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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
8
A farm item describes a homemade trough system for pig drinking water. It uses a barrel partially buried, a supply pipe with a valve, a horizontal board with a winded wire to raise and lower a control rod, and a second barrel linked by pipe to regulate water height. The setup aims to prevent drowning and provide consistent access to drinking water.
A historical farming view argues pigs reach best price at six to seven months. Slaughtering early reduces feed waste and keeps workers busy, with mature hogs costing more per pound. Early-fed pigs use less labor and lower disease risk, making young hogs thriftier and more profitable.
The article discusses artificial pollenization in fruit farming, noting new varieties at Pratt and WaU Tanger crops. It highlights simulated crossbreeding to improve melons and squash, especially under rainy conditions, and mentions the need for supplies and potential profitability for growers.
An article notes fowls are easily frightened and cannot be trained to be brave. Hens, roosters, and canaries show varying nervousness. even shadows or swift noises cause panic. Growers should minimize fright to keep hens calm and avoid stressing the flock.
A 19th century note from Orange Judd Farmer discusses selecting poultry for thick white meat. It favors Wyandots and Plymouth Rocks for abundant breast and leg meat, advises breeders to choose fowls with well spaced legs and wide torsos to ensure meat yield.
The report mentions the Army of the Fronts movement west of the Missouri, with four Wisconsin regiments cited. It notes arrests in a murder case involving two boys and their family, and provides official election returns: Guyfield reelected with 36,047 votes and 18,227 majority. Scofield, Sawyer, Worsley totals listed. A legislative visiting committee to inspect state institutions is named, led by Senator Levi Withee and Assembly members Cashin and Hurlburt.
A chaotic condensed news page reports a barn arson by Henry Tease near Milwaukee and a suicide after a farm theft incident. It notes a deserter from the regular army, a deadly electrical or coal company fire in West Superior, and multiple local notices including officers elected by a state Sunday school association and a church dedication. Several obituaries and brief items follow about accidents, elopements, and municipal finances.
A fragmented 19th century farming note discusses sheep nutrition, including varied fodder, salt intake, and the risks of intestinal worms. It mentions lime and white pea mixes for grain fodder, breeding ewe management, and the challenges of tailing and lambing in harsh regions.
Report discusses station experiments and feeding methods, mentioning Hart siltoy, Pheee Hirogunntte, and density concerns for root and weed control. Advises on weed management, soil amendments, and timing for best yields with references to tools and practices for improved growth and stability.
A fragmentary page mixes fossil anecdote from an apparent museum prank with assorted ads and short quips. It references a Detroit Free Press item about fossils, a tale of a fossil swindle, and various vintage notices about trains, tonics, and household goods.
A garbled dialogue fragment shows a furious duke and duchess exchanging insults about bloodlines and manners. The text shifts to a marketing promo for California travel on the North-Western Line, touting personally conducted tours and multiple routes via Chicago & North-Western and connections.
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