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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
7
A compendium of agricultural observations covers drought selling prices in Australia, California celery shipments, Devon cattle decline, and prairie feed choices. It notes Argentina corn production, seasonal feeding for cows, and the economics of alfalfa, potatoes, and onions, plus warnings about farming scams and pest-free orchards in New Mexico.
A reflective essay argues wage policy cannot guarantee comfort at sixty. It stresses personal choices and discipline determine poverty risk, citing examples of independence through thrift versus ruin from gambling and heedless spending. The piece frames self denial and economy as keys to escape poverty wolves while noting circumstances vary.
The piece warns farmers about a slick cloth swindle where five dollar blankets sell for a dollar and calico for a cent a yard, urging readers to beware and protect loved ones. It then discusses Sunday chores on farms, arguing for shared duties, a calm Sabbath mindset, and the need for rest for the wife and mother. It closes with a note on Illinois studies showing alfalfa may thrive when inoculated with microbes from other regions.
The text contrasts land farming with oyster beds on the eastern coast, noting land crops yield around 70 dollars gross per acre and that oyster beds generate about 70 dollars per acre on many acres, with the ocean often more productive than land.
Describes a colonial style suburban residence priced from 2000 to 2200 dollars with heating and modern conveniences. Features include a stone cellar, hot air furnace, large rooms, open dining room fireplace, china closet, up to date plumbing, tile bathroom walls, black iron hardware, electric doorbells, quartered oak mantels, tiled fireplace hearth, and two coats of white lead and linseed paint on exterior woodwork.
Travel deals announce Canadian Northwest Low Rate Excursions on November 18 December 2 and 16 from Chicago. One fare plus $2.00 round trip with Jiberal return lains and atop-over privileges. Four fast trains daily at 9 00 am 6 30 pm 1 00 pm and 10 00 pm. Direct connections with air lines at St Paul and Minneapolis. Fall details from A F Cleveland, 234 Superior Street, Cleveland Ohio.
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