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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
10
Instructions detail crafting a baseball catcher's mitt when leather is unavailable. It covers cutting the face from canvas or thin leather, shaping the back, attaching a leather strap and buckle, and adding padding and a pocket. The guide notes using tar to soften leather and improve shaping, plus methods to stiffen and secure the glove sections.
A business man’s criteria for a good boy are modesty, promptness, industriousness, honesty, and good nature. He values listening over teaching, punctuality at exactly seven, willingness to work extra when needed, calm temper, and modest intelligence over outspoken cleverness.
The piece notes common errors in brick wall construction and urges town residents to observe brickwork. It contrasts Figure 3 with two other sketches, showing typical patterns used in laying bricks and encourages inspecting every brick wall to learn the proper method.
The article warns of a chinch bug infestation in Missouri wheat, detailing the life cycle from winter quarters to spring migration, the feeding damage on kernels, and the spread across fields. It notes that heavy migrations and large brood numbers cause severe destruction, with control relying on clean farming, burning millet crops, and creating beetle traps.
Readers note a shift toward corn cultivation after improved plowing and harrowing. A mower wheel breaks crust, aiding heat growth and ease of work. Weather and rainfall may influence necessity, but many expect benefits for profitability.
A Salem Oregon inventor W O Witham proposes a chicken brooder with a curved heater and cloth covering to warm chicks naturally. The design includes a tank for warming water and a top opening glow to draw fresh air from the house, aiming to improve chick comfort and heat distribution.
The article warns against using strong insecticides on young chicks as they can injure or kill them. It advises careful use of pennyrora and small amounts under wings and neck, notes large lice are hard to remove, and stresses avoiding exposure to breeze and certain pests to prevent blood loss and death.
A California man designed an automatic chicken feeder that opens the feed valve when a hen jumps onto a projecting arm. The system uses a trestle mounted hopper and a swinging fulcrum. hens lift weight on one side to release kernels, then must jump again to eat more, promoting exercise and appetite.
On farmy high dry land with light grass growth and a recently introduced breeding gobbler. The largest rocks and thriftiest turkeys are found there.
The note warns that keeping chicks of all ages together leads to crowding and fighting. Stronger birds dominate feeding, starving weaker ones, and young chicks may fail to thrive. Proper separation prevents harm and ensures healthier flocks.
The article outlines methods for sourcing and maintaining farm well water, emphasizing remote wells near kitchens. It covers pump priming, reinforced piping, waste water disposal into streams, and safe drainage layouts to prevent contamination. It warns that improper drainage near wells endangers supply and health.
Dr W Conaway of the Miner Experiment Station warns that cholera in hogs stems from dirty water and stagnant ponds. He notes pigeons can spread the disease between farms and urges disinfecting hog housing with airslaked lime and feeding on hard surfaces to reduce risk. Thousands of cholera vaccines were distributed recently.
A new pasture forage method grows in use yearly, aiding poultry yards by occasional plowing and crop integration. The system reduces waste and helps manage fodder for livestock, offering a distinct advance in farm practice.
Fragmented reminiscence recounts vandalism and a public visit to Lie Doyhood areas. Vague references mention a store front, a town hall, and a church area with kitchen and shed notes. Voices lament altered scenes, recalling childhood, labor, and a town’s evolving fabric through suspicious lines and quoted phrases.
A garbled exchange describes a physician returning home after work and a request involving his brother. The text shows broken phrases and markers of a confrontation, implying a domestic or social incident with racial tension, but the partial wording limits clear reconstruction.
In a desolate urban scene the narrator speaks with a weary woman at the gates beyond judgment. A stern gatekeeper challenges her, while an aged dealer’s words drift in, reflecting a life ruled by dirt and longing for entry.
The readable fragment shows a girl asking about bringing home material for a new whip and a man named Walt assuring he has it, while urging patience. The oddly worded dialogue suggests a rustic, informal exchange with implied items and a forthcoming delivery.
A Puck quote signals demand for a capable applicant who can delay tears and draw the audience. The message emphasizes finding someone who can bring the audience to the show and engage spectators.
A fragmentary note appears to discuss fear and worry with quirky names. It mentions Jae spilt milk and refers to Jodae and Rokker, hinting at a playful or cryptic passage. The text is fragmented and lacks a clear narrative or event.
A Maine woods camper recalls a talk about a Boston lawyer named Pierce Ned Pierce and a judge. The Maine man believes he may have heard he earns his living by judging.
A fragment from a practical version discusses appearances and social roles among sorority figures. It references First Sorority Queen and Second Society Queen with remarks on propriety, modesty, and public scrutiny amid personal relationships and societal expectations.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person named John Mace and a teacher of infants, with garbled phrases about a car, soap, and a deal. No clear event or structured information emerges.
A garbled reminiscence cites Hooker Washington explaining a future oriented life. A morning greeting to Aunt Caroline near a doorway is mentioned, with a terse exchange about where she is going and a brief local context implied by Kanege City Star.
A humorous piece recalls Practical Jokers erasing owners names on signs to annoy them. A village sergeant challenges a man with his name obliterated but the cobbler replies that his name is O Flaherty and he does not care who knows it. The exchange ends with the man standing his ground.
Edward Gibbon, an Englishman, pondered Rome while vaulting in a church that once stood as an ancient temple. Barefoot friars sang as he envisioned recounting the rise and fall of the colossal temples and palaces of Rome, leading to his famed Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
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