17 Mar 1887
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1887
Page
1
A detailed survey of spring fashion focusing on India silks, French foulards, white India silks, and surahs. Describes new patterns such as plaids stripes and Greek squares, color trends from Jubilee blue to Charles X pink, and the use of ribbons in trims and evening dress adornments.
Fashion notes describe hats with little change and high collars with wide spreads. Diagonal cloth dresses become the trend with white vests and round silver buttons as the latest detail.
The article advises using salt on manure piles to prevent freezing and control moisture in winter, noting it helps solubilize fertilizer when not exposed to rain. It then discusses drainage, urging a uniform fall and steady outlet rather than steep drops, to avoid sediment buildup and maintain clear passage in underdrains.
The article advises on carrot cultivation with thorough soil preparation and regular weeding, then shifts to a broader case for choosing fruits. It argues there is no absolute best variety, but emphasizes using climate and soil suited types, highlighting apples currants and berries as improved over older sorts, urging adoption of new varieties for better flavor size and bearing.
A swine breeder urges gradual weaning to avoid setbacks and teaches pigs to eat away from the dam. The 1885 Kansas State College report describes experiments with warm water on dairy cows showing milk flow increases of about 8.5 percent on most days, suggesting stronger benefits with continuous warm water use.
The Breeders' Gazette notes that warm water from burning waste materials can heat water for twenty five cows per bushel of coal and suggests farm woody fiber sources. Warmer water reduces cattle stress, improves drinking, and supports health in cold weather.
A synopsis from Red Wing coverage discusses dairy stock handling, pasture quality, barn design, and feeding strategies. It covers methods of cow raising, Ayrshire breeding, grass versus grain feeds, and timing of calving for milk yield, with observations from W. K. Pullman and notes on cleanliness and animal welfare.
The Orchard notes that prices for grapes were higher a decade to two decades ago, but with careful cultivation and market insight, modern grape growing remains profitable for savvy growers. The piece compares past and present market conditions to guide producers.
The article notes grape growers still gain despite price drops with yields of three to four tons per acre and profits from labor. It covers nursery stock transplanting, root pruning benefits, proper pruning timing, and tools, plus methods to seal large wounds with shellac or wax, emphasizing growth from last season’s buds.
Practical advice for keeping domestic fowls warm and healthy. Warns against perching in trees during cold weather and emphasizes broad roosts and sheltered coops. Discusses brood management, winter egg-laying, lice prevention, cage sizing, and simple gape remedies with cautions on temperature and nutrition.
The article describes transforming common perfume bottles into ornaments by fitting new corks with china heads, clothing the cork with a dress matching the table cover, and adding tiny caps. It also notes elaborate or plain dress styles and quaint black silk outfits. It contrasts current tastes with antique furniture practices in England.
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