Alfalfa Seeding Advances Across Wide U.S. Regions
The article describes alfalfa adaptability from Louisiana and Mississippi deltas to Minnesota and Quebec, noting fall and spring sowing advantages and the plant’s slow early growth. It covers care, weed control, cutting patterns, and the potential first-year yields under different seeding strategies.
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Red River
Louisiana
Yazoo
Mississippi
Minnesota
Wisconsin
New York
Ottawa
Quebec
Atlantic
Pacific
North
Dairy Cow Feeding Through Pasture Phases
The text outlines seasonal dairy feeding as pastures set the diet, starting with tender grass needing hay to prevent rank milk, then light grazing with occasional supplements, followed by silage during hot dry winds. A farmer notes silage plus grazing at peak pasture, with optional partial sailing and shifting feeds like oats and green corn later.
Freemasonry Links Boers and Britons Across South Africa
The Duke of Connaught as grand master notes Freemasonry fosters friendly ties between Boer and Briton in South Africa during his tour as inspector general of the army. He observes former aloofness between Dutes and English Masons giving way to joint work and cross lodge membership. Reports from Indiana show 81 lodges in the state with 45 053 members, a net gain of 2452. The Ladies' Shrine of West Virginia counts 300 members in the state. The General Grand Royal Arch Charter was established in Boston on Oct 24, 1797. A Brooklyn lodge donates meal funds to the Masonic temple guild instead of serving refreshments. Masonic degrees are not for sale and are granted to worthy candidates only. Massachusetts and Rhode Island report 46 Knights Templar commanderies with 14 440 members. Wheeler B. Melius serves as secretary of Albany Washington lodge No. 585 for forty seven years.
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Duke of Connaught
Edward
England
South
Grand Lodge of
Indiana
Ladies’ Shrine of
West Virginia
Grand Royal Arch
United States
Boston
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Masonic Guild
Knichts Templars
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Wheeler B. Melius
Washington Lodge
Albany
Kansas Pythians Elect New Grand Chancellor Gleantags
At the Kansas Pythian Grand Lodge convention W M Ready was elected grand chancellor a honor fully merited for his work in the order He has long served in high offices including grand vice chancellor and is a Wellington resident The grand domain reports show over 12000 members A charter was granted for a Pythian lodge at Cristobal Canal Zone Panama The supreme chancellor ruled grand lodge rank is conferred only at a grand lodge meeting Joseph H Lyon of Kansas named supreme outer guard as the realm anticipates the supreme lodge convention and encampment in New Orleans in October
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Grand Lodge of Kansas
W. M. Ready
Order
Ready
Grand Lodge
Wellington
Cristobal
Canal Zone
Republic of Panama
Joseph H. Lyon
Kansas
Supreme Outer Guard
John Thompson
Supreme Domain
Supreme Lodge
Uniform Bank
New Orleans
Modern Woodmen Adoptions Rise Across Jurisdictions
Modern Woodmen of America reports record class adoptions nationwide with Chicago 1 682 New York 1 550 Indianapolis 1 068 Detroit 1 012 and smaller groups including Covington Kentucky Lansing Michigan Buffalo Quincy Illinois Wallawalla Washington Bangor Maine Lewiston Maine Tekamah Nebraska Iowa City Iowa and Lawton Oklahoma. Memorial day observed by camps such as Canal Dover New Hampshire Camp No 600 with a 40 piece band. Membership gains in the first five months exceed those of last year, signaling strong prosperity.
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Order
Chicago
New York
Indianapolis
Detroit
Covington
Lansing
Mich
Buffalo
Quincy
Lil
Wallawalla
Wash
Bangor
Lewiston
Tekamah
Neb
Iowa City
Lawton
Oklo
Canal Dover
N. H
Ruins in Syzran Amid Fire and Lynching Tragedy
Reports from Syzran describe a city in ruins after a large fire. Hundreds are said to have died, with arson suspects lynched. 4000 houses burned. Aid is being sent from Samara and Saratoff as the region faces severe famine. In St Petersburg, police ban publishing the lower house address to the country.
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Samara
Russia
Syzran
Thames
Saratoff
St. Petersburg
Montana Zine Mills Destroyed by Fire in Butte
The Montana Zine company mills in Butte Montana owned by a New York corporation were totally destroyed by fire caused by a defective electric wire. The total loss is 105 066 with 80 000 in insurance.
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Butte
Mont
Montana Zine Company
New York
Directions to patients from Boerhaave
The renowned physician Boerhaave prepared a public note before death. The diary’s final page instructed patients to keep feet warm and head cool and trust Providence for the rest.
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Boerhaave
Four Year Old Confuses Train Berth For Drawer
A youth writer recalls a mother tucking her son Johnny in the top berth of a sleeping car. Waking in the night, Johnny asked where he was and confidently answered that he was in the top drawer.
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Johnny
Noted Exchange On Marrying A Typewriter
A cheeky exchange from New York Press records Stewitt asking how he married his typewriter and Jewett replying he found a good wife and dismissed a poor stenographer.
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Stewitt
Jewett
New York Press
The man who knows better how to do another man's work
Louisville Herald notes a proverb about competence and self efficiency warning that overestimating others' tasks reflects unreliability in all labor. The terse remark highlights concern with misapplied skill and risk in professional settings.
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Louisville Herald
Greatness Defined by Goodness In Athenian Thought
Quote from ancient philosopher emphasizing virtue over power. Credits the idea that true greatness lies in moral acts rather than sheer might. Calibrates ethical vision through timeless remark on character and conduct.
Saengerfest Travel Offers Low Round Trip Fares
The Saengerbunds of the Northwest announce low round trip rail rates to Minneapolis and St. Paul for the Saengerfest from July 26 to 29. Iowa Central lists prices from Peoria Monmouth Oskaloosa Grinnell Marshalltown Eldora Ackley Hampton Mason City and more with return by July 31 and a 40 cent extension option to August 15. Agents and A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota provide full details.
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St. Paul
Mion
Iowa Central
Minneapolis
Peoria
Monmouth
A. B. Cutts
Mino
Nickel Plate excursion to Chautauqua Lake from Chicago
The Nickel Plate Road offers a round trip excursion to Chautauqua Lake New York for $14 00 with a return by August 28 after deposit. Three daily trains feature vestibuled sleeping cars and meals from 35 cents to 1 dollar with a la carte service and a 50 cent Mid-day Luncheon. Chicago ticket office listings include 107 Adams Street LaSalle Street Station on the Elevated Loop.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chautauqua Lake
Chicago
Adams St. LaSalle St
N. Y
Chicago City
Adams St
LaSalle St
Chicago to Canadian and New England via Nickel Plate
Tickets go on sale August 22 for one fare plus 4.00 round trip with 30 day limit or one fare plus 2.00 round trip with 15 day limit. Sleeping car berths and full details from John Y. Calahan General Agent 107 Adams St Chicago. Return via Sticker Plate Road July 27 at 14.00 round trip from Chicago with August 28 return limit.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Grand Army of the
Chicago
Canadian
New England
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
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