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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
2
This item references Christian Science guidance on health. It quotes Ella Wheeler Wilcox on thinking for healing and happiness. It notes a post timber comparison asserting a cheaper Osage orange substitute for posts alongside remarks from the Farmer's Tribune about red cedar and lumber-yard prices.
A historic view notes silage as stock feed rising in acceptance due to better silo construction and storage methods. It credits machinery advances and improved design for preserving fodder, making silage central to winter dairying and farm profits.
The article discusses silo construction emphasizing strong airtight receptacles, proper depth, and multiple silos if demand exceeds capacity. It notes four tons of silage per cow for seven months and highlights advances in machinery from hand methods to gasoline and steam powered systems that reduce labor and waste.
The article discusses handling Black Locust trees noting it regrows from roots and timing cuts to either preserve timber or kill the plant. August or September harvests extend ground durability while July cuts followed by September stump peeling aim to prevent sprouts. It emphasizes planting Black Locust on prairie farms for durable post timber.
The Chicago Journal notes about 2,000,000 goats in the U S with Angoras forming nearly two fifths. Farmers mix goats with sheep as dogs rarely molest a mixed flock. Goats cost about one eighth as much as a cow to maintain and provide abundant products, making goat raising potentially lucrative near large cities. Key points: good breeds, dry land, sensible warmth, and suitable climate.
Farm Stock and Home discusses the short life of modern galvanized wire fences. It blames excessive manganese for unequal distribution causing rust and early failure. The article urges manufacturers to restore old fashioned iron wire fence quality.
On wet patches not suitable for timothy or clover seed, seed red top and alsike clover to salvage hay. Red top and alsike perform better in moist soils, avoiding killing by timothy. Prepare soil, then sow eight pounds red top and four pounds alsike per acre. Indiana Farmer guidance.
The text advises using redtop and alsike clover for moist soils and low places where timothy or clover fail. For uneven or boggy ground, till with a spading harrow or disk, then sow eight pounds of redtop and four pounds of alsike clover per acre. It mentions benefits for meat and dairy production with eggs and milk from farm animals.
The article notes that the Devon is a leading oxen breed due to size, hardiness, and pasture adaptability. It highlights Devons as active, quick, and historically foremost for yoke work, despite modest dairy yield.
To can corn cut kernels from the cob with a sharp knife remove pulp. Fill cans a little at a time pressing down until milk overflows. Add a teaspoon of salt. Place cans in a boiler cook half an hour with covers loosely on. Remove seal and cook two hours longer.
Land owners seeking to establish commercial forest plantations shelter belts windbreaks and snow breaks and reclaim shifting lands and waste lands may obtain practical assistance from the forestry service of the department of agriculture by applying to offices in Washington.
Large potato growers begin early hand picking potato bugs as soon as they appear. They remove bugs before eggs hatch to prevent future colonies and keep ahead of beetle infestations.
This column urges steady cultivation for better crop yields and shares practical farming tips. It notes a kerosene-water mix for cleaning woodwork, emphasizes diligent soil care, and says skim milk cheese must be labeled skim milk cheese. It warns about crown gall transfer via cutting implements and recommends disinfecting knives. It cites Prof Otis on sterilized skim milk benefiting calves.
Lieut. Col. Burnley Campbell reports to the London Times that he completed a world circumnavigation in forty days and nineteen and a half hours, landing at Dover on June 13. He traces a route from Liverpool May 3 via Quebec Vancouver Yokohama Tokyo Vladivostock Harbin Irkutsk Moscow Berlin Cologne Ostend to Dover, noting a near miss with a missed train that would have delayed the record.
A New York Sun quote describes crowds at newspaper bulletin boards awaiting Thaw jury news. A man’s watch was stolen from his pocket in a saloon while he spoke to a bartender. The thief attempted to sell the watch back to him but fled after recognition.
A late October visit by the White Sox to a Wisconsin town sparks the national talk on baseball. The piece引用 discusses baseball as investment policy labor and sport via Charles D. Stewart's The United States of Bazeball.
A tailor criticizes men's undergarments for stagnation since the crease era and calls for new design features like fluting pleats or straps to revive the garment. This reader opinion reflects desire for revived fashion in clothing.
A verse about longing for a distant beloved princess contrasts with fashion notes on bridesmaids' toilet trends and aging wraps. The piece blends romantic lyric with commentary on black fabrics accented by gold or silver soutache and embroidery from Eastern motifs.
The season brings thin lawn petticoats in all shades with elaborate English embroidered flounces and button hole edges, though pricey. Cloth and tan summer suits remain fashionable, valued for ease of care and versatility, with tan gowns in light fabrics and tailored voiles in rich browns enhancing figure and style.
Khaki shows phenomenal popularity despite a hideous shade when isolated. It pairs well with other colors, trims dark gowns next season, and, when embroidered or used with white or black net, creates a beautiful effect. Jolly blue and orange tones join its enduring appeal.
The passage discusses how hat lines must harmonize with the wearer’s face and notes there is no universal rule. It argues hats should look youthful without being undignified or absurd, warning against mismatched ages and styles such as an old looking hat on a young girl or a flippant hat on an elderly woman.
A glimpse of the Pompadour era sleeves appears for a dinner gown idea. Long waisted silhouettes show shoulder frills of narrow lace with a tarretiere of ribbon bows at the elbow and a frill above and below. Suggested color schemes include nattier blue and pearl gray with Mechlin laces.
The article notes great changes in mourning attire since crepe improvements. Waterproofed crepe lowers cost and suits modern picturesque gowns. Empire and Empress styles will be worn in the soft graceful fabric, replacing heavy crepe trims.
The Parisian coiffure is less high than last season with hair drawn loosely back and massed near the traditional knot. New York women still wear their hair high, but French influence appears among the opera crowd.
A brief note on how pastel blue and soft pink blend, creating a dainty color pairing. The description emphasizes gentle tones and their pleasing visual balance.
President Roosevelt praised an eight hour day for workers while insisting the wife deserve equal consideration. He contrasted this with his view of men who advocate long hours for themselves but demand shorter hours for wives.
The text argues that people imitate behaviors they display. Gentle acts foster gentleness, while loud and conspicuous manners amplify public personas, leading to lasting character changes and popularity outcomes.
Velvet ribbons enhance current lines with scalloped and pointed finishes. Satin or silk bindings in darker contrasting colors create attractive dressmaker finishes.
Bright border trends elevate simple cotton frocks with minimal cost. Selecting dainty cottons and adding borders creates a distinguished air and stylish effect.
Court fashion notes describe shoes made to order with cloth tops matching gowns. The cost grows with embellishments such as topaz or amethyst buttons, making the attire appear extravagantly costly.
Exceedingly good color effects are obtained by using thin materials such as voiles marquisettes chiffon mousseline de soie and tulle illusion over harmonizing or contrasting colors.
In a brisk gust, elaborate hat ribbons tangled and lifted, catching eyes and sleeves as pedestrians dodged the breeze. The occasion prompted laughter and caution as fashion met weather on a windy afternoon.
White broadcloth strappings ornament a navy blue and white plaid voile fabric creating a decorative trim on a garment.
The passage notes broad fashion detail with braids and embroidery on tailor mades, pearl and gilt horse shoes for neckwear, striped fabrics, veils as essential as hats, New Oxford ties in tan Russian leather, Egyptian earth color, Panama materials for travel, white silk cravats with matching belts, Japanese silk for motor hoods, pale blue shades, and lace insertions along tuck seams for gowns.
A Germantown woman admonishes a workman for placing fixtures too high as he installs windows. The German craftsman, silent at first, finally explains with a gentle quip that he could not speak because his mouth is full of shrews he must swallow.
Public amusement note captures a quip between Mrs Hambush and the actor Boothby. The exchange hints at tension over an unpaid debt as Boothby jokes about a stroll of five hundred miles. The brief vignette reflects theatrical life and social etiquette.
A humor caption from Harper's Weekly contrasts a genial visiting clergyman with a pupil asking what they do in school. The pupil snubs the question by humorously saying he waits for dismissal, highlighting school life and a lighthearted jab at classroom routines.
The long history of major British labor actions is recounted from 1888 to 1903, detailing the London dock strike, the 1897 AS engineers strike, and the Bethesda slate quarry dispute, with costs and outcomes. A local tale ends with a theatre goat's appetite causing a stage mishap during a Wild Bill scene.
A Punch cartoon shows a polite exchange where a lady asks what she owes the Irish gardener, who replies he would prefer the half crown she offers to the two shillings he asks, highlighting cheerful wry humor about daily labor and modest pay.
A noted quip from Harper's Weekly states there are two life periods when a man cannot understand women: before marriage and after. The remark underscores enduring gender communication tensions in late 19th century commentary.
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