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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
7
A detailed survey of silkworm farming and silk production describes cocooning, reeling, and silk fiber properties. It covers yields per cocoon, thread formation, dyed and natural silk colors, and global production shares. The piece notes U S mills, economic value, and recent experiments and a Tallulah Falls silk operation.
The article describes a ground plan for a two row cow stable with a back dairy room, root cellar, cool room, and an upstairs icehouse. It includes a hillside drive and all under one roof, with options for single story configurations and expanded back ends to optimize drainage and cooling.
An ice house should be larger to prevent waste and ensure storage through heat. A 15 by 15 foot outer size yields a 12 by 12 by 12 foot block, theoretically 52 tons but practical 40 to 45 tons. Build off the ground with shade, proper drainage, venting, tight foundation, and double walls with adequate air spaces.
Detailed instructions for building an ice house, including drainage, ventilation, and layering. Describes wall opening, outlet pipe, positioning, and filling methods to prevent air entry, with advice on materials, insulation, and painting. Provides lumber quantities and estimated cost around $80 at current lumber prices.
After years of study and experiment a Southern California silk industry emerges. A new plant, backed by a corporation led by Mrs. Carria Williams, will process cocoons locally. Eggs sell for five dollars an ounce and the method encourages women with time to raise silkworms, aided by a promotional pamphlet. Silkworms hatch from mustard seed eggs at about 70 degrees Fahrenheit and rapidly feed on mulberry leaves.
Three York hunters traced the awful howls in New Salem and identified the terror as an innocent barn owl. Dr. M. H. Holtzappel Councilman G. W. Beck and M. H. Lake led locals as sulfur and ropes were readied to lure the creature. A barn owl appeared and hooted, revealing the danger was misperceived and ending the panic.
F H Austin reports discovery of a mineral substance in the Kerm river oil field named Diatine. Government geologists corroborate his finding after testing samples sent for examination. Beads of this material and asphaltum were found around an Indian skeleton, surviving chloroform and high heat.
Wealthy attorney W H Hearne announces a Republican bid for governor of West Virginia at age 60. He married 18 year old Miss Campbell of St Louis recently and plans a state tour by automobile. Hearne is brother of Frank A Hearne, head of Colorado Fuel and Tron company, who died recently.
The skeleton of Gen Robert E Lee’s famed horse Traveler is mounted and to be displayed at Washington and Lee University. Bones preserved there, then sent to Rochester for mounting, funded by Joseph Bryant of Richmond. Traveler carried Lee from Appomattox to Richmond and rode him in Lexington in 1865 after Lee became president of the college.
In Pittsburg Thirteenth ward snails four inches long, called hog faced variety from China, swarm at night driving residents to seek help from Dr J F Edwards health bureau chief. The creatures crawl into beds and have even caused convulsions in intoxicated men.
Walter Rupp, just jailed 60 days for assaulting an officer in Danville Pennsylvania, asks the court to issue an order barring liquor sales to him to help start life anew. The judge approves the aim and commends his reform efforts.
The speaker discusses calf scours and cautions about side issues. A home remedy of tincture of rhubarb camphor and opiate in hot water is proposed. A dramatic recovery is cited, a calf near death, treated twice, later fed raw eggs and milk, and recovered becoming a good fodder calf.
A fragment notes milk from the Sweet Skim Mill hauled to the cream ette in a sweet condition. It suggests pasteurization ensures the fartiness remains manageable while allowing consistent transport of sweet milk to processing.
The farmer who owns several cows should look into the matter of head separators. A head separator concern affects cattle handling and safety on the farm.
Senator Frank Edinborough and Representative William Ivory introduced a bill requiring all persons appearing before legislative committees to register with the secretary of state. Registered lobbyists would be barred from floor appearances unless invited, and printed statements require 25 copies filed. Violations would be a felony with a $1000 fine or one year in prison.
On petition of Kent County prosecuting attorney the supreme court orders Superintendent B M Lawson of the Industrial School for Boys to show cause why a Grand Rapids boy may be placed at the school under the new juvenile court act. The case tests the act's constitutionality.
The Michigan United Railways firm released a colored advertising folder promoting its lines serving Lansing Jackson Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. One side features a birdseye map of the railway network with topographical details and outlines.
The Michigan Supreme Court affirmed a $29,000 judgment for William Culver in a personal injury suit against Fidelity and Deposit Company acting as surety on a bond for the South Haven and Eastern Railroad. The case, tried twice, had an initial verdict of $8,000.
Lawmakers prepare ad valorem taxation bills targeting telephone telegraph and express firms. Senator J Howard Bland of Detroit has a bill in prep and others are forming in committee rooms. The initial clash is expected in the Senate.
Attorney General John Bird’s supporters discuss a possible third term and his prior run for the Supreme Court in 1911 to replace Justice Montgomery or Ostrander. Detroit Highway Commissioner Horatio S. Earle announces his candidacy for governor and plans a statewide campaign advocating better roads as the cornerstone of his platform.
Edwin A. Blakeslee of the state pardon board spent three days in Kalamazoo gauging sentiment for releasing John Allison, once a Richland bank robber sentenced to 17 years, who escaped and recaptured last year after a period of a life led with marriage. The visit coincides with political chatter and a legislative scene featuring Paul H. King and Alex H. Smith in clerical positions. Senator Archie Peek mocked lobbyists with an "antilobster" bill as a burlesque remark on lobbying.
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