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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
2
The text notes Texas harvested 2,438,555 bales in 1900 valued over 100 million dollars, alongside wide-ranging commentary on agriculture, livestock, and market sentiment from the era. It mentions drought impacts in Australia, grain options, dehorning cattle, and the folly of wildcat investments.
The discussion analyzes growing apples in Dakota prairie loam versus loess soils near Bloux Falls with an assumed annual rainfall not exceeding 22 inches. It advises moisture conservation, wind protection, and interlocking north south tree rows, naming varieties like Duchess Wealthy Melinda and Russian accents, noting commercial orchards should limit to a few proven varieties and that climate risks include hot winds and low rainfall.
The article highlights two new industries born in seven years: freshwater clam shells used for pearl buttons and a fiber from wire grass in northwest peat swamps. It notes thousands employed, U S reliance reduced, and many factories expanding since a small start four years ago.
The article urges keeping written records of all farm business to avoid disputes. It tells of a German immigrant who, starting with a five acre tax title, becomes owner of 400 acres. It also notes observations about roses needing sun and shade for optimal bloom in August heat.
Chariton Mayor G W Alexander calls a special election on July 3 1901 to decide granting S H Mallory and F R Crocker the right to build operate and maintain waterworks in Chariton Lucas County Iowa under an ordinance detailing construction scope hydrant and pumping capacities and rates. The ordinance sets five mile mains hydrant installations test procedures fines and future purchase rights by the city.
Advertises multiple excursion fares and sale dates for 1901 including Burlington Route Homeseeker trips with various sale dates and round trip limits, National Educational Association in Detroit one fare plus $2, passes, Sabbath School Association convention rates, Pan American Exposition tickets with day counts, Grand Lodge Elks Milwaukee one fare plus $2, Epworth League meeting in San Francisco with July sale dates, and a Chariton to San Francisco round trip range $48 to $59.
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