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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
8
A historical account describes presence of mind as the sudden impulse to do right in danger. It recounts a colonel risking a fuse and a soldier grabbing a shell to throw it into the sea, saving others and earning a promotion.
In a Civil War episode near Corinth, a young Jimmie Venable uses a home telegraph setup to relay Union train safety signals as Morgan’s raiders threaten the station. He hides a makeshift wire from window to ground, alerts commanders, and is rewarded with candy rather than outright pay.
The article guides selecting seed corn by weighing ears for size and color, choosing uniform grains, and discarding poor ears. It describes stripping, grading, and testing methods including tray germination and controlled moisture to predict field emergence. It warns against deep planting and stresses uniformity for even stands.
Alfalfa is praised as a superior crop that yields more hay per acre and improves soil humus, while suppressing weeds once established. It fixes nitrogen via root nodules, requires careful starting, and thrives on well drained soils though hard pan and standing water harm it. Planting tips include using inoculated soil from established fields, proper seeding rates, and managing associated crops and rainfall.
The Kansas City Journal notes a developing business arc from a desk room operation to a larger salt mining venture. The piece highlights careful growth, entrepreneurial grit, and the practical steps that transformed a small project into a fuller enterprise.
A fragment notes a decline in tipping demand and references an offer related to a waiter. It mentions a state survey and suggests changes in service expectations without detailing names or locations.
James H Hegehon of Newark New Jersey writes of a drastic illness battle lasting eight months A recent trial bottle claim promises relief for persistent cough fever and lung trouble with a money back guarantee by Blackmer Teaquary based on the testimonial.
Farmers should keep foals in a barn or tied near their dam rather than letting the colt roam the fields. The mare can work while the foal rests in a stall or lot, reducing fatigue and injury. If multiple foals exist, group them together during field time, and halter the foal to the dam when away from home to prevent strays.
A reader asks whether concentrates are needed for sheep. The note suggests clover hay provides rich forage, with price considerations and historical context on wool and feed costs. It discusses protein nitrogen in seed meal and grain requirements to grow wool and notes variable nutrient needs.
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