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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
5
A Prairie Farmer article describes a simple light gate fitted between horse stable and buggy room to maintain ventilation. The hinged gate, attached to the rolling door, swings aside when not in use and keeps horses from injuring buggies. Materials include inch pine strips for horizontals and light picket strips for uprights.
A Canadian veterinarian warns one full daily hay feeding suffices for work horses, especially in winter when they stand to eat all day. He notes digestion needs empty stomach periods, links stomach health to lung function, and warns dusty hay triggers heaves. Reducing winter rations by one third could improve spring condition.
A farmer argues for feeding cows adequately now to avoid higher costs later. Delicate cattle, if underfed in winter, take longer to recover in spring, hindering milk production. The piece asserts keeping cows well in flesh ensures the surplus from subsequent feeding and better yields.
An Ohio farmer recommends moving away from permanent hog pens to portable nests. Nest sites near barns, bedded with straw, protect piglets from drafts and cold when sows are away. Ground nests fare better for warmth than plank floors, aiding early litters and reducing chick losses due to wind and mother absence.
A Farmers' Review piece argues feeding a horse costs half as much as a man and a horse can do ten times the work. It says properly used horses multiply farmer output, with five horses hitting a double plow to double furrow output, especially where labor is scarce.
The crate size varies with calf size. For an eight month calf the crate is three and a half feet high and eighteen inches wide. It is solidly walled with two removable stanchion strips at the front to fit the calf neck. The top is open and calves are lifted in from above. A small feed box may be attached to the bottom front end if desired.
A short instruction describes setting a four foot long post with a two foot depth in the ground and drilling a shallow top hole to fill with coal oil. Hogs rub against the post and are said to be affected by the oil, reducing treatment costs to about a quarter of what dipping or spraying would require.
Feeding high priced stock at a loss is unprofitable. Pigs need bone and muscle developing foods before and after birth. Farm made butter may sell well in the future. Clean hogs reduce cholera risk but not guaranteed. Do not turn stock into wet meadows due to damage from trampling.
Tests show cornmeal alone yields less than half a pound more per pig daily on well bred swine. Diets must include additional nutrients beyond corn meal to sustain growth and health.
A seasoned railwayman recalls a near disaster caused by ignoring signals and a failing water glass. He learns to trust honest signaling and stop at every indicator, avoiding steam-filled cabs and dangerous slips on Miller's hill.
A straight Cape to Cairo railroad section near Bulawayo spans 71 miles with no variation in alignment. The extended rail bed presents an uninterrupted run of track as described.
The Lucia bridge across Salt Lake in Utah, 12 miles of trestle, plus a rail line, cuts travel time by about two hours. It cost time at roughly $35,000 per minute, a large yet earlier expenditure compared with later projects. Grand Trunk of Canada to build Battle Creek locomotive shops, over 800 feet long, steel brick cement construction, estimated cost $3,000,000.
England keeps 104 miles of street railways on horse traction while 64 miles use steam power, 25 miles are cable driven, and four miles run on gas.
The Prussian railroad administration unveils a new warning device after repeated accidents from fog misread signals. An onboard broom triggers an electrical contact at a signal post, producing a bell and a white slide over a red. the engineer must push a button to acknowledge and, if unclear, stop the train.
The article notes African railroad building is very slow with under ten percent of global mileage in tropical areas. Africa ranks behind South America at 14,000 miles, led by Egypt with over 3,200 miles and Cape Colony over 3,000. Future expansion is expected, especially where England controls regions.
A prominent railroad official notes that American lines boost speed not only by faster locomotives but by shortening routes and recon drafting surveys to create straight runs. He cites the long Buenos Aires to the Andes journey and the Lake Shore line near Toledo, 69 miles of uninterrupted straight track.
A railroad completed the world larg est concrete bridge over the Santa Ana river near Riverside California. The structure stands 60 feet high and runs 1 000 feet in length, containing 13 000 cubic yards of concrete. Its high cost is offset by time savings in train schedules.
The railroad between Tientsin and Chinklang will be built without delay. The 600 mile line is a key link in China's railway system and will run largely parallel to the Grand canal.
Howard Rilling and David Brubaker, two Altoona signalmen, recount a thrilling chase when a bear charged as they repaired a Union Furnace signal. The bear pursued for nearly two miles before veering off into the woods, leaving the men exhausted but unharmed.
Statistics show capital invested of 1 171 837 808 dollars with net earnings of 42 989 537. Twenty two thousand four hundred fifty two miles of road operated, including 1 076 double track. Freight traffic rose 5 899 420 tons, passengers 4 147 637. Locomotives up 573, freight cars 17 649, passenger cars 333. Fatalities 687 and injuries 1 698.
A New York turned goods firm repurposed a surplus batch of undersized handleless darning eggs into hatpin knobs. The item began as stocking darning aids with handles, but a hatpin maker needed small, specific knobs and bought thousands of the modified eggs. The firm sells various wooden shapes to order.
The piece notes that France and Italy are inexpensive to live in due to careful use of food. It cites bread usage where only one piece per person is cut initially, adding pieces for others as the meal continues. This method extends bread supply to four days and is framed as smart hospitality and reducing waste.
To remove the strong odor after naphtha cleaning place the garment near a steam heater or radiator. Steam heat dries remaining fluid without explosion risk, cutting drying time in half and eliminating odor within about an hour.
A novel Waldorf salad variation features peeled cured cross sliced apples placed on lettuce. Each plate receives a layer of bar le due and mashed cream cheese, with a mayonnaise circle around the dish. The cheese reportedly loses flavor compared to traditional prep.
Housewives can craft a long needle from an old umbrella rib by removing the silk to create the eye and trimming to about 12 inches. Both ends are sharpened on a stone. The needle can sew down loosened strings with linen thread, keeping feather beds tufted and durable.
The text describes repurposing old mattresses by covering them with torn ticking or using scraps between the mattress and springs to keep dust out. It also provides a kitchen recipe using butter lard milk eggs yeast and flour to make a stiff batter, rise overnight, then bake muffins in the morning.
A vintage candy making note describes boiling sugar milk butter salt and orange juice to form a ball. It then folds in chopped nuts raisins and figs before pouring into a pan to cool and cut into squares.
A compact lunchtime guide lists a quick menu featuring canned salmon peas mashed potato and baked custard. Boil the salmon, prepare a white sauce, bake the custard first, then cool it in cold water while finishing the first part of the meal.
Maine congressman Charles B. Littlefield announces resignation to resume law practice, effective September 20, to work in New York with his son. Known for independence, he challenged party caucus lines on issues from the Brigham Roberts case to Porto Rico tariffs, facing Labor opposition before securing re election. Harold M. Sewall announces candidacy to succeed him.
U S Senator Jacob H Gallinger of New Hampshire proposes an old age pension for letter carriers who reach 70 and have 40 years of continuous service. The idea aims to aid a likely small pool of applicants. Gallinger, a physician, is noted for his vigor and advocacy on mail ship subsidies and humane issues.
The piece profiles Nord Alexis born August 2, 1820 in Cape Haitien, noting his military rise and role as Haiti’s army commander. It criticizes Haitian governance, describes anti foreigner restrictions, and portrays Haiti as a land of wealth and misery with calls for white influence to aid development.
England's new attorney general Sir William S Robson earns 35000 annual salary the highest for non cabinet posts ahead even of most ministers except the lord chancellor at 50000. He was formerly liberal solicitor general earning 30000 and noted as a brilliant speaker with a popular manner and distinctive dress.
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