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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
8
An old agricultural note describes constructing a smokehouse with brick firebox about 12 inches by 4 inches, framing with 2x8 joists, perforated sheet iron for a vent, and a high cornered roof. It covers walling, floor, honeycomb rods for meat hooks, a window for night ventilation, and guidance on hanging meat and curing conditions.
A fragmented agricultural column discusses orchard cultivation for moisture conservation, timing for soil preparation and cover crops, and the impact of early summer moisture on wood growth. Advice covers lime wash for pests, spraying and pruning costs, and corn seeding rules tied to sun, wind, and soil conditions.
The article discusses milking cows twice daily as a general rule, noting some cows may require extra milkings to prevent congestion. It critiques leaking tents and waste, advises dispose of nuisance cows, and questions thrice-daily milking lacking extra yield. It also covers cellar organization, rack construction, and soil fertility via rotation and lime or manures, emphasizing value of good soil and prudent farming practices.
A nostalgic promotional note extols the Wonderberry or Sunberry as a remarkable fruit originated by Luther Burbank and introduced by Lewis Childs of Moral Park. It cites farmer boosters, endorsements from John Burroughs and others, dramatic yields, early ripening, drought tolerance, and wide country enthusiasm, with scattered anecdotes of success and claims of high per acre value.
Clore to Cold cautions on pneumonia and cold dangers, with testimonials for Hall's Catarrh Cure and a note on patent applications from the United Kingdom in 1908. The report cites U S patent activity, women inventors, and overseas contributions amid a general decline.
A fragment from a sermon discusses eternity with a parable about a sparrow. The speaker portrays a bird’s daily hop across the Atlantic Ocean to illustrate persistent effort toward an endless horizon, prompting a listener to phrase how eternity might feel.
Under the 1908 Italian law all industrial and commercial concerns must grant employees at least twenty four consecutive hours of rest each week. Public utilities and certain places are exempt. The law designates Sunday as the rest day but allows non Sunday rest for specific services such as restaurants and pharmacies.
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