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Newspaper

Western Kansas World

Location

Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

2

Constitutional changes urged to reform presidential term limits

A survey reports a well supported movement in the Republican nations convention to adopt a five clause plan: extend presidential terms to six years, allow reelection, require nomination before electoral college voting, elect electors by district, and give the senate president the vote counting role. The piece notes opposition to reelection is not partisan and debates whether four years suffice.

Dritest Teade Senate Moatter

Gettysburg 50th Anniversary Celebration Planned Next Year

GE plans now under way for a fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Battle of Gettysburg with United States government participation. Union and Confederate survivors are expected to attend the event recalling the war’s pivotal clash on July 1 2 3 1863 and its status as the greatest battle.

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Spider Tales and the Advertising Age Lessons

A fragment from a Mark Twain era anecdote recalls how a spider in a Virginia City newspaper office prompted a reply about advertising. It notes the era’s want for readers and the rise of mass mailing and advertising driven circulation for leading journals, shaping public perception and sustaining papers.

Sark Twule Enterprise Virginia City Nev Mark Sam Memens United States

CUCUMBERS AS A PROFIT CROP WITH CAREFUL HANDLING

Cucumber pickles can be profitable when grown for pickles not canning. Demand rises after Sept 1 as cooler weather lowers supply. Operators should plant for pickles, harvest daily, use sharp knives, shade baskets, plunge in cold water, and sort by size. Wilt disease and borers threaten yields. protect roots with tobacco dust or air slaked lime.

Ueles Cilker

Fighting Peach Diseases and Spraying Guidelines

The notes describe preventive sprays for peach diseases including leaf curl leaf spot and scab. Methods include using sulphur solutions with Bordeaux mix or copper sulfate, and arsenate of lead or self boiled lime-sulphur mixes at specific phenological stages such as leaf fall petal fall and pre-ripe periods.

The Heroic Sacrifice That Saved a Child and Cured Shame

Ida Harker's brave act in the house fire of George Converse's family saved their eldest son. Confronted by fear and loss, Converse faced his weakness and chose to return to danger to rescue his child, with neighbors aiding them in the tense moment. The incident leads to a renewed sense of courage and responsibility for the veteran.

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Profit From Idle Acres On The Farm

Profit from idle acres urges turning unproductive land into profit by applying fertilizers manure crop rotation deeper cultivation and better farming methods. It argues unprofitable plots incur taxes maintenance and equipment costs while offering a chance for decisive original work.

How to Believe Spavin Remedy Described

Spavin is hard to cure. treatment centers on blistering the joint to reduce lameness. A basic blister mix uses one ounce Spanish flies, half an ounce squid tar, and two ounces lard. Apply thickly for five to ten minutes, leave for 24 to 36 hours, then wash and rub with grease for three weeks.

Intelligence and Experience on the Farm

Old and young farmers alike are discussed, arguing that experience does not guarantee success. The piece notes many young farmers with limited years can outperform seasoned ones who lack new learning. It highlights the value of learning and adaptability in agricultural work.

Beak Trimming Tactics for Egg Eating Hens

Wausa's Farmer advises farmers to cut off the ends of hens beaks to stop egg eating. Cure requires caution to avoid bleeding and excessive denial. Once beaks regrow the egg eating habit should be broken as hens recover.

From Pest to Plant Food

The Scientific American reports an Argentine firm plans to convert grasshoppers and their wastes into fertilizer, turning a crop menace into plant food.

Scientific American Argentine

True benevolence and sincere prayer in Sunday lesson

The lesson contrasts ostentation with true benevolence and shows motives behind almsgiving and prayer. It cites Do not sound a trumpet and rewards in heaven as guidance for humble charity and fervent, sincere prayer, urging faithfulness in daily needs, forgiveness, and resisting temptation.

Tumpet

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