Farmers Fix Prices Through Central New York Association
The Farmers Produce Association of central New York formed to secure fair prices and uniform contracts for canning crops. Members pay 50 cents, fines of 25 dollars for rule violations. Prices for 1905 include corn 70 cents per hundred pounds and tomatoes 10 dollars per ton. peas around 2.25 dollars per hundred pounds.
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American Agriculturist
Farmers’ Organization
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Crosby
Queen
Yorkshire
Mississippi River Ice Advertises Pure Ice
An advertisement declares Missis sippi River Ice as pure and untainting sweetened by a remark on marriage and temper, highlighting ice quality and refrigerator use. The urban booster tone promotes reliable ice supply for households.
Washington County Medical Society Holds Semiannual Meeting
The Washington County Medical Society met at City Hall for its semiannual session. Dr. Hay presented Emergency Surgery, Dr. W H McCaw spoke on Maternal Impression from the Standpoint of Reverence, and Dr. E T Wickham discussed Shock. The meeting adjourned at 3 15 p m.
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Washington County Medical Society
City Hall
Hay
W. H. McCaw
Winfield
E. T. Wickham
New Conductor Changes on the Branch
John Gibson, acting conductor on the Branch since February, will return to his old run out of Valley Junction. Conductor Dowell of Eldon, the oldest conductor, will take the Branch run. Dowell has moved his family to the city and Washington welcomes them.
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Valley Junction
Dowell
Eldon
Washington
Funeral service for Daniel Haynes at J A McCoy home
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the home of J A McCoy with interment in the city cemetery. The body arrived this afternoon at 3 48 escorted by Mrs Haynes and son James.
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Daniel Haynes
Tomorow
J. A. McCoy
Haynes
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All soldiers asked to meet for Daniel Haynes funeral
All old soldiers are requested to meet in the G A. KR. Hall Friday at 30 o'clock to attend the funeral of our late comrade Daniel Haynes. By order of W. H. Warner P. C.
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G A. KR
Daniel Haynes
W. H. Warner
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Rainmaker Hatfield Delivers Rainfall For Los Angeles
Los Angeles reports 18.0 inches of rain by May 1, surpassing normal levels. Hatfield, the rainmaker based at Altadena, was paid a large portion of a $1,000 pledge after completing his demonstration and attracting moisture to form rain.
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Charleslatfield
California
Hatfield
Altadena
Chicago concert hall proprietor found guilty
O L Wodack owner of a large Chicago concert hall at 19 and 21 North Clark street was convicted in Judge Barnes court. Assistant State’s Attorney Holt urged a license revocation citing Mayor Dunne’s likely action, while Neely said the verdict would curb disreputable saloons and halls.
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Chicago
Healy
Barnes
O. L. Wodack
North
Clark Street
Robert Holt
Dunne
Wodack
Neely
Local Market Receives 107 Good Hogs Today
A. R. Shaw delivered 107 good hogs to the local market today. Solbrig returned from a Davenport business trip last night. Mrs. J. A. Lowash and daughter from West Chester visited the city. Mrs. D. Z. Wonderly and Mrs. Henry Crooks with daughter Mabel from Crawfordsville shopped in the city.
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Solbrig
Davenport
J. A. Lowash
West Chester
D. Z. Wonderly
Henry Crooks
Mabel
Crawfordsville
City
Peculiar Man Lazarus Survives Seafaring Death Tale
A traveler recalls sharing a cabin with Lazarus on a Cape Town to England voyage. Lazarus feared burial at sea after dying mid voyage, recounting a prior incident where he appeared dead in a sack but revived. On the current voyage he again seemed to die, was revived by doctors, and was met in London by worried relatives.
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England
Lazarus
London
Beef Trust Likely to Jump After Grand Jury Testimony
Mrs. Mary E. Marcey, former Armour & Co. and Swift & Co. stenographer, returned from Chicago where she testified before the federal grand jury probing beef industry methods. She said she cannot reveal details yet but hinted two disclosures will alarm the packers and that she must testify again at trial.
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Mary E. Marcey
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Chicago
Federal
Grand Jury
Marcey
Eight-Year Gaps Bind Five Successive Presidents
A historical note outlines a chain where John Adams was eight years older than Jefferson, Jefferson eight years older than Madison, Madison eight years older than Monroe, and Monroe eight years older than John Quincy Adams. All six ended terms at age sixty six, with Adams and Jefferson dying on July Fourth.
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Washington Post
Tippling Habit Grows Across Nation Says Statistics
Washington reports rising drink consumption per person and per family. Bureau of Statistics figures show 81,752,000 residents spend about 18.83 dollars annually on stimulants, equating to one beer daily per person and a doubling in wine use since 1896. Whisky per person rises from 1.01 to 1.5 gallons.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Las Callons
Opium Production Feasible in United States
Secretary Wilson announced that opium can be produced profitably in the United States after Agriculture Department experiments. A new distillation process reduces labor, enabling domestic production long dominated by Chinese workers for centuries.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Northamptonshire boot strikers plan London march to war office
A miniature Coxey army is forming among Northamptonshire striking boot workers. They propose to march on the war office in London to present grievances over pay and conditions. A band will accompany the strikers, and the march is expected to take about a week.
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England
London
Northamptonshire
War Office
Costly Blaze Destroys Springfield Boiler Works
Springfield Boiler works burned destroying the plant with losses estimated at 250000 dollars. The fire puts 150 workers out of jobs and delays government contracts while the owners plan immediate reconstruction and rebuilding efforts.
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Springfield
Corn Planting Depth and Furrow Method
Hartley explains corn planting depth depends on soil quality and moisture. In heavy moist clay one inch suffices, in light dry soil three to four inches. deeper than four risks exhausting seed food. Plant in a furrow with light cover and gradually fill as plants reach a foot, good for deep dry soils later in season.
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Hartley
Diamonds in Her Claws and the Golden Hoof
A Rural New Yorker reader notes a plan to move chickens to fresh ground after years in one yard and convert the abandoned space to a garden. The writer adds a colorful saying that a hen has diamonds in her claws, contrasting animal vitality with ground improvement.
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New Yorker
Spraying Potatoes with Bordeaux Mixture Guidelines
Apply Bordeaux mixture when potato plants reach five to six inches. Repeat every two to three weeks until late August or as needed. Water vines during warm damp weather after rain and respray if foliage is not well covered.
Garden Tips For Small Plots And Healthy Lawns
In small gardens plant a few varieties to avoid crowding lawns. Cultivate weekly in dry weather to shallow depth and replace harvested rows promptly. Dandelions can be kept down by cultivation and careful weeding. Focus on consistent effort, use wheel hoes, and value fresh garden bounty for table, medicine, and virtue of diligent work. May weed growth can mislead amateurs as rains boost excess growth.
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