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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
2
A description of a versatile stump pulling machine used in Michigan for removing stumps from pine to hardwood. It explains varying sizes and supports that a blacksmith or farmer can build, with single or multiple tackle blocks, strong iron parts, and a steel cable preferred to rope.
A do it yourself funnel trap uses tin or sheet iron formed as a wide opening atop a pole to reach caterpillar nests. A wire wall holds oil-saturated corn cob burned at the funnel mouth, guiding flames beneath nests to burn them. The device catches falling caterpillars, improving efficiency.
An old plan describes building an outdoor feed box with two posts on the ground at a set distance, supported by nailed 2x4s above the ground. A wire spans between post tops to secure and position the box, providing a simple convenient feeder on many farms.
Clover hay is a rich feed for work horses with strong muscle building energy. It is almost twice as rich as timothy so less hay is needed. Feed half clover and half timothy to balance nutrition. Clover also helps regulate bowels when used cautiously with other hay types.
Farmers use sheep to rid hay fields of weeds. They clean weeds from the hay and fence rows and can be kept in a field from early spring until grass reaches several inches, or tall enough to smother unwanted growth.
The text argues shade for livestock in summer equals winter shelter. It suggests installing temporary shade of boards on poles if no shade trees exist and relocating it to cover poor spots.
The note reports eggs and milk dairy products as having doubled in price over the past ten months in the Delco area, with commentary on overall cost increases and shopper impact.
The article notes Sakurajima radish and sea kale as novel garden crops. Sakurajima radish forms giant white roots up to 18 pounds with edible leaves, usable raw or cooked like turnips, and prized for its sweet, non bitter flavor. Sea kale, a fancy veggie, yields bleached leaf stalks with a taste resembling asparagus and celery and can be served with drawn butter.
Describes a tie piling technique for railroad right of way noting advantages such as faster seasoning, single contact with ground, fewer ties needed, and ability to place many piles along the line reducing labor to move ties to the track. Also includes brief livestock feeding guidance emphasizing hay and grain, especially corn and clover hay, for Colts.
The article notes money in livestock farming on a high basis with lasting potential. It advises keeping young stock on pasture, supplementing grazing with some grain, and highlights the dual value of animals for sale and home fertilizer production.
The Fort Ticonderoga restoration led by Mrs. SH Pell aims to revive the 18th century fortress with an estimated 600000 dollar budget over ten years. Architect Alfred Bossom and New York lake Champlain planners guide the project, uncovering old artifacts and structural clues while preserving the fort’s authentic battlefield history.
A lighthearted exchange turns on a missing umbrella as Mrs Jones braves the rain. The humor centers on a quick dash to buy an umbrella amid a shower.
Witnesses on Main street in Dallastown PA watched a boy climb a maple tree to inspect a robin nest. An angry mother robin pecked at his hands and face forcing him to retreat and go home.
A Los Angeles mother recalls her six year old son unable to finish a prayer after a quarrel with a boy named Howard. The account weaves in reflections on remedies and lessons about care to avoid pain and unrest in the home.
A New York World critique debates dental decay and its impact on Anglo-Saxon civilization. The piece questions how early Americans could preserve heritage when defective teeth threaten the future of society.
A courtroom moment shows the defense lawyer pressing the prosecutor with sharp rhetoric as questions and replies escalate. The exchange centers on readiness and decorum within the trial, highlighting the tense dynamics between counsel and judge during the proceedings.
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