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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
6
The article offers practical advice on drainage tile installation and outlet care, emphasizing properly sized tile and gravel cover, wide inlet access, and keeping roots out. It also describes a sturdy heavy gate setup with deep, braced posts, large gate stones, three hinges, and a robust latch mechanism.
A reader argues that stringing twine and light crosslines around cornfields best controls crows, saving crops and twine year to year. He recalls neighbors using guns or tar, which harms the harvest and field, while crows eat pests when food is scarce.
A Missouri sheep grower reports 43 Shropshire ewes produced 77 market lambs last fall. Lambs averaged 103 pounds and sold for 6.25 dollars a head, the top price in over a year in Kansas City, with about 500 dollars income besides wool.
The article argues for widespread alfalfa farming, predicting that within five years almost every farm will grow alfalfa as a key crop. It notes the main objection is the initial cutting timing, but says delaying that cut helps establish a permanent meadow. It cites feeding value, claiming a certain amount of alfalfa equates to a large amount of wheat bran for feed.
Ancient guidance describes keeping butter sweet for long periods by wrapping in strong cheesecloth or muslin and cooling brines. A brine strong enough to bear up a spear may be used with sugar or salt, using a teaspoon of butter and a tablespoon of brine per four quarts. The brine must be cooled before applying to the butter.
The text discusses common dairy herd management issues with salt seed feed and dairy care. It notes that irregular feeding and neglect can disrupt balting and milk yield. It mentions that too much wheat or barley feed may cause oily milk or other problems.
The cyclone swept through Glenrose and Savanes Glen Road, damaging 200 buildings, injuring many, and leaving splintered homes and wrecked businesses. The storm followed a sultry day with a NW path along the Pa luxy river valley, with casualties reported across the region. Texas officials warned of further peril as authorities assess the damage and safety risks. The article notes the town was warned late and many residents failed to evacuate in time.
The storm struck Somervell County collapsing Glenrose buildings. The court house and mill owned structures suffered severe damage. Milam Milam Bank cashier Carl Millan and residents faced mass displacement as two saloons and a liquor store were blown away. The event left about 1,000 people homeless and sparked panic across the town.
Reports indicate Lexington magnate William McCarty faced a shooting and murder accusation tied to a railroad brakeman. The chaotic note mentions a wife and a peace warrant, with other scattered items about Munsey Company, Roosevelt rough riders, and a naval court martial.
The weekly weather bureau crop report notes abundant rainfall in Missouri, upper Mississippi, and lower Ohio valleys boosting crops while upper Ohio and Atlantic regions face drought. Planting advances in Illinois Kansas Kentucky and Virginia contrast with needs for moisture in Indiana and the central and southern United States.
The piece notes many Senators choose hotel or apartment living over permanent houses in Washington. It discusses social duties, lavish entertaining at major houses, and the burden of official duties on travelors. It also mentions the Post Office considering a commemorative stamp and postal cost comparisons with foreign mail.
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