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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
3
A blend of rural guidance and observational musings covers hog husbandry including feeding changes for herd health, prices for hogs and corn, and the dangers of fraud. It also notes a California orange orchard’s 12 percent annual net and recalls hardy seed corn practices, weather extremes, and a cholera scare turning on a farmer's luck.
The piece contrasts farm labor in the United States with Europe, noting American hired men’ s restlessness to own farms and bosses, while hired women stay for need. It argues Europeans accept service as prestige, with long tenure and stable roles across generations.
A city reader urges a ten acre country retreat focused on simple rural living. Avoid city luxuries, keep cows and a garden, and let children roam barefoot. Emphasize plain meals, plain dress, and returning to city life refreshed by country work.
The article discusses optimizing a forty acre farm near a town for best returns through dairy and poultry or vegetables, warns against grand canning factory schemes, and urges caution with flashy mining and oil prospectus scams. It humorously describes a reliable farm hand and critiques wildcat investments.
Describes a twelve room two family house intended for outskirts development. Each family has a separate door and dual cellar entrances. Layout includes parlor with bay window, built in wardrobes, dining room, kitchen with sink washtubs dresser and range, bathroom, porch, and yard stairs. Foundation uses hard burned brick balloon framing, yellow walls with white trims and red roof. Interior features white pine finish and molded trim.
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