Democratic Kansas Platform Endorses 1908 Principles
The Kansas Democratic platform pledges support to the Democratic doctrines from the Denver 1908 plan, endorsing Bryan and Korn, calling for bank guaranty under state control, direct primary nomination, railroad reforms, tax law revisions, public disclosures of receipts and expenditures, direct election of officials, and expansion of direct legislation including initiative and recall.
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Anskdhled
Denver
Bryan
Joh W. Korn
Kansua
Hewu
Tireeon
United States
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Kansas
Home Made Linoleum From Old Brussels Carpet
A method to make durable linoleum from unused Brussels carpet. Tuck the carpet right side down, apply paint in multiple coats, and finish with the desired color. If wear appears, add fresh coats and use color dots to imitate mosaic tile. Popular Mechanics article guidance.
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Brussels
The Ring and the Ostriches Escape Plan Failures
A tale of two schemers Billy and the narrator aboard a western coast vessel hatch a plan to smuggle live ostrich eggs to Frisco for a profit. Quarantine delays, a plague, and an eventual discovery lead to chaos as the crew and passengers clash over the eggs and the missing ring. In the end the pair abandon the plan and vow a return to Patagonia.
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Wry Nobel
MD Dahli
Pat Vecnla
Frisco
Vinh Arenas
Gaucho Hotel
Walt
Bis
Devin
Ble Rownt
Olem
Santa Fe
Bill
Punta Arenas
Everthing
Jon Dollare
Callao
Panama
Everbody
Momimer
Shake
Ted
Patagonia
Horticulture note on improvised ladder extension
A brief garden tip describes adding a seven foot ladder extension by cutting and reattaching sections from an old ladder. The method involves marking, drilling two holes on each side, and bolting the pieces to extend the ladder beyond its original length.
Handy Extension to the Ladder
A note describes modifying a ladder extension by replacing a rung with an original slam tuvh dulekar han. It advises safer handling if tested with hipes and specifies cutting out the ladder’s top ends to receive Liv lower ring of the extension.
Moving Large Trees By Transplanting Methods
Albert Duebendorfer discusses moving large nursery grown trees by digging a soil ball and trenching around the root zone. He notes economic practicality for trees three inches to one foot in diameter, with fall or winter transplanting possible and spring planting best for small trees.
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Albert Duebendorfer
When to Pick Cantaloupes for Best Market Quality
For cantaloupe growers the article stresses picking at the exact ripening moment to preserve flavor and shipping quality. It notes that melons should crack slightly at the stem as a sign to harvest, with morning picks when cool and extra checks on hot days. Weather greatly affects ripening and harvest timing.
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W. A. Hanneberger
The Rotting of Apples Reveals Storage Risks
A historical notice explains various apple rots including Wilt rat Mak rat and pink rot, noting mold and rat growth at different temperatures. It warns that cold storage does not kill germs but only slows them, and rots can resume after cooling thus misled buyers about fruit quality.
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Keewhante
Miernarta
Rome
Picking High Fruit Device Demonstrated by Prairie Mariner
The Prairie Mariner explains how a simple device can harvest fruit from high branches without bruising. A stout wire forms a circle head sewn to a small bag, attached to a long pole to pull peaches pears and apples from the treetop without injury.
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Saya
Prairie Mariner
Boxes vs Barrels for Apples Debated by Horticultural Leader
Missouri State Horticultural Society secretary George T Tippin argues in favor of boxes for apples, noting market demand and labor factors. He cites that boxes resist counterfeiting, suggests broader adoption, and discusses standard box dimensions and weight comparisons to barrels.
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George T. Tippin
Missouri State Horticultural Society
Hand Picked Asparagus Culture Revival In Gardens
The piece notes Asparagus culture is revived with seed sown in rich land, comparing it to other garden crops. It highlights potential fruit exports, high foreign demand for American produce, and the need to feed soil with plant food and decaying matter, recommending year‑ahead soil prep for vegetables.
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de Maine
Bugs in Melons and a Quick Pest Remedy
A farmer notes a merciless bug swarm in melon crops. Manual removal is tedious and poisoning unsatisfying. The recommended approach is to place gauze over filled strawberry boxes and invert one box over each labeled melon to force the bugs to fly away.
Radish Sowing Advice From A Gardener
Guidance urges continuous radish sowing through late season. As beds finish, start new plots promptly, swapping out harvested rows for fresh plantings to maintain a steady supply. Emphasizes quick progression and staggered timing for ongoing harvest.
Salads in summer and thrift tips from Scraps to Meals
A warm weather guide promotes turning leftovers into salads and dressings with olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and spices. It includes simple recipes and notes on sauces, plus sewing room tips such as using an electric bulb for easier darning and advice to shrink garments before cutting.
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Boltige
Gauce
Spliced Slackberries and Mildew Remedies in Harper's Hagar
An 19th century recipe fragment describes spiced blackberry preserves using seven pounds blackberries, three pounds sugar, and vinegar with a spice bundle. It also gives mildew removal steps with chloride of lime and washing soda, plus a bread crumb omelet with parsley and onions, baked until lightly browned.
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Harper's Hagar
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