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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
8
R I Throckmorton of Kansas State Agricultural College argues dairy farming conserves soil nutrients better than other methods. He notes that dairy systems leave most plant food on the farm as manure while grain farming removes it, and dairy crops like alfalfa and clover enable nitrogen-rich rotations.
The text notes including a leguminous crop in the rotation helps soil health. It states alfalfa increases soil nitrogen when harvested and its manure applied back to the land. The passage discusses soil depletion and nutrient recycling implications.
A new whitewash method approved by Ohio agricultural authorities mixes five quarts lime with hot water to cream thickness then adds one pint coal tar disinfectant and one pint kerosene. Dilute so it can be brushed or sprayed. Lime whitens walls kerosene kills mites and coal tar disinfectant kills germs. Recommended for disinfecting stables and farm buildings.
A Kansas City Journal quote notes a shift from crops like cotton tobacco oranges and corn to investing in a coal mine due to steady demand and reliability of coal output. The dialogue frames coal mining as a dependable money maker in contrast to volatile farming.
A witty exchange notes a man in love as the foolish one, framing a playful Houston Post reflection on romance and perception. The lines mock jealousy and reveal how affection colors judgment in a terse social quip.
A Franklin aphorism warns that large ships roam farther while small boats should stay near the shore, reflecting caution in exploration and risk.
The Rural New Yorker notes several causes for butter not churning well. Low temperature, thin or overly sweet cream, variations in churning speed, cream fullness, and cow vitality affect results. Ayrshire cattle are praised for hardy constitution and steady milk production. the shown bull is Ayrshire.
The text explains churn operation with cream of varying fat content. It notes that higher churn speed risks bottom circulation, while slow rotation leaves cream along the churn sides. Best results occur when churn is half full and agitation is sufficient to create a rising and falling motion audible with each turn.
A popular soprano is described as having a fine timbre voice, a willowy figure, cherry lips, chestnut hair and hazel eyes. The article speculates she was raised in the lumber regions and notes her strong stage presence.
In a Century Magazine essay Rollin Lynde Hartt argues the middle west has no fixed boundaries and defies simple labeling. He cites differing regional claims from New York to Montana and notes Minnesota’s placement as northwest.
A method to estimate a tree's height using a vertical stick and shadow lengths. By comparing the ratio of shadow to stick height, one can deduce the tree's height, such as a 2.5 foot stick with a 3 foot shadow indicating a tree six times taller, or about fifteen feet in the example.
A frail girl enters a candy shop asks for chocolate, pays four pennies, then leaves. The storekeeper gently calls after her that she is a penny short, and the girl replies that the storekeeper is a penny short as she disappears.
A brief item notes Japan's civil service retirement law for government employees. An unrelated anecdote follows in a quotation about a man praising his uncle and naming pets Sausage Nearly and Robinson with humorous reasoning.
Warner Miller recalls a 200 acre farm in 1840 with 15 cows 1 yoke of oxen 20 sheep and other stock. The family produced clothing from home spun wool linen and dyes and ate from their own farm including pork butter cheese and eggs. Modern conveniences were scarce with no telegraph rail or ocean cable and only a nearby tannery and shoemaker.
A primitive indigo making method in southern India packes the plant in a vat with water and boards, allows fermentation for ten to twelve hours, then drains the liquid, stirs the mass, and boils the residue in copper vessels before pressing into market ready cakes.
A French grenadier enraged by a perceived injustice aimed at a field marshal. He pulled the trigger and the pistol failed to discharge. He remained still and declared, Four days in the cells for keeping your arms in a bad state.
In the late 19th century blue gum trees were planted to combat malaria by drying swamps. Although the eucalyptus did not neutralize the parasite, its rapid water uptake reduced standing pools, eliminating mosquito breeding grounds and causing a decline in malaria incidents.
To clean brass flowerpots or trays rub with a lemon piece then pour boiling water over them and finally polish with a soft dry cloth.
Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment is advertised as promptly effective for eczema and all skin troubles including pimples, acne, ringworm, and tetter. Sold by druggists for 50 cents with a guarantee.
A Livonian proverb on not mentioning hair in a bald man's house is quoted alongside a dialogue from Tommy Horton and Mrs. Morton about a boy struck with a brick. Mrs Horton proposes punishment only if the boy harms her child, prompting humor at the idea of reciprocal retribution.
Schedule snippet shows eastbound service to Aberdeen via Tacoma Centralia with arrivals and departures at unspecified times. Westbound service from Seattle to Tacoma and Hoquiam also referenced with vague timing and station names like Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul.
St Marys Catholic Church at West Third and G Streets, Father Thomas Quain, Pastor, offers low mass at seven in the morning, second mass at nine thirty, and benediction at seven thirty in the evening.
Sabbath school at 2 oclock led by Clara Benson with regular service at 3 oclock. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. Elder E L MacLafferty leads. St Pauls Lutheran Church corner First and E streets invites all to German service Sunday at 11 am with Rev Amos Minneman as pastor.
The Scandinavian M E Church at Market and L streets announces worships at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday school at 10 am. I J Rigstad is superintendent and Rev. BH Ernest Anderson serves as pastor with a Tuesday Young People meeting at 8 pm and a Thursday prayer meeting at 8 pm.
First Christian Church of Christ on Third and L streets lists Mora Dg service at 11:00 o clock and other services. Sunday school starts at 38 clock with F. Clere as superintendent. iwin Clark Mider.
The Christian Science church on First Street near Broadway hosts Sunday services at 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. An 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening service repeats the morning worship. Wednesday services begin at 9:30 p.m. The Christian Science reading room at 517 Finch Building is open daily except Sunday and Wednesday from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 to 3:38 p.m.
St Andrew's Episcopal Church at First and G streets announces Sunday School at 10 a m merping prayer and sermon at 11 a m evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 p m with a special musical service Rev F W Greene is the pastor.
Morning service at 11 o'clock Evening service at 8 o'clock Sunday school at 10 o'clock Epworth League and Probationers class times Monday 2 30 p m Choir practice Thursday 7 45 p m Pastor Rev C W Moe Laughlin McKnight superintendent of Sunday school
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN CHURCH at Corner First and E streets offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Young People meet Friday 8 p.m. Ladies Aid second Thursday. Parochial school Saturday 10 a.m. A Wold at Corner East Second and I streets hosts 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services with Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Epworth League 6:30 p.m. prayer Thursday 7:30 p.m. Rev. B. M. Hill pastor. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH at Corner First and H streets: morning service 11 a.m. evening 7:30 p.m. Sunday school 12:15 p.m. Mrs. W. W. Walk superintendent. Mrs. X. Y. Croxall chorister. Chas. McDermeth.
Teaching service at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m and 8 p m Prayer service 8 p m Thursday W H Gibson Pastor.
Morning service at 11:00 and evening service at 7:30 with Sunday school at 9:45. W G Powell superintendent Mrs N L Lillie soloist and choir director Rev T H Simpson minister Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Broad way and First street.
Sunday school at 9 50 a m led by Henry Blomquist superintendent. Morning service at noon. Evening service at 7 45 p m. Young People’s meeting at 5. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Rev John J Huleen officiating.
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