24 Apr 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
1
A fragmentary note mentions Frost and water station P16 with unclear terms. References to Ogden, East and Furthud hint at places or names, but the text is garbled. No clear event or person is established, making a concise card difficult.
A geological survey report notes one third of the United States remains public domain and unoccupied, excluding Alaska. Much land is arid or mountainous and unlikely to attract settlers without irrigation. The report remains hopeful that irrigation will render large desert areas arable in time.
A letter from the Selma Trigrator argues that farmers pay an oppressive tariff on cotton and clothing with little personal benefit while manufacturers gain large profits. The piece contends agriculture sustains exports yet bears protection costs, while exports follow world market prices under free trade.
A traditional method explains how to judge egg freshness by water. Good eggs lie on their sides while bad eggs stand on their small ends or float with ends up after vigorous shaking. A flat egg is considered fresh and safe to eat.
The Southern Cultivator compares dairy cows by production value noting that the difference in output, such as a noir yielding 200 pounds, reflects varying efficiency and economic worth for farmers relying on milk and related dairy outputs.
The text discusses per pound butter pricing and annual cow output, stating a 200 pound per year cow yields $250 less favorable over ten years, with 20 or 40 such cows increasing bank advantage to $5000 or $10,000. It also drifts into medical patent claims and various ad-like product mentions with era-style testimonials and cures.
Fragmentary ad style text extols Dewitt's Witch Luzal Salve for skin diseases lips piles and facial relief. Lacks clear date or credible sourcing and reads like a vintage promotional claim with uncertain authenticity.
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