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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
9
An Ohio State University dairy study shows average milk cost in Ohio at about 25 cents per quart based on 3200 pounds per cow annually. Distribution adds 44 cents per quart, leaving little profit if milk sells for about ten cents. Larger scale, better cows, and efficient handling lower costs and raise profits.
A Pennsylvania inventor creates a milk can seal that shows if a can has been opened. A bifurcated jug on the neck and a hinged arm with perforations align to seal the lug. A soft metal seal is inserted, making tampering detectable and leaving no easy way to open without breaking the seal.
The article describes preparing cattle shelters for winter with clean bright spaces. Cobwebs must be removed, whitewash applied, broken window lights replaced, and windows cleaned to admit sunlight.
Dairy notes advise proper grinding Kaffir corn for cows and keeping a steady routine. A strong udder and good milking, brine to keep churns clean, and well-fixed cream separators support profits. Calf care, straw bedding, and feeding adjustments affect growth and winter readiness.
A domestic dispute over a man wearing a shirt with one sleeve right side out and the other wrong side out leads to a pause in a meeting. The debate ends as members ignore the argument and res ume the motion to change the meeting hour.
A terse dialogue reveals miscommunication over smoking. A man and woman clash as he accuses her of smoking too much. she insists she did not, prompting frustration when he finally grasps her meaning. The exchange hints at tension and misunderstanding in their relationship.
A brief dialog captures a shy confession of love for skating followed by a playful reprise, reflecting light chatter about enjoying the activity with a hiccup about timing in the morning after.
A young widow dismisses the earl as too old for her and rejects his title as too new for her. The exchange centers on social match expectations and personal sentiment in a genteel romance.
A fragment suggests a doctor engages in a reciprocity scheme where visitors pay him. The text hints at payments and visits but lacks clear names or places to verify details.
Quote reflects a political stance on income taxes with a pledge to serve the people and defer to their welfare while not caring who collects the taxes. The remark frames taxation as a matter of public benefit rather than individual collectors.
A southern lawyer recalls a case where an elderly Black man admits he struck his wife during breakfast. The judge seeks full truth as the wife lies in a hospital after suffering a brutal blow. The man explains he used his bare hand and briefly held a flatiron, clarifying the weapon involved.
The dialogue shows Peggy Quick expressing enthusiasm for an auto ride while Regey Bluff notes thawed roads from last night’s rain, delaying sleighing plans.
In a brief dialogue two men debate celebrity in football. One boasts of a 1908 long touchdown run as a famed feat, while the other remains skeptical about lasting fame from a single play or player name.
Ira Oatley laments monopolists as he hangs his trousers and argues about a misleading ecard. He predicts a bill at dawn and calls for a change in administration in the country. The dialogue reveals frustration with profiteering and political discontent.
A brief dialogue implies Mrs. Wadleigh’s striking impression on a man as he recalls passing her near her new electric street. The exchange plays on mistaken interpretation of the word struck linking physical impact and admiration.
A street encounter led to an invitation into a stranger’s home for a social game. The tale mirrors an Arabian Nights style event, but it concluded without danger. The hosts merely needed a fourth player to join their auction bridge session.
Mr. Wombat declares a strong wish for a willow plume. The exchange centers on the need for a refined accessory, signaling a light hearted, whimsical tone. The dialogue contrasts mutual understanding with a quirky demand.
A dialogue shows a cook threatening to quit tomorrow. The others seek strategies to keep her, proposing a new set of china as an incentive to win her loyalty.
The article explains how moles stay active in winter when soil isn’t frozen. They push soil aside rather than excavate, extend shallow runways, repair old tunnels, and work mainly morning and evening. Males cause little root damage and feed on grubs, earthworms, and beetles.
Iowa tests over four years show drilling winter wheat yields about 42 bushels per acre more than broadcasting. At 70 cents per bushel this yields a $2.96 advantage per acre for drilling. Farmers nationwide share mixed but favorable views on drilling versus broadcasting.
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