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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
4
The piece argues that mutual restraint is essential in households, noting individuals must concede some desires to maintain harmony and retain as much of one own tradition as possible. It stresses communal sacrifice as a civic habit extending beyond families into society.
The excerpt argues that actions matter most in friendship, not words, and warns that generous professions of goodwill do not reliably prove loyalty. it emphasizes a practical test of attachment through deeds rather than rhetoric.
A Rochester New Jersey mother reports her 14 year old daughter relieved from monthly dizziness and cramps after two bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A sixteen year old girl and others share improved health, with letters from mothers nationwide praising the remedy. The Lone Medical Company at Lynn Massachusetts disseminates the testimonials.
A historical guide urges absolute cleanliness to combat red mites and lice in fowl houses. It recommends weekly trap-ping removal, biannual general cleanups, thorough whitewashing, and kerosene spray to deter nighttime mites. It favors tarred perches, Excelsior or tobacco stems as nesting material, and home made insect powder from carbolic acid, kerosene, lime, and plaster for pest control.
An inexpensive method to boost milk sanitary quality is using small topped or covered pails. New York tests show bacteria reductions from one half to two thirds, even in well kept stables. Simple covers can be added to ordinary pails, costing under one dollar, with full details in Bulletin No 826.
The piece notes balky horses have individuality and rules that fit one horse may not fit another. It argues brutal methods rarely solve the problem and warns against relying on mere self-control by the driver. It suggests that ignoring a fit, pretending to fix harness, or tapping the horse may cause it to forget a recent unpleasantness.
The guide emphasizes giving the mare a daily outdoor exercise and monitoring foaling closely. Watch for the umbilical cord issues and ensure the foal receives nourishment from the mare within the first hour to prevent trouble. The owner must stay vigilant during and after birth.
A sketchy notice promotes a remedy called Good Ointment or Molment for swelling on dairy cows and other farm animals. It claims equal parts of turpentine sweet oil and spirit of camphor used liberally and frequently on swollen parts.
A wall, aerator, and steady method simplify milk cooling. If no equipment, transfer milk between containers until the buoyant phase ends, or let it stand in water overnight. A well trained hired man should be paid fairly, with wages reflecting skilled labor.
The note advises deep rich soil with foam-like texture and good percentage of organic matter for onions. It warns against planting in close, clammy, compact soil and lightly touches on keeping records. It also references a poultryman failing to maintain a proper account while traveling a road leading to Priya through unclear terms.
A Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station note describes the leopard moth, now common along the coast, damaging elm and silver maple by tunneling in twigs and branches. It outlines lifecycle, signs of attack, limited natural checks, and nonchemical controls such as selecting less-infected trees, spacing, and keeping trees vigorous.
Instructions on hoof anatomy and care for horses. Emphasizes wall, sole, and frog, growth rates, effects of exercise and grooming, moisture retention, and factors influencing horn growth. Notes hind hooves grow faster, unshod hooves grow faster, and time estimates for horn to reach ground.
The article describes using dynamite to break compact subsurface soil layers called sabsoil or hardpan to create underground reservoirs for water. Holes two to six feet deep are drilled every twenty to thirty feet, with about eighty sticks of dynamite per acre, costing around 160 with cape and fuse. an auger and detonation method are noted for deep blasting.
Soil condition after rain is poor for sowing. Wait until ground can be easily raked or harrowed. Transplanting should occur when the soil is moist enough to lift a good earth ball with the plant and roots undamaged. Plant diseases and pests affect all regions. gardeners should stock spraying materials and be ready for emergencies. Some seasons demand vigorous control measures.
Remarkable improvement in western wool this year with a large proportion of the species clean from dirt. Education by the major wool houses is credited for the better preparation and quality observed by buyers.
A historical note describes blasting powder in holes to loosen ground, create surface openings and subsurface reservoirs for rainfall, suggesting sand fills to keep holes open, and advocates tree planting with dynamite for deeper soil work. It also urges scientific soil enrichment, fertilization, crop rotation, and proper tillage, warning buyers to rest shipments of exes (fertilizers) twenty four hours.
Western states enforce strict dipping laws to stop scab disease among flocks. Dipping costs fall on shepherds as they ferry thousands of sheep across borders, with Wyoming charging entry fees and quarantine measures for infected stock.
Spinach yields vary by sowing time with early spring crops and fall-sown springing earlier. In mild climates it lasts winter, needs rich soil, and can be drilled or broadcast. In northern regions winter protection, mulching help. Prickly Winter and Long Standing are recommended autumn varieties.
Guidance on orchard cultivation to prevent crusting and moisture loss, timely lamb dipping for tick control, and farm economy tips about cartage values. Also advice on trellising tomatoes, waiting for proper conditions, and risks of adulterated alfalfa seed with weed contamination.
Dr Sloan identifies main causes of bone spavin in horses as starting a colt too young to work, driving fast on slick roads, and abrupt jerking or stopping of the animal.
Pickling cucumber farming shows profit where pickling plants exist. Cucumber vines yield heavily when moisture and plant food are available, boosting production opportunities for growers.
A fragmented dialogue shows Alfred and a woman arguing over telling thoughts and deceit. She accuses him of hiding thoughts while he tries to reassure her, interspersed with quotes on Emerson and fashion warnings. The text mixes emotional tension with public notices and ad-like lines about motherhood and voting.
A newly invented aluminum apparatus renders fracture details plainly visible as the rays pass through the metal, allowing surgeons to examine and align fragments without haste. The device eliminates obstacles like opaque structures, akin to clear glass for sight.
A student recalls a story about witches and answers a teacher who asks if witches still exist. The boy replies that they are now called old maids, highlighting a playful term shift in the exchange.
American Magazine argues there are four kinds of women in its blunt epigram: good women, bad women, good bad women, and bad good women. The piece mocks playwrights who spin melodramas about wronged husbands and dramatic confrontations.
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