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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1893
Page
2
Agricultural briefs discuss capillary action and water movement in soils, moisture saturation, and how evaporation drives upward flow. Additional guidance covers selecting near-ground ears, stalk height, and future breeding, plus methods to remove outer coating from black walnuts using holes and a hammer for efficient shucking.
A foreign study from the Netherlands shows cows kept with water available at all times in their stable produced better milk yields than when water was only available twice daily. Although the daily gain seems small, it could rise to about forty gallons per cow yearly. Cows drinking at will drank slightly less than those given water twice daily, and frequent small sips reduced stomach chilling and aided digestion.
A Grange Homes note discusses improving dried fruit value by soaking before cooking and using a gentle heat without stirring to preserve shape. It shares a method for half drying pears, layering in brown sugar, and claims home dried fruit can rival imported varieties in cleanliness and quality.
A correspondent reports on manuring old meadow near Iowa City in 1868. Four acres were dressed with sheep-yard manure, yielding tall grass and high returns. After two years of crops including corn and potatoes, rye, and fodder, he estimates annual net gains over 12 percent on land valued at 30 dollars per acre, asserting similar results possible nearby.
Vermont Experiment Station findings show sour skim milk yields as much pork per pound as sweet skim milk. Two ounces of corn meal per quart of skim milk minimizes cost. more corn meal speeds growth but raises cost per pound. Heavy feeding uses twelve quarts of skim milk daily per pig with corn meal for faster growth and lower cost per pound.
Lamb and wool clubs operate in several neighborhoods of the state protecting husbandry and helping farmers obtain better prices. Membership requires adherence to a constitution and by laws including a clause limiting tenants to one animal per day, keeping within bounds and preventing depredations.
A historical note explains that a turkey does not fatten quickly. It may gain some fresh weight for a few days in a coop but then its weight will rise no matter how well fed. The texte suggests a fixed marketing period and mentions morning care of the flock amid unclear details.
A Washington dispatch outlines Secretary Gresham's recommendation on Hawaii following Minister Willis's Honolulu arrival. Cabinet members reportedly shifted to favor restoring Queen Liliuokalani, with President Cleveland's stance and the provisional government’s status under discussion as of Friday afternoon.
Secretary Gresham presents an “impartial report” based on J A Jouat’s findings. It states Soden Lillookalani announced an intent to declare a slow constitution on January 14, 1803 but ministers influenced a change. A 13-member public safety committee, including five Americans, formed a provisional government to exist until terms of union with the United States are negotiated. The Boston landed troops and a proclamation was read declaring the monarchy overthrown. Sanford B. Dole is named president. The report rejects claims the regime arose from a popular revolt and notes U S recognition followed. John L Stevens expresses skepticism about the revolution’s basis.
Indianapolis dispatch cites Secretary Bayard's July instruction approved in Cleveland as bloodshed disrupts Hawaiian affairs. General Harrison doubts a direct presidential policy message to Congress, saying he will not comment on Cleveland's acts. He notes the Queen cannot resume the throne without bloodshed and expects newspapers and the public to address U.S. annexation interests.
Washington dispatch reports surprise across parties as results defy Democratic hopes. Majorities tumble in key states including New York and Massachusetts, with repercussions for 1896 presidential prospects. Iowa’s Bolles defeat reshapes Western candidacy. The President showed little visible confidence, retreating to his country home as returns arrived by telegraph.
Dispatch from Waterloo reports Governor Boies, ill but composed, learning his loss to the opposing candidate. He says he bears no personal fear or regret, though he had hoped for a different outcome for his party and faced the result with philosophical view.
Eugene Joseph Prendergast, charged with murdering Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison, remains silent after arrest. He undergoes a medical examination while his defense seeks a 30 day postponement to bring distant witnesses. trial slated for November 27 with insanity as the defense theory and the prosecution arguing the opposite.
Comptroller Eckels authorizes National Bank of South Pennsylvan ia at Hyndman to reopen for business. Frederik P. Youn, once of Springfield Mo, confessed in Denver that he had been a thief for twenty years. At Buck Creek Ind Edward Cool killed Luke Lowe and Obadiah Haller and cut his own throat. J K Payne who informed on illicit distillers in Winston County Afghans was killed by vacknpwomen and robbers attacked the passengers. George C. Lins EUS $00 of Bie Was arrested & TWELVE
The article recalls Theodoric the Great who founded the Ostrogothic realm ruling Italy and parts of Europe. It notes his death in Ravenna in 526, his persecuting of Catholics, and the eventual scattering of his ashes, while his mausoleum remains as a lone link to the barbarian era.
Golf is described as a national pastime in Scotland England and Canada with Americans adopting it. The article explains golf grounds called links the teeing ground holes from nine to eighteen the putting green and the use of a small set of clubs the driver, putter, and iron. It outlines match formats singles foursomes and multi opponent play and explains scoring by holes won or halved.
A cautionary note warns that grape seeds can be indigestible and lodge in the bowel forming a veriform appendix like complication. It advises careful chewing and warns of severe intestinal blockages requiring dangerous surgery.
A Grand Rapids woman suffered severe bowel trouble believed to be cholera, later traced to grape seed. Doctors urged caution and education to prevent grape related illness, especially for children and robust eaters, noting the fruit is otherwise healthy when consumed properly.
Amateur photography offers instruction, pleasure, and profit. Advances like the dry plate process cut costs. a capable camera can be bought for ten dollars. Outdoors yield better results. work with proper lighting, skylights, and careful exposure. Have a photographer demonstrate techniques, use thick mounting paste, and store negatives with varnish for preservation.
A story depicts Mrs Simmons a gossiping neighbor in Cyrusville whose probing questions irk others. She backs down after Mrs Simmons deflects a minister wife with quiet wit. The piece links gossip to changing tastes about women and beauty in Paris.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe notes women who insist on their own cooking method. The item hints at unique family or regional kitchen practices and the pride taken in traditional approaches. The brief mentions women and cooking in a curious, promotional tone.
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