I Wish to the Lord I Knew How Much She Thinks
The narrator recounts a tense rural scene where Guinea and Chad Lundsford mingle with friends at the general’s home. Alf Hawes confronts his love for Guinea, confesses jealousy, and vows to stay hopeful even as Chad and Guinea grow closer. Alf plans to plead his case at the general's gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Stuart
Guinea
Choad Lundsford
Bill
Lundsford
Stuart
Etheredge
Old Lim
Aimes
Susan
Limuel
Lim
Mr. Hawes
Alf
Millie
Mrs. Jacklin
Chad Lundsford
Mr. Lundsford
Chydister Lundsford
Chad
Chyd
Chwyd
Blackperry
Ebenezer
Hor
Sam Smith
Nent
Smith
Billy
Vvish
No Feuds In Navy Boxing Replaces Old Grudges
The Kansas City Star notes boxing on battleships has replaced feuds in the navy. Seamen settle insults with glove duels, then salute the flag and resume respect. Cups and nightly bouts, even blindfolded rap fights, captivate crews aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul Jones
Decatur
Kansas City Star
New Jersey
South America
Navy
Williamson's Corn Method Revolutionizes Southern Yields
E McIver Williamson details a six foot row corn method emphasizing stunting to boost ears, using layered fertilization with nitrate of soda as a final plow-applied topdress. He reports 52 to 125 bushels per acre on sandy upland, with improved soil health from pea vines and organic matter, urging deep soil preparation and legume rotation for southern lands.
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Acre
Middle West
Cuba
Mexico
Bridge Across Columbia Completes in Washington
A two mile railroad bridge has been recently completed across the Columbia River in Washington state. The report notes ships average life around twenty six years as part of the context for the region's transportation infrastructure.
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Columbia River
Washington
Improved Farming Progress in South Carolina Demonstration Program
A 1908 report on South Carolina Farmers Cooperative Demonstration Work details state progress under Dr Knapp and Prof Ira W Williams. It covers 600 demonstration and co operating farms, yields increases from better seed beds and cultivation, and expanded education through schools and institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
Knapp
Ira W. Willams
Williams
Georgia
Miss Berry
Mountain District
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
Farmers’ Co-operative
J. P. Campbell
J. M. Jenkins
W. R. Elliott
J. B. Tinsley
J. W. Rothrock
L. C. Chappell
H. H. Abrams
T. J. Cunningham
Columbia, D. C
Commissioner of Agriculture
Elliott
Falirfield County
State Department of Agriculture
Watson
Farmers’ Union
D. C
A. F. Lever
E. J. Watson
B. Harris
Frank Parrott
Farmers’ Union Sun
Ben F. Taylor
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
F. H. Weston
South Carolina Senate
Richland County
Fairfield County
L. C. Campbell
W. C. Hane
Calhoun County
J. A. Summers
Orangeburg
Aiken
E. N. Chisolm
Union County
Anderson County
Chester County
S. M. Duncan
Newberry County
J. F. Sloan
Laurens County
J. D. Sullivan
EB. E. Ware
Greenville County
General Education Board
Pennsylvania Railroad Creates Forest Reserve for Railroad Ties
The Morrisville correspondent reports the Pennsylvania Railroad is setting aside a large farm as a forestry reservation to raise millions of seedling trees for use as railroad ties. Species include oak chestnut catalpa black locust and pines with trials planned to find the best for ties. Seedlings will be planted six feet apart and transplanted to vacant railroad lands in about forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisville
New York Herald
Pennsylvania Railroad
Forestry Department of
Forestry Department
Mexico Plans $25 Million Push for Irrigation Schemes
The Mexican government is arranging to spend 25 million dollars to encourage irrigation schemes. The plan targets expanding water use for agriculture and supporting rural farmers.
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Wm. H. Lee
Laird & Lee, Publishers
Scott
Guinen
Dr. Etheredge
Sattle
E. M. Williamson
E. McIver Williamson
Sumter
8. C
Wilson
Galloway
Lever
Agricultural Committee of Congress
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