Weeds as Cash Crops In American Agriculture
The article explains how common weeds like dandelion burdock foxglove and horehound have market value. It cites imports of 1907 8 and notes drug houses pay 5 to 60 cents per pound for various weed leaves roots and seeds, urging farmers to cultivate weeds as a profitable crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Department of Agriculture
George B. Loring
Commissioner of Agriculture
Germany
United States
DEE
Cic
Skasegh Das
Sanitary Poultry Nest Aids Clean Housing For Hens
The article describes a washable wire poultry nest designed for easy cleaning. The nest and its housing detach for removal and can be boiled and scrubbed to remove impurities and insects, promoting sanitary measures in the poultry yard.
Money In Honey Bees Produce Giant Honey Output
The article notes three hundred billion bees produced honey last year totaling 25 million dollars at a wholesale price of ten cents per pound. It emphasizes the vast scale of the honey output and its monetary value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Buffalo
Frightful Chimney Battle Among Two Brickmasons
An English observer recalls a 250 foot Bradford chimney tale where one mason goes insane, poisons the rope, and a brutal hand to hand fight ensues. Sanity returns briefly as the sane man climbs, but the madman dives to his death after a final dramatic edge confrontation. Firemen attempt rescue from below during hours of peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
England
Remarkable Clairvoyancy and Handwriting Folly
A man duped by a handwriting clairvoyant recalls how the fraud claimed to read past, present, and future from script. The deceiver said the observer never won prizes in orthography and explained it by analyzing the curves in the word handwrighting.
Misunderstood Mr David Leaves A Mixed Impression
A slow spoken man named Mr David apologizes for a misinterpreted compliment after a social call. The humor hinges on his muddled speech and the lady's polite acceptance of the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Rat Dog Outshines Expectation at Local Inn
A hotel proprietor boasts a rat catching dog as the best in the state, while two large rats scurry past the office as the dog merely sniffs. A traveling man scoffs and a landlord bristles at the claim, insisting the dog favors familiar rats.
A Structure Within the Mechanical Possibilities of Any Farmer
The article notes farmers face high costs for machinery and that neglect leads to weathered implements. It cites a writer estimating 120 million dollars yearly—about 70 cents per acre—for farm machinery with potential savings of at least one third.
Building a Farm Shed for Practical Home Workshop
A farm shed plan shows a 16 by 50 by 12 foot structure with a 10 foot wide shop, brick flue and stove, and a forge. It emphasizes weatherproofing, two coat paint, solid foundation, and a cost around 3 dollars per running foot, noting profits from local jobs.
Progressive peach growers boost yield with manure and forage crops
Progressive peach growers in western Michigan find it profitable to use a carload of stockyard manure per acre at about $1 a ton and around 1200 pounds of bone meal per acre. They also plant clover and other forages to fix nitrogen and build humus, enriching soil and promoting vigorous tree growth. The bark displays dark, rich color signaling health and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Sea Kale for Gardens and Growers
Sea kale should be in every garden and would be a good money maker for commercial growers. Seed sown in spring yields plants for the next year and a patch treated like asparagus lasts for many years. It pushes up the ground in slabs after the last spring freeze. Bleached stalks are prepared and eaten like asparagus.
Tillage of the Peach Generates Wide Orchard Debate
An article notes peach tillage sensitivity and varied grower opinions on timing. Advertisement seeks an assistant manager for a Chicago wholesale house covering the county and nearby territory offering $210 weekly plus expenses, no experience required and advance expenses. Send details with a self addressed envelope to Superintendent at 132 Lake St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake St
Chicago Wholesale and Mail Order House
Humor and Philosophy by Duncan I Smith
A reflective columns piece offering scattered witticisms on money trouble obstinacy gender roles and family life. The author riffs on stereotypes and social norms with short humorous vignettes including a playful poem about a spoiled cousin Marguerite and polite admonitions about bills and manners.
Getaway Quote Sparks Cryptic Case Exchange
Dialogue hints at a tricky case with the line There isn’t always a woman in the case and a follow up about when she gets out of it. The exchange suggests a puzzle or moment of intrigue within a larger story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prigzht’s
Dialogue Sparks and Motives in a Brief Exchange
A terse dialogue features a measured exchange where one character labels another as average while lines hint at ambition and romance. The conversation pivots on wealth, love, and the pressure of someone to fund a path after affection arises.
Right and Reciprocity in a Brief Exchange
A clipped dialogue shows two speakers debating love and obligation. One requests evidence of reciprocity, while the other questions the purpose, ending with a playful claim that nothing is given for nothing. The exchange highlights mutual expectations in an intimate stance.
Where He Goes, But Never Reaches
A fragmentary dialogue centers on a man who is crude yet persistent, with a speaker noting he always ends up at a place he never intends to reach. The exchange hints at comparing men and questioning worth through ironic travel.
Special probate term to appoint administrator in Washburn
State of Wisconsin County Court of Bayfield County announces a special term at the Washburn Court House on July 6, 1909 at 10:00 AM. The hearing considers the application by E. Alvord District Attorney for the appointment of Nels M. Oscar of Washburn as administrator of the estate of Fred Bourquin of Mason. Dated June 8, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Wisconsin
Biyfield County
Washburn
E. ©. Alvord
Nels M. Oscar
Said County
Fred Bourquin
Mason
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DR. Warner
Arden
Front View
By Duncan I. Smith
Marguerite
Papa
Lippingott
Timely
FICS
Jery
Wm. H. Irish
Bayfield County
North Wisconsin Lumber Company
Valentine Frank
State of
Wisconsin
L. McNamara
P.O
Hayward
Sawyer County
Louis Muibach
F. J. McNamara
North
Wisconsin Lumber Company
Curtis O. Fisher
Fendant
F. L. McNamara
Plainiff
Reinder Wigzhers
F.L. Mcnamara
Hans Linder
Robert Mask
F.L. Menamara
Kennedy
Official Directory
W.H. Irish
A.M. Warden
A. B. Severson
N.M. Oscar
John Froseth
Nels Myhre
FF. A. Bell
E.A. Alvord
J. Smith
G. Mertens
Hugo Nelson
Geo. Dibbell
Nels Lee Cterk
H. P. Axelberg
Nels Westerlund
U. Wescott
L. M. O.susen
John Walsh
Washburn Public Library Board
N.N. Oscar
Q. W. Frost
Chas Sowder
W. K.iish
Geo A White
U O’ Neil
A. Oscar
E Bryan
James A. Sheridan
F. A. Bell
M. E
Avongregational Church
Geo. KE. Plant
Pine Street
Seventh Ave
West
Methodist Episcopal
West Fifth Street
Epworth League
Gutekunst
Chr. Christianson
Ladies Aid Society
Helping Hand Society
R. Bhoop
Salae Chess
Dr. Shoop
Engee Enderline
Lenawee Coda Slow Bridge
Bena
Iron River
Superior
Duluth
O. Ry
Ashland Hanedicn
Ashland Junction
St. Paul
Ashland
Northwestern
WIS. Central Trains
Ashl
Aae Ae Limited
Dept
Dean
Glev’s
Q. W. Krost
Seventh Street
Metropolitan Magazine
West Twenty-ninth Street
New York City
America
Frank W. Williams Company
Taylor St
Ill
Josephine Tueck Baker
Corret English
Evanston, Ill
CopyaricHts &c
Communion Confidenial
Handbgok
Agency For
Securit
Munn Rp
Scientitic Fiberican
Otic Illustrated
Harvest Mill
Broadway
Branch & Cos
Washington
Ew York
Foleys
Praumonia
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