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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1913
Page
7
Purdue University Agricultural Extension lauds EGE Grown Seed Corn as the best choice for farmers seeking high yields and reliable performance in field trials. The guide highlights soil adaptability and strong disease resistance as key advantages.
Farmers are advised to grow and save seed corn on the farm starting with a good variety. Select seed soon after maturity from well matured ears on sturdy, evenly spaced plants with strong stalks. Divide seed, plant top ears separately, and copy practices from leading local growers to improve strains for local conditions.
The article outlines selecting well formed ears with cylindrical shape and uniform kernels, and storing them in ventilated conditions to avoid moisture and mold. It warns against artificial drying, emphasizes natural maturity, and discusses methods to prevent spoilage and freezing damage in seed corn. It also includes a legal notice for sale of real estate in Sullivan County, Indiana, under an administrator.
Instructional text covers seed corn selection tips by J. O. Rankin and J. B. Van Metre with cautions on ear quality moisture and shelling, followed by step by step guidance for moving wire fences using pulleys, crowbars, and careful pulling, including securing posts and keeping water ready to ease extraction.
Short guide notes that smaller chicks need space to feed and may be crowded by larger ones. Suggests using appropriately spaced slats to create a dedicated feeding area for the little birds while larger chicks feed outside.
Reading fragment notes that washing eggs for hatching material reduces hatchability. The terse line implies handling or cleaning practices negatively impact the success rate of incubation. No further details available.
The article urges farmers to provide ample storage for labor saving implements and machines amid labor shortages. It recommends a large but practical building, well arranged, not extravagant, to be built in winter and highly valued by the farm owner.
Notice states Henry T. Pierson of Sullivan county Indiana is deceased and that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate which is described as solvent.
Property rental notice seeking housing and rooms with contact at East Washington street and reference to Captain William T. Crawford for arranging viewings.
Three sailors were fatally overcome by fumes in a provisioning room aboard the Superb after potatoes stored there germinated. The gas buildup from sprouting tubers suffocated the men, noted in the annual health report on the British navy.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted as a blood and mucous surface remedy taken internally. The notice states Media M. Hayworth, executrix, will present final account for Perley M. Hayworth estate in Sullivan Circuit Court on November 24, 1913, with creditors and heirs invited to appear and object.
Sullivan County Indiana notice to unknown heirs and kin of Henry K Wilson and others not residents of Indiana. Complaint for quiet title filed October 20 1913 with Clerk Charles R Railsback. Answer due December 22 1913. attorney M A Haddon. First insertion Oct 22 1913.
In Sullivan County Indiana the estate of Joseph Chrisman deceased is found insolvent by the Sullivan Circuit Court on October 23 1913 38 and creditors must file claims by March 27 1914 for allowance with administrator Hinkle C Hays at Sullivan Indiana.
Close connections are made at TERRE HAUTE with lines diverging for Chicago Peoria St Louis and all points west and north west. BEEHUNTER with Vandalia for all points on the Indianapolis and Vincennes division. BEDFORD with Monon for points north and south. SEYMOUR with Pennsylvania lines for Indianapolis Louisville and intermediate points with B O 58 W for Cincinnati and all points east. WESTPORT with Big Four for Greensburg and points north and east. Central Passenger Association mileage honored by this company. For timetable and information apply to local agent or J T Averitt G P A Chicago Ills.
A legal notice states the attorney will practice in all state courts and others as needed, with business entrusted to him receiving prompt careful attention. Office located in the Citi zens Trust Co Building.
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