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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1891
Page
4
A column of domestic economy tips celebrates farm life and independence while detailing a cheap movable wire netting fence. It covers chores from dairy work to pig-raising, with practical fencing construction steps and poultry housing notes, including windproofing and roosting considerations.
A dairy maker wastes whey by leaving excess in barrels and uses it to feed pigs, claiming rapid pig growth with small amounts of cornmeal. The tale notes acid buildup in improper storage and cautions on whey quality and handling in pig feeding, hinting at risk of odor and health concerns.
Transfer prints to glass with damar varnish and careful paper removal, then refinish for transparency. Practical guidance on talking to improve thought, conversation, and social gatherings, plus tips on grease stain removal and odor control in cellars and curtains. Includes fall farming notes on raising turkeys, selecting quiet breeds, and feeding practices.
A discussion on egg marketing argues packing in carriers offers safety and higher prices, with two egg grades and careful straw or paper cushioning. It warns against old boxes, musty hay, and odor transfer, noting freshness and proper packing reduce breakage and ensure market quality, especially for long shipments.
A Texas writer details years of bee-keeping experience in the Cross Limbers region. He reports yellow-banded bees foraging up to seven eight miles from his prairie home, with mint blooms yielding sixty pounds of honey despite widespread drought and scarce nearby flowers. He notes neighbors had no improved bees, reinforcing his claim.
The Western Farmer outlines guidelines for safe milk handling from healthy cows. It stresses milking after proper rest, calm handling, clean water and feed, daily salt, clean vessels, dry hands, clean udders, odor-free surroundings, proper straining and airing, cooling in warm weather, and careful mixing of morning and evening milk before delivery to a cheese factory.
Pierre and journals detail House and Senate actions February 24 to March 2. Bills passing cover rail liability for fire damage, veterinary standards, agricultural institutes, court terms, and bonds. Notable moves include apportionment, tax shifts, and a push for state railroad oversight with governor and immigration officials on a new board.
Proceedings cover the senate passing bills on apportionment and education, a revenue measure updating tax intrests and exemptions, and the Australian ballot law. House actions include county districting, building and loan tax changes, and sheriff sale reforms amid obituaries and reflections on public service.
An English company with a New York charter proposes to buy defaulted Kansas mortgages at a discount, foreclose, then offer lands to settlers over ten or twenty years at low interest. An Atchison law firm is aiding in negotiating mortgages as part of this program. The note adds a biblical reflection on avoiding conflict with wrongdoers.
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