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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
7
The Walker apple debuted at Buffalo and has been tested in various regions. It’s attractive in appearance with bright red stripes and a size a little above medium. It is a fair bearer and may improve as trees mature. A promising variety worth general testing.
A winter protection method using coal ashes around young trees is described. Clear away dried grass and weeds, mound eight inches of soil, cover with ashes to a foot high against the trunk and extend a foot or more outward. The ashes pack over winter and deter vermin, then can be removed in spring without harming the tree.
The article advises keeping pigs outside in winter with a crude, waterproof shelter. Build a south-facing gravel floor structure using old boards and corn stalks for a roof, keeping pigs fed on corn to encourage outdoor stays and cleaner main housing.
Gate hinge invention uses a 1 inch iron rod with four %4 inch eyes. The top gap should be 16 to 18 inches for gate clearance over snowdrifts. Collar with thumb screw locks gate. fittings made by any blacksmith. G. I. Thompson notes cross bred Angoras move to stock centers and are sold for meat or tinned mutton.
The illustration shows a crane used for an outdoor fireplace. For upright posts use scantling Sx4 inches by 3 14 feet, outlining dimensions and materials.
Detailed instructions specify scantling and dimensions for a berm crane setup. Use 3x4 inch timbers for the base and 215x3 inch members for a 20 inch brace. Attach to a post set three feet underground with hinge holes at precise depths for swinging the crane.
A French chemist Dr. Quesneville reports experiments suggesting a covert milk adulteration practice. He found benzine dissolves foreign fats like pork dripping and coconut butter without affecting natural milk fats, escaping ordinary tests.
The article weighs risks of cross breeding noting scrub stock danger after first generation and argues for selective crossing. It also reports Dr. C W Woods advising four hundred pounds of muriate of potash to boost clover in a rye and clover sowing, or nitrate of soda to favor rye.
The article notes more than six hundred seed farms in the United States dedicated to producing vegetable field crop and flower seeds for sale to farmers and gardeners. Some farms are very large, with as much as one thousand acres under cultivation.
Dairy notes urge allowing cows outdoor exercise only in agreeable weather and call for mandatory pasteurization of all cream. Creamery managers should inspect every cow supplying milk for tuberculosis as a precaution. Winter dairying is favored in older districts, with cows urged to freshen in the fall.
Dr William Rainey Harper president of the University of Chicago dies after a twelve month struggle with intestinal cancer. He passed Wednesday afternoon with family at his bedside, uttering farewell and the sign God always helps. He arranged university affairs in his final lucid days.
Chicago reports 47 miles of building frontage and a real estate total of about 140 million dollars for the year, with apartment houses and flats leading growth. 1904 permits alone show 14.34 million, the last half of December adds 21.99 million, and residency construction above 5 thousand dollars totals 2.82 million, reflecting rapid city expansion and strong rents.
A doublegram to the American Board reports a severe earthquake in Harpoot eastern Turkey leaving many homeless and destitute and calling for relief. Also noted are a bank misappropriation conviction in Syracuse and a bank or association closure in New York.
The President transmits the Isthmian Canal Commission reports praising efficient management and rapid equipment deployment. He disputes charges of waste and slow progress while urging continued vigilance. Other items cover Post Office growth, banking notes mishap, and calls for clearer interstate commerce regulation.
Washington fears a Franco German war over Morocco as France vows to resist German interference. Reports note Germany’s growing military push, naval buildup, and troop mobilization near the French frontier, signaling readiness for a worst case if mediation fails.
The Chicago and Alton tests gasoline cars for Chicago to St Louis service while Western railroads form an anti illegal acts pact. Wisconsin Central receivers freed. Santa Fe faces tramps disruption. Southern Pacific shows gains but no dividend. Grand jury charges rebates by Chicago Burlington and Quincy with Elkins act penalties. Mileage books questioned amid fund claims and refunds.
Police probe the death of Paul H Marks a young machinist found with a bullet wound on the Indianapolis and Vincennes railroad in Indianapolis. His money and valuables remain undisturbed and no revolver was found in his possession. Three individuals linked to an engagement with Marks are detained for questioning as investigators seek motive.
The will of Dr. Clark S. Warren of 1780 Lexington Street Chicnge is probated in LaPorte. The widow Minnie Warren gets use of the property for twenty years, with the estate ultimately passing to children Frank Warren of Michigan City and Miss Chesterella Warren of Chicago if the widow dies first. Estimated value ranges from 5000 to 15000 dollars.
A quarrel over an engagement led a father to draw a revolver on his son and fire. The son was slightly wounded as the mother interceded to deflect the shot and save his life. The incident occurred after the young man announced plans to marry.
A Judize Punk court in Laporte awarded Gustave Pacholke five thousand dollars for injuries from a runaway incident involving his team’s vehicle. Willis Brineknismics was listed as chauffeur and the car, driven on the public highway, reportedly exceeded speed limits set by the last Legislature.
William oA. Van Buren longtime United States district Commissioner in Indianapolis is indicted by the grand jury for embezzling about 82400 in funds from the National Bond and Realty Company. He is reported very ill at his Riverside Dark residence.
Dispatch reports Owen McDevitt, wealthy shoe merchant of Keigansville, is confined in a St. Louis hospital to be examined for possible insanity. He carried over 5500,690 in cash and securities and disappeared from Evansville suddenly. no explanation from his store is given.
Proceedings filed in Shelbyville to compel the city council to admit Julius Le Showers and Woodward Comstock as councilmen at large elected in November. The suit challenges council refusal and fixes terms of office under a new law for fifth class cities.
The association proposes a vigorous self protection campaign as mid order houses in Chicago and two other cities cut dates. A state convention is issued for Fort Wayne on January 16 to 18 to discuss the situation.
Senator Adbert J. Osborn of New Castle will marry Miss Laura Quick of Frankton on January 24. The union fulfills a pledge he made two years ago after his nomination and election to the State Senate.
In Lynnville a quarrel sparked by a family feud led to a fight among Arthur Miller Tienry Miller and Will Ricketts. Arthur Stiller was fatally stabbed during the confrontation with the others implicated in the trouble.
A damaged OCR item mentions a four month old baby and names Tarve Toly and Mrs. Tarve Toly of Lasre, with actions of smothering described amid garbled text and a reference to Hoto and Alexiaider Pence.
The report notes Toowas Taweart named receiver for the Denison Thotel Company at Tadiinipolis and Simeon Toney’s death by self harm in Richmond. It also mentions William T. O'Brien’s election as chair of the Democratic State central committee amid broader state developments.
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