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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
3
A long mix of farm notes covers dairy care, feeding, salt and mineral use, pasture management, and animal welfare. It discusses wintering cows, poultry sanitation, whitewashing houses, garden and orchard care, soil nitrogen via clover and cowpeas, and the impact of purebred sires on dairy yields.
The potato ranks with wheat as a premier American origin food crop. It belongs to the Solanaceae family alongside tomato and pepper plants. Its precise origin is uncertain, with related wild potatoes noted in Arizona.
The diagram notes potato growth habits and varied terminology with seed pieces and ridge culture. It traces the plant from Peru to Colorado plains and suggests Central America or Mexico as its origin, then debates introduction to Europe by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1635 or Sir Francis Drake in 1586, with two varieties named by 1771 and potato popularity rising after crop failures in Garatany in 1772.
Illustrations show a pair of lines rigged for four horses so each animal has one to each bit, avoiding the need to pull heads together.
The first illustration shows two-horse reins and checks labeled A A A A, with 2 B indicating short ropes with snaps and C C as a continuation of tack components.
A compact note describes bridle components with inside reins and snaps to snap in checks. It mentions a buckle on the relag and references how parts are positioned for use. The wording conveys equipment setup without broader context or actions.
Old farmer guidance covers potato origin myths in Ireland, blight history, and the global rise of potato cultivation. It then surveys profitable legumes for northwestern states, warns against overtaxing old ewes, and offers practical farm notes on plowing roads, school support, road maintenance, seeds, strawberry beds, and seed corn selection.
Indiana farmer argues against fixed sowing dates for wheat and shares what boosted yields. Late November sowing, heavy fertilizer, thorough seed cleaning, and prefield manure use are urged to maximize moisture retention, germination, and yields for fall sowing in drought-prone seasons.
A compact guide describes making a stitch horse from barrel staves to hold leather and blankets while sewing. It also extols clover and alfalfa as top forage due to high nitrogen content, then discusses the law of diminishing returns on farm animals and land, noting profits peak at an optimal stocking level.
Florence Pretz, a teacher at Manual Training High School, fights to reclaim royalties from the Billikin art idols that are believed to be controlled by Chicago manufacturers. She recalls signing unclear contracts and seeks skilled legal help to recover profits she says total around $1,000 while others grow rich.
A sanatorium lists dangerous foods to avoid in a strict diet. Cane sugar fats fish foods eggs milk coarse vegetables condiments including salt pepper tea coffee chocolate cocoa and all alcoholic drinks are forbidden. Only cereals potatoes and nuts remain permitted with nut skins and seeds banned. Peas and beans may be used if strained, removing objectionable parts.
London county council nears a scheme to provide school meals at cost for all pupils. Parents asked that meals be supplied to non necessitous children, with advance payment and charges calculated to the nearest farthing. Also notes unrest in Pittsburg and Detroit over ball games and comments on Mr Growells pessimism.
A jumble of ads and notices describes a whiskey ginger concoction for cold relief, a testimonial for Deans Kidney Pills, a misdated engagement note from Atchison, and claims about Catarrh Cure and refrigerated staterooms on ships. The piece blends medical quackery, romance gossip, and shipping tech with regional branding.
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