Farm and garden notes from a distant agricultural column
A lengthy, rambling survey of farm issues and curiosities across regions. It notes prices for apples in Germany, a Missouri hog sale, drought impacts, land values, and crop yields. It covers flower preservation, beets in Germany, frost resistance of purple asters, and historical farming frolics. It also mentions shredding injuries, violet potting tips, Minnesota as a bread state, and musings on national symbols and a bull in Miles Standish.
Spain Iron Ore Shipment Highlights Shifting Trade Patterns
A shipload of iron ore from Spain arrived at an American port and sailed back with stock values. The piece discusses prosperity for American farmers, economic contrasts, and warns against spraying fruit trees in bloom. It also covers Norway marriage certificates, circular cement grain elevators, Thanksgiving, and conservation of wildlife.
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Spain
Hired Help on the Farm Reflects Labor Pressures
The piece discusses farm labor shortages as mines and railways draw workers away at higher pay, forcing farmers to reduce hired help. It notes strategies like quitting dairying, grass farming, leasing land, and selling portions to cope with labor costs. It also laments fading pioneer hospitality and frontier social customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty
Feeding the Corn Fodder In Different Ways
The piece discusses economical methods for feeding corn fodder. It favors silo use but suggests hauling fodder to clean blue grass pasture for initial feed by steers, then stock and horses, with other options like stacking and shredding. It notes a 25 to 30 percent waste in non silo feeding and advises feeding directly from bundles when corn is planted thickly for fodder.
No Hard Times Ahead for American Farmers Says Expert
A friend asks when hard times for farmers may return if current prosperity continues. The view holds that expanded farm and factory outputs and prudent government policies will prevent a recurrence. Strong foreign and domestic demand for foodstuffs supports good prices and rising farmland values.
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America
Nature's compensations after a drought tale
The piece notes how the central west suffered a long drought with withered gardens and stunted pastures but reports July to August rains revived growth. Early August showers spurred lush return in gardens and pastures benefited from a dry period rest, encouraging a sunny outlook on climate impacts.
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Great
Central West
Flavor differences in flesh from foraged and wild animals
The article argues that meat flavor improves when animals forage or live in the wild. It cites turkeys hogs and farm fowl, notes Virginia mountain hogs and wild roots as highly flavorful, and questions feeding horses near manure piles. It raises a provocative question about onions in wild cows and manure tainting milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgina Mwutain
Why birds chose chimneys for nests and not cliffs
The passage reflects on birds preferring house chimneys over natural nesting sites, questioning how the psalmist described their search for a place to lay young before chimneys existed. It notes the danger of nests falling with eggs or young and the risk of fire from household flames.
Hints on House Plants and Their Care
Dry heat red spiders and plant lice are the main causes of failure in growing house plants. Plants thrive better in a kitchen than a furnace heated parlor because kitchen air is moistened by cooking. Violets freesing hyacinths carnations chrysanthemums and nar asses prefer a north window with 60 to 65 degrees rather than a south exposure with intense sun and 73 to 80 degrees.
Affordable $1 250 Home Design for a Small Convente
An article promotes a low cost $1 250 home design for a compact cottage with cellar and two stories. It advises choosing a reliable builder with solid backing, proper contracts, and clear payments to avoid liens. Describes dimensions, materials, and decorative stencil work for interior and exterior finishes.
Schoolroom Floor Coverings for Games and Use
The best floor covering for schoolrooms is linoleum, or affordable wood with rubber strips between desk rows and main aisles. The kindergarten floor should be smooth with a plain circle marked in black for ring games, and tables and chairs must be small and light to allow easy rearrangement for activities.
Nervura remedy praised for sleep and nerves
An advertisement extols Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy noting relief from sleeplessness and disordered nerves. A testimonial from Orlando Kiser of Lima Ohio describes full recovery after use. The notice also promotes free medical counsel at 101 Fifth Avenue New York and details auctions and rail promotions.
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Dr.Greene
Ornlando Kiser
Reese
Lima
Ohio
Earth
Dr. Greene
Greene
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Reduced Rates to California via Queen & Crescent
Special reduced rates to California on the Queen & Crescent route offer a great opportunity to visit the Pacific coast. Quick schedules and excellent train service are highlighted. inquire with Queen & Crescent ticket agents or W C Rinearson, Cincinnati, for particulars.
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California
Queen & Crescent
Pacific Coanst
W. C. Rinearson
G P. Au
Cincinnati
Change in Time of Trains on Pennsylvania Lines
Massillon Ohio passenger trains on the Pennsylvania Lines adopt a new schedule effective Sunday November 24 1901. Eastbound departures include 8:00 8:55 am 1:12 4:18 7:50 10:11 pm and 2:15 am. Westbound departures list 8:25 10:00 10:10 am 5:42 8:19 and 9:47 pm. For details contact J A Shoewaker Massillon Ticket Agent.
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Pennsylvania
Massillon Station
Ito J. A. Shoewaker
Massillon
Ohio
Cleveland, Lorain
Medina
Sano Bal
Lake
Seville Ee
Gig Warwick
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Bridgeport Accon Masetllon
Ustus Anal New Philadelph Uhbrichsville
Flushio
Aridean
I Martin's Ferry
Carpel
G. Erstt
Wheeling & Lake Erie
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Toledo
Fremon
Norwalk
Wellingt
Orrville
Massill
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Wheeling
MD Pe Mip
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South Cleveland
ALM
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Cleveland
Kent
Navarre
Coshocton
Boi
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Bub
Bur
Warsaw
Triana
Zanesville
Resden
Millersburg
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Pass
Pittsburg
Canton-Mass
Canton
Quatre
Masaillon
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TRIGG
Rockford
Germany
Missouri
Louisiana
North Parlor
Avery Towers
Minnesota
Longfellow
Miles Standish
Priscilla
John Tlen
Sted States
England
Tland
Ireland
France
Irelland
Asy
Minneapolis ‘Ly
Java
North Country
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Fruit Department
Towa
Los
Tory
Philip Bidle
Elton
Pomp Bidle
Tering
Sale
John Bidle
Inpurenpenr
B. Exiskern G. PL &T. A
Great Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Ilinois
Iowa
South Dakota
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Northwest
West
Pioneer
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapoli
EG. Hayden
Williamson Bldg
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
W. B. Kniskern
W. Ry
Cheago
Tae Lyne
Pharmacists
East Main St
Travelers’ Register
Akron
Mamathon Veny ‘Daily
Oxzoe
Oye
Information Maton
Cleveland Hudson
Arberton
Oakville
Sinon
Columbus
Mt. Vernon
Orkville
Barberton
Hejar
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