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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
3
The passage surveys farms as a model for profitable practice with notes on alfalfa yields, hog pricing, egg storage methods, and taro poi use in Hawaii. It reflects rural concerns from cattle to pruning, including advice on pruning timing, limb removal, and preserving tree health.
A mixed-page column discusses prudent money handling and avoiding frauds, notes the value of keeping a bank deposit receipt, and warns readers about schemes promising high returns. It covers diet variety for households and livestock, farm practices, suburban city living, and the physics of ice in water, ending with a detailed cost comparison for preservative treated fence posts to extend life and save money.
A dated reflection argues that character behind a promise to pay outweighs current wealth. It contrasts two men: a habitual deadbeat and a cautious earner whose trustworthy word unlocks credit. It weighs debt worthiness, personal industry, and management, urging prudent borrowing for disciplined, hardworking youths.
75000 acres in Eden valley Sweetwater county Wyoming to be opened under the Carey irrigation act on June 1 1908. Total cost 30.50 per acre including perpetual water rights. initial payment 3.25 per acre with balance in ten annual installments. Entry open to ages 21 or over who have not used the Carey act. thirty days residence required for title. See the register of public lands in Washington for details.
The writer argues weeds are a major farm expense and annoyance. It recommends a careful crop rotation with clover and adding a flock of sheep to graze in held fields after harvest to reduce weeds and improve farm profits.
The Emmetsburg Iowa board of supervisors reconvened April 8 1903 1908 to hear Allen Land and Loan Company appeals of damages and drainage assessments. They agreed to pay 195 total damages and settle the appeals. A poll tax cancellation for Pat OBrien of Great Oak township was ordered and drainage district 17 costs and special assessments were laid out with bonds of 500 each to fund construction and interest.
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