Spraying Potatoes Boosts Yield and Profits for Progressive Farm
A New York farmer tested Bordeaux sprayed potatoes on fifteen acres, four applications, with one unsprayed check row. Yield rose from 67 bushels to 134 bushels per acre, net profit about $37.15 per acre after spraying costs, while market price stood at 60 cents a bushel. The report notes high weed pressure and insect presence but doubts all gains come from spraying. other crops like sea kale offer early market potential.
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New York
Paris Green
Bordeaux
Farmers Embrace Self Propelled Vehicles On Rural Roads
A farm paper notes autos are rising in popularity among farmers while horse-drawn buggies persist in the countryside. It argues that self propelled vehicles aid road improvement and cites a small Iowa town with three buggies as an example of broader adoption among practical, conservative farmers.
Mix-Up Made by Marriage in Kalamazoo
Benjamin Pearce married Myrtle Robinson Force De Forest Ainsworth and thus becomes father in law of his sister and uncle and grandfather of his wife s child. The tangled relationships arise from Pearce becoming husband to his sister s mother in law and brother to his sister through marriage and grandparent to the infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Pearce
Benjamin Pearce
Michigan students read thousands of dime Westerns yearly
In Ann Arbor on July 24 a local magazine dealer admits ordering about 3500 dime novels annually. He notes the peak circulation occurs during exam time as students seek relief from studying and bone grinding.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Ing
Jail Delivery Baffled by Bar Breaks in Flint Jail
In Flint Michigan on July 24 guards reported two bars in Dan Ryan’s cell nearly sawed through. Similar work began on bars in the cells of William Tracy and George Wheatley who are held on robbery and stabbing related charges.
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Flint
Mich
Dan Ryan
William Tracy
George Wheatley
Weather forecast for Midwest states remains partly cloudy
The official forecast up to 8 pm covers Illinois, Indiana and Lower Michigan with no major temperature changes. Wisconsin sees partly cloudy skies with possible local showers in the north, while Iowa also faces probable local showers and similar temperatures.
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Illinois
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Market Prices and Livestock Quotations
A compilation from Chicago and East Buffalo markets dated July 23 notes mixed grain quotes for wheat corn and oats, with livestock receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle sheep and calves. Prices span futures style ranges with hogs at 6.35 to 6.85, prime steers at 7.60 to 8.15, and lambs around 5.50 to 6.60, among other figures for poultry hay and feeding prairie prices.
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Chicago
Timothy
Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Iinois
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Wethers
Wwe
Jessie Wins Free Circus Trip for Dinners Helper Boy
Jessie, cleaning dishes, meets a tired Italian scissors grinder named Tony who offers free circus entry for her and her brother Harry. She accepts after a kind gesture and the parade lures them to the tent. Tony greets them at the show and seats them in front of the middle ring for a memorable afternoon.
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Essie
Jessie
Vera
Tony
Harry
Frank
Goodby
Baby Josie
Mother
Little Harry
Elizabeth Watson Ives
Washington
Star
Ten Cent Piece Sparks Circus Wish and Kindness
A young girl lends her last ten cent piece to an Italian scissors grinder, sparking a future circus trip. Two months later she sees the animal parade and the grinder again, realizing her small act made the outing possible. The tale mixes zany whimsy with a moral about generosity and friendship.
Robin Defends Nest as Rat Attacks Chicks
A Wort hallow resident watched a robin defend its nest from a rats attack near a farm. The rat jumped from the nest and was knocked senseless by the man, as the robin attacked the rat in the road. Four young birds housed in the nest. one died, three survived.
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Bodmin
Worthallow
St. Keverne
St. James’ Gazette
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as universal remedy
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by a constitutional approach and offers one hundred dollars for any failing case. It promotes internal use, builds constitution, and cites testimonials and a Toledo address. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and notes court notices for Washington County Iowa.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Quieting Title in Washington County Real Estate Case
In District Court of Washington County Iowa 1908 Christina Meyer sues to quiet title to the west half of the southwest quarter section eleven township seventy six north range eight west. Defendants include numerous individuals and the Washington County Savings Bank unknown claimants. Plaintiff seeks fee simple ownership by record title and twenty years adverse possession with other equitable relief. no specific monetary judgment requested. Court to review petition on file and close at next term.
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Augustus Burham
John B. Patterson
Calvin Craven
R. Burham
Samuel W. Patterson
Margaret Patterson
Hugh Smith
Louisa W. Thompson
Washington County
Iowa
Towit
District Court
Court House
Washington
Samuel B. Bert
Abijah H. Vansickle
Joseph K. Starr
James E. Brown, Jr
Wiliam Todd
Wm. P. French
John Elrod
Wm. T. Morman
George M. Reed
Washington County Savings Bank
M. Weedenbeck
M. Weidenbeck
Michael Weedbeck
M. Wiedenbeck
John J. Weldin
Chas. D. Weldin
Chilcote and
Cook
William Bennington
Albert L. Patterson
E. J. Harmeier
Josephine Harmeier
B. Harmeier
Daniel C. Moore
L. Moreland
William McGaughey
Matilda Marie
Harmeier
A. H. Harmeijer
P.M
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BEARS
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A. Taylor, Maintiff
Ss. W
J. L. Brookhart
Plaintiff
Evening Journal
R. E. Willcockson
the Robin and the
K. BE. WitcooKeon
Christina Meyer
the Evening Journal
Main Street
Foley
Beley & Company
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Dr. King
Ceovst HS
Telai Bottie
Lemmon’s
Pharmacy
Vataehat
Experien IS
New Y York
UNN &Cf &T
Studer
Sprague Correspondence School OF Law
Masente Bina
Getron, Mick
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