Growing Grapes With Care For Large Handsome Fruit
The article describes grape cultivation with southern exposure and rich soil, detailing feeding, pruning, spraying and clean cultivation to produce large, flavorful fruit. It notes Concords may require less input but larger grapes demand yearly fertilizer and careful care. It also describes Gaertner as a top red grape with large ruby clusters and Cologne-like flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Burroughs
Garden Magazine
Gaertner
Grapes for Home Vines and Market Shoppers
A guide to growing and enjoying black grapes like Mills and Campbell. Mills is praised for its long keeping quality and strong flavor, though some dislike it. Campbell is the earliest ripe variety, large and tasty, with vines that can hang to frost. Winters once reached minus 30 degrees.
Weeding Asparagus Beds Says Hoe Best Tool
Farm and Fire columnist T. Greiner recommends hand tillage and hoeing to control weeds in asparagus beds. He notes blanching stalks in spring and reforming ridges after cutting, warns heavy salt dressings alone won’t reliably keep weeds down, and says no chemical saves more without harming asparagus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Greiner
Farm Journal Advice on Animal Feeding and Water Purity
Instructions for livestock care span overfeeding horses with light feeding after a surplus and two days of normal rations, managing cattle lice with back and neck applications, and using Scotch snuff to control pests. It also covers lime in water tanks to prevent scum, with periodic renewal to keep water pure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeco
Farm Journal
When to Pick Strawberries For Best Preservation
Guidance from N. E. Homestead advises picking strawberries only when dry to ensure better color preservation and longer storage if they must be shipped or held for a period. Wet berries pick up moisture and lose color more quickly.
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N. E. Homestead
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Containing Mercury
Caution against mercury based catarrh ointments and urging use of Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. Claims mercury dangers, promotes internal remedy with testimonials, sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Devoted His Body to Science in Minneapolis Doctor Crowell Dies
Dr Eton B Crowell dies in Minneapolis after long illness Brights disease and heart failure. By his request his body will be examined post mortem by the University of Minnesota Medical School in the interests of science.
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Minneapolis
Eton B. Crowell
Bright
University of Minnesota Medical School
Death of Geo. Er. Baldwin former Nuremberg consul
Word arrives from Canton that George E. Baldwin consul at Nuremberg Germany died in a New York hospital. Baldwin was appointed by late President McKinley and was among his closest friends. He helped nominate McKinley for Stark County prosecutor.
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McKinley
Canton
Geo. Er. Baldwin
Nuremberg
Germany
New York
Baldwin
President McKinsey
Stark County
Dr. King's New Discovery credited for cough cure
Mrs Fannie Connor of Georgetown Teen reports severe pneumonia with persistent cough until her husband bought Dr King s New Discovery. She calls it the only real cough cure and lung restorer. Guarantied by Stewart s pharmacy. 50c and 1 00 trial bottle fee
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Fannie Connor
Georgetown
Teen
Dr. King
Stewart’s Pharmacy
The Razor Shell Mollusk Pholas Holing Rock Work
A curious mollusk called pholas is described as capable of boring holes in solid limestone rock. It is abundant along the Mediterranean coasts especially Italy, with beaches honeycombed by its holes. Naturalists debate whether acid secretion or mechanical grinding causes the boring.
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England
House of Commons
House of Lords
Grand Magazine
Victoria
Commons
Mediterranean
Italy
Doing Business Again After Illness with Bitters
A. A. Chisholm of New York writes of near death from indigestion and debility. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and allowing him to resume business. Guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy at 60 cents.
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A. A. Chisholm
N. Y
Stewart's Pharmacy
Popular Excursions to Peoria by Iowa Central Railway
Schedule advertising Sunday trips to Peoria via train No 16 from Burlington at 6 40 a m arriving 11 45 am. Return Peoria at 6 30 pm same day. Roundtrip fare two dollars. Encourages social visits. details from local agents.
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Iowa Central Railway
Brighton
Peoria
Song Poem on Dollars and the Pursuit of Wealth
A verse narrative contrasts all classes chasing money from morning to night. It mocks greed and hustle while noting talents and time spent in schemes and deals. The refrain urges persistent singing of dollars despite neighbors’ grumbles and the price paid.
Laughing Jackass Mystery Unfolds In Curious Exchange
A curious dialogue questions whether a laughing jackass is a bird or a two legged creature. The exchange hints at confusion and humorous misidentification.
The Hague conference and the wisdom of peace
The narrator argues that even if The Hague conference fails to end war, it is a step toward peaceful dispute resolution. It suggests that nations should prefer negotiation over fighting, noting war creates heroes but is costly. A sea‑adjacent hero should hesitate to risk lives for glory.
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Bedelia
Base Hit Definition from the Curious Learner
A girl asks what a base hit means and a young man explains it as a ball that lands in the centerfielder's mitt after a bet that the batter would score. The exchange frames a simple baseball rule through dialogue.
Sermon Idea Sparks Controversy on Sin Punishment
A quote debates if every sin requires a sermon as punishment. One voice argues it would be fitting while another scoffs, saying even Satan would not conceive such a rule. The exchange highlights tensions over moral discipline.
Black sheep of the family recalled as muttonhead insult
A playful line recalls the family’s black sheep and the nickname muttonhead used by girls. The quip hints at a humorous or teasing dynamic within the household.
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Muttonhead
Paradox of Pushing People and Fortune
Collected aphorisms warn that social judgments swing with mood and ambition wears disguise. Humor fuels resilience while misfortune or forgiveness shape friendships and fortunes. The piece notes that America values pushers and promoters, with caution about losing friends when approaching favors.
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Washington, Iowa
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Teeter & Lathrop
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Express
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Maitland
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Chicago
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Central By
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Bouni
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