Frederick County Court Enforces Judgment on Middletown Land
In the Clerk’s Office of Frederick Circuit Court on May 13, 1913 James L Gardner and Lut Pan net plaintiffs seek to enforce a $2141.62 judgment plus interest and costs from December 2, 1912 against J W McDonald and C M McDonald. The suit concerns undivided interests in a tract near Middletown conveyed by Annie E Ginnet to McDonald and McDonald. If partition in kind is not possible, the court may order sale of the whole tract and apply proceeds to heirs and general relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
County of
Frederick
James L. Gardner
Lut Pannet
J. W. McDonald
Middletown
C. M. McDonald
Annie E. Ginnet
Record keeping for orchard tree varieties and dates
Farmers should log the planting date, fruit variety, and exact location for each tree. A simple format records date, variety, source, field, row, and index to prevent guessing at fruiting time. Keep precise notes to preserve accurate cultivar information.
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Jones’ Nursery
Northern Spy
Fallawater
Learning the true value of a dairy bull through his offspring
The piece argues that a dairy bull should stay in the herd until his daughters calve and prove productive. It recounts a farmer who slaughtered a promising sire after a cross, only to discover later that keeping the bull would have saved thousands, as daughters showed superior milk and calf performance.
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Ander
Bessie
Lou
Lappie
Olga
Soil must retain organic matter to sustain crops
Farmers warn soil health declines if all vegetable matter is removed and nothing is returned. The statement stresses returning organic residues to the soil to maintain fertility and crop yields.
Many Young Folk Enjoy House Party
Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Capper of North Mainstreet hosted a house party for their daughter last week. Guests included Hazel Griffith and brother Olin Griffith of Washington DC, Lee Pine of Berkeley County, Helen Bentz of Mechanicsburg, Mifa Fuller of Cumberland, Mrs Horsey of Shannon Hill, Mrs Arnold of High View, James Trimble of Bunker Hill, and M L Bowen of Tennessee. The gathering, a featured outing, was held at the Rouss Springs grounds on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. Capper
North Mainstreet
Hazel Griffith
Olin Griffith
Gapper
Rouss Springs
Alfalfa Milk Maker Tops Timothy in Dairy Value
An Illinois experiment shows four tons of alfalfa hay per acre plus one and a half tons of timothy yields $68.44 more per acre in milk value than timothy at $1.30 per 100 pounds. New Jersey tests compare alfalfa to cottonseed meal and wheat bran, estimating 3 pounds alfalfa equal to 1 pound cottonseed. Loretta D. the Jersey cow famous for dairy records was fed alfalfa along with other cows in dairy history.
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Illinois
New Jersey
Neal
Loretta D
Jersey
St. Louis
Bear Down Up Goes Post A New Tool For Fence Removal
A New York Farm Journal correspondent describes a simple pry lever with two round iron arms used to pull posts when removing old fencing. The tool drives points into the post sides for leverage, with a long strong lever and optional separate leverage block. Also notes on pig welfare emphasize exercise for pregnant sows and practical housing layouts to encourage movement for water access.
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New York
The
Farm Journal
Suffragette Death Sparks England Terror Wave
London reports Miss Emily Davidson died from injuries after attempting to disrupt the English Derby. A wave of suffrage terrorism followed with protests and arson causing about 75 000 in damage. The Hurst Park Grandstand burned and boats destroyed. Funeral plans for Davidson were announced with hopes for a large procession.
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London
Emily Davidson
England
Miss Davidson
What Ails the Clover Field
Clover sickness may stem from lacking proper bacteria rather than soil or drought. Clover bacteria fail on acid soils, so liming with ground limestone and spreading hundreds of pounds of clover-field soil can cure the plot. Iowa Homestead.
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Iowa Homestead
War Department picks Shenandoah Valley for cavalry drill
The War Department selected the Shenandoah Valley as the site for a two month cavalry drill this summer. Aims include testing mobility defense and reconnaissance as part of military training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Department
Shenandoah Valley
Cavalry
Great Writer Not Musical and Macaulay’s Taste
The note quotes Thomas Babington Macaulay at Windsor Castle on January 14, 1851 describing a dinner table scene where a foreign guest struggled with English while a band played a string of tunes including The Campbells Are Coming. His biographer notes this as the only authentic instance of him recognizing one tune from another.
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Macaulay
Windsor Castle
Duchess of Norfolk
Campbells
George Otto Trévelyan
Conundrum on Filling a Ten Pound Barrel
The riddle asks what fills a ten pound barrel yet makes it lighter. The answer is holes, as they occupy space but reduce weight by removing substance.
Now is the Moment to Advertise in This Paper
Local merchants and readers are invited to place ads in this paper to reach a broad audience. Reserve space early to secure optimal placement and visibility for products services and events. Contact the advertising department for rates deadlines and available formats.
Troopers Ordered to Cavalry Camp Near Winchester
General Barry orders two regiments from Fort Myer Fort Ethan Allen and Fort Oglethorpe to join a field training encampment near Winchester from July 20 to September 20. Troops to march fully equipped for instruction and return to station after camp. Rail shipments cover tentage gear and weapons practice resumes on return.
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Washington
Barry
New York
Fifteenth Cavalry
Fort Myer
Tenth Cavalry
Fort Ethan Aflea
Eleventh Cavalry
Fort Oglethorpse
Winchester
New Developments In Balkan Imbroglio
A Sofia dispatch to The Star reports Greece and Servia pressuring Roumania and Turkey to join a new Balkan conflict against Bulgaria. A Bulgarian peace delegate met in London today as rumors of territorial rewards surface in the effort.
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London
Sofia
Greece
Servia
Roumania
Turkey
Roumaniaj
Bulgaria
Big Loss From Springfield Fire Destroys Store
Springfield Missouri June 9 A fire in the business district caused losses exceeding 500000. The Heer dry goods store, one of the country’s largest, was destroyed as flames began at 530 this morning and the fire department could not contain the blaze.
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Springfield
Heer
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