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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1902
Page
9
A Minnesota discussion notes dog valuation for taxation at five dollars each and describes shifting farming methods. A retired farmer debates selling his 160 acre farm at ninety dollars per acre versus keeping it for rent and potential on farm shares, weighing net income, taxes, and safety.
Kansas reports sunflowers measuring sixteen inches in diameter this year. The state, known as the Sunflower State, faces unusual rains that damaged buffalo grass on the ranges and hindered curing for winter stock feed.
The text notes that soil where shelllark hickory and white oak grow is suitable for apple orchards, implying these tree species mark good growing conditions for apples.
The article advises that in regions with long cold winters it is safer to lay raspberries and grapes down in autumn and cover them with earth to protect them from freezing.
The unusually cold summer that improved apple maturation left melon and corn struggling to recover, with harvests failing to reach expected yields.
A speaker claims women pity hungry men who won’t work and argues such pity fosters parasitic behavior, reflecting social attitudes on gender and labor. The remark frames women as condoning male reliance and prompts debate on work ethics and family dynamics.
The report notes meat prices for ordinary cuts are expected to fall while high end beef remains expensive. It implies savings for household shoppers but ongoing high prices for prime beef.
The west faces a major effort to curb prairie dog populations while the east struggles to keep urban fears in check with reasonable limits on dog-related issues.
The article notes abundant crops and suggests prices remain largely unchanged. It predicts farmers nationwide will enjoy another very prosperous year ahead, with little impact on overall market costs.
When the cornfield endures a hard frost in September it faces less danger than a fall freeze. The old saying notes spring frosts are preferable to autumn ones for crop resilience and yield prospects.
The turkey and cranberry harvests are below average causing some families to adjust their holiday menu. Some may end up serving roast pork with apple sauce this year.
Chicago courts ruled that a customer who cannot eat a purchased steak may carry the leftovers away with him. The decision implies the customer can take home the rest, effectively reducing the restaurant’s soup stock.
The article asserts growing hogs is the quickest way to profit on the farm noting disease free pigs fetch prices yielding 70 cents a bushel equivalent for the corn fed to them.
The article notes that buyers of fine stock gain little by purchasing in Europe since highly bred animals are readily available in the United States across popular breeds. It emphasizes domestic options matching European quality.
Winter wheat fields in Oklahoma serve as winter pastures for cattle, fattening the stock while preventing overly rank straw growth, benefiting both the livestock and the wheat crop.
The report notes the water level, once claimed to have fallen about a hundred feet during dry years, is rising again and returning to its former level, with many homeowners forced to drain cellars this summer realizing the change.
A report notes oats thrashed this year bring about 10 to 12 cents per bushel less than if the crop had been stacked promptly after cutting, reflecting roughly a 3 percent drop in value.
The cool wet season of 1902 produced an unusually large second crop of clover and timothy. In many areas both crops headed out and the Timothy second cut rivals the first harvest taken in July.
The homesteader workers on western range lands disrupt cattle baron interests. With government support, the settler would not be able to acquire land rights in those sections without official backing.
The article notes a boy of just over twelve driving four Percheron horses on a gang plow, turning soil at about five acres daily. It then discusses protecting strawberry beds with two inches of slough hay or clean straw after ground freezes to prevent freezing and thawing during winter.
The discussion asks if a man can run a straight honest horse trading business and profit. It notes that the honest trader gains experience while the other party holds the horses and money, suggesting tension between ethics and wealth.
The article recalls old farm practices of moving manure by hand and warns that a new manure spreader can cause rapid injuries. A teamster was caught in the device, suffering severe puncture wounds in moments, illustrating unexpected farming risks.
Eastern dairymen have recently contracted milk to a condensing factory at an average of 1.82 dollars per 100 pounds, about 3.5 cents per quart, equivalent to 37 cents per pound of butter fat in the milk, enabling them to sustain high priced dairy rations.
The coming farmer will learn stock judging and feeding, balanced rations, crop rotation, and practical mechanics to operate farm machinery. The average boy should receive a start along these lines as part of his education.
In the August crop reports from the Department of Agriculture Missouri had the best showing among states with Nebraska close behind at 101. As crops matured the figures are not expected to change much in the final roundup. Last year both states suffered a drought causing crop failure.
Farmers should split old cribs ten or eight feet wide with a four inch partition to improve air flow. Separate soft ears from sound at harvest to maintain grain quality and reduce spoilage.
The article notes White Dent corn in central Minnesota matured better than the same variety grown 400 miles south. Northern corn was smaller but still large enough for a profitable crop, underscoring the importance of choosing varieties suited to local climate and latitude.
A quirky tale suggests a day old calf was transformed into chicken via science and fraud. The description implies a farm mishap with potential deception that would be hard to detect if not managed carefully.
A neighbor kept forty pigs last fall and let them overwinter. In spring they were fed clover and rape, fattened during July and August, reaching 245 pounds by September and were sold at seven dollars per hundredweight, yielding good profits.
A writer argues some men cannot be uplifted or kept down as corner grocery owners and washerwomen struggle to support families. He suggests drafting such men into the army would remove their burden on family and community.
Millet adapts to northern regions where corn fails. The crop yields abundant seed rich in fattening properties similar to corn. Stockmen find millet a valuable food to finish cattle as prime beef, fed as a meal with barley or oats.
The speaker imagines a perfect valley farm or ranch in northern California or southern Oregon with ample rainfall, mild winters, abundant fruits and game, easy sea foods, and scenic views of ocean and mountains. They doubt such a place truly exists, acknowledging idealized balance may be unattainable.
The old farming methods fade as science informs oil, crop, breeding, and feeding efforts. Farmers seek improved stock, farm institute work, and wider returns for educated planners. Invention reduces drudgery and enables efficient, pleasant agricultural work.
The saying about plowing deep in autumn soil is marked as only half true. Results depend on subsoil, year, crop, and previous work. Spring plowing on many soils harms cereals and can ruin yields. Early August plowing in stubble could reach great depth, but good judgment governs success.
The article notes no Pelgian hares at $250 each and reports hare meat not in demand by epicures or the public. It states the plan to supply the poor with hare meat failed, leaving salt pork, soup bones and liver as the remaining ration. It compares the situation to the Israelites tiring of manna and quail.
The article extols farm life noting that hearty meals and sound sleep are rich compensations for its hardships. It emphasizes that rural workers, though modest in status and finances, enjoy a favored life, with contentment rivaling a millionaire’s wealth.
Dorothy visits Cyril Moore to plead for her aunt Rebecca Powers as a teacher. Moore agrees to consider her qualifications and soon discovers Rebecca is the very woman he once loved, paving a second chance as he offers tutoring to one pupil in need.
Iowa Governor Albert B. Cummins proclaims the general election to be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1902. Offices to be filled include Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Clerk of the Supreme Court, Supreme Court Reporter, and judges and commissioners across multiple districts. The document lists vacancies, appointments, and district-by-district judicial positions to be decided by electors.
Shipping and travel notice lists Montezuma departure and arrival times with daily service except Sunday. Agent M Gould coordinates departures and arrivals with timetable details, including a 6:00 p.m. reference and routing to Muscatine and CR NM.
Train numbers 12 30 16 153 20 22 11 12 and 7 883 86 provide east and southwest service. Through trains connect Chicago Denver Kansas City Evans and Washington with daily and Sunday exceptions. Wilton Muscatine timetable shows departures at 6:45 am 7:20 am and arrivals through Muscatine Declarations list multiple daily windows.
Public railroad timetable effective April 20 1902 detailing trains numbers 1 2 3 4 with connections at Wapello Elrick Junction Fruitland Grandview Roundhouse and Muscatine final arrival times to Burlington Peoria Monmouth and east and west local stations. Charlies Howard general agent notes connections with Iowa Central No 6 from St Paul and Minneapolis and departures from Firick Junction Mondays and Saturdays.
The notice lists daily and Sunday train times for Iowa Central routes including No 3 St Paul Express No 5 Mason City Mail No 25 Way Freight northward and No 6 Peoria Mail No 4 Peoria Express No 16 Way Freight southward. Coupon tickets available to US Canada Mexico through agent contacts A B Cutts and G L Seevera with offices in Minneapolis and Elrick Junction Iowa.
Iowa governor Albert B Cummins appoints William H McInerly and George W Dyer to temporarily fill vacancies created by resignations in the Eleventh Judicial District comprising Troone Franklin Hamilton Hardin Webster and Wright counties and Polk County. All electors and sheriffs warned to take notice. Des Moines September 27, 1902.
Official notice to electors of Muscatine County Iowa that on November 4 1902 offices including Auditor Clerk Recorder County Attorney and two Supervisors will be filled. Township officials and electors are advised to heed the proclamation and govern accordingly. J D Stuart Sheriff signs the notice.
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