Chrysanthemums dominate market with large white blooms
Grower reports planting 1,000 chrysanthemum plants yielding about 1,200 edible blooms sold at four dollars per dozen. Describes top varieties including Colonel Appleton yellow and Alice Byron white. notes strong market demand and competition with other whites. Also discusses western grape varieties and wintering cuttings for planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrovia
Clementine Touset
Alice Byron Ie
Touset
Nut gathering guidance from Parm and Home article
The text advises gathering the Nata and storing nuts for winter. It extols walnuts chestnuts and hickory nuts as wholesome foods and suggests families should stockpile a bush for winter. It also notes chinquapins and hase nuts and encourages farm children to organize nutting parties to collect enough in a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Parm
The Virginia Beauty Apple Promised For Mountain Regions
The Virginia Beauty is an excellent winter apple, widely distributed in the Virginia North Carolina mountains and recognized as a promising variety for latitudes as far west as eastern Nebraska. It has a mild flavor close to sweetness and commands a premium in southern markets. Season runs October to February in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
North Carolina
Nebraska
Ferns Thrive in Glass Cultures and Moisture Control
The article notes ferns flourish when moisture is easily regulated in glass, avoiding sour soil from stagnant water. Ebony spleenwort grows indoors in undrained pots and outdoors on its native ledge, while mosses and lichens create mosaic effects in glass. Leafy growths and brook liverwort offer lasting, unique displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd
Advice on Sleep From Popular Science Monthly
Advice emphasizes balanced sleep during childhood and fatigue, noting narcotics do not equal true sleep. It recommends even temperatures, loose nightwear, breathable bedding, moderate evening meals, and regular rising times. It advises more rest in winter, cooler rooms with ample air, and avoiding extreme cold or overly tight coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
How to Care for One's Vanda and Nails
Careful drying of each finger from nail to base shapes tips and prevents a hard cuticle. Wipe each finger separately with towel between thumb and forefinger to taper fingers and keep nails well shaped. Apply a small amount of cold cream to nails at bedtime to prevent cuticle hardening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post
Proper tooth brushing technique and care tips
The guide explains brushing from the gums downward for upper teeth and inward for lower teeth to clean between teeth and surfaces. It stresses nightly cleansing, removing all food, and avoiding acids like vinegar to prevent decay. A myrrh mouth wash is suggested for sore mouths and fresh breath.
How to Starch Rightly for Fine Laundry
The Brown Book explains starching secrets for laundered garments. Turn clothes wrong side out before starching and rub it in, avoiding contact with the right side. Thin fabrics should not be starched and may be dipped in gum water, while heavier materials may require sprinkling.
Treating bruises with olive oil and cotton
The article advises applying olive oil to bruises without rubbing to fade discoloration. Absorbent cotton soaked in oil can be used. If the skin is broken, boric acid should be applied to the abrasion. A black eye may normalize in hours, especially with warm oil application.
How to Make Cloth Waterproof Using Alum and Lead
A simple method uses one ounce each of powdered alum and sugar of lead dissolved in a gallon of rain water. After the solution clears pour off the upper liquid and immerse the cloth for twenty four hours. Dry and press. The fabric should retain color and texture and resist heavy rain exposure.
Modern Woodmen Membership Facts and History
An applicant who refuses to be adopted cannot reclaim a membership fee and solicitors are not liable for a member changing his mind. The Illinois Modern Woodmen of America has over 152000 members in good standing. the first Ly ons camp formed January 5 1883 with 21 charter members. Minnesota Modern Woodmen reports over 50000 members in good standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilinois
Modern Woodmen of America
Lyons
Minnesota
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
United Workmen Discusses Lodge Committees and Benefits
Subordinate lodges should form committees for discussion on fraternal insurance topics at each meeting to engage members and inform them about emergencies and actions. Missouri Grand Lodge levies a $27 tax on $2,000 policyholders over 50. Supreme Master Workman allows a second cousin as a beneficiary. The Ancient Order of United Workmen has paid $140,000,000 to widows and orphans over 37 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Grand Lodge of
Missouri
Supreme Lodge
Order of United Workmen
1906 Membership Gains Emphasized by Fraternal Order
The year 1906 reports predict large gains in membership. The best work a member can do is to live up to the order’s principles. Deeds over words are valued in fraternal service.
Fraternal Mystic Circle Sees Growth Across Jurisdictions
Reports show solid membership gains in Ohio and Kentucky jurisdictions. Altoona Pennsylvania plans a new home valued at 10000 dollars aligning with recent rulings and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Mystic Circle
Ohio
Kentucky
Altoona
Royal Neighbors of America Membership Grows
The order now lists a good standing membership over 111000 with emphasis on making lodge meetings beneficial and adding social chat to reduce absenteeism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of
America
Order
The Silver Lining in a City Star Cartoon Exchange
A lighthearted City Star cartoon caption features a stubborn old fellow with one drumstick seeking luck. The lion remarks it is not so bad as the man makes a square meal and the wooden leg proves handy as a toothpick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giratte
Lion
Mwasas
Land dispute in Iowa district court over real estate titles
In Washington County Iowa plaintiffs J B Stewart G M Stewart B Friese and Ralph R Stewart file a petition alleging they hold interests in multiple described tracts under purchase contracts. They claim twenty years of adverse possession and seek conveyance of legal title with unknown claimants named as potential adverse parties. They note gifts grants and inheritance as paths for unknown claimants and request relief against clouds on their titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Anderson
Agness Anderson
Robert
Anderson
Nancy A. Anderson
James Morrow
Margaret K. Ritchey
J. H. Lewis
Mary J Lewis
Leander Ritchey
Mary E Hraden
John C. Ritchey
Nathaniel Woods
Rebecca J. Woods
Jonathan ©. Conger
J C. Conger
Jane Conger
Darniel Edggington
Asahel Edgington
Josephinen B. Edgington
Josephine B. Edgington
Mathew Porter
Sarah
Washington County
Iowa
Towit
Piteh
Nourteen
District Court
J. B., Stewart
G. M. Stewart
B Friese
Ralph R. Stewart
Quieting Title Suit Notice In District Court Iowa 1907
Plaintiffs claim ownership against all defendants and unknown claimants in real estate. They seek cancellation of adverse claims, general relief, and a quieting of title. Defendants must appear by noon of the second day of the next term starting March 2, 1907 at the Washington County Court House or default will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecord
District Court
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
George W. Neal
Geo. W. Neal
S. W
J L. Brookhart
Foreclosure Suit In Iowa District Court
In Washington County Iowa March Term 1907 Frank W Roberts sues George W Neal et al over a mortgage on described real estate. Plaintiff seeks foreclosure of a 1500 dollar note plus interest and costs asserting clouds on title and asking judgment against Neal with sale and relief against all other defendants and unknown claimants unless they answer by March 12 1907. Judge W G Clements orders publication for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Roberts
George W. Neal
James W. Isett
J. W. Isett
Joshua Holland
Solomon Perkins
Joseph Keck
Elizabeth Keck
James Law
Mathew Law
Elizabeth Law
Joseph A. Green
Geo. C. Stone
Missippi & Missouri Railroad Company
John C. Mason
Washington
The
State Bank of Iowa
John Goodrich
Carson Ohm
Andrew Hemmings
John MeIfrath
Andrew Heming
Jackson Roberts
Rock Island
Section Seventeen
Township
Seventy-five
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Geo. W. Neal
Evening Journal
W. G. Clements
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President Roosevelt
Mayor Weaver
Peerin
Dr. Eneve Bard
Mary Mann
Colonel Appleton
G. T. Tn
California
Denver Field and Farm
Alexander
Germany
Oakland
Cal
Odd Fellows
Tennessee
Odd Fellowship
North River
East Northwood
N.T
Stokes
New Jersey
United Workmen
Lodge
Ladies of the Maccabees
Eider
J. V. Stewart
King
Lombardo’s
North Side Square
Tipton’s
URING
Pieasant
Chamberlain
Oureb
Tee L
New York
F &T
D.C
Frank Rogers
Cook & Sherman and
Stewart’s Pharmacy
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