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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
6
A government bulletin by the Bureau of Plant Industry reviews farm capital on twenty-one Ohio farms. It reports average investments: 61 percent in land drainage and water, 21 percent in buildings, 5 percent in implements, 13 percent in live stock. The piece argues for scientific management and government guidance.
A Farm and Fireside contributor warns against burning cornstalks straw and roughage, noting each acre burned releases nitrogen worth about $3.50 in value. He argues cutting and plowing under residue with harrows recovers the material, enriching soil and feeding farm vitality.
Instructions for building a concrete or tile silo scaffold. Erect five poles eight feet longer than the silo, anchor inside the foundation wall, lay 2 by 4s as supports, add cross boards, and attach pulleys to raise the scaffold. Ensure slight play for sliding, use a wedge to tighten, and extend poles to lift the highest section safely.
The article explains how diamond weight declines during cleaving, chipping, and polishing. Losses average 50 to 90 percent, pushing finished stones to cost twice or thrice the rough price. Examples include Excelsior from 971% to 340 18-32 carats and Cullinan from 3,024% to 0 carts with 67 35 percent loss.
Jeremiah Mason visits Mr. Sumner in his office during a discussion about a peace society. Mason jokes he would rather join a suppression of thunder than war, while Sumner defends his antiwar view in a light exchange.
Professor J G Halpin of the University of Wisconsin urges clean measures for chick housing. He says drinking water must not share common vessels and recommends sanitary fountains. Troughs should be cleaned, scalded, and dried. wet mashes mold in wooden troughs if refuse feed isn’t scraped and troughs are not sun dried. Neglect may cause losses.
The Boston Americans appoint Tim Carrigan, native of Maine, as manager after Jake Stahl's release amid a club feud with President Jimmy McAleer. Carrigan’s history at Holy Cross and with Boston teams, plus his World Series knowledge, signals a promising leadership. Major clubs expand scouting to find standout talent as the season nears.
Miller Huggins of the St. Louis Browns threatens to resign. Pittsburgh stars Harry Miller and Ben Kramer reject minor league offers to stay with Manager Rapport. Gunboat Smith to rest until after summer. Jim Buckley hints his next foe may be Jim Flynn. Connie Mack boasts one of the greatest teams with top pitching and fielding, noting no luck but the Mackmen’s skill.
Readers of the Kansas Farmer report success using heavy tarpaulins to cover silage during summer feeding. The cover is spread over the surface and half is uncovered at each feeding, alternating sides. This method allows a thicker layer to be removed daily and reduces surface spotting.
In Philadelphia on August 5 Cleveland opened a pivotal series against the Phillies but fell 7 to 2. Falkenberg was knocked out in the third, Kahlerhurled, then Dashner, as Cleveland managed a lone run in the first and seventh frames. Philadelphia posted nine runs across innings, gaining early control and finishing strong.
Recap of National League standings and box scores from games at Pittsburg Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis with team strike totals and battery pairs listed for New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati and St Louis matchups.
A fragmented score list shows results among teams including Milwaukee, St. Paul, Toledo, Columbus, and Minneapolis. The tally lines note game counts and totals such as Toledo at Columbus 89 to 950 and Minneapolis at Milwaukee 1 to 0, reflecting mixed outcomes across venues.
A life prisoner in the Andamans, after a lengthy term, was granted release an order and promptly sought a pension claiming long and faithful service as a government servant despite his incarceration. The Madras Mail reports the unusual filing following release.
A shopper asks for a cigar box as a gift for her husband. The clerk suggests a new brand named Suuffragette, while the judge notes the husband prefers a mild domestic variety.
Dialogue fragment shows an officer scolding a nervous recruit who cannot explain why his shots miss. The recruit notes tests occurring, while the officer presses for answers about the errant aim.
A terse dialogue fragment shows a husband declaring marriage as settled only if he escapes a binding situation, while the wife counters that he will not remarry if she cannot rely on him for a reference. The exchange hints at strained relations and implied vows.
McKinney with eight assistants of the M. BK. team pitched a no hit game at Lakeview Monday evening, defeating the First U. P. 9 to 0. The crowd enjoyed the pitching mastery as McKinney struck out 11 and issued two walks. Yearsley started for the U. P. and was relieved by Dagenhart after eight runs, with the M. EK. tally climbing through the sixth inning. First U. P. had four baserunners all on walks or errors, while McKinney’s squad piled up runs with timely hits and errors by the opposition.
Manager Orme of the Presbyterian team notified league officials that the protest in the First M. Kk. versus Presbyterian game at Lake View Park on Saturday July 26 has been withdrawn and the game is now credited to the First M. Kk. team.
Cynthia, a young negro cook who left her job to try catering meets her former mistress on the street. The mistress asks where she is employed and Cynthia coyly replies she is not working and that she is parading for a congressman.
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