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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
6
Farmers should invest in sturdy poultry houses from the start using well seasoned wood. Avoid cheap materials as damp conditions cause boards to shrink and crack. Planing boards before assembly reduces future repairs and saves cost.
The article outlines poultry housing ideas focusing on smooth washable interiors, removable roosts nests and floors, and a sliding door coop design. It compares box and A shaped coops, notes on floors and waterproof roofing, and adds a covered run to deter predators. It also cites a Waiser on lathed houses and dampness control with an oil screen door and cloth. It warns on alfalfa feeding for horses and land suitability for alfalfa seed imports.
A western farm visit shows heavy reliance on machines for seed potato cutting milking and milk processing. A gasoline powered line shaft drives a seed cutter a milk machine and a separator while the farmer notes efficiency but laments lost old labor skills and jokes about the lack of a political machine in rural precincts.
California melon growers tested muslin canopy covers over each hill to trap warmth and shield against wind and frost. The lightweight frames cost about 8 cents per hill, enabling melons to mature two to three weeks earlier than standard methods.
The author advises not to peel a ripe pineapple and describes a Florida Cuba method. Cut off the top and bottom, split lengthwise, quarter, and split the quarters into eight slices. Eat from the hand down to the skin to preserve juice and avoid dry meat.
Simple tips to maintain a polished mahogany dining table. Wipe after meals with cold water and a sponge, dry thoroughly, then rub briskly to prevent grease and spots. To remove white rings, rub with a cloth dampened with alcohol, which won’t mar the finish.
Instructions describe using Fuller’s earth to remove stubborn grease by making a paste and applying overnight, then washing off with cold water. The method may require repetition for deep stains. Also explains breaking ice for sickrooms by covering large blocks with newspaper and tapping with a needle to snap pieces.
Prepare bran water by boiling two handfuls of bran in a gallon of water for twenty minutes. Strain and wipe the matting or linoleum with a flannel cloth dampened with bran water, then dry with a clean cloth.
Fond mother describes drawings by Willie a seven year old self taught artist visiting the home companion notes the boy has never had a lesson and to appreciate his drawings from an artist's viewpoint
A fragmentary verse by John Wilbye warns of danger in a playful ode to bees and roses. The speaker urges flight to Melisuavia for ambrosian cheer while cautioning against lovers who may burn with a sharp gaze.
Poem The Valley Road reflects on travelers and a sunset journey with a final vow to seek a lost love beyond the horizon. Also an ad promoting Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism relief with a testimonial and Evans Drug Co. as seller.
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