting for nerve to form before seeking treatment.
All kinds of high class dental work done in an easy manner with modern methods. All work warranted for years.
A committee of one representing the Horse Fly and Mosquito Union visits Sullivan to protest fast driving by auto owners. The agent buys files after being told no steel points are in stock and warns of tire punctures if no agreement on travel speed is reached.
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