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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
15
A homely guide extols flowers and windows as a woman’s uplifting art. The piece celebrates domestic horticulture, praising sunlit corners, ivy, lilies, geraniums, and fruit trees while urging women to beautify their homes and themselves as the home’s fountain.
Describes a hog trap built from 2 by 4 lumber with a front door of oak boards and cross cleats. The frame is bolted at corners and hinges attach the door to the frame. A front clamp holds the door, and a lever releases a crate 4 ft 2 in by 2 ft 4 in by 1 ft 6 in.
A farm guide argues fencing to keep poultry is worthwhile, noting hens as efficient meat and egg producers when given proper range and pure-bred stock. It favors Leghorns and Mediterranean layers for eggs, Plymouth Rocks and Wyandottes for meat, and Asiatics for ornament, stressing prevention over cure and praising Black Langshans for vigor among large breeds.
A South Dakota farmer defends hired men against being overworked and argues farmers are often fair, citing personal experience of twenty years. He notes that good wages and reasonable hours depend on both employer and worker, and observes many city clerks rising early too. The letter emphasizes mutual duty and ordinary hardship without bitterness.
After thirty years of study the government Department of Agriculture declares a cure for hog cholera that not only relieves but eliminates the disease. Iowa college scientists at a convention developed a plan for farmers to benefit, to be distributed via state experiment stations. Dr Dorset is credited for leading the successful work begun by Dr Schwernitz.
In Colorado several farmers report high yields from varied crops. Highland Lake producer E Keary grew 149 tons of sugar beets on four acres. Greeley grower A F d Jackson harvested 88 tons of pump kin and netted over 300 dollars. Peckham’s W I ayrol produced 4 500 byghela of potatoes on ten acres. Meeker farmer reaped 800 tons of hay with oats at 80 bushels per acre and wheat at 45. Pueblo County’s W Snyder averaged 30 bushels per acre of wheat without irrigation. Hart's Basin’s Dr J A Whitting on 200 acres yielded 100 bushels oats per acre. stalks six feet tall with a 21 inch head containing 336 grains. Gilcrest grower John Ziler averaged 75 bushels of wheat per acre on forty acres. Delta County’s J P Kernahan on 8.5 acres sold potatoes and berries for 2200 dollars.
Five years after building an icehouse the plan proves effective. Construction included a four foot excavation, six inch drain tile set two inches above grade, and a sixty foot drain. A one foot thick stone wall and one foot wooden framework above ground form the structure.
These birds are highly esteemed in France as layers and for food and are slowly making their way here. They are excellent layers, very supple and their flesh is firm and of good quality. Growth of feathers on the head is objectionable to many but they are striking.
WwEB Gilbert of the Canadian Experiment Station argues for deep stirring over deep plowing, noting a clear distinction and practical benefits. He stresses land type and subsoil texture, contending even shallow stirring two to three inches below the furrow yields useful effects, while deep plowing risks less favorable outcomes.
Describes building an icehouse buried two to three feet, using a 14 by 12 feet frame with inner walls, sawdust packing, a three foot wide doorway with eight doors, and a ventilation system. Ice is moved via a chute and rope, with a boy carrying planks and a man placing loads, while doors and vents are arranged to allow airflow and water drainage.
An article notes the incubator works constantly while the hen is described as cranky and unpredictable. The piece sketches a rural scene where machinery runs around the clock and the hen stands out as a notable character amid farm life.
A illustrated suggestion for a sturdy fruit picking ladder that can support about 200 pounds, promising stability while gathering fruit this fall.
Mrs M B Wayne of Wapello County Iowa praises a neighbor who bought fifty hens of one breed and fifty seven varieties. She pays 30 for one cask and 28 for another and predicts prize winnings at poultry shows will raise demand and prices four to five times higher next year. The note argues prize winners cost no more to rear than scrub stock.
Madame Paderewski of Switzerland paid 7500 dollars for five Crystal White Orpingtons, the highest price for the same number of birds. The sale used six 85000 bills and two 1000 dollar notes plus a 500 note. The breeder, a Misgeurian, declined an offer of 2590 dollars for a hen named Pega.
The article argues against deep plowing, noting it buries fertile topsoil and subsoil brought to the surface reduces fertility and raises costs. It emphasizes surface soil rich in bacteria drives fertility and warns deep tillage harms microbial activity, while shallow stirring could benefit crops under normal conditions.
To the Editor the writer asks if wide tires can improve road longevity in the county and township by distributing weight more evenly. The letter mentions wagons and heavy loads as factors in road wear and questions a practical approach.
The article outlines rabies symptoms in two forms the violent and the dumb. Early signs include mood changes, restlessness, reddened eyes, and difficulty in eye contact followed by feverish appetite and throat discomfort. It notes rapid emaciation in the violent form and a shorter course in the dumb form, with jaw paralysis as an early indicator and debunks popular myths about canine behavior.
Vegetable foods are touted for anemia and nerve health. Spinach rivals lithia water for kidneys. cabbage, garlic, leeks, olives boost circulation. lettuce and celery aid nerves. carrots improve skin and stock. watercress adds sulfur and iron. salad with lemon olive oil preferred. Romans praised watercress with lettuce.
A reader from Confluence Kentucky argues that women make excellent farmers. He cites widowed or grass-widow cases where women improved farm value, paid debts, bought livestock, and ran operations while children under 12. He suggests men should heed their wives advice to improve businesses.
A migrant worker in rural America deserts his job claiming hardship from early rising and long hours. He says he formerly drove a team in Chicago for $14 weekly, noting the demanding schedule and late evenings with town activity. The tale highlights farm labor conditions and worker fatigue.
The readable text is garbled with nonstandard phrases and unclear subject matter, preventing a coherent summary. No identifiable people, places, dates, or organizations are determinable from the fragments provided.
E and R Root of Medina Ohio explains bees help spread decay in damaged fruits and may aid pear blight. He cites birds as primary culprits, notes bees visit decayed fruit, suggests reimbursing growers, and advocates spraying before bloom to protect crops. He reviews California pear disputes and emphasizes harmony between beekeepers and growers.
A photo highlights Royal Sutton, praised as one of the finest Shorthorn heads in the ring at the Chicago International, a standout float prize winner in the event.
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