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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
6
Guide on axe sharpening discusses bevel length varying with wood hardness, steel temper, and proper grinding technique. Includes steps to hold edge at right angle, stone direction, cooling, and finishing rubs. warns against improper speeds and grinding methods. Also notes pest control and weed management, plus seeds catalog tips for farming use.
The piece argues village art grows from public spirit and education. It cites Chicago Post and England's Garden City groups promoting drawing room meetings to inspire tree planting lawns and fountains. It notes suburban towns struggle with subdivision and contracts while the single virtuous resident can uplift a whole neighborhood.
Farm Preas notes profitability depends on health and size. Large cows incur higher maintenance but may convert feed efficiently due to vitality. Small cows cost less to maintain, yet may produce less milk. overall, profitability hinges on cow health and effective feed use.
Aurora goats show fewer diseases than sheep and the contagious takosiy illness, which caused havoc in some flocks years ago, appears to have run its course and may soon be eradicated.
Parents note playgrounds keep children off streets and give structure during vacation. They report happier, more interested in learning, and improved manners and character, with benefits to school work, curiosity about insects, birds and nature, and greater ambition.
Professor Zueblin of Chicago urged York Dauphin Institute members and public-spirited citizens to adopt a formal, long range plan for city improvement. He urged creation of parks sewers beautified lawns and removal of street poles, arguing city fathers should decide goals and pursue them to benefit future generations.
The Los Angeles Times laments scattered tree planting on streets with little management in cities. It notes individuals plant their own favorites and often no care is provided after burial of the sapling. The piece calls for strong state law or local ordinances to prevent irrational treatment of public highways.
City Trustee Carragher aims to curb outdoor signs after a citizen complained that eight foot by eighteen foot boards along a forty foot frontage blocked light. The Municipal Journal and Engineer notes the need to adjust the ordinance to limit billboard size.
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