Pear Blight Threats and Resistant Varieties in Illinois
A historic discussion on pear blight notes the severe spread in Illinois Wisconsin and nearby states and the search for resistant stock Such varieties as Seckel Lingam and Sudduth show promise while seedling efforts and grafting aim to curb losses The piece also covers peach orchard practices including spacing cultivation and fertilizer use.
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Ulinois
Wisconsin
Gan
United States
Intiana
Sangamon
Tillnois
Sunlight Kills Potato Scab in Government Bulletin
Government bulletin details sunlight exposure as an effective disinfection for potato seeds. A trial showed 16% scab on harvested seed from sun treated tubers versus 45% on untreated. Sunlight speeds growth and is especially helpful when seed is lightly scabbed.
Canada Thistles and Seed Corn Storage Methods
The article discusses whether Canada thistle is indigenous to North America, noting its likely introduction to Canada and spread to New York and Vermont with laws on destruction in 1795 and 1813. It also covers seed corn storage practices for 1903, emphasizing thorough drying, ventilation, and avoiding moisture buildup to preserve vitality, and cautions against storing seed in barrels or boxes.
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Canada
New England
Europe
American
Middle States
New York
Burgoyne
Vermont
Lows
Iona
Iltimois
Ehys
Atwater
America
Boussingguit
Ville
France
Hellriegel
Willfarth
Nobbe
Germany
Laresa Gilbert
England
Wages in Scottish Counties Earn Low For Plowmen
In Caithness, Orkney and Shetland wages for agricultural workers are the lowest. A plowman in this region says he considers himself well paid at fourteen shillings a week.
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Scotland
Caithness
Orkney
Shortland
Jamaica May Grow Cotton to Offset Sugar Decline
Jamaica considers cotton as a new crop to compensate for sugar downturn. Montserrat and Santa Lucia lag in cultivation, with several Leeward islands showing potential cotton growth as farmers pivot away from sugar.
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Jamaica
Jambiéai
Montserrat
Santa Lucia
Leeward Islands
Spirit of Captain Kidd Links Treasure to Psychic Visit
A widow near Sugartown claims a message from Captain Kidd locating his treasure. David Vaughn, a fervent Spiritualist, recounts a nocturnal visit by Kidd who offers a straight up on the treasure’s exact location and a plan to reveal it after funds cover a libel suit. Vaughn says he will travel once he raises fare.
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Captain Kidd
David
Vaughn
Sugartown
Hfe
Capt
Kidd
Cappen
Ian
Dave
Sam Cappen Kidd
Cap
Allus
Cappen Kidd
Yassir
Senator Nelson Stirs Opposition In Statehood Debate
In the senate chamber Senator Nelson fought a week long opposition to the omnibus statehood bill. Senators left the chamber until only six remained including Senator McCumber who briefly sat by Nelson’s desk and then went to sleep, prompting Nelson to apologize for disturbing him.
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Nelson
Quay
Minnesota
Frye
Senator McCumber
North Dakota
Senator Nelson
McCumber
New York World
Senator Allison Letter Teaches Aide A Lesson
A fragment describes Senator Allison dictating a letter to a constituent. After finishing he asks his secretary for feedback, who says the letter is good but the senator’s meaning is unclear. The senator then approves and instructs to send it.
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Allison
A Drama of Love and Rivalry in Eleanor Baldwin's Circle
Eleanor declines a drive with Owen Page and respectfully refuses his suit, while Mr. Struthers confesses his love and contemplates future struggle. Emma and Harold debate Eleanor's rejection and the doomed hope of a match with Page as family tensions simmer.
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Allesece
Miss Baldwin
Nehnot
Ian
Morporver
Jove
Struthers
Eleanor
Mr. Strathers
Ang
Mr. Page
Emma
Seaside visit unsettles Mrs Stags with guests departing
In a late afternoon scene Mrs Stags sits alone in her drawing room with a low table and tea cup after visitors have left. Time wears on as she contemplates her position and social expectations for a woman with a daughter nearing marriageable age.
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Cherub
Emme
Harald
Owen Page
Harold
Eleanor
Owenn Page
Hinge
Emma
Vermont Pride and a Minstrel Tale Draws Fire
A Vermont congressman touts the state’s short wintry season while recounting a minstrel joke about Vermont’s maple sugar horses and prettiest girls. The anecdote ends with a quip about six weeks of midsummer snow melt and sleds on wheels.
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Foster
Vermont
New England
Hark White
America
Union
Wasi White
Iit
Saved That Infliction Photograph Exchange
A brief overheard exchange features gratitude to Mr Chempleter for sending a photograph. The speaker acknowledges initial dislike, humorously noting the possibility the sender may have brought it, reflecting street corner chatter.
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Mr. Chempleter
Biea
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Jacksonville
Ulights
Mrs. Harold, Stagg
Qwen Page
Mr. Struthers
Mince
Mr Page
Paradise
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