Rocky Ford cantaloupe seed selection method outlined
The article credits Colorado growers with evolving the Rocky Ford cantaloupe from the Netted Gem through careful seed selection. It explains ideal dimensions and color patterns for melons and flesh, the need for silver gray netting and olive green interstices, and stresses saving seed from extra prolific, early-ripening fruits. It advises isolating seed stock and that individual growers should save their own seed for better care.
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Colorado
Ado Experiment Station
China asters as adaptable garden flowers for late season color
China asters rank among the best annual garden flowers for easy culture and wide color forms. They bloom freely with abundant variations, suit many planting effects, and can be grown without glass. They peak from late August to frost and keep bloom into winter, outlasting many annuals and perennials.
Treaty with Germany Eager to Renew Trade Pact
Washington notes Berlin seeks a new commercial convention with the United States following treaties with Belgium Italy Russia Roumania and Servia. The aim is mutual trade benefit and a timely renewal ahead of lapsing provisions as discussions continue between President and German ambassador Baron Speck von Sternburg.
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Baron Speck von Stermburg
Davidson Named U S Consul for Antung Manchuria
James W. Davidson of Minnesota is appointed by President Roosevelt as United States consul at Antung in Manchuria. The posting was delayed due to the Theatre of the Russo Japanese War and travel restrictions.
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Oyster Bay
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United States
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Manchuria
Davidson
Antunge
French and German Troops Clash on African Frontier
Telegraphic note from Berlin says no official report of a clash between German troops and French Sudanese forces on the Cameroon and French Congo frontier. The colonial bureau has asked the Cameroon governor for a formal report on the subject.
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Foreign Office
Germain Tree
Cameroon
French Congo
Census Director Says Homicide Data Not Collected
Washington July 28. Director of the Census North states the census office has never gathered data on homicides and executions in the United States. He adds that authority to compile such a report may be requested from Congress at the next session.
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Census North
Census Office
United States
Congress
French freighter runs aground off Guernsey coast
A large French freight steamer ran ashore on the west coast of Guernsey Channel Islands on July 28. The vessel name is unknown but believed to be a total wreck. No loss of life reported.
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Guernsey
Channel Islands
Weather Forecast for Illinois Indiana and Midwest States
The forecast predicts local rains and likely thunderstorms across Illinois Indiana and Michigan with fresh winds from the east to south. Wisconsin and Iowa expect local rain and thunderstorms with southerly winds and squalls.
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Illinois
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Chicago Markets Report With Grain Livestock Quotes
The Chicago Board of Trade quotations show Wheat with July and Sept ranges, Corn and Pork, Lard, Short Ribs futures, and cash-like ranges. Livestock estimates from Buffalo show cattle hogs sheep and calves with various price bands and receipts.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffalo
N. Y
Imarket
White rot threats Ohio grape regions and vine training tips
White rot damages Ohio grape growing in late July and August with light spots followed by rotted fruit and brown pustules then mealy white dried berries. Treatments align with black rot control, focusing on Bordeaux mixture and ammoniacal carbonate later applications while vine training advice suggests growing woodbine over fences to form a green screen.
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Ohio
Ohio Experiment Station
Gardening Tips From a Past Era on Flowers and Borders
The passage discusses annual location of gladioluses, propagating dahlias by cuttings just below a joint, and hardy roses like Wichuriana for rocky banks. It notes a verbena circle of three feet in rich soil, revival of old-fashioned mixed borders, and lilies that root from above the bulb needing deeper settings.
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