FLOWERS UNDER GLASS FOR WINTER BLOOM AND SOWING TIPS
January care for indoor flowering details sweet peas in four inch pots six seeds per pot three inches high transplanted to bed or bench two feet apart with chicken wire support high headroom permits five to six foot vines rich soil and frequent syringing to deter red spider Bougainvillea indoors needs slight warming to bloom for Easter at about sixty degrees and careful watering and forcing for early sprays Fuchsias and acacias available with heat while Easter stock should stay cooler for six weeks then warmed to bring flowers.
Training a Young Grape Vine for Upright Growth
Instructions outline a three year process for a Concord or similar vine. Start with a temporary stake, train to a single shoot, pinch off laterals, and in year two cut back to two upper buds. In year three, allow two canes to bear fruit then trim to two feet to form permanent horizontal arms.
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W. H. Ragan
Iris varieties thrive in frost-free greenhouses
All irises will not bear severe forcing but grow well in greenhouses that exclude frost. The Iris alata features pale violet petals with golden blotches of satin, plus a white variety and a deeper blue tone available.
Three claimants to Wayne County Sheriff in Detroit case
Detroit January 10 three men claim the Wayne County sheriff office Dickson in possession with a two year term ended December 31 Hoff man former coroner is under federal grand jury charge for mail fraud and faces contempt and fake pretense verdict Butler appointed last week by the prosecuting attorney and county clerk to fill vacancy Dickson refuses to surrender pending circuit court ruling
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Detroit
Wayne County
Haa
Dickson
Hoffman
Recorder's Court
Wayne
William F. Butler
Posecuting Attorney
Circuit Court
Wedding Mistake Rectified in Bloomington
In Bloomington a midnight ceremony by Rev. Stephen Rice proceeded after a license mix up with Greene county. Charles Peebles and Miss Marie Rtover, both of Bloomington, were wed near Medora and later returned to guests after the clergyman and couple retrieved the license error and the ceremony concluded. Washington reports Brazil will raise its Washington legation to embassy with Nabuco in London as first ambassador, prompting a U.S. response. The president will nominate Mr. Thompson to be ambassador at Rio de Janeiro once Nabuco’s appointment is confirmed.
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Bloomington
Medora
Charles Peebles
Marie Rtover
Midniight
Stephen Rice
Greene County
Washington
Brazil
London
Nabuco
Senate
Thompson
Bembassador
Rio de Janeiro
Coroner's Jury Holds Middletown in Murder Case
The coroner's jury finds John Middletown Jr. responsible for the Maggie Middletown murder and commits him without bond for grand jury action. Louise Burshon, a colored visitor from Indianapolis, will be required to give bond as a witness.
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Paris, I
Maggie Middletown
John Middletown, Jr
Louise Burshon
Indianapolis
Middletown
Bond
Reception for Speaker Shurtleff in Marengo
In Marengo on January 10 Speaker Shurtleff received a warm informal welcome from friends, with over 500 attendees including Woodstock Harvard and Belvidere. Congratulatory addresses were delivered by Judge Donnelly Judge the Wolf and several others.
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Marengo
Shurtleff
Woodstock
Harvard
Belvidere
Donnelly
Judge the Wolf
Fire incident injures Mrs Prank Brown in Fairbury
In Fairbury on January 10 Mrs Prank Brown suffered serious burns when a kerosene lamp exploded while starting a fire. The blast set clothing ablaze and firefighters aided her, but she remained seriously burned.
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Fairbury, PD
Prank Brown
Weather Forecast Outlook for Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa
The official forecast calls for fair skies in Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Iowa with cold waves and brisk to northwest winds. Northern Michigan may see snow threats in the north and west portions with much colder air and high northwest winds.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin—Fair
Iowa
Market Summary Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Chicago St Louis
Hogs receipts 42 000 with prices 4.00 to 4.80 for various grades. Cattle receipts 26 000 with steers 4.85 to 6.10 and yearlings 4.90 to 5.75. Sheep receipts 22 000 with export wethers 5.10 to 5.65 and lambs up to 7.60. Grain futures mix with corn around 43c and oats around 32c as listed in St. Louis reports.
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Chicago
Land frauds prompt Roosevelt pledge to curb abuse
The report states land frauds against U S public domain will be prosecuted vigorously under President Roosevelt. Secretary Hitchcock will stay in office despite criticism as investigations uncover schemes by settlers and land speculators. Western senators oppose certain statehood moves while debates note military and corporate reform issues amid broader political maneuvering.
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Washington
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Hitchcock
Litehcock
Roosevelt
Congress
Interior Department
Altehcoek
The King of Beasts Mistake and His Royal Attire
The lion, declaring himself king of beasts, dresses in royal clothes after his wife advises him. Hippo mocks him calling him a fool, saying he is neither beast nor man. The lion returns home, reflecting on the advice and, in a twist, beats his wife for the mistake.
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Leo
Mr. Hippo
St. Louis Post DispatCh
The Duke of Cumberland Hand in Whist Scandal
A notorious whist hand called the Duke of Cumberland's hand sparked foul play suspicions. In a Bath room, the duke received a wild mix of cards and failed to win a single trick while partners and opponents split the thirteen tricks through five trumps and clever leads, prompting bets of 20 000 on the Land.
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Duke of Cumberland
Bath
Tee
Diaonds
Duke
Ghostly Tale Of The Boynton Sisters In Burton Agnes Hall
In Burton Agnes England a family tale tells of three Boynton sisters. The youngest dies in an accident and asks that her head be kept on a hall table after death. The sisters break the vow and burial yields a headless body. The ghost returns nightly, haunting the hall with the head on the table and disturbances follow any attempt to move it.
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Burton Agnes
England
Boynton
Quotes on health and energy from notable thinkers
The text cites Pope and Pope like lines, RR. L. Stevenson, Parkman, Heine, and Tilden. It contrasts physical debility with mental vigor, noting a sound body helps sanity but energy types can diverge, as Harper's Weekly observes.
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Parkman
Heine
Pope
L. Stevenson
Mr. Tilden
Harper’s Weekly
Balance and Consequences in Human Action
Orlando J. Smith argues that morals and truth hinge on the consequences of actions. He defines the law of causation as a broader law of consequences, urging readers to weigh results in daily choices, business, and ethics, with reform and judgment arising from observed outcomes.
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Orlando
J. Smith
Bankers Accident Company Shows Record 1904 Gains
In 1904 the Bankers Accident company posted strong asset growth and a near doubling of new business from 1903. The firm emphasizes reliable indemnity at low cost, prompt claims payout, and a $200,000 distribution to claimants, earning public confidence in Iowa and surrounding states. Three state insurance department examinations praised management, conservatism, and prompt loss settlement.
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Bankers Accident Company
Iowa
West
Colorado
Iowa Insurance Department
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offered for Stomach Aid
Greatly in demand medicine touted as a blood and system cleanser meeting modern requirements. Claims to cure stomach and liver troubles. Offered at J. H. Stewart's drug store for 25 cents with guarantee.
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Dr. King
J. H. Stewart
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