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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
The article reviews broom corn and wheat crop values for Kansas and Washington, dairy department additions at Chicago University, cost ranges for filling silo, Pacific coast salmon packing growth, effects of thoroughbred sires on milk yield, clover seed quality concerns, potato blight treatment, chicken care to prevent disease, wrens as insect destroyers, and elm tree transplanting practices.
A Siberian landowner named Jovanovitch is said to be the world’s largest sheep owner with flocks totaling 1,750,000 head. He requires 35,000 sheep dogs to herd and care for them.
Pure seed laws in several states kept prices off good clover seed as sellers avoided guarantees on seed shipped from elsewhere. United States data show about 6,000 creameries, 1,800 of them cooperatively managed and growing. Consumers at cooperative plants earned 2 to 8 cents more per pound butter fat than those selling to express buyers and large central plants.
The Iansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan engaged a U S forest service expert for several weeks of talks to institutes in regions needing tree planting advocacy. It also issued a pamphlet on tree culture for rural schools, aiming for practical gains from these sensible efforts.
Testing the milk yield and quality of Colantha TV's Johanna increased her value from a few hundred dollars to $11,000, while a bull calf sold for $8,000. The passage notes careful testing helps dairymen cull nonpaying cows from the herd.
A local writer surveys May pastures finds rapid growth and feed shortages. Overcrowded grazing harms pasture and dairy cows. The piece argues moving stock to richer ranges is economical in the long run despite higher rents.
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor develops a method to convert flax straw into finished linen in twelve hours. The process supposedly yields 250 pounds of fiber per 1,000 pounds of straw, reduces or eliminates rotting and scouring, and uses byproducts like seed and shive. It could revolutionize linen manufacture in the U.S. if flax farming remains sustainable.
The piece argues sowing rape seed in corn fields yields nutritious feed for sheep, young stock, and hogs in fall and early winter. It notes rape's weed suppression and its use with oats and other grains, praising its value for fall pastures and overall farm benefits.
A western Iowa county will use an $800 annual allotment under state law to support agricultural experiments at the county farm. Working with the state seed corn specialists, the project will test varieties on yield, maturity, soil prep, fertilizers and cultivation, with results summarized for local farmers and neighboring counties.
The text argues that farm results vary more from proprietor skill and practices than soil fertility. An intelligent farmer can raise a poor land to productivity while a negligent one can ruin fertile land with little effort, making it undesirable property.
The article discusses alfalfa stand problems due to soil prep and moisture, noting underseeding as a cause. It compares recommended sowing rates, citing 15 to 18 pounds per acre by northern authorities, versus 25 to 30 pounds per acre commonly used in Nebraska and Kansas where the legume is widespread.
The piece urges residents to protect nesting birds through summer by warding off prowling cats. It suggests keeping watch and throwing brickbats at felines to remind them that during daylight hours birds should stay under barns or sheds.
A deep feeling wife accepts marriage to a practical man after a dying lover’s confession is revealed. The husband Daemon writes forged letters from the dead suitor to test the relationship. When the wife confesses the letters, the husband reveals his authorship and they flee together for resolution.
The text notes that without secret influence there was harmony, and soon after children arrived to reinforce the marriage, strengthening the bond between husband and wife.
The Baltimore American quotes J Anthony Twining arguing there is no graft in a city office. A counter claim repeats the accusation, saying many believe graft exists. The dialogue frames political cynicism about local corruption.
The item notes Hathaway once moved in society circles in town and is now associated with the Arctic Circle as he travels toward Alaska in search of gold.
Hazel Nutt and Chica go Record Herald report a quarrel over a gold ring causing a dark ring on a finger. The exchange centers on whether the ring itself or dirt is responsible for the mark.
A poem by Robert J. Burdette in Printing Trade News laments a worn printing towel hung by the door. It recalls long-vanished workers and hardships, noting the towel’s weathered life and its final split on a windy morning.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for consumption claiming it cures incipient cases and relieves advanced stages. Warns to refuse any but the genuine product Bea man and Patton.
The Patriot shop offers visiting cards in latest size and shape with tasteful printing at 50 cents for a set of fifty.
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