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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
6
A string of farmhouse reflections cover agriculture mishaps and advice. Topics include breed choice for health, strawberry beds harmed by manure, honest work on election day, and warnings about wasted seed, milk, and feed. The piece blends general anecdotes with rural opinions on livestock, machinery, seed corn, and dairy practices.
A wide collection of farming observations covers crop cycles, land sales, fall tree planting, and mortgage effects. It notes a record 189.4 million acres sold, cautions against overplanting second strawberry crops, discusses electric power transmission, livestock issues in Idaho, beef and butter quality factors, and advice on prudent farming investments and tools.
The article argues that production advantages for crops vary by state and region, with examples like Connecticut tobacco soil, Wisconsin peaches, New Jersey sweet potatoes, and Iowa butter. It urges expanding cultivation by studying climate and soil to open new areas for growing different crops.
A September check of 2,500 apple trees in our orchard reveals 300 trees harbor borers. Thorough examination requires removing soil from tree bases to two inches, as borers often work downward. The borer is a major cause of fruit tree losses, justifying repeated warnings.
The piece recalls springing to life in memory as fallen leaves give off a woodsy scent. The author dreams of escaping daily life to enjoy forest sounds, hunting echoes, and tranquil waters, a nostalgic retreat sparked by autumnal aromas.
Farmers in a prosperous era abandon dairy work leading to creamery closures in regions with long-standing supply chains. The shift away from milking reduces creamery business, causing several local creameries to cease operations after years of steady activity.
The text argues men should strive to save at least $10,000 to support themselves in old age. It contends extra wealth brings worry, probate battles, and legal fees, and notes the hardest workers to increase wealth often do not need it, finding it burdensome.
Western Canada controls 40 million acres of premier wheat land with a No 1 crop totaling 100,900,000 bushels this year. Prospects rise if prices justify expansion as demand grows with eastern markets and changes in import tastes.
Dr Ralph Grace of Battle Creek Michigan told a South Side Chicago club the danger of sweets for complexion and health. He urged giving up ice cream and bonbons, linking digestion to wellness and presenting a science based luncheon following the talk.
John Mitchel, leader of United Ming workers, recalls an Irish joke about the sun and its usefulness. In a winter gathering, he quotes Pat, noting the sun shines by day when light is needed, yet a lamp proves brighter in darkness.
Two weddings in Port Elizabeth feature South African constabulary grooms and Boer brides with limited English. The unions faced language gaps during the ceremony as the brides struggled to follow the service. Also told are quirky news items about a Chicago man suing for a live ten inch lizard recovered from his stomach and a tale of green frogs interrupting central Australian telegraph lines by climbing insulators and causing current interruptions.
East-bound trains No 6 at 9 30 am No 2 at 2 05 pm No 4 at 6 10 pm. West-bound No 1 at 10 40 pm No 3 at 4 50 pm No 5 at 7 15 pm. Daily trains No 6 stops at Massillon. Sunday excursion rates on the B and O from Massillon to Cleveland set at $1.00 until further notice.
The Canton Akron Railway Company announces baggage and express service with departures from Canton at 6:45 a.m. 10:25 p.m. for Navarre 8:25 p.m. Sundays and from Massillon at 6:25 a.m. 11:80 a.m. for Navarre 1:25 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Sundays 10:05 a.m. Service operates between Canton and Cleveland under General Manager G. W. Rounps.
In Cleveland on July 15 1902 notices cancel special daylight trips advertised for Saturdays in July and August. Until December 1 steamers will depart Cleveland daily at 8 00 p m central time and Buffalo daily at 9 00 p m eastern time.
An advertisement promises relief from itching piles for all ages and statuses. It claims universal liability and safety, presenting Dean's Ointment as the only solution and asserting it cannot fail.
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