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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
2
A fragment from Farmington Enterprise surveys global topics from telegraphy to theater, noting an inventor claiming to send photographs by wire and referencing battles, dignitaries, and modernization. It touches on imperial telegraphs, industry, and urban development with scattered cultural observations.
A farmer details a self made heating and cooking unit using galvanized iron framing a seven foot tall heater with a stone foundation. It supplied hot water from cornstalks straw cobs and brush, heated feed and water for pigs cows and poultry, and was even used as a sheep pasture pond and mortar mixer. The device could be moved and repurposed throughout the year.
Mr Vincent argues barns should be easy to access with stairs from each floor and a safe, sloped hay chute. He notes dangerous scaffold slabs and long hay-hauling distances waste time and effort and urges plain barn diagrams to plan better layouts to reduce future labor and accidents.
A Putnam County correspondent notes that most manure is stored in yards or heaps until spring and spread on plowed land. Winter hauling benefits next year’s yields by applying while ground is frozen or early spring. Spreaders are now common, praised for efficiency and better results than hand spreading.
Professor Holden argues national corn yields average under 25 bushels per acre while many farms reach 60 to 90 bushels. He notes land values and labor can be similar across fields with stark yield differences. He urges farmers to test corn carefully and order replacements if defective.
A Prairie Farmer tip describes a DIY snow plow built with 2x8 boards bolted to a logging drag or stone boat. Two boards meet at a sharp front angle and diverge to push snow aside, loadable for one or two horses based on snow depth.
The text discusses finer soil pulverization to retain moisture, recommending mellow loam and humus from rotted manure. It notes annual plowing under manure, possible use of commercial fertilizers, and identifies Peruvian guano as a cheap and satisfactory concentrated garden fertilizer.
The excerpt explains that pure nitrate of soda muriate of potash super phosphate or ground bone can be used in gardens but require experience to avoid poor results. It notes nitrogen for leafy plants from guano or animal manure and that edible root or fruit crops need phosphoric acid from wood ashes or super phosphate. Ground bone is too slow to become available.
Experiments show thoroughly dry corn resists any cold injury but determining dryness is tricky. Moisture exposure can cause reabsorption, risking vulnerability to freezing.
The season’s lingerie focus centers on dainty nightgowns with novel sleeves that add a quaint and picturesque air. Fashion notes highlight sleek reinvigorations of ward robes as spring arrives, featuring one of the finest nightgown models in the collection.
The article describes a high waist nightgown with embroidery and appliques in Valenciennes lace, beaded lattice bands, and a beading belt under the bust. It features a Dutch square neckline, lace lining, and front fastening, plus decorative medallions on the shoulders and vertical lace inserts enhancing the sleeve and upper bodice.
The guide explains scalloped towel ends finished with solid button hole stitches and eyelet embroidery. It notes padding the initials from four to six inches high, using multi layer outline stitches, and completing with satin stitch while keeping the stamped letter outlines exposed.
The article explains bone construction for stiff collars using whalebone and featherbone. It details cutting five bones, their positions around the neck, and a tape framework to hold them, ensuring upright support without friction. Lemon shampoo for white hair is also noted.
The author argues designers ignore stout and elderly women, favoring slender fits. A stout woman's skirt should have nine to twelve gores for flat hip fit, with more gores for extreme stoutness. Hipless fashions are discouraged. fullness below the hip line is more becoming. the skirt provides length for graceful proportions.
A charming dressing table ornament combines a ring stand and pin cushion. A brown cream jug becomes the base, with a velvet cushion inside the top and bright ribbon bows around the neck. A small twig in the center serves as the ring stand, fixed with glue, painted to match.
Advice on drying bread crusts and grinding them for storage. Encourages organized pantries with jars for navy beans lima beans dried corn spices crumbled parsley sage hominy and large crock for salt and sugar. Suggests storage in lard can or stone jar to protect bread and cakes from freezing.
A dated home care tip explains that ward wood floors look worn in winter and outlines a polishing method. First wash and dry, then wipe with kerosene to clean and penetrate. Prepare boiled linseed oil with beeswax, melt and mix, then apply while warm with a wide brush for easier upkeep.
A detailed bake guide combines scalded milk shortening and sugar with a yeast batter. After overnight warmth the dough is enriched with egg and raisins, rolled to sheet thickness, and baked in a ringed pan until risen and golden. Served hot with coffee.
The text promotes daily olive oil massage to plump arms and advises gentle rubbing. It instructs seated posture with forearms on a table and hands flat, then to briskly raise and spread the fingers without lifting the palms.
A succinct reflection on how loving reading and thoughtful reflection create lasting sustenance into old age, echoing Carlyle’s view of intellect and habit as a perpetual banquet.
The article discusses trimming skirts for stout women, insisting that only a fold or band should be used. It warns that visible trims above six inches from the bottom create a widening effect, while the fold at the hem remains the preferred method in vogue.
A simple beauty routine promises smoother skin with a nightly wash using hot water and salt, then cold rinse. A cold cream made from one teaspoon salt to two tablespoons milk is applied for a pink, ivory-like complexion after several uses.
Dissolve a third of a yeast cake in warm milk, add sugar, prepare a beer bottle with a cork, fill three quarters with warm milk, pour in the yeast mix, shake, cork securely, and set in a warm place until foamy. Chill until needed. one yeast cake yields three bottles, so multiple bottles are advised.
Mix 1 cup sifted pastry flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons butter and 4 tablespoons lard. Cut in shortening, add cold water to form dough, roll, cut diamonds, prick, bake. Spread preserves, add a thick meringue from 3 eggs and 5 tablespoons sugar, flavor with almond extract, top with blanched almonds, brown slowly, serve cold.
Recipe outlines preparing two 2 pound chickens by cleaning and stuffing in the usual way. Rub with salt, place half a pound of ham on the breasts, tie, bake in a moderate oven until tender, basting with butter and hot water. Serve hot with ham on the platter and gravy poured over.
Instructions describe sewing the wrong side of waist lin, inserting tape, and tying snugly to keep the Gretchen apron from sliding when worn. Emphasizes center front tape to prevent slipping during wet or soiled contact with sink and washboard.
A quirky clipping blends a dramatic scene with a farmer’s seed promotion. Henry threatens Chirpy while a pan of oats and barley profits lures readers with 1908 crop yields and Mail order seeds from Salter Seed Co. plus household starch advice.
The narrator muses on who first advertised in history while a farmer jokes the hen is the inventor. The text notes Defiance Starch as chemical free and safe for fine fabrics with strong stiffening power reducing quantity used. A light exchange from Mrs. Benham adds a humorous dialogue about life and fatigue.
An advertisement repeats that only one brom o quinine product exists, touting laxative bromine as the signature of K W Grove. It claims worldwide use to cure a cold in one day and adds a grim Italian proverb about a swimmer being the first to drown.
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