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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
6
A string of rural maxims on crops, animals, and farming habits discusses corn value versus wheat, meat from combined dairy and fattening, box elder bugs, cherry and peach soils, and irrational schemes. It mocks harebrained schemes, cheap gloves, old time armor for deer hunts, feed cures, and hedge fences as modern folly.
A rambling rural column discusses crop value myths and marketing, notes about corn fodder silos and potato profits, laments farmers overreliance on experts, and praises hawks and owls for pest control. It blends anecdotal jolts with agricultural tips and idle social commentary.
The text argues forests provide little financial reward in the United States despite large native supplies. It notes European forests yield higher returns and laments few plant forests for grandchildren. It discusses crop success by a few farmers in bad years and describes buffalo grass as nutritious winter stock feed that thrives only in arid zones and cannot be grown in the Mississippi valley.
The article surveys the western expansion of farming and soil fertility issues along the Ohio Indiana line. It discusses commercial fertilizer questions, future prosperity of western states, and the longterm impact of farming methods. It warns about trespass and hunting dangers near farms, notes the harm of shooting pets, and advocates clover, grazing, and winter pastures to build robust stock and youth resilience.
A pioneer settler planted one grove of cottonwood along the prairie and added two or three red cedars near the house. As the cedars grew cedar birds fed on seeds and carried them into the cottonwood area. Seeds dropped among leaves germinated, turning the grove into a fine cedar grove over time.
An illustrated design praises a two story model farmhouse with a large veranda two full stories and attic, open fire places in principal rooms and doors that unite parlor dining and living areas. It notes a kitchen lobby, bay window and stone cellar walls, priced at $2400 complete except cellar. Advises on exterior color and finish to match planned detailing.
The essay argues that architecture is a branch of history reflecting the social political religious and economic currents of its era. It notes that educators underestimate how historic architectural styles embody the general march of events and the influence of ethnic movements migrations colonizations and conquests.
The Chicago Union Pacific and North-Western Line runs daily first class Pullman and sleeping cars from Chicago to California and Oregon with departures on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway cites vast mileage and modern equipment including sleeping, parlor, and dining cars, pioneering block systems and electric lighting. The Pioneer Limited trains between Chicago, St Paul and Minneapolis offer luxury cars and dining service. Information available from traveling agents and the illustrated publication California Illustrated mailed on request.
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