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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
3
A quirky Farmington newspaper column spoofs science news and social trends with satire on gender roles votes, insurance, births and prices. It riffs on a voiceless cat, Niagara Falls, a turtle vaccine, love letters, a Portland donkey trek and a buffalo nickel plus a tongue in cheek note on Utah incentives for children.
A bold suggestion urges chasing dangerous African animals as a distraction for brain fog. Practicing eye contact with a large horned animal is described as a method to focus attention and clear mental clutter.
A New York patriot issues a pamphlet arguing for speaking Ameri can as a national language and questioning the value of using formal United States English in daily talk. He labels Ameri can a greater name for the language and calls for adoption across the nation.
A hobo in Los Angeles is reported to demand four baths daily from sailors. The incident may indicate his aim for a permanent berth in an insane asylum.
The controversial nickel design draws sharp criticism for its abstract style while some observers note the coin could have been less flattering or more dissonant if an avant garde artist had crafted it.
A lighthearted note praises the wide range of remedies available for a cold. It suggests patients can try various cures at leisure until the illness passes, highlighting the abundance of home and folk treatments.
The article notes the Bell telephone system posted gross receipts of 199,200,000 dollars in one year, challenging the saying that talk is cheap by showing a large revenue figure.
An eastern divine remarks that the world improves daily while pondering the night. The query invites reflection on whether darkness brings doubt or new light as time advances.
A fragment notes that a girl praises her corset maker and claims her father earns at least 5000 dollars per year. It adds that the Parisienne corsetiere story brings another raise for the father, signaling financial improvement.
A New York woman earning $18,000 annually argues she must still assist with housework, drawing sympathy from the so called Little Brothers of the Rich and provoking public commentary on wealth and labor.
Cartoonists show spring buds, but women favor the millinery department marked 649 98 for style. The fragment hints at fashion trends tied to hats or headwear as a seasonal focal point.
A fragmented line from a historical report describes a young man attempting to avoid or minimize a perceived deep danger. The wording implies tension and a motive to escape peril. Further readable context is limited.
The article notes mechanical plows expanding across western farms with moldboard and disk plows dominant. Engine gang plows suit large level farms while two way sulky plows reduce dead furrows for irrigation. Topography and diverse soils drive heavier, simpler designs and local manufacturing challenges.
Sheep may be bred at 16 months and good ewes prove for seven or eight years. A single ram can breed about seventy five ewes if kept separate, and Downs of Leicestershire and the Cotswolds cross well with ordinary ewes. Harry sowed ryes makes a spring pasture for sheep.
Practical guidance by D T Gray on sow care after giving birth. Notes include withholding feed for 24 hours, supplying water, introducing light slop, gradual transition to full feed over three weeks, and balancing grain with shorts and skimmilk. Emphasizes pasture use, avoiding overfeeding, and feeding pigs separately with fences, plus prioritizing bone and muscle building feeds over fattening grains.
Advice on soil health notes good mechanical condition and decomposed matter for fertilizing. Recommends sheep manure for quick results when broadcast in beds or drills. Describes making liquid manure from manure mixed with water for daily use. Warns wood ashes require caution due to lye content.
The article discusses how feeders, though focused on wool and mutton markets, must value breeding. It argues that even feeders raising their own feeding stock need quality ewes and appropriate size, as these breeding factors closely influence overall profits and the production of highly profitable ewe stock.
A fragmented note mentions three items associated with an age or due date. It lists small word fragments and appears to be an OCR snippet without clear context or full names. Further readable details are not available from the text.
The Queen notes a twenty century shift as London women trim wine and spirits in favor of water and barley water. Mrs. John B. Henderson cites fewer drinkers in Washington society and explains a hygiene driven trend toward fruit juices and healthful living influencing dinners and ball suppers. Her past act of emptying wine cellars is cited as a powerful influence.
A historical note argues against counties boasting numerous liquor outlets. It cites examples where boosters tout saloons and liquor availability, contrasting with employer ads seeking sober workers and a Battle Creek Enquirer stance that wet counties do not improve communities.
A historical quotation urges safeguarding youth from alcohol to prevent long term harm. It frames abstinence as rational self control, not fanaticism, and advocates early education on alcohol’s dangers for future generations.
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