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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1884
Page
7
A compilation of practical notes on moles in strawberry patches to deter grubs an air quality test using lime water and wine to mix for head scarves and recipes for plum pudding and quick breakfasts including eggs on toast and buttered bread.
Newport Letter describes Ida Lewis keeper of the lighthouse on Lyme Rock, near Narragansett Bay. The narrator meets her after a boat trip, notes her heroism medals from Congress Massachusetts and Newport, and a silver teapot from Fort Adams. Ida discusses twenty five years on the rock and her dislike of cities.
The article argues that farmers form a vast but scattered class and lack systematic education. It urges teaching the sciences behind agriculture in common schools to stimulate observation, experimentation, and orderly practice, noting most farm innovations come from outsiders rather than farmers.
The New York Graphic notes a 15th century manuscript listing 32 inauspicious days for marriage with January deemed worst and October best for unions. It adds that outcomes may depend on the groom.
Snow protects crops by insulating roots preventing frost damage and aiding early spring growth, with a harsh winter covering promising good grass crops next season. The Fresno Republican reports Noah Hickok and Elizabeth Hickok wed for the third time at the United States Hotel after two prior divorces, ages seventy three and eighty seven.
Troy Times describes a simple pattern for a small child’s lap robe. It uses a square of honeycomb flannel with a one finger cap border in light or Zephyr yarn and a handsome crocheted scalloped edge. The item is noted as easy to make.
In Dundee Scotland a dairyman was fined five pounds for selling milk kept in a room with a scarlet fever patient, leading to illness and four deaths among users. Vermont and Iowa butter outputs are rising, with Vermont at 27 million pounds and Iowa at 100 million, sparking debate over dairy adulteration and calls for organized action to protect producers.
The Illinois dairymen discuss trimming unprofitable cows to boost net profit. Mr. H B Gurler recalls starting with 20 cows yielding 150 pounds butter and 18 to 40 pounds milk per cow, then switching to winter dairying raised butter to 266 pounds and profit per cow from 15 to 45 dollars. He notes many creameries report herds averaging far less than 830 per head, making each cow only about eight cents daily in income.
Western dairyman J A Smith warns dairymen that cold rainstorms stress cows, reducing feed intake and milk fat. Short feed and exposure lower milk yield and quality, harming profits. He urges thorough feeding to keep cows well nourished and avoid skim milk losses.
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