How to Prepare the Garden Soil
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines simple tests to determine when soil is ready for plowing on heavy soils. It recommends applying barnyard manure 20 to 30 tons per acre and notes the value of phosphate and potash sources like acid phosphate and wood ashes, plus possible nitrate of soda for early start. It emphasizes humus, sod, or vegetation as a soil improver and describes a blue litmus test for soil acidity, suggesting lime to correct acidity and improve soil structure.
On Growing Onions
United States Department of Agriculture outlines onion production methods. It covers sowing seed and planting sets, transplanting in beds or greenhouses, spacing, thinning, and harvest timing in the north and south. It notes costs about $2.50 a bushel for sets and explains curing and storage after harvest.
Eagle Isle song parody from court house scene
A humorous verse titled Our Very Weakly Pome by E Bostick with music attributed to Sinbad the Sailor and Maryland My Maryland. It invites casual attire and a fishing outing near Eagle Isle, mentioning Haynes Ford and local misquitoes.
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E. Bostick
Sinbad
Maryland
Haynes
Ford
Eagle Isle
Ben Crowder Shorted at Window in Small Money Dispute
Local note reports Mr. Ben Crowder shorted by a teller at the treasurer’s window last week. Bill Mallet out of two bits but claims he’d need twenty bits to settle with Mallet.
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Opportunity
Ben Crowder
Bill
Mr. Gil Colvin Makes Interurban Trip Northward
Mr. Gil Colvin took an interurban trip to northern points on Saturday. He traveled by rail line serving regional towns and returned the same day.
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Gil Colvin
Points North
Island precinct boys Try Tonica
A group from the Island precinct visited Tonica last week. Their faces showed surprise and disappointment, likened to a fisher who eats hard boiled eggs without salt.
Attorney Lindley Praises J P Court In Eulogy
J W Lindley a leading attorney paid a glowing eulogy to the J P court last week comparing it with a kindergarten spelling match.
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J. W. Lindley
J. P. Court
Cupola offers Gentry Bros passes for spud subscribers
A notice states that three passes to the Gentry Brothers famous shows will be given to the first ten Cupola subscribers who bring a bushel of potatoes.
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Gentry Bros
Periscope sighting of local leaders with Union issue
Report from the cupola notes several leading citizens gathering last Wednesday while carrying The Union. After reviewing the prior issue, the editor finds nothing morally offensive and questions the alleged trouble, nudging readers to ask Frank Daniels about a bargain on six ecards.
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Union
Local notables and transfers seen in Sullivan County
General Hugh Scott hires Clarence Mayfield as first consorial lieutenant while Lob Nichols supplies clean collars. Lee Bays travels to Dugger for down trodden humanity and a ten dollar fee. Real estate transfers recorded across Cass, Curry, Fairbanks, Haddon, Jackson, Jefferson, Turman townships list numerous parcels and dollar amounts.
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Hugh (Garland) Scott
Buena Vista
Ginger Ridge
Clarence Mayfield
Lob Nichols
Chautaltepec
San Juan
Mr. Lee Bays
Dugger
Breech O71 & Gas Co Holds Extraordinary Session
Attorney Walter F. Wood attended last Wednesday as the Breech O71 and Gas Co met in an extraordinary session last Saturday. Refreshments were provided and Frank took most of the gravy.
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Walter F. Wood
Breech O71 & Gas Co
Frank
Sunny Jim Willis and Liston Challenge for County Championship
Sunny Jim Willis and Mr. Frate Liston issue a county championship challenge for a single barrel long range rotation contest. Though forty years older, their eyesight remains keen and nerves steady. Harry Kelly offers a prize of an ostrich hide watch-fob to the winner.
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Sunny Jim’ Willis
Frate Liston
Messrs
Willis
Liston
Harry Kelly
Calvert Plans Cow Pea Sowing This Summer
The Lord High Mayor Calvert intends to plant cow peas on his lawn this summer, opting against wild cucumbers that he used last spring.
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Calvert
Property transfers and deeds listed across multiple parcels
A sequence of land conveyances and home site transfers are recorded, detailing buyers, sellers, and parcel specifics. Notable entries include Aud. R. Hopewell to Albert A. and Fiora Irenee Poe for 30 acres, and various transfers in Hymera, Linton, and Sullivan, with prices ranging from $1 to $3,000 and parcel sizes specified in feet and blocks.
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R. Hopewell
Albert A
Fiora Irenee Poe
Sudden Spring Weather Brings Colds and Coughs
Spring weather brings new colds and hoarseness. Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey promises to head off a fresh cold or stop an existing one. Soothing balsams ease sore throat and irritated tissues. bottle available at the druggist for 25 cents with formula on the label.
Early 19th Century Mica Mining Spread in U S
Mica mining began in New Hampshire and dominated domestic production until 1868 when North Carolina and other states joined. Today most sheet mica serves the electrical industry while scrap mica is ground for decorative use, notably wallpaper.
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United States
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Saving of Men
A reflective quote by George Eliot describes rescue as guiding hands to safety. A childlike hand appears as a symbol of aid leading men away from danger toward a calm, bright land. The passage emphasizes gentle guidance over force.
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George Eliot
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Spring Laxative Boost
Advert says Dr King’s New Life Pills remove winter wastes from intestines and blood to relieve spring fever. It claims the non griping laxative improves energy and complexion and aids nature’s process. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
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The
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co
John C. Chaney
Citizens Trust Building
W. H. Eaton
Sherman Building
the National Bank Sullivan, Ind
United States Department of Agriculture
Court House
Cho
Ole Eagle Isle
Frank Daniels
E. Ricardo Riggs
Spotted Tail
Kentucky
Sullivan Base
John W. Canary
Washington, D. C
Turtle Creek Heights
Mr. S. Goldberg
Scitroeder & Price
Sullivan County
Cass Township
Edgar C. Pope
Admr
Ellsworth
Curry Township
Wm. J. Dungan
Robert I. Dungan
William J. Dungan
Della A. Dungan
Allen C. Pittman
Elizabeth Dickerson
Wm. Scott
Fairbanks
Jefferson E. Johnson
Melena J. Drake
Abraham DeBaun
Wm. Johnson
Willie H. Johnson
Haddon
Mary F. Correll
Edward F. Walters
Hamilton Eva Carrithers
Hoke Carrithers
Jackson Township
Joshua V. Dix
Perley W. Dix
Jefferson Township
Wilber Hale
Otto
Elisie E. Hale
Walter Booker
Franklin Bedwell
Turman Township
Mary P. Nowlin
Geo. W. Nowlin
W.B. Reduso
Reduso
New York
Chicago
the Peoples Store
Dinirea Ae
Carlisle
Roy A. Duffer
Crance
Linton Trust Co
Claud Buck
Farmersburg
Winthrop A. Foote
J. P. Allen
Farnsworth
Nancy McDaniel
Chas. McDaniel
Hymera
Noah M. Teegarden
Albert J. Sossett
Plew’s
Lyonton
Cyrus E. Davis
Wm. P
Berna Thompson
Davis & Yakey
John Tennet
Wm. W
Isabell Smith
Clover Leaf Coal Co
Shelburn
Wm. Gray
John BE
Annie McCracklin
C. P. Riggs
Wm. H. Eaton
Elizabeth Stratton
W. Paul Stratton
Claud H. Stratton
Stratton
J. P. Stratton
M. A. Haddon
W.B. Iaforis
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