Robard Spray Time in Ames Spring Orchard Care
Dr B Fulton of Iowa State College outlines spring spray timing for orchards infested with San Jose scale, oyster shell scale, and scurf. He notes lime sulfur as the safest base, with specific gravity about 1.28, and details mixing, oil additions, and use of lead arsenate and nicotine for controlling first brood moths, leaf rollers, aphids, and other pests.
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Ames
B . Fulton
Iowa State College
Iowa
San Jose
Egg-Seeded Surgery at Iowa State College Hospital
Ames reports veterinary surgeons at Iowa State College removed abdominal eggs from hens in recent operations. A White Leghorn hen, producing over 250 eggs yearly, had three developing eggs found in the body cavity. surgeons extracted the eggs and returned the hen to the flock, where it resumed normal laying.
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Ames
Veterinary Division
Iowa State College
Veterinary Hospital
Counties To Exhibit At Iowa State Fair This Year
The State Fair Association expands displays to seven county project exhibits at the Iowa State Fair. W H Stacy notes these exhibits highlight county activities including tuberculosis eradication Hessian fire control cooperative livestock shipping and limestone efforts, expanding beyond last year’s five exhibits.
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State Fair Association
W. H Stacy
Iowa State College
Limestone
Leseimes
Fugitive Slaves in Civil War Union Lines Report
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss fugitive slaves seeking refuge within Union lines and the risk of return to the Confederacy. The text references dangers to enslaved people and potential use by Confederate forces, highlighting wartime policies on fugitive labor.
Pine Needle Pillows Use From Evergreens In Forest Craft
A fragment describes using pine needles from evergreen trees to craft pillows or similar items. It notes variations such as spruce needles and mentions colors like white or black spruce. The text hints the time of year matters for gathering these needle materials.
Poultry Market Prices List from Washington Vendors
A garbled OCR list shows fruit and poultry prices in Washington markets. Mentions per pound rates for various items and notes a market for culled sick or crippled poultry.
Fort Stephenson Heroism and the Northwest's Fate
In 1813 at Fort Stephenson on the Sandusky River Ohio a 160 man garrison led by Captain Croghan defended against General Proctor and 1200 British and Indian forces. Old Bess the six pounder fired by a port hole repulsed the storming party securing Ohio and the Northwest for the United States.
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Fort Sackville
Wabash River
Indiana
George Rogers Clark
Old Northwest
United States
Fort Stephenson
Sandusky River
Ohio
Kentucky
George Croglan
Harrison
Proctor
Tecumseh
William Henry Harrison
George Croghan
Croghan
Old Bess
Northwest
Western Newspaper Union
Oil Stain Removal Advice From Standards Bureau
The bureau of standards notes no method entirely removes oil stains from concrete. Partial removal is possible by soaking the surface with gasoline and absorbing the excess with blotting paper, repeating steps at intervals to reduce the stain.
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Bureau of Standards
Wonderful English Radio Fan to Wife Hearing America
A fragment from the Boston Transcript notes a speaker addressing his wife about hearing America while noting a persistent chewing sound. The brief item captures a quirky radio moment without tonal context.
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America
Boston ‘Transcript
Metals kill germs but corrode under chemicals
Experiments show copper zinc brass and silver kill microbes but these metals are readily attacked by chemicals. Germs were unharmed by platinum nickel pure gold and freshly cleaned surfaces.
Missionary Applicant Delivers Gifts After Rejection
London March 24 ten years after a man offered himself to the Baptist Missionary Society for service as a missionary he was rejected by a doctor and later dedicated his efforts elsewhere. It was announced that in a decade since rejection his gifts to the society have totalled $125000.
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London
Baptist Missionary Socety
UO Rutme Ap Art Yim Ysourtng
Caledonian Art Versus Henon Craft in Ancient Trade
The Caledonian potters could not match Henon work in ornament and technique. Henan crafts were highly praised as masters of the world. Mountains produced silver bronze amber rubies and jet used for ornaments and weapons.
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Henan
Getting in Shape During Sweltering July Heat
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a focus on self improvement amid July and August heat. It emphasizes staying in trim to enjoy future Gulf life and personal wellbeing.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Philippine Moros Petition US Control Over Philippines
In the Philippine islands about 450000 Moros or Mohammedans are described as the wildest natives yet they are the only group to petition for continued United States rule over the Philippines.
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Philippine Islands
United States
Philippines
Local Garden Goods Highlight At Chautauqua Sale
In a North Window display Mr. K. Hornine features Colossal zinnias Calico Corn ear varieties and Amaryllis bulbs including Bella Donna Major and Johnsonii. New shipments arrive of stoneware chick founts galvanized feeders and hyacinth candicans with prices and sizes listed to entice buyers for spring plantings and lawn care.
English Duke's Coronet Description
The coronet of an English duke features a circlet of gold with eight evenly spaced gold strawberry leaves. Some authorities call these leaves parsles.
Sheriff’s Sale of Fetters Property in Washington Iowa
By writ of special execution the goods lands and tenements of R H Fetters are to be sold at public sale in front of the courthouse Washington Iowa on April 18 1925 between 9 am and 4 pm with sale starting at 2 pm. The property is the southwest quarter of section 13 township 75 north range 5 west and is sold to satisfy the execution at the suit of Robert L Leach Receiver of Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Washington Iowa. Terms cash. Sheriff Charles M Denison Washington County Iowa March 21 1925 Apr 3-10.
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District Court of
Washington
County
Iowa
Court House
Washington County
R. H. Fetters
Robert L. Leach
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Charles M. Denison
The Unknown Purple Brings Vengeance to a Hidden Figure
Peter Marthmont, freed from prison, uses a secret invisibility power to ruin his old betrayers. He returns to torment his former wife and her husband, driving financial ruin and romantic confusion. An exceptional cast led by Henry B. Wathall and Alice Lake performs the thriller.
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Fox Theatre
Washington
Roland West
Peter Marthmont
Peter Marchmont
the Unknown Purple
Henry B. Wathall
Alice Lake
Stuart Holmes
Helen Ferguson
Ethel Grey Terry
Brinsley Shaw
James Morrison
Richard Wayne
Little Frankie Lee
Johnny Arthur
Mike Donlin
Bootleggers Fined in Federal Court. Shepherd Plea Pending
In Davenport on April 9 Clinton county bootleggers drew fines in federal court. William Weilage six months jail and 500 dollar fine. Henry Bare tels six months jail. Merry Sorenson 300 dollar fine. Earl and Kenneth Dolan 360 dollar fines each suspended. Ed Housenga 500 dollar fine. Coroner Wolff announced while Illinois Supreme Court reviews Shepherd’s habeas corpus plea for release over the McClintock indictment. Shepherd’s arraignment was continued for a week awaiting a court decision.
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Davenport
Clinton County
William Weilage
Henry Baretels
Merry Sorenson
Earl
Kenneth Dolan
Ed Housenga
Wolff
Illinois Supreme Court
Shepherd
Railway Time Tables Corrected Up to Date
Eastbound and westbound train listings by Co R J P show schedules for Golden State Limited Express and local freights. Multiple routes include Knoxville bound trains with local passes and daily frequencies, noting departures and arrivals and Sunday exceptions.
Westminster Abbey Burns and Smoke Damage in Modern Era
In twenty years Westminster Abbey has suffered heavy smoke damage rivaling the fires that plagued its first six and a half centuries. The building’s endurance is tested as modern incidents accumulate.
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Westminster Abbey
Good Dispositions Invaluable
You cannot watch your disposition too carefully and Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is advised for stomach bloating and digestive ills. The remedy is described as a simple harmless preparation that removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays inflammation. It is reportedly available at all druggists.
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Mayr
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Olav Bramer
Robert Thompson
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
Walcome
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