Cultivation of orchards reimagines old trees of Rome
The piece argues for orchard cultivation as a cure for decay and low yield. It extols breaking crust, occasional planting, top dressing with manure and ashes, mulching, and crop choices like corn and potatoes to improve soil. warns against continuous grazing and sown grasses. cites Meegan on top dressing and greenhouse sulfur as aids. blends local agrarian advice with broader farm news and public notices.
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The
Mariner
Thos. Meehan
Michigan
Hotels Deny High Rates For Democratic Convention
The Resident Committee says hotel proprietors pledge to maintain regular prices during the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis despite rumors of extortionate charges. Also: Emma Deck, 18, dies from a brush fire accident at Frystown Berks County. Mulligan accuses Blaine of hiding letters in his defense and plans to testify again before the sub-committee.
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Look
Abbott & McKinney Shoul
St. Louis
Emma Deck
John Deck
Bethel Township
Berks County
Frystown
Ex-Speaker Blaine Stricken With Headache in Washington
Former Speaker Blaine collapsed entering a Washington church on Sunday morning with a severe head pain and lost consciousness. He was unconscious from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., then revived and could move and speak. He improved that evening and was said to be doing well early today. Doctors labeled the episode a cerebral depression caused by heavy mental strain and heat, and they hoped for a speedy recovery.
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Blaine
Congregational Church
Washington
Gouley Excursion Stops at Hammonton on Land Deed Viewing
Gouley's excursion to Atlantic City will pause at Hammonton to allow parties holding deeds to view their lots. They will board again on the return from Atlantic City. Union M. E. Church strawberry festival closed at Odd Fellows Hall after a successful week. Tomorrow night the Seamen Church festival will commence.
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Patent Office
Olaime
E. Lemon
Washington
Lemon
A. Nurlbut
M. C
Illinois
Gouley
Atlantic City
Hammonton
Union M. E. Church
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Horse Escapes at New Castle Wharf During June 12 1876 News
A horse belonging to Mr. Hepburn backed off the wharf while being unloaded and was rescued by a nearby boatman who towed it to Gemmels dock. The owner rewarded the boatman with 3. Mayor Giffin’s Sunday note reports a fair haul with better behavior from the Hoodlums than the prior Saturday. The police detained several offenders for drunkenness and disorder, including Harry Newlove, Thomas Walters, Buckey Conway, Thomas Widwell, and James McNalty, with fines, costs, and bail set in multiple cases. Gas producer workers at Tasker iron works struck, prompting replacements in shifting crews.
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Gazette
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Reybold
Hepburn
Gemmels Dock
Harry Newlove
One
O'Neal
Harry
Court House
Hotel de Lambson
Conner
Thos Walters
Thomas
Bucky Conway
Red Eye
Buckey
É&C
Thomas Widwell
O’neal
James McNalty
Union
Delaware
James
McNalty
Giffin
Tasker Iron Works
Quickstep Teams Triumph in Weekend Baseball Pair
In a Saturday card, the Quickstep professionals beat Archer 9 to 4 with Kelley and Pierson contributing. Quickstep amateurs then defeated McClung 4 to 1 as umpire M Clinch watched. Readings teams Chicago club routed Actives 9 to 2 with strong Chicago pitching and offense.
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Pierson
Miller
Butcher Boys
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Archer
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Manayunuk
Luud
cClung
West Chester
Brandywine
Reading
Rugby Academy Commencement And Local Notices
Sthay Wal Rugby Academy commencement tonight. William Reynolda, county chairman, is sick abed. The Democratic convention meets at Dover tomorrow. Tonight the Board of Education holds a regular session. A police blotter notes a few ordinary drunks. Weather yesterday hit 90 in the shade and was not pleasant. Two drunken youths amused strollers along the Brandywine by swimming in the lower race in good clothes. Johnny Ryan, while swimming Sunday afternoon, received a severe cut over his right eye from a stone thrown by a companion. The alarm of fire Saturday night around 9:30 resulted from a coal lamp explosion in a lovee near Sixth and Madison streets, causing no damage.
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Wm. Reynolda
Dover
Board of Education
Brandywine
Johnny Ryan
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