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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
5
The article discusses feeding dry bran to fowls, warns against wetting bran to speed swallowing, and recommends a ration including whole grain to aid digestion. It also touches on odor control, keeping milk from odors, and notes about thoroughbred fowls and dry land grasses.
A seasonable note explains poor butter arises when milk is set near the kitchen stove. Odors from meats and vegetables are absorbed by the milk, and heat aids germ growth, hindering ripening and quality.
Mary B. Stetson of Tawa testifies that thoroughbred fowls can yield higher returns than common fowls after initial costs. She started small with White Leghorn chicks, sold cockerels, and used egg and meat sales to recoup investments. Doves offer another profitable, low-labor option with squabs, best kept away from urban areas. dove lofts can produce many squabs yearly, benefiting farm youth who raise and feed them.
The article argues manure must be protected and conserved to retain value. It notes frequent careless waste in farms, where manure is discharged into streams or left to wash away, reducing its fertilizing benefits. Proper handling and storage are essential for crops to access nutrients.
Roland Smith writes in the Farm Journal about a worker who kept three teams and fostered walking to win a suit. After six weeks, his team surpassed rivals by walking hard, gaining flesh and favor, and rolling in loam. The employer praised the discipline and rewarded Smith with the best suit.
Ep itomist notes that rain washes nutrients from field manure, reducing value. Manure should be shipped directly to fields or piled high with minimal surface exposure to limit nutrient loss from rain and frost. Proper handling saves labor and preserves fertilizer content.
Prof J Wickson of California notes some lands are too dry for year round grasses. He cites prehard grass, Australian rye grass, Hungarian brome, and tall oat grass as best on coastal dry lands. Italian England and Australian ryes vary. Australian rye performs well in arid climates and has two decades of approval in the state. Consider trial on eastern and southern dry soils.
A Prairie Barner missive argues for smaller farms and debt relief. It critiques farmers who overclaim land, warns that half crops and weed overgrowth drain families. It urges ownership of forty or eighty acres with zero debt, paid taxes, and immediate use of earnings to keep families financially stable.
A speaker recalls advice about downsizing to avoid debt as families on large farms face cramped lives and mortgage burdens. He notes a friend with 140 acres carrying a mortgage who refused to sell, ending with debt and rent. The narrator argues smaller farms offer independence and wealth, citing Vermont farming wisdom and a uncle who died debt free after starting with nothing.
J H Swift of Paducah Kentucky told a lobby audience a long tale of a youthful prank that backfired. He described scattering Johnson grass seed on a neighbor’s farm, which ruined the field and led to the loss of the farm, family tragedy, and the destruction of his rival’s line. He now spends his money to salvage his wife’s inheritance and uphold the golden rule.
The article traces how surnames like Smith and Baker originate from ancient occupations and notes how fame or honor can influence name choices. It cites Cicero possibly deriving from a bean grower and mentions transformations of names such as Vendredi into Vendre nia in a Crusoe context, then briefly adds that commerce in Persia remains caravan-based.
An item shows a price of 6.00 for a service or product and 2.00 for another item with a mention of 50 in the text. The fragment suggests a catalog or price list entry with two lines of pricing and a quantity or code. No clear entities beyond prices and a numeric 50 are readable.
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