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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
4
A column of quirky observations and humorous quips on fashion, vaccines, telephones, Niagara Falls, and public figures. It riffs on science, politics, and daily life with light sarcasm and playful jabs at social norms.
The piece argues that studying dangerous African animals and locking eyes with a lion can break mental distractions. It presents the gaze as a method to clear thoughts and focus amid mental fatigue.
A New York patriot issues a pamphlet urging Americans to speak American and use United States as the language name. A hobo in Los Angeles reportedly demands four baths daily from sailors and hints at securing a permanent berth in an asylum.
The new nickel draws sharp ire from critics who deem its design unfriendly while suggesting that allowing a cubist to contribute might have produced an even worse result.
A lighthearted note praises the many remedies people try for a cold and notes patients may sample several options before the illness ends.
The Bell telephone system announces gross receipts of 199.2 million dollars for a single year, challenging the notion that talk is cheap. This figure highlights the scale of the company’s operations and revenue.
A prophetic observer says the world improves each day while asking for reflections on the nights. The remark hints at a broad optimism and curiosity about darker hours.
A fragment suggests a Parisienne corsetiere and her father receive raises. The line notes the father earns at least five thousand dollars per year, hinting at a prosperous family linked to corsetry.
A New York woman earning eighteen thousand dollars yearly complains she must help with housework, a remark likely to evoke sympathy only among the wealthy who call themselves the Little Brothers of the Rich.
Cartoonists sketch spring as buds while women’s minds focus on hats priced at $49.98 in the millinery sections. The line emphasizes seasonal fashion and shopper interest in affordable accessories.
A resourceful young man wearing a green hat tries to evade a deep danger, shifting his bow from the deck to the side to minimize the threat and gain a safer position.
Mechanical plowing expands across western farms with engineered gang plows and moldboard disks. L. W. Ellis notes growing use of engine gang plows on level land, while two furrow and disk plows suit varying soils from sagebrush prairie to volcanic ash.
Agricultural note advises not feeding the sow for about 24 hours after farrowing then introducing a light slop and gradual full feeding over about three weeks. It recommends pasture impact, grain mixes with shorts, cowpeas or soybeans, and emphasizes separate troughs for pigs and sows. It notes pigs begin eating around three weeks, best fed with skimmilk or shorts, and stresses avoiding corn alone and fattening feeds.
D. B Phillips notes in Practical Farmer that ewes bred at 16 months can be productive for seven to eight years. One ram can service up to 75 ewes if kept separate, though fewer services yield stronger lambs. Crosses with Downs Leicesters and Cotswolds perform well, rye sown by Harry provides excellent spring pasture, and sheep require care.
Advice on soil care notes that well drained garden earth with decayed matter yields fertilizer benefits without manure banding. Recommends sheep manure for immediate effects whether dug in or applied in drills. Describes liquid manure, bonemeal limits, and cautions on wood ashes due to lye content.
The article argues that sheep producers focused on meat and wool must still value breeding. It notes feeders raising their own feeding stock should select high quality ewes and appropriate sizes, as profitable ewe stock requires breeding skill comparable to producing sheep true to type.
The Queen recalls a London diary noting a sharp drop in wine and spirits among the West End and supper crowds. Mrs. John B. Henderson, wife of a former Missouri senator, says Washington society now drinks less, preferring fruit juices and mineral water. Her influence and hygiene trends are cited as fueling the shift.
A short opinion argues against towns boosting saloon counts and liquor sales. It notes employers seek sober workers and cites the Battle Creek Enquirer that wet county promotion fails in genuine community advertising and to persuade voters.
A historical quote urges safeguarding the young from alcohol by early education on its harms. It argues abstinence is rational self-control, not fanaticism, to spare body and soul from untold risks, addressed to the late King Edward.
Christian County grand jury reports on liquor business in December revealing its findings and resolutions as recorded in the docket. The document notes actions taken and statements from the session as part of its official proceedings.
A proverb-like reflection notes that a gentle reply can defuse anger and reduce needless arguing, offering a practical approach to heated conversations and conflicts. The emphasis is on restraint over aggressive assertions to maintain civility.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first set Thyaeata and targa ewe and Ady.
A naval expert asks about a new battleship and a businessman admires it yet fears risking such a handsome vessel in battle. The piece shifts to a cottage scene where a cook and Bridget discuss a cuckoo clock and a passenger bird in a humorous exchange.
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