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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1887
Page
1
The article discusses corn waste in the west and how damp winters reduce value. It includes farming tips on feeding calves, tree planting from seed, trimming trees before planting, and proper fodder like hay and oats and peas. It also covers child health and hygiene to prevent colds and malarial diseases.
All heifer calves from good cows should be reared. Other calves should be well fed to grow rapidly while young. Use skim milk in large quantities or linseed meal gruel as milk substitutes. Whey from cheese factories can supplement feed. Do not sell calves for veal at four to six weeks. feed to six months or a year for larger size and better prices.
The piece urges mothers to reduce colds and throat troubles by addressing diet and living conditions. It links indigestion constipation and poor room ventilation to frequent illnesses, endorsing daily bedchamber airing and scrupulous cleanliness to strengthen children against temperature changes.
The piece notes a craze for bangles consuming gold dollars in circulation. It cites vault holdings in Wall Street and mint output, with thousands withdrawn and exports to Cuba and France. It warns that defaced money loses value and mentions legal penalties for uttering mutilated coins while shifting to social commentary on marriage and business prospects.
The article advises knotting bright colors into sections of eighty yards to evenly distribute hues. It explores calculating yardage for two yard carpet lengths with multiple color knots, warns against too many colors, and discusses dye choices and fading in cotton versus wool. It cites examples of two color striped bedrooms and notes copperas and tea leaves as dyes and the harmonizing effect with room decor.
The article explains a method to maximize poultry income by staging multiple broods from February to July, selling chicks at eight to twelve weeks, and disposing of old stock by July and Thanksgiving. It stresses not overstocking the yard to keep soil clean and ensure early laying and broodiness for next season.
Fragmentary advice and folksy phrasing discuss marriage as a mix of practicality and tradition. The note hints at balancing passion with sensible planning and social expectations. The tone resembles a homely proverb from a bygone era.
Henry Stewart argues that a clean, vermin free coop with proper feeding water and gentle handling yields profit from chickens. He notes eggs are less profitable than broilers, cites breed choices like Plinteith Borks and L Brahmas, and suggests combining poultry with fruit farming or a summer resort for best results.
The text argues light sandy soil heats fowls less and drains quickly after rain, reducing mud and disease risk. It notes light soils ease poultry housing and can fit land for crops, while poultry benefits trees through droppings and insect control, encouraging integration of poultry and fruit growing.
Two Michigan and Kentucky lawmakers have twin brothers who resemble them closely. The Doorkeeper of the House confuses them during routine duties as they attend sessions and attempt to sit in their seats. The humorous mix ups prompt jokes about marking the twins to prevent misidentification.
Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris and her three children arrived in New York aboard the steamer Germania. They received a hearty welcome, though Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Sartoris, and the children were dismayed by the voyage at sea.
In a seaside villa Violet Allyn, betrothed to Carrol Danton after her father’s death, faces treachery from cousin Maria Danton. A hidden past surfaces when Maria’s scheming threatens Violet’s marriage, revealing a grave secret and a reunion of husband and wife.
Carroll pleads on bended knee for forgiveness, confessing sorrow caused Violet. Her recognition and reunion with the presumed dead husband rekindle happiness, while Mark Blair witnesses the emotional turn and shares in the restored bond.
The Washington report notes about 20 million dollars in government securities are outstanding but uncalled for. Many matured decades ago remain unpresented due to loss, destruction, or neglect, with some not claimed for over 50 years. The mystery puzzles treasury officials.
A Dan Mace's lieutenant explains prices for fast trotters, noting commissions and annual sales. He cites 2:30 and 2:40 mile speeds, $1000 to higher prices, and high value for stock from Hambletonian lines. Mentions Isidore Canfield, Maxey Cobb, Boston, Vanderbilt, and Diamond-like worth.
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