Willow basket willows a profitable farm venture in ideal moisture
A Farmers’ Bulletin 622 outlines growing basket willows for profit. It stresses moisture within six feet of surface, loose, well prepared soil, good air flow, and weed control. It notes American green and Lemley varieties, cuttings prices, and peeling labor as key factors, with potential labor and processing costs and a forecasted annual net profit range of 44 to 859 dollars per acre as feasible under favorable conditions.
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Itme
Fatalitar
Europe
Coke Fueled Omnibus Trial Draws Interest in London
The Steam Car company tests a coke fueled omnibus with a new multitubular boiler claiming running costs at one third of paraffin. It carries coke for a journey, uses four pounds per mile and about half a gallon of water, with no chimney on the omnibus chassis. The trial follows Royal Automobile Club praise and cautious Metropolitan Police observation.
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London
Times
Metropolitan Police
Dewar
Royal Automobile Club
Coke Motor
Retrenching War Impacts All Sides Cited in Satirical Line
In a terse local sketch an observer notes the broader effect of conflict on the populace. A quip about a millionaire who once employed five chain of crayon makers now employing four captures the mood and humor of resource tightening.
Victim Rescued From River by Man Who Shows Wrist Watch
A man leaped into the river today and another man, who then helped him, was seen lingering by the tire pitied bystanders. The rescuer checked for identification and found only a wrist watch. He then threw the revived man back into the river.
Warships Grow Obsolete Faster Than They Wear Out
The piece argues modern warships become obsolete quickly as tech advances outpace longevity. It cites Nelson era ships like Victory aging yet usable, while vessels such as the German cruiser Hluecher end up scrapped despite newness. The claim states engines guns and armor stay strong while design stagnates behind progress.
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Cincinnati Times Star
Shame on You Paw Promoter Defines a Promoter
A fragment defines a promoter as a man who sells what he does not possess to someone who does not want it. The text uses a paw or Jattle Lemuel-Say playful voice to question the seller’s credibility.
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Lemuel
War dispatches reveal heavy losses and blockades across fronts
Late reports detail German U boat activity, Allied blockades, and naval actions. The Austro and German forces claim victories while casualties mount, with ships sunk or damaged and prisoners taken. News from Manila to the North Sea highlights widespread maritime peril and shifting fronts.
Western states adjust divorce law and public notices
Governor Hoyle signs a bill restoring divorce law in Nevada. A deadly ambush near Huff, Texas leaves multiple Indians dead and others wounded. A quarantine spreads across states including Canada and New Mexico. Plants and plumbers face federal cases in Des Moines. New Mexico passes county-extry legislation. film actress Maude Armfield wins damages in a breach case. Fire destroys a Birmingham hotel as Congress faces emergency funding needs. Uruguayan minister Juan Carlos Biante visits Washington for a Pan-American exposition. House committee pushes Monticello purchase funding in a broad appropriations bill.
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Huff
Ptah
Union
Cannda
New Mexico
Austin
Tex
Des Moinen
House
Senate
Roveror Maude Armfield
Bryant Howard
San Dero
Audee Wilbur
Lox Ansiles
Miams
Vitor
Colo
James Gordon Kyner
Chesene
Mia Jenaie MeHachern
Victor
Wilew
War News and International Reports From Europe and Americas
The article notes potential shifts in Allied policy on Germany, unsettled war reports from Italy and Rome, and a British port of arrival for the Ordunn steamer from New York to Liverpool. It mentions the death of William Kalenn in London, a Yutee tragedy, and various political and military discussions including China Japan tensions and British Commons members. It also references rumblings about Jack Johnson and plans toward a Willard bout, with mentions of U.S. authorities and Tampico.
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Cotta
Germany
Italy
Countre Wietant
Rome
New York
Liverpool
Kir
Willian Kalen
Wetter
London
Yutee
Hamelin
Maxim Gorky
Lomdon
Tufoetanrion
Ringawors
Yanntine
Fife
China
Jack Dillon
Iandbinapotia Ous
Johnny Howard
Bayonne
Brooklyn
Frank 4
Marehatl
Vortland
Ove
Constitutionaliet
Washington
Jack Johnson
Tampico Io
Juarex
Ines Willard
Arter
Retired artist Ernest Seto linked to Boy Scouts leader role
In a garbled 19th or early 20th century clipping, Ernest Thompson Seto described as artist and author retires from chief position connected with the Boy Scouts of America. The piece mentions various other historical figures and events with uncertain details.
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Ernest Thompson Seto
Boy Scouts of America
John Mc William
Albert Sidney Johnston
Shiloh
Bie
Mount Carmel
Senate
Dover
Del
House
Borea Sotokichi “Uriv
San Francisco
Japan
Capt . B. Harding
United States Marine Corps
Philadelphia
Taft
Marine Corps
Mlinois
Spetin
America
Henry S Moos
New York
Pines
Nebeker
Hert
Clab
OFX Polk
Hatch
Posey
Dairy
Ohio State University
Colimic
Mermme
Guernsey
Western mining news in brief from the region
Market values for metals show lead and spelter steady in London New York and St Louis while bullion shipments move from Arizona to San Francisco. Bisbee mines resume ore shipments, Copper district output rises with improved prices and development, new companies form Southwestern Copper Co and La Lang Copper Co plan prospecting and milling ventures. Off take and refinery projects expand in New Jersey Wyoming and Colorado with renewed drilling and mine development across Cripple Creek Leadville Ouray and nearby towns.
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Arizona
Letsun Jeane
Higkins
Bisbee
Gold Road Uit
Kinkwan
G. 1 Ayera
San Francisco
Dietriet
Hattie
Ree
Cochter Mining
Southwester Copper Co
San Simon
Marndice
Wyoming
Lone Jack
Wromine
King of Douglas
Thermopolly
Biz Horn
Coteraco
Wellington Mines Company
Shrack
Braun
Wallace
Lrsree
Helen
Niger Hill
Australian Gulch
Atlax
Snoffles
Ouray
A.W. Richardson
Iowa Chief
Catliope Group
Leadville
North
South London
Park County
Small Hopes
Gold Hi
Cripple Creek
Stars Consolidated
Purablo Steel Works
Combre Mining Company, & Denver Promotion
Juaniatta
Freckenrides
Sing Wolcott
Tanella
Fred J. de Haven
Lackawanna Nelle Mining Company
Peruna Cures Catarrh of Kidneys and Bladder
Mrs Gus T Carlson reports after taking Peruna she recovered from catarrh of the kidneys and bladder and felt overall improvement. She notes clear tongue no bitter taste and that Peruna helped during the grip and colds last winter.
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Gus. T. Carlson
Boxtonville
Sina
Peter Winegar Sermon At Dunville Draws Large Color Audience
A historic sermon at the old colored Methodist church on Walnut Street drew a huge mixed audience. Peter Winegar delivered a fiery sermon referencing scriptural war and devil imagery, shocking listeners with vivid descriptions and converting many attendees.
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Peter Winegar
Dunville
Advocate
Walut Street
Breteren
Dar
Peter
Doctor and wife endorse Grape-Nuts for all ages meals
A nurse testifies to Grape-Nuts benefiting patients for nourishment and easy digestion using milk or cream softened servings. She shares a home recipe soaking Grape-Nuts, egg white, and fruit juice, and notes its suitability for babies and the elderly. Her husband, a physician, also prescribes it. The ad promotes a 21 day trial and the Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum Co
Battie Creek
Mich
Wellville
Gewulme
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