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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1902
Page
8
J S Trigg reports on winter farming, crops, and livestock insights from Rockford Iowa. Notes Missouri leads corn yield in 1902. discusses pruning times, straw cover for berries, and the farm machinery trust. Warns against careless milk handling and warns of winter fuel prep. Includes reflections on market pricing and prudent farming practices.
A farmer with 160 acres and 6000 debt considers selling to buy an eighty acre farm to become debt free. The writer prefers a smaller, debt free holding for life quality and independence, noting current farming profits may not last indefinitely and predicting tougher times ahead for agriculture.
The piece argues that overproduction and falling prices will strike farmers if manufacturing stalls, railways stop expansion, and labor costs fall. It warns that a six thousand dollar mortgage could become a heavy burden, urging prudent preparation for an impending agricultural downturn.
The article discusses increasing farm protein via alfalfa, clover, and peas, noting alfalfa’s protein equals wheat bran and urging trials. It also weighs fowl breeds for egg and meat efficiency, favoring Plymouth Rocks for a new yard while considering Leghorns among options.
A May heavy rainfall across Southern Minnesota Iowa and parts of Nebraska and Kansas caused widespread soil changes. Lowland crops benefited from rejuvenated pasture and a second hay crop, while hillsides eroded and springs flooded. Early frost risk rises as humus soils harden, reshaping farming conditions after the deluge.
A. Kemble's Angora goat sold for 1400 at the American Goat and Stock show in Kansas City, topping previous records. The buyer and seller, with Mrs Armour bidding high, tout Angora advantages for wool, meat, milk, and brush clearing, noting a potential flock expansion in Illinois and Missouri ranching.
James H. Ickles former comptroller of the currency says Democrats should not push 16 to 1 in state convention platforms. The New York Times notes he made the remark in a recent speech. He parodied an Irish tale about a puzzled group and a barking stork to lampoon the debate.
The Dale herd of Herefords drew top attention as two specimens set price records. Crusader sold for 10 000 dollars, a three year old bull weighing 2300 pounds, bought by Edward L. Hawking of Earl Park Indiana. Dolly H. fetched 7000 dollars, also purchased by Hawking. The auction total reached 43 300 dollars from 43 animals, an average of 1007 dollars, the highest ever for a full Hereford herd. Calves from Dolly H. yielded 28 000 dollars in value prior to the sale. Other cows sold for 3600 dollars and two more at 3000 dollars each.
The future king of Siam tours the United States in search of novelty and amusement. Reports discuss marriage rumors, royal processions in Bangkok, temple visits, and Siamese customs including polygamy and divorce, along with games like kra-ooa and takraw. The piece notes social expectations and diplomacy in American society.
A fragment recalls Hewligus, called the penurious man, who smoked to the end then quit. The Mackintosh narrator notes Hewligus chewed cigarette butts, needed ashes for souff, and finally gave up the habit as he could not think of a use for the smoke.
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