Science of Grading Undulating Lands for Erosion Control
The article outlines soil grading methods to prevent washing including embankments, fertilizing, deep plowing, and crop rotation. It describes precise instrument setup using a spirit level, stakes, and steps to lay out embankments along field slopes, plus guidelines on spacing, depth, and construction. It notes prepare lines within 2460 yards and fill low areas, with emphasis on accuracy and field conditions. Fruit production is noted as a heavy vitality drain unless plants are strong and mature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone
H. J. Dunton
Genealogy of the Grants Chronicle in Scotland and America
A historical summary traces the Grant clan from a 6th century prince Wedine through Hacken Grant and Norman lineages to Castle Grant and notable chiefs. It notes Castle Urquhart as a principal seat, the Grant crest, warcry Stand Mast Craig Blachie, and descendants like Matthew Grant of Windsor and Grey, LL. Grant, highlighting links to Norse heritage, medieval titles, and colonial arrival in 1680 at Nantasket.
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Grant
Scotland
Wodine
Asia
Norway
Hacken
Wedine
Adelstein
Denmark
Hebrides
Rolf the Ranger
Normandy
Richard le Grant
Canterbury
Wallitia le Grant
Albrecht Buyset
Lawrenes le Grant
Duvernesshire
Duncan Grant
Mavilda
Gleneallene
Ludovic Grant
Lawrence
Grant of Grant
Ete
Janes Grant
Mary Stewart
Miece
Mary Queen
Ats
James Grant
Bargined
Castle Grant
Strathspey
Craig Elachiss
Loch Neos
Hewis
Edaward
Grimtinisoh
James IV
Gryisas Earts
Seafield
Matthew Grant
Winesor
Conn
Reath
Plymouth
England
Nantasket
Mass
Grey, LL
William Frazer
Edinburgh
Tien
English Ambassadore salaries peak in Paris post
English ambassadors abroad total seven representing Great Britain. Nations receiving them include France Austria Germany Italy Russia United States and Turkey. Salaries range from 38000 to 50001 dollars with the British ambassador at Paris earning the highest sum and the most coveted post in diplomacy.
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Great Britain
France
Austria
Giermany
Italy
Russia
United States
Turkey
Paris
JOSH BILLINGS' PHILOSOPHY
The reader is treated to a humorous slice of Josh Billings style wit on truth, genius, luck, and liberty. The quipster muses that truth is immortal yet unaging while satire aims to curb vice, and that talent gives way to genius, liberty is cherished despite its costs, and luck shapes fortune in life.
Odds and Ends of Fact From Old Newspapers
A collage of odd facts and garbled recipe text from multiple papers notes sound speed, death rates, and Spanish populations in the Philippines. Included are a soda bread recipe, flour mixing instructions, and a quip about money as the root of all evil. It cites Detroit Free Press, Washington Star, Philadelphia Press, and U S Fish Commission reports on Pacific shad.
Veterans plan historic route to encampment via Ohio and Chesapeake
The sixty one and five veterans and friends will attend the Bard G. A. 1. Annual Encampment in Philadelphia in September by the home and Ohio route with a Big Four connection at Indianapolis or Cincinnati. From there the Chesapeake and Ohio along the Ohio river to Huntington West Virginia then through the Alleghanies to Staunton and finally Washington before continuing via the Pennsylvania Line to Philadelphia. Three fare options include continuous passage, same route with one stopover each way, and a circuitous return with one stopover. Contact J C Tucker G N A 234 Clark St Chicago for details.
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Philadelphia
Home & Ohio
Epsendigo
Peoria
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chesapeake & Ohio
Ohio River
Huntington
West Va
Alleghanies
Springs
Virginia
Staunton
Point
Washington
Waynesboro
Cardonsville
Cedar Mountain
Rappahannock
Kettle Run Manassas
Bull Run
Fairfax
Washingtonia
Pennsylvania
Koutes, Kates
J. C. Tucker
G. N.A
Clark St
Chicago
Like the Admiral and Mrs Stubb John at unearthly hour
A Chicago Evening News snippet recalls a late return home after a club toast to D Dewey. The dialogue blends humor and a nod to the era, with a Mrs Maria character reflecting on the long delay and the resemblance to Dewey.
Feet Fit Wear Shoes Easier With Allen’s Font Base
Advertisement for Allen's Font Base powder claims it lets wearers use shoes one size smaller. It supposedly cures swollen hot and aching feet, sweating, ingrowing nails, corns, and bunions. Sold at druggists and shoe stores. trial package free by mail from Allen Olmsted Le Roy, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Addyress Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Ice Water Dirty Betokened by Cincinnati Guest
A Cincinnati hotel guest complains that the ice water is dirty. A bellhop exclaims in caricature, speculating the porter forgot to wash the pitcher, reflecting humorous hotel life from a Chicago Evening source.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Pain Conquered by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Letter from Mrs Donna Remickin of Rexselaer Indiana praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for restoring her health after long months of fatigue back pain and menstrual suffering She reports feeling like a new woman after two to four bottles and urges other women to seek the remedy and free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia BE
Tammnovn
Donna Remickin
Rexsselaer
Ind
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Josh Billings
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Detroit Tree Press
Rufferty
Washington Star
New Jersey
Staten Island
Philadelphia Press
Pacific
United States Fish Commission
New York
Roel Wittke
Aili Hay
Chalee
Auisville
Rouen
Capiety Manufacturing Co
Ty Wansfield
Ags
Glen Hidge
N. J
Ayer
W. L. Douglas
W. L. Nocgiea
W. L. Douglas Shoe
Brockton
Saevén
Tdi
Ev Grythlag
Monsont
Merling Remedy Company
Uhlesgo
Montreal
NEW Hampshire Military Academy
I. A M
WES
Lebanon
DR Moffeit
C.J. Moffett
Fl. D
Stiplea
Cairo
Hil
Piroutbatl
RY. C
Toledo
SOO
Showa
Harbor Springs
D. G. Edwards
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