Spotted Asparagus Beetle Menaces Midwestern Crops
An article describes the twelve spotted asparagus beetle a red insect with twelve black spots damaging asparagus in the Midwest. It explains life stages from egg to pupa with an enlarged illustration and offers control methods including dusting young plants with plaster of Paris and arsenic dust, brushing off larvae, allowing fowl to roam beds, and leaving some shoots to trap eggs for destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Chittenden
Department of Agriculture
California Fig Syrup Co
United States
Well fed trees last longer and bear more
Well nourished fruit trees yield more productive years and larger total crops. An Wisconsin experimenter notes well fed trees outlive underfed ones. A New Jersey study shows manured peaches keep bearing longer and increase overall yield compared with unmanured trees.
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H. J. Waters
Wisconsin Experiment Station
New Jersey
Aging trees before planting in the orchard
A Connecticut expert proposes a nursery-based method to grow 1000 trees on a quarter acre. By planting two-year stock in a nursery row, trimming, and replanting after two more years, the approach reduces cost and preserves orchard efficiency, avoiding shipping bulk.
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Sulley
Connecticut
Cultivation Plan for Raspberry Plantations and New Canes
The text describes cultivation practices for old and new raspberry plantings. It proposes using a bar plow to throw dirt from the beds before working down the center with four cultivators.
Good Colors for Houses and Paint Longevity
The article advises choosing warm tones like reds browns grays and olives to resist heat and wear. It warns against harsh cold yellows greens and blues and stresses using quality white lead and linseed oil to prevent fading or peeling. It also notes no virtue in tint alone without proper materials and brands Putnam Faceless Dyes for brighter colors with less effort.
Mercier in England After Flight From Paris
General Mercier who fled Paris reached England where his reception was cool. He once addressed the French senate with a long speech on the feasibility of invading England.
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Gen. Mercier
England
Paris
Eccentric MP Died After 25 Years On Window Safety Bill
A British MP who died recently spent a quarter century trying to pass a law to stop people from standing outside windows while cleaning them. In his last session he told a colleague his aim was misunderstood. he said the bill was for the people below, inspired by fear a cleaner might fall on him.
Butler's Stolen Fee in Circus Watch Case
The late Hon. Joseph Q. Hoyt of Boston had his silver watch stolen as a youth at a circus. The alleged thief was defended by Benjamin F. Butler, who admitted he did not like the watch and had not attended the circus. During the Civil War Hoyt told Butler at a New York Astor House dinner that Butler had defended the thief for a good watch.
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Butler
Joseph Q. Hoyt
Boston
Benjamin F. Butler
Hoyt
Astor House
New York
Postum Cures Sallow Complexions, Family Testimony
A Washington family reports how coffee caused stomach troubles and a muddy complexion. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, all members note improved digestion, clear skin, cleaned tongues, and steadier nerves within six weeks. Name attributed to Postum Co. Read The Road to Wellville. There’s a reason.
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Postum. Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Mrs A Taylor of Wharton Relieved by Kidney Pills
Mrs A Taylor of Wharton New Jersey suffered severe kidney pain backache and feverish headaches with frequent secretions and burning sensations. After eight boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills her symptoms vanished and her strength and health improved. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Australia to fight rabbits with disease experiments
Australia plans a scientific campaign against rabbits with $75,000 raised for trials on Broughton Island near Newcastle. Dr. Danysz of Paris will lead the project, proposing to infect rabbits with contagious diseases that spread among rabbits but do not harm other animals or humans.
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Australia
Broughton Island
Newcastle
Goding
Danysz
Paris
Doctor Gured of eczema cures self says Cuticura remedies merit
Maryland physician G M Fisher M D from Big Pool testifies he cured himself of eczema with Cuticura Remedies starting in 1897. He notes he prescribes Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Soap and endorses their virtues as true merit in medical practice.
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Maryland
Fisher
G. M. Fisher
Big Pool, Md
Emigration of Russian Jews Reaches New High
More than one-fifth of Russia's Jewish population has changed residence in the last five years, with emigration being the main driver.
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Russia
Indian Territoryl
New State
NEW State Tribune
Territory
Muskogee
Indian TV
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Libby
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Chicago
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Ill
San Pranciaco
Union Trust Bidg
San Francisco
Dunham
Cleveland Orphan Asylums
Lickes Drug Co
Mfrs
Cleveland
Blackheads
London
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Thompson
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