Survey of world news and upcoming events
The article covers William Vincent Astor’s forthcoming management of his inherited wealth, the University of Michigan anniversary plans, the Federation of Women's Clubs biennial meeting in San Francisco, the Gaines Mills battle anniversary, the opening of the Olympic Games in Stockholm, the National Stengerfest in Philadelphia, the new Papal Delegate Archbishop Bonzano’s arrival, a congress of British and American universities in London, an international regatta in Germany, and a Panama Canal exposition parade of nations in San Francisco.
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Manams Canal
Pacific
Market Street
Sag Franeised
Advertisers must put themselves in reader’s place
The piece urges advertisers to tailor messages to readers, avoid overstatement, and create ads with individuality and clarity. It argues ads act as a merchant’s salesman, work continuously, build demand, and educate town customers, stressing planning, energy, and the value of printer's ink for local merchants.
Paddle Your Own Canoe Anonymous Verse and Error
A fragmentary poem urges self reliance with lines about steering life’s sea and facing storms. It ends with a garbled note about India’s population being seven times greater than Britain, reflecting corrupted OCR text and stray figures among the verse.
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India
Great Britain
Proper Moisture Conservation In Dry Farming Advice
Farmers in humid eastern districts can gain moisture conservation tips from dry farming methods. Rolling winter wheat with clover aids soil firming and weed control. harrowing should follow drill rows. avoid harrowing fields with grass or clover seeds. In the east, rolling isn’t essential for winter wheat, and harrowing is limited. Asparagus beetle control includes guinea fowl racks and regular spear growth, with post harvest sprays of Bordeaux or Paris green.
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New Yorker
Bordeaux
Senate
Lend
Dry Land Flax Grown In Fergus County Montana
Fergus County Montana discusses dry farming of small grains with emphasis on progressive cultivation. It contrasts eastern neglect with western practice, detailing spike tooth harrows and weeders, crust breaking, moisture conservation, and precautions to protect grain stands during spring cultivation.
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Fergus County
Montana
Be Guided by Light in Daily Christian Living
The lesson urges Christians to show the truth through sincere goodness and avoid evil in any form. It emphasizes reproof by conduct, the need for wisdom and watchfulness, and the transformation from pagan darkness to Spirit filled living with gratitude, praise, and mutual edification.
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Paul
Rom
Rome
Nero
Jerusalem
Indlay
Apostle
Asia Minor
Sherwood Eddy
Gaves
Trade in Loose Hay and Premium Prices for Unbaled Supply
A Rural note warns of unrecorded tele shipments of loose hay across the country, noting superior hay not baled often commands a premium up to 28 dollars per ton. It cites buyers of cattle and horses as eager, and offers a veterinary remedy for lumpy jaw using iodine and potassium iodine with warm water, to be repeated if swelling persists.
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Harvard
Vincent
Uife
Govie
Keep Sweet Corn Going Planting Tips From Farm Journal
Farm Journal suggests a fallow planting rhythm to keep fresh corn coming. Plant two rows or two units of sweet corn every fifteen days through August to enjoy roasting ears all season, and also encourages sowing lettuce radishes and similar crops for a steady harvest.
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Aueast
Farm Journal
Burn Orchard Enemies Gather Dead Branches
Farmers urged to remove and destroy fallen limbs to curb barte beetles, a major orchard pest, as rotten wood shelters their larvae. Removing debris reduces pest habitat and protects fruit trees. Roadside warnings emphasize timely cleanup to safeguard yields.
The Cowardly Captain and a Desertion Trial at Nashville
A serialized Civil War court drama unfolds over a deserter Sergeant Troop and Captain Croker. Troop is condemned then pardoned after Croker faces charges of cowardice. The case hinges on a forged note and conflicting testimony while military justice plays out under Union command near Nashville.
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Lowes
Nashville
Cumberland
Gauve
Croker
Ladi
Brite
Trvern
Pines
Bret
Genere
Ted
Troop
Hicht
Serzeagt
Lim
Lis
Apo
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Jacob Astor
Fumi Inc
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ANH
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Federation OF Women's Clubs
United States
Havr
Gonal Federation of Women's Clubs
San Francis
Philip Carpenter
Women's Clubs
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Rockies
New York
Percy Pennypacker
Texas
Federation
Gaines Mills
Veteran Association
11Th New York Volunteer Infantry
Conaves
Tyne
Hebert HF
Lee
Richmond
Duryea Couaves
Brooklyn
Carval
Mistoris Potomac
Gustavus
Finland
Stockholm
Philadelphia
Giovanni Bonzano
Meronxano
Viserano
Italy
China
the of Propaganda
Mitylene
Washington
Falcoulo
Americ
Congress OF Universities
Universities of
Great Britain and
America
London
United Kingdom
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Germaas
Vincent Astor
Pope
Montana Farmers’ Institute
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