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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
9
An American Cultivator report notes poor corn shredder performance leading to coarse stalks wasted in mangers. It cites dull knives and wear as causes, urging sharpening and maintenance for better feed value. It also warns about premature seeding in beets carrots celery and parsnips caused by cold, frost or root damage with no remedy except pulling and destroying affected plants.
A simple stable scraper built from a foundation inch board five inches wide and about eight inches longer than the width of a standard four tined implement. The article notes it is handy, easily made, and inexpensive to produce for barn maintenance.
Quarter inch holes spaced to match fork tines are bored along the board edge. Holes extend about three inches deep and pass through to the side. The lower board edge is beveled to create a scraping edge.
The drought drives up need for corn fodder as oats and hay fail. Silo ensilage becomes valuable for dairy and beef feed, while improved corn binders speed cutting and bundling. It also aids handling on wagons and shocks and promotes even shredding when fodder is fed in uniform bunches.
Hoard's Dairyman urges thorough cooling and aeration of milk for safe summer delivery. Emphasizes cleanliness of cows, stables, and utensils to improve keeping quality. Warns against using preservatives under any condition.
A brief note explains why some plants bloom seeds in their first year. It discusses biennial gardening practices and how seed production can occur earlier than expected, offering guidance for neighbors on plant care and timing.
The New England Homestead argues for feeding lambs a mix of grains to boost weight, claiming a profitable exchange of grain for lamb. It condemns farmers who avoid buying grain as robbers who deplete land fertility and burden their families, urging more productive farming and better prospects for children.
The article advises remedies for crop-bound fowls in summer. It recommends gently milking milk into a bird between the knees, then sieving Rochelle salts in milk, and repeating as needed. Causes include grit, gravel, mud, or overfeeding, followed by a period of bread soaked in milk and clean housing.
Farmers who plant forage crops like corn and sorghum can reduce losses in heat by supplementing pastures with extra feed at midday. With shade water and careful timing, animals stay fed and productive. A growth check remains a real loss to the owner.
The article rejects the old belief among fruit growers that driving nails into apple trees prevents disease and insect attacks. It argues rust on the nail offers no benefit to the tree and does not affect the sap or insect life, debunking the superstition.
Proper handling keeps a small flock affordable with low costs and steady returns. Lambs and mutton add clear gains whether shipped to market or kept for home use, providing wages and good interest on the investment.
A longtime observer argues the English sparrow aids farmers by feasting on caterpillars and insects that threaten crops. He notes the bird’s winter cheer, defense against predators, and peaceful coexistence with other species, urging readers not to poison or persecute it.
Wealth totals from census data show US accumulation rising from 1850 to 1900 with per capita gains. Estimates for 1900 project about 90 billion dollars total and roughly 1 200 dollars per person, reflecting expanding savings and rapid industrial production.
The New York Tribune cites Southern France as origin of the shoe toss at weddings. A rejected suitor first popularized it, flinging an old wooden shoe at the groom as he nears the couple’s home. The act signals final release of ill will.
Statistics show Paris natives make up 26 percent of the population while St Petersburg is 40 percent, Berlin 41 percent, Vienna 45 percent, and London 65 percent, highlighting Paris as notably less native than other major capitals.
A quirky note on red hair frequency among English speakers and the social habit of warning a best friend before rash actions. It contrasts slangy Booklish humor with everyday observations, pairing odd facts with light, observational commentary.
In Sark Olivia, the patient, appears again as Martin Dobree wrestles with his feelings. Captain Carey suspects a hidden romance as Dobree confronts his engagement to Julia and the risky prospect of revealing his true love for Olivia. Johanna urges honesty and a pending confession to Julia.
King Edward orders removal of wild boars in Windsor Great Park after the herd, presented to Queen Victoria by the Prince of Wales in the India tour, increased in numbers. The animals attract visitors but are dangerous and have caused near escapes. periodic culling continues. The passage ends with a local slang note about railroad workers.
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