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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1907

Page

3

Americans Visit Studio of Chapman Barnes in Paris

A party led by Theodore Guthrie toured Chapman Barnes's Paris studio. Miss Mabel Douglas critiqued a plaster Roman sentinel, prompting a confrontation when a stranger, mistaken for Barnes, revealed the sculpture and ruined it. The misidentified work depicted Pompeii ash, leading to the artist's apology and a six month delay before a marriage proposal was accepted.

Paris Chapan Barnes Theodore Guthrie Barnes Mabel Douglas Guthrie Mr. Williams Caesar Helvetia Switzerland Miss Douglas Chapman Barnes Agion Williams Theodore Pompeii Vesuvius F. A. Mitchel

Apple Growing in the Ozarks Reflects Varying Yields

Ozark apple cultivation has grown into a major regional industry with orchards ranging from 40 to 1,000 acres. Ben Davis and Gano lead commercial varieties, trees start bearing in six to eight years, and inadequate cultivation plus poor disease and insect control have caused fluctuating yields and high losses in neglected orchards.

Ozarks Bureau of Plant Industry Ben Davis Gano Jonathan Winesap

Late cabbage varieties and regional suitability

The article notes July to early August planting for strong cabbage plants in Philadelphia’s latitude. Perfection Drumhead Savoy is best for Savoy, while Flat Dutch or Drumhead remain the dominant U S market types. Red Dutch is cited as the popular dark red variety for small, hard heads.

Philadelphia America Garden Magazine

Increasing Flock Size Challenges for Poultry Keepers

A writer in Iowa Homestead notes that many with success with few fowls fail when numbers rise. They often lack adequate housing, face feeding difficulties, and must guard against ailments less common in smaller flocks. Large flocks demand substantial attention and management.

Iowa Homestead

Dry Farming and Westward Settlement Limits

Carl S. Scofield argues that dry farming must be gradual and based on proven facts to avoid costly failures. Extending settlement boundaries slowly is safer than rapid colonization by humid-region farmers or unpracticed workers.

Carl S. Scofield

The Corn Leaf Aphis Arrives in the Midwest Corn

The corn leaf aphis is bluish green and appears in the midwest early in July. It swarms on leaves husks and tassels, giving birth to young and vanishing as ears ripen. Some individuals linger in husks until freezing weather kills them.

Middle West

Pencillaria Forage Trial in Kansas Declines

A Kansas experiment station assessment finds pencillaria matures slowly, limiting its value as forage. It may yield hay twice in a season, but results show it does not match sorghum as a Kansas forage crop per A. M. Ten Eyck.

Kansas Kansas Experiment Station A. M. Ten Eyck

How Kie Became A Stepfather

A sensational case follows Walter Bonner who unknowingly becomes guardian to a newborn found in a gift box after a scheming mother abandons it at a railway station. Walter cares for the child faced with disbelief from family and fiancée before a stranger reappears. Bonner eventually becomes the child’s stepfather.

Walter Bonner Walter Foundling Asylum Foundling Mrs. Brown Miss Charles Wieulier Bonner James Clark Guilford

General Manager Assistant Wanted in Chicago Area

Wanted by Chicago wholesale and mail order house an assistant manager for this county and adjoining territory. Salary twenty dollars plus expenses weekly. Expense money advanced. Work pleasant and permanent. No investment or experience required. Spare time valuable. Write for particulars with self addressed envelope to General Manager 134 Lake St Chicago.

Lake ‘St Chicago

New Health Advice on Complexion and Liver Health

It claims cosmetics cannot cure complexion issues and promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy for skin, blood purification, liver cleansing, constipation, biliousness, and nervousness. The ad promises a new trial bottle for 25 cents and a regular bottle for 75 cents from Aw Frost & Spies.

Aw Frost& Spies

Green's Syrup of Tar Satisfaction Guarantee

A local note from Fox Bros offers a money back guarantee on their Green's Syrup of Tar. If the cough or cold is not cured, customers may return the bottle for a full refund. a 25 cent bottle is also offered to prove satisfactory.

Fox Bros

Times Job Printing Service Promises First Class Work

When you want anything in the line of job printing The Times can supply your wants in first-class shape.

The Times

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kie Q. W. Frost 505 Seventh Street Washington 2. C SMALT J. Johnsons M. M. Sweet Washburn, Wis H. A. Robinson and G. Broman Pratt, Wisconsin Munn & Co Scientific American Munn & 69 Road New York D.C Official Directory W.H. Irish A.m.warden A. B. Severson N. M. Oscar John Froseth Nels Myhre F. A. Bell Ee. Rivora Miss J.smith H. G. Mertens Hugo Nelson A. Lamoreaux H. P. Axelberg J.N. Kinney O. Wescott L. M. Uansen H. P. Axebery KE. E. Kenfield Washburn Public Library Board N.N. Oscar W. HU. Irish Bryan W. Hi. Irish Charles Peterson Wm. O'Neil A. Oscar KE Bryan James A. Sheridan Pine Street Seventh Ave West St.john's Episcopal Church Pallifer Father Dunstan Benedict Methodist Episcopal Pengilly C. Gutekunst M. E. Rev N.S. Hanson N. Epworth League Congregational J.r.weise Astor Christian Endeavor Lippingott A. W. McLeod Attorney AT Law Bayfield County Bank Washi ‘Burn, Wis Ninth Street United States Patent Office Washington, D. C Peemence CY Ours Legend ‘Sons CO Louis Sievers Sons CO Grand Ave Washburn Washburn and Iron River Express United States Canada Alaska China Japan A. M. Cleland O. Ry Ashland Junction St. Paul Ashland Northwestern Wis Central Trains Limited Dep’t Jad Tina C. Dewitt & CO Josephine Tueck Baker Evanston, Ill Hollister Rocky Mountain Youuister Date Company Madison Q. W.frost
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