Burruss Declines Presidency of Medical College of Virginia
Roanoke Virginia September 8 Dr Julian A Burruss president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute declines the offer to become full-time president at the Medical College of Virginia. The college may pursue other candidates for the role, with salary and terms previously discussed. Burruss is a noted Virginia educator with multiple degrees and prior service as president of the State Normal School at Harrisburg.
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Roanoke
Julian A. Buruss
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Medical College of Virginia
Medical College
Burruss
Blacksburg
State Normal School
Harrisomburs
Rippling Rhymes By Wat Mason
A fragment from Rippling Rhymes presents archaic moral tales of stern fathers and disciplined youths. The piece evokes olden times with imagery of Sabbath fishing, wooden rods, straps, and lessons that shaped younger generations.
Factors in Fruit Tree Soil Management in Indiana
Lafayette Indiana September 47 Any intelligent discussion of fruit soil management must focus on factors that favor growth and production rather than the merits of any one treatment. Orchards on thin rolling land need grass or may wash. nitrogen is the limiting fertilizer element for tree growth in grass. Phosphoric acid and potash aid through cover crop growth. Grass can drain nitrates and moisture. mulching to smother grass conserves moisture and benefits trees.
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Lafayette
Ind
Orchard cover crops and drought effects on fruit trees
The article notes drought to soil moisture reduced growth in many orchards especially unmulched trees in sod. It warns rye cover crops unplowed before heading can harm the orchard. It mentions nitrogen and ammonium nitrate aiding peach growth before bloom.
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Cullman
Hoosier
Criticises City On Departure Eve
Rev FE B Jackson, D D pastor of First Baptist Church, spoke to Kiwanis Club in Alexandria before leaving for Lexington Virginia to assume a new pastorate. He warned the city has suffered from self sufficiency but that this attitude is fading and urged more people to speak out. He praised the Kiwanis Club and offered a eulogy.
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Alexandria
Kiwanis Club
FE. B. Jackson
D. D
First Baptist Church
Lexington
Eulo
City Manager Praises Kiwamartis In Reform Move
City Manager Rich hailed the Kiwamartis as instrumental to establishing a new city manager government. He warned that lack of idealism endangers the city and urged citizens to value local history as the city's greatest asset.
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Gized
Livestock Breeders Attend Staunton Fair Sale
John Cather J M Fishpan W S Bromley and Harry L McCann members of the Short Horn and Poll breeders association of Frederick county attended the Staunton Virginia fair and participated in the sale of pure bred cattle.
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John €. Cather
J. M. Fishpan
W. S. Bromley
Harry L. McCann
Frederick County
Staunton
Winchester Durham calf herd on seven grounds
Fragmentary text mentions Winchester Durham calf herd and seven grounds or measures, but details are unclear. No full event or person identified.
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Ham
Winchester Durham
Ladies! Relief Pills Promoted in Milwaukee Ad
An old advertisement promotes Triumph Pills branded for women promising relief from irregularities. It urges purchases at local stores in Milwaukee Wisconsin with claims of safety and proper use to avoid disappointment.
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Waukee, Wis
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