15 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
1
The writer argues farming only pays when land is valued at its actual productive worth not inflated by market fantasies. By calculating local labor, fertilizer, transport costs, and five year price trends, land should be priced to reflect true profitability.
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes settlers encroaching on grazing lands threaten stockmen as ranges shrink. Ranchers with hundreds to thousands of cattle face a future of limited feed, higher land purchases, and possible migration west of the Missouri. West of the river similar pressures rise, dampening optimism for free grass and long-term profitability. A separate tale recalls a German posthumous photo scandal of Prince Bismarck's death and a trial verdict.
A historical page discusses gear design for a Whitney bicycle case with dustproof splits and chain lubrication, noting 20 gauge steel construction, rawhide fittings, and a 24 tooth sprocket. It transitions to ancient sport, describing chariot racing popularity in Greece and Rome, the role of charioteers, and royal prestige in victories.
Walter M Moreland of Washington shares practical steps for housing quail upon arrival including an earth floor pen about two feet by four with a protective screen. He advises straw bedding, ample water and feed, and releasing birds in a cardboard box near grain as a safe method to encourage them to explore and start feeding. The article also recalls a Civil War anecdote about Longstreet’s corps and a Georgia regiment.
A Special Correspondent reports on a proposed 16 to 20 year immigration ban to curb pauper labor, backed by treasury experts. Commissioner General Powderly, back from New York, notes a 85 percent rise in arrivals, praising some Germans and Brits as capable citizens while others offer less value. The piece also touches on poker games at the White House staff, the meaning of lowering the president's flag, and updates on Sherman and birth of Willem Birth, DC resident.
The Atlantic recounts a physician tormented by telepathic voices from his European brother. Cocaine hallucinations fueled the telepathic urge, but daily hypnosis and sleep restored health. After six weeks the patient recovered and remained wary of future, imagined invasions from afar.
A composite page outlines vocal culture tips on breathing with a shut mouth to avoid tongue and throat strain, plus a passage from Marion Crawford on The Story of Rome. It also mentions Spider biology, appetite limits, and light quips from Louis Globe-Democrat and New Orleans Times-ocrat, capturing a periodical mix of science, literature, and humor.
Aimed at women, the notice warns against unqualified medical ads and promotes Dr. Pierce of Buffalo offering free confidential letter consultations. It emphasizes privacy, urges readers to seek physician credentials, and notes the experience of Dr. Pierce and staff in treating over half a million women.
Beekeeping is increasingly valued as pollen distribution. A. H. Duff notes better experimentation, more thorough studies, and growing adoption by fruit growers near orchards. Trials show fruit quantity and quality improve when bees are within reach of orchards and surrounding areas.
An old note warns on pruning and fertilizing to curb mice nibbling apple bark, suggesting spring furrow applications to rot grass between tree rows. Baltusrol Golf Club launches a novel handicap sweepstake, collecting balls in a club box for weekly matches and prize split between top players.
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