Dam Comparison Draws Shape of Water Hold and Cost
An extended Dam article explains acre feet, rainfall and water needs using a 13 acre dam as example. It covers how many gallons and barrels that amount holds, how long pumping would take, and the impracticality of filling large ponds with windmills or engines, ending with a note on local chautauqua plans and a brief ad-like note on laxatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springs
Pikes Peak
Ness City
Manitou
Colorado
Anne
Neal County
Hopper
Ness County News
Chamberlain's Colic Chilera and Diarrhoea Remedy
In the heat of summer every family should have Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. It is highly valued for its intended uses and almost certain to be needed before summer ends. Buy it now from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
indbevelt-Newett
Springfield
Massachussetts
Teddy
Roosevelt
Oxfords
Chamberlain
Postmaster Instructions for COD Parcel Post Issued
Last week postmasters received guidelines for handling cash on delivery parcel post packages. Regulations take effect in July with charges collected from addressees. if a parcel value stays within ten dollars, a ten cent fee is paid in parcel post stamps by the sender. The fee also covers loss protection up to the contents value. Fresh pork at Bakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landat
Birds Help Control Insects and Orchard Health
An article argues wild birds curb pests and urges protection of bird life in groves and yards. It notes Wa Keeney’s water works boosted bird populations and discusses tree decline linked to weather swings, pests, and a borer worm. A Prairie tragedy reports a local teen’s suicide near Plainville and a classified line lists a typewriter and refrigerator for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Keeney
Whemy
Sweet clover praised for pastures and hay value in Kansas Farmer
E G F of Pinney county cites seven years of sweet clover trials in Arkansas River valleys, noting strong irrigation tolerance and good grazing for cattle horses and mules. He reports seed yields around 800 bushels per 120 acres, rising seed prices, and a Missouri rancher preferring sweet clover hay to alfalfa and kafir for cattle feed. He predicts upland Kansas irrigation will suit clover well and urges adoption to boost forage options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. F
Pinney County
Kansas
Arkansas River
Buc
Thomas Cowgill
Missouri
Cougill
Kansas City
Live Stock Exchange
Bucken's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Bucken's Arnica Salve for ulcers boils eczema and other skin troubles. It claims Mrs Brace Jones of Birmingham Ala was cured of a nine month ugly ulcer in two weeks and notes the product is recommended by W W Gibson for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Brace Jones
Birmitrgham
Ala
W. W. Gibson
Ady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chautauqua Association
C. H. Benson
J. F. Jones
A. S. Peacock
J. W. Phares
J. H. Heckman
RC Wilson
S. J. Straw
W Shideler
D. B. Kraus
J. C. Kirkner
de. King
Wa-Keeney State Bank
Heckman
A. S. Treger
Osterkamp
Noyes
Norman
Waeceney
Bakers
Leo Baumgartner
Nelson Baumgartner
Mies
Plainville
Abelintae
Stockton
Remington Typewriter
White Frost Refrigerator
R. E. Morse
Sweet Clover Again
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