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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
6
A collection of agricultural observations discusses silo sizing for ten acres of land, silage yields, zinc in vessels affecting milk, and egg shell color effects. It notes horses replacing labor in western farming, dairy cow grazing shifts, and general farm practice trends for efficiency and yield.
Fragmented notes discuss farm labor abuse and management, crop methods, and the value of horses and clover pastures. The piece links poverty to farming practices, animal care, and town gambling's social impact, with reflections on eggs, poultry, and community responses.
The article argues small farmers should pool sheep under a shepherd to reduce losses and boost weed control and fertilizer benefits. It describes cooperative grazing, fence savings, and scaling sheep herds. It then outlines a method to establish alfalfa fields by soil prep and seeding to yield three cuttings.
The fragment discusses poor spelling and garbled phrases about corn, pork and beef, brainwork on debt lists, and a push toward corn based foods. It mentions a deans debt list, imagined foods, and cheap energy from corn with hints of a tobacco pipe.
The article notes grain buyers in the northwest once rejected screenings and mustard as waste but now sell mustard at 40 cents a pound. Screenings and weed seed from mills feed hundreds of thousands of sheep, a gift to farmers since dockage costs are borne by mills. The moral is farmers should clean grain and feed screenings to sheep at home.
The article argues for legalizing alcohol as a cheap gas engine and power source, noting alcohol can be produced in the U.S. for 10 cents a gallon but is restricted by revenue laws. It urges Congress to enact legislation permitting alcohol for fighting heat and power, criticizing gasoline costs and monopolies.
Visitor recounts touring the fortress and its grim cells linked to Count of Monte Cristo lore. The piece describes the prison’s thick walls, the central open courtyard, and the cells of famous inmates as part of a stark historical record.
Philadelphia Ledger fragment shows a family quarrel over a child’s reluctance to learn. The piece hints at a mother’s frustration and a father’s attempt to feed the child, with local tone and dialect traits.
Train notices announce Colorado rail trips for Eagles via Pennsylvania Lines with special low fares to Denver and Colorado Springs. Details list stops Warsaw Zanesville Dresden Branch Millersburg and intermediate stations with departures and numbers for No 3 No 30 No 9 No 6 No 31 No 2 on July 30.
An old style promotion extols kidney health and links kidney strength to overall health. It touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a trusted remedy sold by druggists in two bottle sizes and offers a free sample by mail with a pamphlet to diagnose kidney or bladder trouble.
An excursion on August has dates for a round trip by Pennsylvania Lines to nine Jersey and Delaware coast resorts including Atlantic City Avalon Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood and Rehoboth with fare 13 50 from Massillon. Tickets good returning within twelve days with potential stopovers and special through train service. For details apply to F L Mekwen ticket agent at Broad Street Station Massillon Ohio.
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