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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
2
A scrambled tour through farm life and prices with oddities. Cents per pound for gual beetsteak and a cent per gallon for vonk Wane underline cost pains. It notes beef, pork, butter, eggs and potatoes in high ranges, dairy gains in Scotland and Nebraska homestead debates. A quirky reflection on farmers, pests, and a famed horse Burt Lisley.
The report notes high potato yields and abundant prices on Colorado irrigated lands. It claims potatoes mature better in the north, while Hawaii offers great gardening potential. Year round planting allows continual fruit and vegetable production, with strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, and beans highlighted.
The article argues industrious youths can begin as farm hands earning about 275 dollars a year with board, saving to buy land in five years. It covers baled corn fodder, Alberta’s potential for stock raising, a hired man mis planting corn, two Kansas girls who farm independently, and the value of self reliance and education.
A noted writer argues climate and farming methods drive England’s higher wheat yields. He cites Pacific states producing 40–50 bushels per acre and criticizes English seed selection, soil prep, and crop rotation. The column also discusses plum propagation by grafting and pruning practices to balance tree growth.
An old discussion of American dressed beef as it moved to England, noting prejudice and shifting tastes. The piece ties beef desirability to marbling and flavor, and transitions to a vignette about a young woman who left farming for office work, later returning to the farm. It ends with reflections on children leaving home and the probate concerns of aging parents.
A detailed 1901 description of an eight room house by C. H. Vern. It outlines a compact, stylish design with a veranda and roof balustrade. Features include red brick foundation, cedar shingles, white trim, front parlor and dining room, side kitchen, two wash basins, a rear stair, attic with dormer, servants’ room option, large cellar with laundry, middle furnace, and extensive wood finishes in cherry and cypress. Dimensions note 20 by 10 feet footprint and total cost stated at 2000 dollars without furnace.
A quirky note explains land area by declaring an acre is 200 feet by 200 feet within an inch. It then disputes a lot measured 52 percent feet wide and 104 percent deep claiming it contains a quarter acre of ground.
A handsomely illustrated cloth bound volume reviews the settlement of the Northwest with black hawk sitting bull red cloud and other chiefs. It includes ten color map plates and depictions of Custer. Priced at 60 cents with prepaid mailing from W B Kniskern Chicago.
A description of California illustrated monthly The Chicago 400, praised for its superior tinted half tones and perfect letter press. The sample copy is offered by W. B. Kniskern of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway for 2 cents postage to readers.
Travelers' Register notes a new schedule effective Sun Nov 24 1901 for Pennsylvania Lines trains out of Massillon station. Eastbound departures include 8:05 8:55 am 1:12 5:42 8:59 9:47 pm 1 am. inquire at J A Shoemaker Massillon Ohio ticket office. Cleveland Terminal & Valley & Bystem.
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