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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1893
Page
3
Domestic farming notes discuss moisture movement in soils, capillary action, and how water moves under surface tension. It cites an experiment on dairy cows showing improved milk yield when water is available at will, with better digestion and less stomach chilling than with twice daily water.
A farmer guide emphasizes selecting seed corn from sturdy stalks and low ears to breed better kernels, and describes a costless shucking method for black walnuts using a plank, holes, and a hammer. It also advocates rye pasture to extend forage in late fall and early spring, noting dairy and stock gains from rye-fed animals.
Grange Homes argues housekeepers undervalue dried fruits due to canning habits and improper cooking. Soak fruit, then cook gently in a proper pan without stirring to keep shape. Sugaring and drying experiments yield pears rivaling foreign sweet meat.
A Correspondent recounts manuring four acres of meadow with sheep-yard manure in fall. After selling two acres for $9, renting two more for $14 total, then growing potatoes and fodder corn, the crop yields $26 per acre for potatoes and $22 for the final crop. The writer estimates a net annual gain above taxes, suggesting clear profits around 12 percent per year per acre, with potential for higher returns on nearby lands.
The Vermont Experiment Station reports sour skim milk yields pork as efficiently as sweet skim milk. Two ounces of corn meal per quart of skim milk gives one pound of pork at minimal cost. More corn meal speeds growth but raises cost per pound above market value. Heavy feeding uses twelve quarts of skim milk daily per pig with full corn meal intake to achieve faster growth at lower cost per pound than six quarts.
Lamb and wool clubs across neighborhoods bolster sheep husbandry and help farmers fetch better prices. Each member must enforce a contract limiting dogs to one per tenant and ensure dogs are kept in bounds.
Article argues turkeys fatten best when allowed liberty. They gain briefly in a coop but lose weight due to worry. Start a month before market, feed wheaten in morning and carp at night, and let them roam fields for full fattening.
A collage of quips and cartoons from various papers lampoons human foibles. Jests touch on memory, jealousy, politics, science, signs, and daily life with wry tone and period flair, highlighting playful lines from the era’s humorists.
In New Hampshire a farmer laments his many misfit children while noting Bill Durkee of Colebrook as an exceptionally lucky relative who has avoided work for five years. The tale shifts to a discussion on steel sleepers for Africa and rail maintenance.
A man laments the pressure from his children to conform to modern polite speech and dress. He recalls how his family mocked his old phrases and styles, yet admits recognition of their good intentions. He concludes he must try to keep up with the procession.
Col Nightingale, famed Indian sportsman, fired from his elephant after a running shot struck a tiger in the shoulder. The tiger charged a man, knocked him down, grew dangerous, but the Colonel’s conical bullet shattered the tiger’s lower jaw and fangs, allowing them to escape. the man survived though scratched.
A suburban resident recalls an unpatented burglar demoralizer a wire trap over a floor that caused a burglar to fall and swear, then leave without stealing. The witness explains the device was effective but would have seemed like endorsing profanity.
The note recalls President Arthur as a kind courteous gentleman who aided reporters during a fishing trip. Julian Ralph recounts an incident when reporters woke him after midnight. Arthur calmly apologized and offered help, saying no one else was awake and his servant was asleep.
A Victorian note explains why the top of a wheel moves faster than the bottom. It states all wheel points share the same angular velocity about the hub, while linear speed is proportional to distance from the center, forming a cycloid path for rim points and clarifying motion relative to a stationary ground.
An Arizona ruin near the Huachuca mountains mystifies by its shell-wall construction. It resembles Papago straw huts and stands unmanned, with walls containing a dozen shell varieties and an oversized shell over the door. Its age and origin remain unknown.
The Bay View Reading Circle forms a low-cost four year program promoted by leading educators and ministers. J M Hall of Flint Michigan serves as Superintendent and handles information requests. The first year focuses on German starting in November.
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