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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
4
A collection of humorous observations on topics from the army dentist shortage and West Point neglect to corset production and a back fence cats shelter. Other items joke about distilling, false teeth rescues, penny-pinching, naval strength, royal finances, stock trades, and Mars habitation with satirical spins on everyday life and public affairs.
The article notes a historic resolution ending a threatened rail strike with both sides satisfied. It mentions large outfitting orders for the Pacific practice cruise including 48,000 cigarettes 1,000 pounds of navy plug tobacco 30,000 cigars and 15,000 pounds of candy alongside usual provisions. It implies Uncle Sam ensures sailors lack for nothing in life aboard ships.
A New York household incident describes a man found trapped beneath a bed inspiring demands for public shaming to deter frightened women. The rhetoric seeks an iron cage in a public place as a visible warning.
A minister named John Brooks welcomes his wife Laura after two years apart in a small western settlement. Laura faces homesickness and a moment of flight but returns, then helps a drunken miner Dick Bentley. John preaches a faith strengthened by renewal, and Laura reconciles, pledging to remain together “Until death do us part.”
The article describes a rig with upper and lower blocks and a becket, using long rope for hog processing. It details suspending the carcass from a tree limb, scalding at 185 to 195 degrees, swinging into a barrel, then dressing after removing and rehooking, finally raising and cooling the hog.
A liquor dealer warns that unscrupulous sellers open bottles then reseal them with new corks and caps, letting customers return the empties for refills. He urges refusing such offers and notes the advantage of a home corkscrew.
Dr. David Roberts outlines dairy cow criteria focusing on breed types Holstein Jersey Guernsey Ayrshire and Brown Swiss. He describes a 1000 pound cow with lean head and neck clear eyes and a large chest and hips. He advises tuberculin testing before adding new cows and vigilance for abortion discharge with proper washing and isolation.
Practical guidance on keeping sows after breeding and during farrowing. Emphasizes field foraging, diverse grain diets based on cost, ample water, and a comfortable, windproof shed with a south window. Describes pen design including a liquid/food trough and pig protection from the mother, with winter housing details.
Advice from a Georgia dairyman highlights profit from careful stock care. Emphasizes pure stock, coop farming among breeders, clean dry stables, proper feeding with eggs and middlings, lime water nipple care, and well nourished calves for strong cows and beef potential.
A rural tip explains attaching bits a b c to a center horse and tying outer horses to the center with a short rope. Proper rope length gives control and spacing, while ropes kept short risk ankle collisions when turning. A short strap with two snaps and a buckle offers useful slack.
The article explains that rough handling by children spoils calves, making them hard to lead and bad to handle later. Early training with halters, salt and bran, and careful handling develops calmness and improves long term value in heifers and cows.
The piece notes rising veterinary colleges and graduates distributing across the United States. It urges welcoming veterinarians to rural districts to support livestock, curb untrained horse doctors, and relieve animal suffering, arguing trained vets benefit the nation’s livestock industry and misleads quacks will fade.
A New era of mourning attire favors soft supple fabrics over stiff silks and cloths. Crepe remains central with weather-friendly versions, black serges appear in mourning wardrobes, and dull black gowns with veiling and plaited mousseline de soie dominate indoor wear. Prices noted include $10 for a dress and about $6 for a waist.
A detailed dress description outlines a fawn face cloth gown with a plain front skirt and embellished back, a blouse jacket edged with galloon, epaulette shoulders, and puffed sleeves. The vest and under-sleeves use tucked spotted net, with a cornflower blue crinoline hat featuring rosettes and ostrich feathers. fabric requirements total seven yards plus lining and galloon.
Simple project shows an easily constructed savings bank using a disused cigar box. Choose a small almost square box, securely glue down the lid, and prepare to store coins with a homemade container.
The piece advises calves must be obtained cheaply to ensure profitability since feed and purchase costs must be below sale value. It notes calves are sold by the head in the west and southwest, but by the pound is safer for new feeders to avoid overestimating weight and creating losses.
A central opening large enough to admit a coin is covered with bookbinders paper. The description notes the cover spans the entire opening, suggesting a makeshift seal or shield as part of a larger mechanism or device.
The article discusses changeable silks as a foundation fabric, noting a beautiful effect when paired with geome shimmering white. It highlights gray pink blends and light tints versus darker accents like ruby and plum under black net, and suggests combinations such as steel blue pink and Copenhagen blue silver.
Straw stacks are valuable for sale and bedding. Build up the stack by raking down all sides until perpendicular and top with rye or timothy straw. Take care of the stack to preserve its quality and value.
A simple project to fashion a small bag from lawn or fine linen to hold lingerie ribbons. It features a buttercup embroidery motif, yellow silk stitching, and a circular cardboard bottom covered with lawn, finished with a brass ring for drawstring access.
A description highlights a white casino cloak reaching the ankles with a circular cut and a four inch white soutache band on black velvet ribbon. The classic mixture remains effective and marks the wearer as well dressed in the crowd.
The front features a picture and possibly floral decorations, painted or glued. Lifting the lid will be easy as it can be unfastened at any time.
Ribbon is placed with long ends, often side of back or front. Skirts at a major Rue de la Paix opening are fastened to one side of the back and decorated with bows buttons or passementerie to cover the six to seven inch opening.
A large black gatin hat with chinchilla crown and lace drapery features at a club reception. A chinchilla and lace stole and muff with heavy lace trim, dahlias, and a geranium blue frock complete the striking ensemble.
Broad bands of cretonne veiled with chiffon edge foundation skirts of net and lace outfits. Paris designers feature black spangied trimmings in novel effects for silk gowns this season. Black passementeries in fashionable decor complete the look.
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