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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
Items mix fashion discourse with social gossip spanning aristocratic matches at the Vanderbilt circle, Yale memorabilia, and references to Jersey City landmarks. Mentions a bronze plaque at Yale and debates over divorce, corruption, and tobacco habits within a broad late 19th or early 20th century societal frame.
A cruel custom in parts of the Telugu country involves a ritual where at the end of a sacrifice a small cart with stakes is used to impale pigs lambs and fowls alive. The cart is paraded to the village boundary and the animals die in agony on the way before being taken down.
A reader asks for expanding cartoons in churches by placing a chalkboard behind every pulpit with an expert to explain what the preacher teaches about Christian conduct. The suggestion is offered for clergy to prayerfully consider.
An old-fashioned guide discusses garden beds, sash windows, and house ventilation. It describes methods to weatherproof structures, install weather strips, and build beds directly on roads with narrow walkways.
The text outlines sowing times from March to July and May for overwintering, spacing of four to six feet for blanching, and methods to shade rows with boards to protect plants. It notes transplanting in June or July, thinning to stocky plants, and intercropping lettuce or sowing onions to keep rows clear, with weed control and soil considerations.
Prune trees leaning slightly southwest and head peach trees high to form a low top. Peach trees need more pruning than others while cherries need less. Apple trees require yearly pruning. Dormant pruning stimulates growth, while June July pruning slows it and promotes fruit buds. Summer pruning thins fruit and improves color by air and sunlight.
Prof Burkert explains the functions of plant foods and factors like carbon dioxide uptake, mineral salts, and phosphates in plant growth. He details how salts such as potassium and calcium influence tissue formation, nutrient movement, and protoplasm activity, with emphasis on phosphorus essential for cellular processes.
Farmers are advised to inspect orchards for spring canker worm eggs in late winter. Cut twigs lengthwise to expose eye masses, then burn removed eggs. A fit helper can perform the task more efficiently. Eggs hatch after leaf-out, so early removal prevents future damage. Department Bulletin. Fashions for the Fair.
A fashion preview describes street ready outfits for spring emphasizing short skirts in wool linen and pongee, plain or trimmed with lace and embroidery. It outlines seven gores for the skirt, required yardage, suitable footwear and accessories, and notes on outing shirts, coats, and wraps for warmer weather.
A grain bag holder is described with an upright of three and a half feet, one inch thick and fifteen inches wide, a bottom plank two feet long, and a hopper sized to fit the bag. Hooks or nails secure the hopper, adjusted so the bag weight rests on the bottom board. hopper height must balance bag integrity and full filling.
Time to harvest under the cover crop sown last fall and complete grafting if not yet done. Early Bordeaux mixture helps prevent fungous troubles while planting cherry and Japanese plum trees currants and gooseberries in early spring. An orchard fertilizer of four hundred pounds ground bone and 300 pounds muriate of potash per acre is recommended.
Harper's Bazar notes brown shoes with Cuban or high heels and pointy toes, with contrasting tops and fancy tips. Conservative women may prefer dull black calf walking boots, while novelty seekers opt for fancy tipped boots. Silk parasols feature lace Dresden embroidery and white linen needlework with Valenciennes rockings and couchings. Sleeves move to three quarter length. 16 button gloves become common. High dress collars rise behind the ears and require boning for support.
The text recommends lemon juice in water to lighten hair and fluff it, with rinsing required. It notes pimples arise from superficial cleansing and advises daily use of hot water and soap. It suggests a camel hair brush for harsh skin but warns delicate skin users. steaming is discouraged and alternating hot and cold cloths for ten minutes is advised.
A mid century health note urges women with excess flesh to try rope skipping as an effective easy exercise. Start gently, keep mouth closed, and prefer outdoor sessions though indoor jumps with open windows work. Exercise keeps warmth, but avoid cold room overcooling after workouts.
Useful for the traveler a compact case keeps shirts handkerchiefs ties and gloves organized. About 21 inches by 11 inches when closed with flaps and pockets and ribbons to seal it, it prevents crumpling and helps avoid forgotten items.
A distinctive leghorn hat in medium size sits among a droopy order. The hat features an inverted bowl shape with masses of deep vivid sweet peas packed around the crown. A wired velvet bowknot rises at the left, using American beauty shade.
A stark warning cautions that engaging in the specified action will likely result in catching a cold. The note stresses health risks and urges avoidance or protective measures.
Tassels appear on neckwear drapery and costumes for spring and summer. They are easy to make at home, with gold or ivory cords used sparingly to enhance pointed tunics. Imported coats show vague outlines, while a Shakespeare quote closes the note.
A column recalls a boy with a dirty face sent to the town pump to wash and be clean, noting the funny boy’s reply. It praises Defiance Starch for safe use on fine fabrics and strong finish, and ends with a vignette of four year old Margaret and a humorous remark about mountains. An advertising blurb then promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for sore feet and new shoes.
An excerpt shows characters discussing a man’s happiness and wealth. One says he seems happy tonight and may have money, while another notes his joking manner could reflect his financial state or attitude. The exchange reveals assumptions about wealth and mood.
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