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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
6
Side by side field tests show vetch and rye maintaining green cover into snow, while cow peas and soybeans perish with early frost. Vetch improves plow depth and soil breakup, proving most valuable among tested crops. Soybeans outperform rape in nitrogen contribution before a severe freeze ends growth.
The article notes a rising trend in building summer silos alongside winter silos in Illinois counties. It describes size differences, sealing practices, and the use of silage for beef, dairy, and sheep, with summer silos offering drought insurance and late-season feeding.
A Crop Improvement Committee leader argues farm efficiency should rise without broad reform. The article stresses farmers at the bottom need help, business men should engage, and agriculture and commerce are interdependent for national growth. It notes that gains in corn yield boost the money crop and urges business participation.
Mrs John Allen and others plan an afternoon event with Washington representatives participating. Musical selections by Misses Long and Colbert are planned as part of the program.
In Wyandotte County able bodied men and boys aged eighteen to sixty five may be ordered to fight locusts if crop ravages persist. The grasshopper law of 1877 allows township trustees to issue a war-on-grasshoppers order upon written request from fifteen legal voters. Those failing to answer or report can face a three dollar daily fine. The order may mobilize local residents to protect crops and orchards.
The Indiana Appellate Court affirms the Marion County decision awarding Clerk Leonard M. Quill $1,289.50 as the lone-link of naturalization fees he collected while serving as Marion County clerk. The ruling states naturalization is under United States control and federal law supersedes state law when in conflict.
The Supreme Court upheld a conviction of Dr. Henry W. Niswonger of Fort Wayne for unlawfully selling cocaine without a prescription. Niswonger, a licensed physician, argued he could sell with no written prescription, but the court ruled otherwise. His license and related credentials were revoked by medical and pharmaceutical boards following the lower court verdict.
An old farm note explains cement needs and sand gravel sizing. It advises screening gravel to a 1/4 inch mesh, using sand from bank gravel, and excluding particles larger than 2 1/2 inches for general work. It warns larger stones harm reinforced concrete and suggests suitable ranges for sidewalks floors and silos.
United States Consul Henry D Baker in Hobart Tasmania notes Russia lacks grain storage facilities. He says American investors could boost Russia’s grain trade by building elevators and handling operations. He contrasts Russia's absence of a public grain exchange with the Chicago Board of Trade and cites Russian farmers' lack of daily market information.
Fragments show an athletics quote about Frank Baker and team rules. The text mentions associations with others and teammates aware of a rule or stance. It remains unclear and incomplete.
An error filled fragment hints at a theatre competition featuring a standout contestant named Champion 18 and a difficult performance. The text suggests admiration for a long and storied run with several top challengers in a dramatic, exciting scene.
A partial OCR line mentions a monetary amount of 1863 and a foreign script fragment. The readable text offers no clear event, names, or date to establish a coherent public notice or news item.
Disjointed items mention Minnesota prison costs 2 million dollars and Port Arthur grain freight plans. Other fragments discuss German dirigibles carrying thousands, British labor unrest, soil theory, and local community mentions from Shoals and Washington visits. The text blends diverse topics with sparse readable details.
The text lists a multifamily matriarch group with eleven grandmothers aged forty-five to eighty, surrounded by ninety-five children and 138 grandchildren. It mentions a woman with thirteen children, nine of whom are Liv, and twenty grandchildren.
Wm. Morris of Florence Oregon states his kidneys and bladder were incapacitated for work for fourteen years. Eight months ago he began Foley Kidney Pills and they restored his health, leading him to recommend the remedy. Smith Winton druggists.
People and families visit or travel to towns including Montgomery Odon Washington Cornetteville Plainville and Wash ington. Names mentioned include Jacob Swartz Henry Lerrit West Eula Parsons Loreda Cropp John Hopkins James Cropp Jr Luther Gough Caroline Bowman Elza Groves John Perkins Henry Robinson Charles Parsons Jacob Raney and families attending or hosting events such as county commencements and Sunday gatherings.
The circuit court clerk lists an order directing the county sheriff to deliver Waggoner of Elnora to the state hospital for epileptics at Neyasthie. The admission application has been pending. Waggoner attended the recent set at Elnora. Grover Matthewson remains at large.
Two of the six applicants at the teachers examination sent their papers to the grading superintendent. They are Jeanette Ward of Madison township and E. H. Myers of Epsom. Eddie Plank, the southpaw with the Athletics, is still in the running as a bet among Connie Mack during the season.
A Washington auto firm installs a ten barrel line tank beneath the sidewalk along East Second and South streets. The new facility will supply parts to the garage as port access is prepared.
AvdratadeporiE. Wilttaht J. Doylg, a prominent Van Buren township farmer, died from a complication of diseases at age forty five. He is survived by his widow and five children, his father, one brother, and three sisters.
Hastings Allen and Hastings filed suit for replevin in the circuit court on behalf of the Madic and Coah Register company of Dayton Ohio against Daniel J R Gantz of Odon to recover a sofa valued at 80 dollars seized from the home of M E B Bruner on Northeast Fifteenth street. A fire at Bruner's home Wednesday morning began when Mrs Bryper burned sulphur. central department responded to a fire alarm but the sofa had been removed before firemen arrived and no damage occurred.
List of letters remaining for the week ending June 17 1913 includes Mrs W G Nunnelly Mrs ene Rumimer men G W Buller W M Deitrich John Hurley Wa A Shakle ford Joe Sharp Louie Warner. Callers should say advertised one cent fee applies. Postmaster B J Buy Jaris.
Week ending June 10 1913 at Washington Indiana post office shows women Cletta Allen Mary A Banks Maud Gilley Susan B Harrell Henry Jett WzH Kavanaugh and men Johno Blakely Wim Clark John Gayer A Katler Rupert Latger Davy Lackey G W Paetz Russell Phillippe H Russell. Call for above advertise and note one cent fee for advertised matter J B Burris postmaster
Property transfers listed include Mary E Killion to John Bitter showing a deed for parcel in township 1633 acres. George R Pershing and others to William Henry Padgett with a noted 6000 valuation. Hugh Rogare to Elisha Hyatt for 80 acres. Isabellion to Lloyd O'Dodtell for 40 acres. William B Thomas and others to Ronainham and McTagerf's Fifth add with several parcels. Bridget Bhea to Frank Obroian in month side and other entries in Washington L VIALEN township.
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