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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
2
Farmington newspaper notes Frank Staplin serves as editor and owner for the Farmington Enterprise, reflecting leadership of the local publication.
Gaillard Hunt completes a historical sketch on the great seal of the United States tracing its adoption and the misgivings about the bald eagle. Benjamin Franklin doubted the choice calling the bird a coward and unworthy symbol, citing its lack of merit and harsh comparisons.
Katharina, an inmate at an old women’s home near Vienna, is 111. She married at 20, lived 70 years with her husband, and raised ten children in fear of the Lord. Her husband, a tailor, earned about 24 cents daily. She recalls her husband’s death 20 years ago, enjoys gardens, and chooses card-playing companions, as a lifelong habit.
A thief charged with pocketing a lady in the crowd at the Chauchard funeral was found guilty after his attorney argued extenuating circumstances. The lawyer noted the dead merchant’s wealth versus the accused’s poverty and the small loot in possession. A policeman explained Paris pockets in petti coats make pickpocketing hard.
A reflective excerpt discusses walking as a liberating act that sharpens perception and reveals nature’s moods. It contrasts Hazlitt and Stevenson on solitude versus companionship, noting the open road as a source of peaceful conjecture and sensory experience.
A fragment from a 19th century column notes a witty phrase about pride. The item captures a regional flair in speech and hints at social commentary of the era. It references common expressions used in domestic and public discourse.
The article praises southern Ireland's Kerry coast from Kenmare to Cahirciveen, highlighting Parknasilla and the Great and Little Skelligs. It notes coastal scenery, climate warmed by the gulf stream, historic sites, and sport options including salmon and trout fishing, shooting, boating, and golf, with multiple hotels and landmarks along the route.
Doctors, herbalists, white witches, and a seventh son were cited as part of widespread beliefs in witchcraft in Somerset. The meeting at Bury near Dulverton discussed cures for whooping cough with ground site methods and silver coin necklaces for epilepsy, while prayers and touch were used for hemorrhage and burns.
A Bengali clerk in Calcutta asks to return from another government post after a voluntary transfer. He cites Bomar's hymn about wandering sheep and appeals to Sir Arthur Fanshawe for mercy to be received back to the director-general's office.
He had been there since eight o clock and it was now eleven. She asks if he will walk far and he fears he cannot. She urges him to start with gentle challenge. He finally agrees and begins the walk.
Head of Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire names Ernest F Nichols of Columbia University as new president. Nichols born 1869 Leavenworth Kansas educated at Kansas Agricultural, Cornell University and Colgate University, with study in Berlin under Planck and Rubens.
Rev Nelson P Dame preaches daily on the street in front of the old custom house, earning the nickname bishop of Wall street. Once rivaled by Rev W J Wilkinson, Dame carries on missionary work for Trinity church, delivering frank street sermons to brokers.
The article explains how rotting fence posts are a continual cost and details creosote treatments to extend life. It notes heat and dipping methods, on site wood choices, and suggests injecting preservative to penetrate sapwood for decades of service. It also mentions farm forest options and cautions against fraudulent tuberculosis cures.
The article explains safe stages for cutting and shocking grain to store it properly. It notes that wheat should be cut when kernels harden but while stems stay green, with bearded wheats tolerating a bit longer. Bald wheats sprout sooner in moist weather. Barley should be cut when most is white to avoid losses as yellowing weakens heads. If possible, harvest barley white and avoid rain for optimal condition.
Fragmentary note describes timing and technique for cutting barley to maximize grain yield. Mentions a white stage just before ripening and the proper moment to harvest. Observes farmers seeking guidance on stages of growth and cutting strategy.
A caretaker transfers newly hatched chicks from the mother hen’s nest into a soft lined basket, then moves the hen and basket to a prepared home. The hen is given corn water and feed and allowed to rest before the chicks are placed in the coop after the hen finishes her meal. Do not feed the chicks until 48 hours after hatching.
The United States department of agriculture recommends developing movable schools to reach rural areas. The plan envisions flexible mobile facilities and itinerant teachers to bring instruction to dispersed farming communities.
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An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female illnesses. It claims the product is made from native vegetables, contains no harmful drugs, and has helped thousands of women with complaints from ulcers to fibroid issues. Testimonials from Mass readers are cited to bolster credibility.
The mother of a large family died of starvation after feeding her hungry brood and never eating herself. The attending physician noted she died from lack of food while keeping the family fed and eating only after everyone else was served.
Rivalry between General Sessions judges Rosalsky and O Sullivan in New York is described. Last week O Sullivan seemed to have the edge, but Friday court proceedings evened the score when Flynn appeared before Rosalsky and claimed to be Irish while swearing he was Jewish.
A fragmented humor feature argues about Shakespeare and Montaigne with playful asides and misquoted lines. The piece juggles quotes and ideas on creativity, editing, and ale as a humorous aside.
Fragmentary OCR discusses food as foundation for health at The Right Foundation. Mentions indigestion and severe pain with references to stomach issues and sustenance, though details are garbled and names unclear.
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