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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
12
The article argues clover hay yields higher feeding value if cut when in blossom and cured quickly. It details a farming method: cut in forenoon, ted and rake, cock by afternoon, cure two days, open on day three, then haul to mow. It stresses avoiding weather delays and using a hay tedder to keep leaves and aroma.
A historical note explains clover cut and left to dry faces low danger from rain after brief sun exposure. If kept in rows and raked, risk rises, but even several days of rain would cause less loss than leaving clover in rows from the start.
The article stresses proper care of farm implements after harvest. Clean grease and dirt from bearings, oil moving parts, and grease bright surfaces to prevent rust. Make note of broken parts for repairs. Prepare a readiness plan for the next season and keep a memorandum to guide stormy-day maintenance and the upcoming harvest period.
Fragmentary note emphasizes using humus to enrich soil and boost yields. Mentions benefits to bay tog and bamus, urges best practice and economical use. Text is garbled with missing context and unclear entities.
A United States Department of Agriculture circular notes how naphthalene affects tar binders. It suggests four main findings: higher fluxing value for naphthalene blends with tar pitches, small amounts of naphthalene increase fluidity in hard pitches, softer pitches show less fluidity change, and over-saturation lowers fluidity at temperatures below naphthalene melting. The data may allow predicting tar consistency changes from additive levels.
Instructions describe building a corn drying rack from fence boards. Create a frame of any size, drive nails at an upward angle, rest corn butts on nails to air dry, number each ear to track germination, store in a cool place away from mice, and suspend with wires for protection.
Farmers are advised to store pumpkins in the field during harvest to feed hogs and cattle for the season. Pile pumpkins in a row, cover with hay, and set fodder on each side for a thick three to four foot stack. This protects from cold and aids formulating a profitable balanced ration with corn fodder.
A farm note outlines perennial alfalfa benefits and spring pruning tips. Telephonic market connections, seed handling, and seed corn drying are discussed. Advice covers ash and phosphate fertilisers, ensilage value, cranberry frost impact, and alfalfa on sandy soils with soil timing and inoculation considerations.
Director Bartelme denied rumors that Coach Yost would leave Michigan football next year and affirmed he will coach in the fall. Yost declined to deny the rumor and plans to recruit Cornwell and Boyle for 1912 while Matt Wells hints at a return from England as Ad Wolgast sails.
The article ranks 1911 AL pitching: Chief Bender leads with 17 wins and 5 losses, 363 85 innings, 144 strikeouts, 73 walks, and top provincial marks. It notes Ed Walsh, Eddie Plank, Lefty Grove era figures, and mentions Gregg, Krapp, Joe Wood among contemporaries, with varied win totals and standout post season performances.
Cossip III surveys athletes and rivals across baseball boxing football and swimming with nicknames natatore amid the talk of Ty Cobb Mordecai Brown and Connie Mack. The piece blends humor and sport lore, noting Carlisle Indian players Chief Bender and the boxing scene while hints of retirements and front-office leadership surface.
Davie Robertson of Norfolk Virginia signed by the New York Giants as a second Matty. He pitched 25 wins in 94 games for Elisabeth City North Carolina last season and once struck out 19, showing speed and versatility as a utility man who can play first base and outfield and hit well.
An urbanizing mother leaves eight year old in charge of eight chicks. A thunderstorm arrives, the boy forgets the chicks, and half drown. He confesses, saying the chicks died happy. A humorous lament follows about a rough resort and holiday plans.
A youthful Canadian confronts a doubting father about going to sea. The son argues perseverance pays, citing King George as an example of rise from humble beginnings to leadership. The tale blends family advice with ambition and personal growth.
A dialogue fragment shows Philomena asking why Virginia calls him an educated monkey and Virginia answering that he is proscient with bigger branches. The exchange reads like a terse theater or literary dialogue snippet with unclear context and characters.
An obscure dialogue reads like a stage scene where a manager asks why someone wants the stage and the reply hints at money and crowding. A suggestion to hire a trained nurse hints at preparation for a performance amid crowded rooms and ambition.
A fragmentary exchange depicts a prisoner recalling a trial and a judge’s sentence of five years while Visitor asks age and mentions being asked about time. The dialogue hints at a courtroom moment with a tone of irony.
A fragmented report notes a remark after a pursuit involving Asate's internor. The quote hints at pity when Dente made a celebrated wan, mentioning unfocused imagery and a discarded postcard. The readable elements suggest confusion and partial identities within a chaotic scene.
Disjointed lines reveal characters discussing behavior and appearance. The exchange hints at family relationships and social dynamics with references to a boy named Tommy, a character named Freak, and mentions of hair bleaching and concealment. The readable text is sparse and lacks a clear narrative arc.
A garbled OCR fragment praises a woman of talent, noting splendid things she did and her appearance. It includes unsure lines about her being a bee or bow, with unclear context and missing details.
A cryptic note uses baseball language to explain Wille’s disappearance and recounts that Mr. Catfish-Have uncovered the cause, while Bunfish acknowledges the catch. The wording hints at a puzzle-like report rather than a clear incident with names, places, or dates.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a patient girl reacting to a man who describes a recently read book as uplifting and inspiring. He praises the author’s sincerity and directness while she remains unsure how to respond. The text reads with garbled letters and incomplete phrases.
An ADB orator entrusted a prepared speech to a friend for reading on a specific occasion. After review the friend reported the first reading seemed very dull, the second indifferent, and the third insipid. The orator replied calmly that it would suffice since he would only repeat it once.
A short excerpt shows a speaker remarking he could not marry a young woman after years of wear and tear, and another character thanks him for the implied compliment. The tone hints at social expectations and aging within a domestic conversation.
A fragment reflects a debate on chess as an intellectual sport. The speaker argues chess is great but lacks pace and speed records, questioning its appeal as a competitive activity.
In a shaky ceremony scene, a misread cue sent the bride toward the altar as confusion rose among attendees and the mounted regiment fenced the moment, leaving observers unsure who would proceed with the marriage.
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