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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
6
Farmers' Review cites Professor Olin at the Iowa State station who seeded alfalfa on August 22, 1903 after a winter wheat crop. The first cut yielded two tons of dry hay per acre, 22 inches tall, suggesting summer sowing can protect ground and allow alfalfa to establish before winter. Rotating alfalfa with wheat could benefit the region if conditions permit.
The chick pea or gram originated in the East, likely Asia Minor, not Idaho. It was a major legume for ancient Greeks and Romans, now less familiar in the United States. In Asia and India about 5 million acres are devoted to it, mainly for horse feed, yielding about 10 bushels per acre, sometimes up to 26. It has been grown experimentally in the US by USDA and Rocky Mountain stations, with unclear relative value to other legumes.
An ancient aphorism on public benefit cites doubling crops as a timeless truth. The piece traces the saying to early Rome and Carthage with roots possibly older, noting its survival despite telling no grand revelation.
A historical note discusses unexpected crops called oubbins appearing in fields once cultivated only with corn. It argues soil fatigue from continuous corn reduces yields, while rotation benefits remain debated. The piece cites scientists who once claimed corn could follow corn, but now question long sequences of corn.
In Clarke County Iowa Jessie Winship notes manure-rich soil withstands drought. A tomato patch with heavy manure growth kept vines productive due to deep root systems reaching moist soil. She suggests treating land with manure to improve drought resistance and even uses a barrel leaching method for cucumbers.
The article advises around trees with straw hay or cut weeds to shield the roots from sun and conserve moisture. It notes young trees need light and protection, warns against surface spading which dries the soil, and suggests sweet clover as a soil improver supplying nitrogen as it rots. It contrasts wet seasons with dry periods and emphasizes mulch over bare soil.
England shows strong demand for American and Canadian apples. English buyers favor American fruit for color and flavor, despite England’s foggy climate limiting color development. The city of London consumed much of last season’s English crop before holidays. Shipping from New York to London Hull and Liverpool costs 48 to 72 cents per barrel.
The article notes weeds, especially grass, are the hardest foe in strawberry beds. It advises narrow rows with smothering mulch or thorough cultivation to suppress weeds, and to pull large weeds before they go to seed. It warns that extra strawberry plants can worsen weed problems.
The article notes weak public interest in oleo regulation as Congress may again consider reducing the color tax. Oleo makers argue color labeling and lower taxes would help compete with butter, while the existing oleo law remains in force after years of operation with little oleo sold as butter.
A report warns wool sorters face contagious diseases in sheep notably anthrax. A serum reportedly reduces death rates from 25 percent to 6 percent among exposed workers.
L H Kerrick, a noted Minos cattle feeder, discusses keeping steers calm and comfortable to fatten them effectively. He warns against harsh handling and emphasizes that steers respond best when they feel safe and unafraid, shaping good habits through gentle management.
Cass Co Illinois columnist Frank Kidder urges new sheep farmers to provide ample pasture and supplementary feed when needed. He argues thrift and health drive profitability, noting wasted effort on starved flocks leads to poor reputation and losses.
A reflection on cattle in the American West from Sunset Magazine. Three thousand head roam the Arizona range owned by twenty men, each marked with a large hip brand. Cattle roam freely across borders, returning to familiar canyons and water holes, guided by home instinct and maternal guidance.
The text discusses irregular feeding in animals and humans, noting feeding at inconsistent times and the impact on life. It contrasts feeding grain or milk with pasture feeding and mentions multiple daily feeds. It reflects concerns about how irregular schedules affect bodily health and animal welfare.
The fragment depicts a chaotic scene with repeated “Selle Explosion” lines, conversations about aging and complexion, and quarrels over Bransy and Neerbye. It ends with talk of Jimmy Britt retiring from boxing, implying ongoing public tension and a sports figure’s future.
Clara recounts Charles asking her to use his car while he is away this summer. She worries about the arrangement and notes the marriage question will come later. The exchange centers on who may drive the auto during his absence.
A fragment notes a girl talking about making a doll for her future sister as her mother explains there is no sister yet. The dialogue references a girl named Sally Stuckup and a playful mispronunciation Stuckupa.
Mrs Subbubs demands immediate shed painting. Mr Subbubs says the painter is unavailable for weeks, so he offers to do the job himself.
A jilted lover pleads while the beauty cites a lack of reason to wait, labeling him the Apache of the group as the exchange turns tense and cold.
A stern parent confronts a boy who admits a minor crime while seeking a fair punishment. The father promises to tailor the punishment to the crime, and the boy notes the offense was only a single nibble. The exchange highlights humor and a sense of improvised justice.
A dialogue fragment contrasts calling someone a polished gentleman with the phrase slippery fellow. The exchange centers on how one describes another, ending with the implied misinterpretation of language.
A brief exchange contrasts water as a priceless drink with a preference for a modest amount of something good. The Cleveland Leader frames the dialogue as a teachable moment about restraint and quality in beverages.
Moe Rose-Jaghy shows a dissipated look while Joe Cose-Yesu is described as a regular gin fiend in a terse contemporary sketch.
A magistrate orders direct testimony citing no hearsay. A female wit answers with a quip about only having hearsay on her age, refusing to disclose it. The exchange highlights limits of admissible evidence and courtroom wit.
In a clipped dialogue a woman is described as a regular churchgoer who observes others. The exchange notes she watches the clothing of the other women, not duties, highlighting a focus on fashion over faithful conduct.
A Yonkers Statesman note reflects on challenging navigation and weather hindrances. The discussion mentions a roof garden scene and Gotham concerns about aerial routes and safety during a heavy shower.
A Sunday school exchange recalls a boy and teacher discussing Methuselah’s long life and a quip about there being no automobiles in that era, reflecting simple rural speech and humor.
A brief quoted exchange from the Detroit Tribune notes a man who can hear of another's success without getting sore, implying humility and steady ascent.
An old horse laments nearing end and a Jersey cow reports her farmer shifting from oats to hay and fodder then eyeing the lone patch of green grass in the meadow. The dialogue reflects a rural humor about changing breakfast foods and scarce pasture.
Whister questions Goggles after a near killing incident this morning. Goggles admits intent but blames a man being around BR curve. Whizzer urges Goggles to promote himself and take credit.
Mr. Crimsonbeak jokes about hatracks multiplying in the hall after a mistaken sighting. Mrs. Crimsonbeak questions the claim as the couple counts only one rack, while he insists he saw six or seven.
A brief snippet notes a groom with a wealthy uncle who left him a fortune on the condition he marries and travels abroad. To honor the deal he marries a French woman to fund her passage one way, prompting questions about his eagerness and choices.
A speaker and chronic kicker debate the phrase pleasant duty with one calling it ridiculous and another arguing that duty cannot be pleasant though it is indeed a duty.
A discussion reveals plans for a newly developing English themed suburb. One speaker suggests naming it Shilling to reflect an English quarter concept, while another questions the idea.
A fragment describes Delaish misreading a scene as a procession and joking about an automobile parade. Jones passes by in a runabout prompting Delaish to ask why someone didn’t warn him about the upcoming parade.
Witty exchange centers on a sewing bee where a sting leads to humor. Egbert quips about meeting his wife at a sewing gathering and Bacon replies with a tame comeback. The brief vignette captures lighthearted small talk.
In a Cleveland Leader quotation a passenger claims a person was not drunk last night while another asserts the opposite. The retort notes the witness saw the accused attempting to set the watch by the fare register on a trolley car.
An onstage exchange features Miss Sue Brette and Foote Lighte debating wordplay. Lighte explains that chow is thrown out while a trunk is something you let down, hinting at a playful linguistic distinction.
In a sharp backroom exchange the parties resolved a life insurance dispute that had lingered as punny tension. The case closed shortly before a chance to perform the feared Jekyll and Hyde gag in public.
Fragmentary lines show a mother and child discussing a young man and his expectations. The exchange hints at a planned marriage or assured support, with a tiny fortune referenced as the motive. The text reads like a stage whisper or diary fragment.
A terse item notes a divorce with alimony on an installment plan. The husband must pay a monthly sum to satisfy the settlement.
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