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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1904
Page
6
On a porch the landlord retells a tale of Mose Johnson’s funeral sparked by a parade dispute. A mayor bans circuses from parading and a circus man provokes a spectacle by burying Johnson in a mock funeral procession, culminating in a riotous, crowds-filled parade through town.
A landlord asserts that the final rites for Mose Joboxon are unlike any he has seen, describing them as a new and unique form of burial ritual in the neighborhood.
The Dead Sea of America, Great Salt Lake, is shrinking rapidly due to evaporation, irrigation, and a possible subterranean outlet. Observers note area fell from 2700 to about 2125 square miles in sixteen years, with water loss around 609.8 billion cubic feet. Some scientists predict a quarter century to full evaporation.
A Nashville Banner excerpt describes a country station agent who handles multiple posts and answers questions with vague, uncertain replies about train dining cars schedules and arrivals. The dialogue shows his limited experience after three weeks on the job and his indifferent attitude toward the timetable.
James the sixth and first sought a quick reconciliation among rival nobles at Holyrood on May 14. He summoned Angus Montrose Mar Gleneairn and others to march in pairs from abbey to Holyrood, ending with a feast at the town cross and a pledge of eternal amity, only to resume feuds weeks later.
A damaged fragment attributed to T Daggett contemplates infinite measure, time, and thought. It references a central, timeless creation and juxtaposes Past Present and Future with a lyrical meditation on mind and existence.
A health note advises cigar smokers not to carry cigars in the upper waistcoat pockets year round. It warns the body absorbs tobacco causing vertigo and faintness, especially in summer with open pores. The writer cites personal episodes of sinking spells traced to tobacco contact in New York.
The article traces drainage history from stone and clay drains in New England to tile drains on the plains. It notes early failures when untrained farmers laid drains, the shift to tile sizes from two and a half to four inches, and the need for civil engineers to ensure even, unobstructed flow. It argues that hiring professionals saves cost and risk from failed or retractable drainage systems.
Farmers in the western half of a Kentucky county report damaged wheat heads with pinkish yellow fungus spots. Professor Garman identifies the issue as wheat scab caused by Fusisportum culmorum, noting cold damp spring conditions and limited remedies, suggesting cultivation factors may mislead fertilizer use.
Agriculture attracts city residents as many wealthy men prepare their sons for admission to agricultural colleges nationwide. The trend highlights growing appeal of farming as a profession among urban families and the push to cultivate future agrarian leaders.
A concise farming maxim states that successful farming hinges on weed control in crops while dairying succeeds by keeping poor cows from the dairy herd. The emphasis covers several chores but weed and poor-stock management rank high.
A rural guide discusses solid foundations for poultry houses, preferring brick stone or cement with frost protection and ventilation. It covers concrete methods, vent mesh, and care to prevent rot and burrowing. The section then highlights White Pekin Ducks, noting origin, weights, behavior, egg production, and health precautions for show birds.
A historic farm column argues that feeding less grain can yield equal gains in cattle growth. It cites experiments where eight to nine pounds daily matched higher rations, and warns that twelve to fifteen pounds may be the practical limit for finishing steers. Show yard standards shift with market demand, rewarding forward looking breeders.
The article compares hog bedding options noting straw with smut eyes and wounds is harmful, oats can be poisonous to hogs, rye straw is less problematic, and leaves are among the best bedding. Leaves gathered in fall in ravines or fall into depressions provide deep, plentiful bedding and enrich manure, though collecting leaves on level land is harder.
The article argues cooler temperatures may reduce pork production costs by allowing hogs to mature efficiently. It notes hogs tolerate cold well and heat loss through skin could hinder growth if temperatures drop too far. Expert opinions vary by their paymaster.
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