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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
3
A critique by Andrew M. Soule on poor soil conditions hindering grass and clover growth. He argues barren soils lack moisture, plant food, and organic matter, making seedling establishment and pasture development nearly impossible without first improving soil physics.
The article stresses careful skill in starting furrows to ensure straight, usable rows. It notes old fields are easier due to landmarks, while new fields lack guides. It warns against novices handling first furrows and highlights the lands plan where multiple first furrows set the pattern for later work.
The article argues against fixed rules for orchard site selection. It stresses considering exposure with northern slopes in colder belts, soil type as the primary factor, and drainage needs for clay soils. It cautions that proximity to the house should not override soil suitability.
A Kansas Experiment Station report compares two alfalfa strips. One cut at one tenth bloom yielded three harvests and strong regrowth. the later cut at full bloom produced low first cut and weak second yield. Early cuts invigorate plants and overall hay production.
A farm described as unsightly is linked to a farmers family dispute, with local tenants and neighbors noting deterioration and concerns over upkeep and property value.
A grand 1902 Kansas City parade by the Priests of Pallas promises an unprecedented show with electric illumination and animated floats. Five to ten thousand visitors are expected as railroads offer reduced fares for the event. Impersonations will be by Kansas City heiresses in lavish costumes. Tickets available October 3–7 with final return by October 13.
A humorous Forest and Stream excerpt refl ects on a three pound trout from Long Island and the idea that true success in fishing means getting invited to a preserved stream. The dialogue highlights exclusivity and social access to prized waters.
An artist overhears a countryman and his wife belittling a farm scene painting. Indignant, the artist asserts its value at a hundred pounds and asks if they know art, while the farmer claims limited art knowledge but strong nature sense about a cow rising from the ground with forefeet first.
A New York surgeon Dr Robert F Weir known for kindness treats medical students without charging. After an operation a student tries to pay but the doctor insists no bill and quips that dog does not eat dog, then puppy. The student departs impressed by the physician's generosity.
Miss Stephenson of Aberdeen writes to St Jacobs Oil givi ng a vivid account of crippling rheumatic pain and dependence before using the remedy. After two bottles she is able to work normally and urges others with rheumatism to try the oil. The letter is offered as evidence that St Jacobs Oil conquers pain.
A lighthearted tale of a professor silencing a student who cannot be heard. An ad promotes Dean's Ointment for skin itchings. A wartime anecdote recounts Lord Kitchener on a 1882 Alexandria bombardment when an old woman surprisingly interrupts with a chicken dash after the shot.
A collage of vintage marketing lines touts Defiance Starch and Defiance Ball Blue, Dr. Fowler’s Extract, and other tonics. Snippets claim cures for nerves and aches, with testimonials and addresses, all in a bustling early advertising tone.
A fragmented advertisement lists Defiance Starch with a claim of more product for a set price and hints at luck and clever talk as paths to fame and fortune. It also references remedies for coughs and colds and a coal miner’s struggles with social mobility.
A line promoting Defiance Staroon starch claims superior performance and extra 4 oz for 10 cents more than rival brands. The ad targets homemakers, highlighting convenience and savings for everyday ironing and laundry tasks.
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