Historic notable trees listed across colonies and battles
A rundown of famed trees linked to pivotal moments in American history. The Burggoyne elm in Albany and other oaks, elms, and walnut trees mark treaties, proclamations, and military actions from Penn’s treaty huts to Wayne at Stony Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burggoyne
Albany
Burgoyne
Philadelphia
William Penn
Hartford
Colony of
Connecticut
King's Mountain
South Carolina
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Tittle Turtle
Flushing
L. I
George Fox
Society of Friends
Cambridge
Washington
Hampton Institute
Hampton
Lincoln
Haverstraw-on
Wayne
Stony Point
Misquoted Phrases From History And Language Origins
A fragmented OCR passage surveys linguistic curiosities and historical anecdotes. It notes origins of words like dude and duds, discusses ungrammatical phrases, explains why foolscap is named, and recalls royal paper production limits and a Kentucky river tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I
England
Parliment
Salt River
Ohio
Ohio River
Kentucky
Pocket Gopher Control Methods From Agricultural Department
Washington guidance lists poisoning with strychnine as most economical, using sugar syrup and boiled water to prepare poison, then delivered via dipped corn into runways. Trapping works for small, isolated gopher pockets, while carbon disulphide gas requires large burrows or dry soil. Community-wide cooperation urged to eradicate gophers before re infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
United States Department of Agriculture
Orange Judd
A Few Plow Points From Farm and Home
Before plowing, tighten all bolts and inspect the plow. If rusted, rub with kerosene oil and a brisk brick rub. A simple transfer device uses a 2x4 block wood, five inches wide and 18 to 24 inches long with iron pins and a loop to receive the plow point.
Farm Notes and Seed Choices for Rooseberry Growing
Farm Journal advises saving or buying seeds, using wood ashes in the garden and truck patch, and avoiding unnecessary purchases. It suggests giving a boy a few acres with team and seeds to farm, to build responsibility and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Journal
Rail and wire fencing compared for farms and fields
The article contrasts rail fences and woven wire fences noting rails last long in oak and chestnut but not black oak, while wire fences resist wind and are neater and space efficient. It explains heights, post spacing, and costs per rod, with guidance on placement and design for horse, cattle, hog, and sheep protection.
A Fertilizer Test on Clover at University Farm
Professor C G Hopking reports a fertilizer test on ten plots using clover hay yield in tons. Treatments show phosphorus and potassium boosting yield, lime helping slightly, while nitrogen appears unnecessary. The implication suggests farmers could run similar OM experiments to determine soil element needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hopking
University of Iinois
Tong
Locust Stumps Won’t Stand Up to Pullout Methods
A local guide describes removing locust stumps without digging by using a stump puller or a home made lever device. The plan calls for an eight foot upright post of strong material, a mortised butt, drilled holes with heavy bolts, and a hook and iron plate to apply leverage. The Chin Farmer demonstrates two foot long iron hooks to set over the lever top for operation.
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Abilene Man’s Back Pain
AN EVERY DAY STRUGGLE, J C Lightner of 709 Booth Cedar St Abilene Kansas describes years of back pain and kidney trouble. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief and notes the product is sold by dealers for 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Postum Co
Batte Creek
Mich
J.C Lightner
Booth Cedar St
Abilene
Kansas
Mr. Lightner
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Nickel Plate travel ad and mixed quotes evoke era traffic
A jumbled page fragment mixes a Nickel Plate Railroad travel appeal from Chicago to New York and Boston with rail dining details and low fares. It includes plus notes on military apprenticeships, a political quip exchange, and assorted quotes about work, health, and aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York City
Hoston
All Pointe East
Lusuu Pullman
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
Chiengg
Ba Salle St
J. Y. Salahan
Adams St
Lik
Kidney Trouble in Women and Pinkham’s Remedy
Chronic kidney troubles in women are described as highly fatal without early treatment. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as the effective, specialized remedy. A testimonial from Mrs. Emma Sawyer of Conyers, Georgia, claims dramatic recovery after using the product, with free confidential advice offered by Mrs. Pinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Emma Sawyer
Conyers
Oyster crisis and European language folly mix in bay tale
Capt William Eliinger, oyster grower at thesapeshe bay, warns the industry is failing as oysters grow scarce due to improper planting and gathering. He urges government intervention to prevent total depletion. The piece shifts to a Banbury anecdote about British pronunciation and includes exaggerated ads for a nerve restorer and a herbal remedy, ending with a jokey note on Linaje and constipation cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eliinger
Thesapeshe Bay
Uia
Banbury
St. Vitus
Kline
R. H. Kline
Arch St
Philadelphia
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Bissells
Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co
Grand Rapids, Mich
Agricultural Department
Sorghum
Navy
Minneapolis
Third
Bemidjs
Minn
Bradstreet
Hounton Post
Towsee Tse
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
Linaje
Dodds
Roa Bel
Carters
Garett
Castoria
Hilee
Oval
Winchester
THE
Canad
Itinatao
Canada
Cwas
Piliang
Clifford Elk
Grand Forks
X. Dak
J. MM
Achlan
Paxtine
R. Paxton Co
Mase
Gray
Tenand
Ke Douglas
Esate
SES
Lea Sasso G
Sens
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