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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
8
The text notes that tough meat often comes from an older cow and that cooking soon after slaughter worsens texture. Waiting a week for curing significantly improves palatability, addressing sinewy texture and toughness.
The egg of the great auk is valued at 250 dollars and escapes strict food law. The United States consumes 169 tons or 7 200 000 cubic feet of wood yearly to make lead pencils. Crab grass haunts August gardens but dies with September frosts.
For celery kept in a cellar during winter, water to moisten the roots only. Wet tops invite rot, so avoid getting the foliage drenched.
The author argues animals should be encouraged to follow their natural instincts and kept clean. Pigs are dirty not by choice but because circumstances compel them to be so.
The silo should be viewed as a necessary factor in the agricultural operations on every farm which has reached a value of $80 an acre. And from this price up the necessity for one increases in a corresponding ratio.
Screen doors can be easily turned into serviceable storm doors by tightly covering them with ordinary building paper. The setup protects the screen in winter and avoids hanging a separate storm door.
A group of careful breeders shows that regular exercise helps herd bulls shed kinks, remain vigorous, and maintain sire usefulness, since bulls kept penned up often grow lethargic and unattractive.
A friend observes a raccoon with a pet that drinks milk from its paw rather than lapping from a dish unless very thirsty. The animal shows a habit of dipping and sipping rather than normal quick lapping, revealing a distinct gentler method of consumption.
A central Iowa farm tenant and his wife say they will raise and sell enough poultry from their 160 acre farm to cover all rent this year. Proceeds from crops and dairy products will be banked.
The piece argues government bulletins are too scientific and lengthy for the average farmer to digest. It notes the most useful part is the brief end summary that gets to the point, while the main text bogs down readers.
A reflection on people in nonagricultural jobs who pursue large operations just to look busy. The piece recalls an Ohio man who bought chickens in the country and sold them in the city for less than his cost, saying he must do something to make a living.
A pamphlet from Massachusetts public roads office notes that in 1904 the state had 17 002 miles of public roads. Gravel covered 6 621 miles, stone 1 212, shell eight, tarmacadam two, totaling 7 843 miles. Towns built 6 579 gravel miles and 689 stone miles, state 42 and 523 respectively.
A practical farm tip advises keeping vaseline for cows teats to prevent cracking. A homemade alternative uses carbolic acid added to a third of a cupful of clean mutton fat for a similar ointment.
A farmer recognizing the benefit of a Babcock tester to assess dairy cow value may also be convinced that a silo is essential in herd care, not lacking the means to afford one.
The introduction of cash payments on farms and in households tends to reduce yearly expenses. Items bought in cash often appear larger than when charged. Cash provides immediate payment and avoids postponed settlements of accounts.
The article argues that success in animal husbandry hinges more on the proprietor’s character than on breed. It contends that top thoroughbreds still fail under incompetent management by an unfit owner, emphasizing business skill over bloodlines.
A prudent person should refuse to sign notes for others even in dire need. It is wiser to provide the money directly as a gift or loan that the borrower can repay only when able, avoiding formal notes and guaranties.
The fall months offer a first rate time for cleaning up the wood lot. Grass and vegetation lie settled on the ground creating a clear field for work while dry wood remains usable. If left to lie in snow and dampness in winter it will deteriorate and lose fuel value.
Experiments show butter loss of 1.3 percent at 90F, 3 percent at 75F, and 7.1 percent at 60F during milk separation. The findings suggest separating milk soon after milking, ideally near animal heat around 100 degrees.
A speaker notes the figure of 25000 dollars to raise an average American boy and argues such boys are a valuable investment for families and society. He concedes many never incur that amount but asserts well behaved boys benefit parents, communities, and the country, calling for more such high priced youths.
Scientists dispute a direct link between early autumn frosts and tree leaf coloring. They note color is a natural ripening process, while heavy freezes kill leaves so they dry and fall without the usual color change.
The article argues against the idea that frost benefits corn. It notes heavy frost kills plants and accelerates leaf rustling, while frost bitten ears fail to fill properly and become chaffy, more prone to souring and spoilage.
Regret is voiced over perishable produce losses as 1906 saw vast apple waste because buyers could not pay prices sufficient to harvest fruit. This season a severe freeze has created an unprecedented fruit shortage, with no means to export last year’s crop to ease the scarcity.
The piece urges farmers to begin a vigorous rat campaign before winter. It emphasizes proactive rodent control as a community effort, highlighting shared risks to stored grain and farm livestock. The call to action stresses timely measures and collective diligence.
A government bulletin urges a nationwide campaign to annihilate pest rodents that annually destroy $100,000,000 in agricultural goods. It recommends barytes as a tasteless poison, slow acting to allow rats to leave buildings, and explains dough or bread mixtures. Guillotine traps equipped with bacon cheese or corn prove most effective.
A central Iowa corn ranch of several thousand acres has been split into eighty acre tracts selling at 6400 dollars each. The shift toward smaller farms, feasible with less labor, promises similar yearly profits and less worry, despite ongoing value increases and rising land costs.
A Washington issued pamphlet reports 1904 Texas had 121 409 miles of public roads with 2 218 miles improved. Surfaced roads totaled 1 909 miles, stone 167 miles, shells 52 miles. Only about 1.7 percent improved. County commissioners may levy road taxes up to 15 cents per 100 value, with a second tax possible if taxpayers approve. Each able bodied male 18 to 45 may work up to five days annually, supply a substitute, or pay 5 dollars to the road overseer.
The essay argues that a strong family name and ancestry can guide children to avoid wrong paths. It notes home training quality, parental influence, and pride in heritage as key factors, while acknowledging cases where poor parenting undermines youth. It concludes that individuals should aspire to a clean record to pass on a good name to future generations.
Kansas is highlighted for boasting the largest alfalfa field in Butler county at 2,500 acres, the world’s largest agricultural station at 4,500 acres in Hays City, a 52 pound fleece record, and the largest herds of Aberdeen Angu s Hereford and Galloway cattle plus a top Percheron breeding operation. If accurate, Kansas leads in farming and livestock innovations.
The article describes a brutal Turkish horseshoe technique from Colonel J. P. Robertson. A rope loop placed on the horse collar draws hind legs to fore legs, tumbling the animal, then four fetlocks are tied, the horse is propped on its back, and the farrier changes the shoes while the horse remains restrained.
The scale tailed apus once extinct in Great Britain reappears in two ponds at Preston Merse near Southwick Kirkcudbrightshire. About two and a half inches long it resembles the king crab with a semicircular carapace and back-swimming posture. Naturalists record vast leg and spine counts, with Latrelle estimating about two million and Schaffer noting 1,802,604.
The University of Jena requires a Latin or German life sketch maturation certificate at least three years of study and good reputation. The candidate must produce an original German handwritten treatise and a sworn declaration of original work. A fee of 240 marks is charged with an oral exam focusing on the thesis subject and two minor topics, followed by distribution of 280 copies.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat feature describes hypnotism in nature. It claims a queen bee can hypnotize her hive with a humming sound, and that the death's head hawk moth uses a similar call to lull bees before plundering a hive.
The Rev. Thomas Hooker of Connecticut proclaimed in 1633 that authority rests on free consent of the people. Hartford hosts the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut in 1638, the first written constitution, shaping a near perfect democracy, as noted by the New York American.
An orator laments that newspapers do not tell the truth and editors acknowledge the difficulty of presenting truth without challenging their veracity. The dialogue, sourced from the Washington Star, reflects on journalistic honesty and public trust.
A witty exchange centers on an ex convict theme as a visitor notes the path through life. Crowbar Claude responds candidly, admitting there is little he would prefer more than becoming an ex convict. The dialogue captures a sharp, characterful moment.
A brief exchange features a man wishing his partner were poor to spur marriage, and the woman replying she is more generous than he, wishing he were rich so she might marry him. The back and forth hints at social norms and the tension between wealth and commitment.
The Chicago Record Herald quips that a man overwhelmed by misfortune who turns to drink would likely be ruined even if luck turned in his favor, suggesting irony in fortune and vice.
Emmet Dowdell, former local newspaper man, elected president of the Dakota Editorial Association. Artesian Ady editor now serves as state senator and is mentioned as a Democrat for Congress.
Notice states Jefferson County State Bank in Iowa is dissolved into Fairfield Bank of Fairfield. All assets are assigned to Fairfield Bank and liabilities are assumed. The action, approved by nine tenths of holders present, takes effect January 6. Signed by Bradley and S K West.
The Treasury Department Comptroller of the Currency certifies Fairfield National Bank of Fairfield Iowa is authorized to commence banking under the United States statutes. The January 1908 document notes compliance with Section 169 provisions and converts Jefferson State Bank of Fairfield to operate as Fairfield National Bank in Iowa.
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