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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1892
Page
5
Farmer readers from Ames Iowa send questions to James Wilson editor about arm and stock yard fleas and pre solicited topics. Answers promised from the editor.
The Ohio Farmer notes drainage fixes for hard pan near the surface to allow water to percolate. It cites sugar beets across Wyoming and Nova Scotia experiments as proof beets can be grown profitably. It urges Iowa farmers to improve pasture, dairying, and corn with better feeds, seed selection, and manuring, while discussing butter, cheese, oleo, and roads, all in a robust midwest agricultural voice.
The piece advises farmers to produce excellent cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, and chickens to fetch good prices. It emphasizes buyers seeking quality, noting that only superior stock yields profits and that simply aiming to produce meat may not guarantee returns.
The passage notes that young grass provides highly nutritious feed, with albuminoids and carbohydrates in favorable ratios. It argues that nature offers a superior ration compared to manmade mixtures, and mentions German experiments in feeding.
The article argues that improvements in farming methods favor the dairyman and urges focus on feed quality, pedigreed stock, and pasture first. It highlights sugar beets as profitable for cows, notes beet pulp as a valuable nutrient, and anticipates Iowa producing its own sugar once farmers study beets and adapt to field and factory methods.
A brief note notes strong demand abroad for farm products and suggests profitable export potential. It emphasizes favorable market conditions and suggests leveraging existing production to meet rising overseas interest.
Instructions to Ames creamery patrons emphasize feeding cows pure water, clean surroundings, and neat milking. Milk cooling, aeration, and strict separation of days milk are urged to ensure high quality butter and cheese and top market prices. Do not send sour tainted frozen or impure milk or milk from unhealthy cows.
Public health notes warn heavy meat consumption in winter leads to rheumatic and gout temperaments. Experts advocate lime water and alkaline drinks to dilute meat intake, with emphasis on growth benefits for children and broader use beyond vegetarians.
A Maine paper recalls the Mill Rock legend from London Hill where hermit wizard Kaler aided a runaway couple. He gave 100 Spanish milled dollars and warned of danger after instructing them to cut a bag, squeeze its contents, and flee. A storm and hurricane destroyed the mill and boulder, making Mill Rock the river’s worst navigation obstacle.
The article explains the horn or cor de chasse as a mellow wind instrument once a hunting horn. It notes the waldhorn name in German, the horn’s convoluted shape for playability, and that straightened orchestral horns would be seventeen feet long. It also states trumpets lengthen with crooks to reach lower keys, the tuba’s length, and that in U S orchestras trumpet often means cornet outside Boston.
Six prominent young women in Sault Ste Marie used a novel punishment on Fred Clayton by luring him to his home in old clothes. Four tackled him and held him while two painted him head to toe in bright red paint, leaving him fully coated as they released him.
The text notes cats wash by using the fore foot and inner toe as a face sponge while the rough tongue combs the body. Lions and tigers bathe similarly applying a foot brush to the face and ears. Hares also use a foot to wash their faces and to apply makeup for the stage.
Two young women, two young men aboard an electric car, all seats taken. One man offers his seat to the pretty girl and is answered in German that he must give his seat to the ugly one. Both ladies thank the generous coordinators in German.
Story Polk Dallas and Boone counties old settlers announce a reunion in Madrid on June 18 with preparations underway and high expectations. A farming tip notes timely seed planting, while Prof Budd from the horticultural department reports March planted seeds thriving at the college farm.
The week ending May 21 brings cold wet weather and heavy rains causing floods and gloom for crops. Average temperature five degrees below normal. Cherokee and Monona counties record the heaviest rainfall. Wheat and oats on uplands fair, lowlands drowned or yellowed. limited sunshine hindered planting and plowing until recent sunshine improved conditions.
An advertisement promotes denture work by a Posthetic Dentist operated from a residence north of the post office. It claims approved methods and reasonable satisfaction guaranteed to customers seeking dental prosthetics.
Baptist services every Sunday at 10 o clock and 7 30 with prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 and Sunday school after morning services. Congregational services Sunday 11 and 7 30 with prayer meeting Wednesday. United Brethren preaching Sabbath morning at 10 and evening 7 30 with Sunday school at 10 and Y P C U before evening. Union praise meeting 3 30 and prayer Thursday evening. Byron Clark.
Prayer meeting held weekly with Wednesday evening sessions. Lord's Day services at 11:00 and 7:00 led by Pastor J. K. Hester. Sunday School at 12:00 noon.
Local drayage firm promotes readiness for all types of hauling on short notice. They pledge prompt, careful attention to every job entrusted to their care and emphasize reliability and efficiency in service.
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