Global curiosities and misread histories in an old atlas
A compendium of dated claims covers exploration in Africa and Greenland, early steamship records, population notes, linguistic facts, ancient art symbols, and various geographic and scientific trivia. It lists figures on ore, trade, and technology, plus a long biographical snippet about Helen Hunt Jackson and Ramona from 19th century literature.
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Africa
Mississippi
Greenland
China
Asia
Crete
Majestic
Leviathan
Cunard Line
Acadia
Denver
Colo
Halifax Harbor
New York
London
Nebraska
Oregon
St. Louis
United States
Key West
Great Eastern
Atlantic
Portugal
Lisbon
Oporto
Robert Stevens
America
New York City
Lake
Victoria
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Rhoades
Harvey
England
Kew Gardens
Tokio
Far East
India
Grand Central Palace
Shanghi
British Columbia
de Castelnau
France
Germany
Porto Rico
War Department
Geological Survey
Ramona's Flight to a Hidden Valley and New Life
Alessandro and Ramona flee their village after danger and tragedy. They marry in San Diego and build a life near Alessandro’s cousin, facing encroaching Whites, poverty, and loss. Ramona endures grief and distant hope as they seek safety and continue their love.
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Amona
Salvierderra
Ramona
Moreno Ranch
Mexico
California
Moreno
Senora Ortegna
Senora Moreno
Senora
Alessandro
Felipe
Pablo
San Luis Rey
Juan Canito
Pomona
Senorita
Sen
Flere
Majel
Temecula
Baba
San Diego
Majella
San Pasquale
Washington
Saboha
Ayers
Father Salvierderra
San Bernardino
Hyers
Mount
San Jacinto
Ri Hyer
Senor
Farrar
Cahuilla
The
Post Publishing Co
Boston Post
United Kingdom
Dominions
Boston
Mass
Little, Brown & Co
Alfalfa Growing Tips for Sullivan County Farmers
Several Sullivan County farmers report success with alfalfa while others fail due to method. Plow now or harrow after rains and seed by late July to August 10. Use Grimm or Kansas seed with choice based on winter hardiness and hay yield. lime acidic soil and apply acid phosphate, inoculate to ensure good root nodulation.
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Sullivan County
Kansas
Poultry Culling Tips for Better Egg Production
Poultry owners planning on culling flocks this year are advised to feed hens protein to maximize results. A mash of 100 pounds shorts and 60 pounds tank age improves egg production and keeps good birds on the farm. A suggested feed mix includes 49 pounds wheat, 20 pounds oats, and 31 pounds corn. Organize a local culling demonstration with the county agent. last year the county held 14 demonstrations.
Wheat variety tests urged for Sullivan County farms
Sullivan County farmers produce about 35 000 acres of wheat annually but ripening problems and lodging hinder yields. No consensus on best variety. bearded and smooth types favored. Each township farm bureau should run variety tests with the county agent, lasting at least three years for reliable averages.
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Sullivan County
Costly Independence Cited by Sullivan County Farmer
A Sullivan County farmer declined joining the Farm Bureau pool. He accepted cash for wool at 10 cents a pound less than cooperative pricing, illustrating the high price of independence in an era of growing organization.
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Sullivan County
Farm Bureau
Eighteen Enrolled in Sullivan County Five Acre Corn Contest
Eighteen Sullivan county farmers enter this year’s five acre corn contest conducted by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Purdue University extension. The program aims to organize a Sullivan county corn show with all entrants displaying at least ten ears.
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Sullivan County
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue University
Corn Growers’ Association of
Two Capitals Built to Orders of Peter the Great and Philip
Two European capitals, Petrograd and Madrid, were built to order the one by Peter the Great the other by Philip the Second who chose the lofty site due to the asthma from which he suffered.
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Petrograd
Madrid
Peter the Great
Philip H
Blue Ribbon Babies Contest at Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Board of Health and Agriculture announce a Better Babies Contest at the State Fair, September 4 to 9, with blue red white and yellow ribbons and about 600 dollars in prizes. Each baby from ages 1 to 3 is examined and scored on health, growth and development, with a full medical review for parents, regardless of winning.
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Indiana
Indiana Board of Agriculture
State Board of Agriculture
State House
Indianapolis
State horse shoe pitching tourney planned at State Fair
County Agent H. S. Benson has received plans for a state horse shoe pitching tournament at the State Fair on Monday September 4. Rules are available in Benson's office. A $250 premium is offered with county contests feeding the state event. Local enthusiasts urged to participate and vie for the prize.
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H. S. Benson
Benson
Indiana
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Colorado Springs
Emerson
T. W. Higginson
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Gloucester
Ada E. Schweitzer
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Indiana State Board of Health
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Sherman Bldg
Paul Kuhn & CO
Cherry St
Terre Haute, Ind
Chicago
Board of Commissioners
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Canoe Bridge
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Nehip
Flat Top
Jefferson Township
Charles Phane
Jeferson Trownship
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Marcellus Robbins
Thomas Clayton
Jeferson Township
Robert Tarwater
Haddon Township
George Carrico
John Scott
Percy Wolfe
Frank Springer
Board of County Commissioners
Frank M. Daniels
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