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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
2
The article identifies two main price drivers: individual cornering by monopolists restricting egg sales or consolidations by large trusts, and social cornering through underutilization of land and natural resources. It argues efficient land use and a wage adjustment are essential to stabilize prices and sustain the nation's economy.
An analysis of Commerce Department figures suggests American shipbuilding appears strong next to Britain only on paper. Actual tonnage under construction or contracted shows 1.554 million in U S yards versus 2.945 million in British yards, with 417 American vessels vs 459 British in steel merchant trade.
Editorial proposes strong intervention in Mexico with 250000 troops from the north and 50000 from the south plus naval blockade. It recalls Indian wars and suggests using Mexican recruits to help restore order, arguing the plan would quick bring stability and lead to a Cuba-like outcome.
R J Baldwin, director at the U S Experiment Station in Michigan, outlines how home economics extension workers face a major task to popularize modern conveniences in farm homes. Michigan statistics show about 90 percent lack water and sewage systems and few use power for washing, highlighting the need for rural engineers to promote improvements.
The San Francisco Bulletin lampoons city dwellers as a sophisticated, world wise class, contrasting them with country folk who stare at simple happenings. It claims cities see more action while country life focuses on continual farming and basic trades.
In a domestic scene the Pickwiddles dispute Johnnie’s telling of a missing pear incident. Emily notes four unripe pears disappeared from the fence tree, Johnnie cries with a stomach ache, and suspicions of truthfulness spar among family members. Mrs. Pickwiddle cites circumstantial hints about late returns and odor of cloves.
A quirky weather note explains the term fair in forecasts means no measurable precipitation rather than flawless skies. It urges readers to doubt a too optimistic forecast when clouds appear, suggesting the weather bureau aims to indicate only minimal rain chances.
An AK oX member recounts a Highland canvassing tale. After a long day he muttered to a dissenting minister over the bishops in the Lords. The minister bowed and said he could not go that far but would still give his vote.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a couple discussing love and independence. She laments relinquishing cherished friendships as marriage looms, while he asserts love and the complexity of modern commitments. The exchange hints at tension between personal freedom and union.
In a humorous moment from Harper's Magazine a mother and child attend a christening. Little Edward hesitates at the baptismal water and asks his mother which twin sister she plans to keep, prompting gentle amusement over family choices.
Humorous dialogue from Punch Bowl features a couple's quip about marriage and late returns. The woman asks if he will come home at two, and he jokes that she would sleep through it if she is a heavy sleeper.
The article details pruning goals to achieve symmetrical heads, sunlight access, and adequate foliage to protect fruit. It stresses avoiding too much or too little sunlight, shaping young trees for future form, and tailoring rules to species like apples and cherries across seasonal steps and growth patterns.
Operating expenses for the average eastern Nebraska farm reach about 1500 dollars, or 7.50 per acre, including depreciation and labor but excluding land interest. On 100 dollar land values the cost is at least 5 dollars per acre, higher on richer lands. expenses are similar across farms except for extremes. Profits come from higher receipts, not lower costs, as operating expenses cannot be reduced below a certain point.
The science of plant breeding has rapidly advanced in the last one to two centuries, with discoveries applied so broadly that development now far exceeds improvements from thousands of years prior. Modern agricultural marvels outpace any previous era.
The note extols a covey of quail as a beneficial ally for growers, feeding on large numbers of orchard insects and aiding pest control.
Short guidance suggests using the harrow teeth as a substitute when manure is scarce. It recommends applying slightly more to compensate for the reduced nutrient content and to maintain soil fertility.
Cleanliness is emphasized as a chief essential in good butter making. The article outlines hygiene practices and careful handling to ensure quality butter production.
The Missouri state fruit experiment station studied five orchard cultivation systems to find the best method. Cowpeas followed by rye, and clover rotations ranked highest, while continuous sod or clean cultivation risked ruin. Systematic cultivation proves necessary for orchard longevity and productivity.
A farmer known for breeding purebred cattle also keeps scrub chickens. His wife reportedly adapts well to the poultry arrangements amidst household routines.
The article proclaims farming as the largest global business and suggests it dominates the economy with widespread activity and impact across regions. It notes farming's central role in livelihoods and markets, highlighting its scale and significance.
Using improved seed and cultivation practices can raise crop yields. The message stresses that achieving larger harvests is straightforward with proper inputs, suggesting farmers adopt superior varieties and improved farming techniques for higher productivity.
Mrs Peddicord urges her husband John Henry to remove a sitting room carpet after a tale of a man dying from blood poisoning after a rusty tack pierced his thumb during carpet lifting. The wife insists on the job but postpones until tomorrow night so she can arrange a life insurance policy of 35000 first.
In Life magazine style vignette, Jennie the colored maid returns with head bandaged after a violent quarrel with her hot tempered husband. Her mistress questions why she stays, and Jennie lists repeated abuse yet vows to endure rather than leave.
The pampas provide abundant feed in wet years but droughts once caused mass thirst and death among cattle and sheep. Windmills and trough tanks now distribute water, pumping rainfall into herds and reducing previous gravest dangers during dry spells.
The article notes Johnstone allegedly devised a plan to assist Napoleon in escaping from St Helena using a submarine vessel. It recounts that the vessel was built in a Thames yard, intended to sink by day and rise at night to evade British ships, but was seized by the government due to construction concerns.
Edmund Hammond Hargraves, born October 6 1816 in Gosport England, discovered the Australian goldfields and later sought gold in California. He claimed similarities between the American and Australian gold regions and urged gold wealth across locations. A government reward of £10000 accompanied his commissions.
The physician notes the desire for plain food while Mr Growcher asserts he already knows the costs of table luxuries, claiming familiarity with prices. The brief dialogue contrasts medical guidance with consumer awareness.
A quotation from Baron de Grimm on success rests on avoiding overbrilliance and excessive self focus. It links perseverance to an unwavering pursuit despite rebuffs.
The Toledo Blade notes the chaplain's prayer as an earnest, humble, and faithful moment within a large political convention. The report highlights the chaplain's sincerity and the reverent mood it created among attendees.
The article argues that extreme wealth breeds a desire to spend on the most costly possessions. The rich seek large estates or private fleets and entourages, which separate them from society. The piece notes such ostentatious displays are anti social and silly, a truth the wealthy may feel when alone at night. Woman's Home Companion.
Capri residents, including women who act as porters, support a coral trade where many men sell coral specimens. The scene reflects a long standing local economy tied to marine resources.
About 1,100 kinds of insects inhabit a single oak tree, highlighting the tree as a microhabitat hosting a diverse community. Researchers note the resilience of these ecosystems and the potential significance for forest health.
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