The Green Bug Pest Destroys Grain Crops
Entomologists warn that the green bug, slow to appear, can erupt into large swarms after mild winters and warm springs. It has devastated grain in the south central U.S. and is checked by natural enemies when weather allows. The article also notes ongoing research and forecasts for future outbreaks.
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United States
F. M. Webster
United States Department of Agriculture
van Norden Magazin
Webster
Europe
America
Mr. Webster
State
Journal
Last Roll Gail Capt James Miles Welch Dies at 12:15 AM
Captain James Miles Welch died at his home 622 West Tenth Street at 12:15 in the morning, after a complication of troubles. Born in Curwensville, Pennsylvania in 1836, he served in Company K of the Twentieth Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, rising from second lieutenant to captain on March 21, 1863, and transferring to the veteran reserve corps June 28, 1863. He was wounded at Antietam and was once a Libby prisoner. His Lincoln-signed captain’s commission is on record. Welch settled in Kansas in 1878, served as county commissioner for three terms and probate judge for two, and owned a large ranch near WaKeeney. He leaves a wife, five daughters, and one son. Funeral from his residence Sunday at 2:30, burial in Topeka cemetery.
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James Miles Welch
West Tenth Street
Mr. Welch
Curwensville
Twentieth
Reg. Penn
Veteran Reserve Corps
Antietam
Libby Prison
Abraham Lincoln
Welch
Kansas
Trego County
Wa Keeney
Edgar Polley
Republic City
Hiram Landrus
Topeka
Ruth Welch
Grace Welch
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Memorial and Decoration Day Exercises at Court House
Memorial and Decoration Day exercises include a memorial sermon by Rev. White of Grinnell at the court house at 11 a m on May 25 He will be assisted by local ministers from Wa Keeney Captain Trego Post No 197 names committees for program music and decoration with orders to arrange assistance and call on volunteers.
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Rev. White
Grinnell
Court House
Wa- Keeney
White
Wa-Keeney
Trego
R. ©. Wilson
W. H. Sommerville
C. C. Vetter
Prof. Niesley
S. L. Shorthill
A. B. Jones
A. J. Ellermeyer
C. C. Verrsr
Rare Opportunity to Sell Nursery Stock for Cash
Advertises a paid sales position offering exclusive territory for a high-grade nursery stock line. Claims cash advances for orders, expense coverage while active, and a free complete outfit. No experience needed. Proposes write to T. E. Griesa, proprietor, Lawrence, Kansas, for locals not yet represented.
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Griesa
GHECKS Redeemed at Star Grocery Market
Obituary note for Grandma Cypher states she died at her son W B Cypher's home on May 8. Obituary to follow next week.
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Star Grocery
Grandma Cypher
W. B. Cypher
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