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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
4
L N Cowdrey of Gratiot County Michigan argues fall plowing for oats can be valuable in snowy regions. He explains plow order, water furrows, and benefits like earlier sowing and better seed beds, noting southern regions may differ and cover crops matter.
In a detailed note from American Agriculturist, a skilled builder describes a thirty by forty foot potato and root cellar with thick lime and cement walls, a ventilated roof, and a drainage tile. The piece covers ventilation, flooring, and bin access. It also explains seed potato storage at ten degrees below zero and notes Secretary Wilson’s view that big crops will lower retail prices for flour meat eggs poultry dairy.
Orange Judd Farmer highlights elevated manure and material carriers as practical, affordable devices that save labor on farms. A farmer reports buying a carrier for 26 dollars plus 8 dollars for installation, and other producers praise their usefulness. A Quintance monograph notes machinery raised farm output per worker from 23.3 to 31 acres between 1880 and 1900, cut labor need, boosted wages, and shortened farm days.
News notes report a nationwide thin apple crop with west light and scattered yields, New York under a third, uneven results in New England, and near failure in Michigan, pushing high prices. Talks grow that fairs and stock shows should highlight small growers while hides rise in price as leather buyers seek product. meat inspection for independent packers is promised by the Bureau of Animal Industry.
Hackenschmidt known as the Russia Lion defeats Alexander Munro in Glasgow in a best two of three falls match for $500 a side and the world championship in catch-as-catch-can wrestling. Hackenschmidt wins first fall in 22 minutes 40 seconds and second in 11 minutes 50 seconds as Munro struggles.
The famous Caprara brood mare, by Daniel Lambert and dam Fanny, died near Louisville Kentucky at age twenty six. She was untraced but believed to be by Stevens Gari bakui and dam of Dandy Jim 2 00 and John Me 2 00. Caprara produced two trotters with 2 10 records and several others including Captain Wade 2 24 and Capilee 2 25, ranking among the era’s top mares. The report also notes other celebrated horses and racing personnel, with side items on basketball class divisions and university athletics.
Household advice covers floor staining with two coats of boiled linseed oil on clean hard pine, followed by varnish or wax polish. It also gives stain removal tips: glycerin for coffee stains on textiles and cold water with starch for blood on delicate fabrics, to be applied promptly and dried.
A collection of practical kitchen instructions and housecare tips. It covers cabbage soup preparation with milk and flour thickening, chestnut mold dessert, nonthumb mittens for kitchen use, pork and parsnip potato stew, boiled cider preservation, and methods to remove grease from silk and restore faded fabrics.
Instruction notes suggest adding a heavy lining yoke to short wool frocks and covering with braid matching the plaid or stripe color to extend the garment for tall figures. It provides a practical tailoring tip for altering winter attire.
To scale fish easily pour on hot water slowly till the scales curl then scrape quickly. Wash in several waters with the last cold and well salted to remove all slime.
The text suggests two methods to identify overshoes: clip each pair together with a clothespin bearing the owner’s name, or write the name in red ink inside each shoe for practical identification.
Manager Sam Solomon seeks a go between Kid Sullivan and Tommy Lowe. Se backs Lowe with a large bet. Umpires O Day Ballswine and Klemn reportedly plan to quit the National League staff, leaving the game unsettled.
A home treatment suggests binding the white of an egg over a burn or scald to form a varnish like coating that excludes air and provides a pleasant cooling sensation. This traditional remedy emphasizes quick protective cover and soothing effect.
Bible School nine forty five. Worship meeting eleven. Junior C E two. Y P S C E six. Gospel services seven. Mid week Thursday ten a m prayer Thursday seven p m. All welcome by Pastor Chas O Whitely. Sunday School nine thirty. Preaching ten thirty a m and seven p m on alternate Sundays. Choir practice Friday evening. Omar Hufford, Pastor.
Wesleyan Methodist schedule outlines Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m on Sundays with alternate Sunday services at 7 00 p m. Prayer meeting is Tuesday evening at 7 o clock.
Church announces preaching on alternate Sundays the 1st and 3rd. Sabbath School at 2 PM each Sabbath. Midweek prayer on Thursday nights. Cordial invitation. Pastor Charles Terrell Sunday School 9:00 Preaching 11:08 and 7:00 PM Prayer Meeting Thursday evening Philander Weaver pastor elect
LODGES. F. and A. M. Rush Lodge No. 580 meets Wednesday evening on or before the full moon at North Main street hall. I O O F Carthage Lodge No. 255 1.0. O. F. meets Tuesday evening each week at East Mill street hall.
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