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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
3
An article surveys dairy feeding with beets and mangel wurzel, notes rain’s value over storms, and discusses grasses like bluegrass and alsike for beef and milk cows. It covers pasture management, calf nursing, grain substitutions, weed control, and the importance of clean milking and safe practices to prevent disease and fraud.
The column surveys dairy and dairy cattle efficiency versus beef types, fruit industry growth in California driven by the Maver orange, and the economic impact of fruit promotion. It also covers sparing use of pine forests, domestic labor habits with grinders, happiness in marriage, egg markets, lemon and orange consumption, and weather-induced fruit blooming hazards across regions. It highlights hawks as beneficial to farming and contrasts mild winters with gusty climates affecting crops.
A discussion with a former New York resident now in federal service argues eastern states offer better chances for home seekers to start small fruit, poultry, or dairy ventures. He cites a 37-acre New York farm with 16 acres orchard and 10 percent annual returns, valued at $1000 per acre, as proof of lucrative prospects though not all areas suit orcharding.
C G Patten of Charles City Iowa, noted horticulturist and Wilder medalist, promotes a new winter apple named Silas Wilson. Seedling of Ben Davis from Jonathan-Ben Davis orchard, it resembles male parent, superior to Davis, near Jonathan in quality, aims for rapid propagation with market plans. Also notes deep corn planting risks when soil is loose and rains threaten stands.
An Oregon fruit grower explains why Hood River Valley apples command high prices. His small orchard emphasizes continuous cultivation, meticulous hand picking, and careful individual fruit wrapping, matching top prices through strict precautions and quality control.
The article advises spacing trees to allow for mature spread. Elms and maples should be at least thirty feet apart, while ash box elder hackberry and similar smaller varieties can be twenty-five feet apart. Densities can be doubled but thinning is needed before trees become dwarfed or malformed.
George Disney Mill8 recounts a perilous night of high stakes and loaded dice in a Kentucky tavern by the Ohio River. After losing about 200 dollars to swindlers, he detects the trick, confronts the men, and retrieves his money just as a steamboat bell signals departure.
The Emmetsburg Iowa board of supervisors approves changes to the main ditch in drainage district 3 proposed April 9, 1908. Damages awarded to Lettie A Criman 65.00 and Robert Ditch 59.00 and William Reardon 70.00. Proceedings continue to June 1 1903.
Notices announce continuation of drainage district proceedings to June 1 1908 and adjournment to June 1908. Also public declarations: Seth D. Bickford candidate for representative Palo Alto County. Alex Cailen candidate for sheriff. Edends announces county supervisor bid in Fifth district. Michael Fleming referenced.
Robert Mulroney announces his candidacy for sheriff of Palo Alto County subject to the Democratic primaries in June. The notice asserts his Iowa residence and intent to seek the office in the upcoming election cycle.
At friends' urging, I announce my candidacy for county supervisor in the Second district, subject to the decision of June 2.
Robinson announces as a candidate for sheriff of Palo Alto County subject to Republican primaries on June 2, 2018. The filing or nomination follows party rules and local election procedures.
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