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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
2
A.C. Wharton advises American Agriculturist on building a smokehouse for curing 75 to 100, with a 12 by 14 foot dam space. Build a strong frame and seal between siding and ceiling with soft brick to cool the house in summer and stabilize winter temperatures. Cover with shingles and lay a solid clay floor for durability.
The article describes constructing a brick firebox smokehouse with perforated sheet iron cap and two-tier joists two feet apart, plus a light-tight end window. It also covers orchard cultivation to conserve moisture, promote early season growth, and sow rye cover crop late summer to improve winter pasture and prevent soil erosion.
The text argues that summer, just before the binders work, reveals good and poor land best. If prior season was average, crops indicate land value. Farm hunting after spring work saves time but is less reliable. the worst time is when fields are covered with snow drifts.
Instructional note on field prep for corn seed beds emphasizes thorough harrowing after plowing, cautioning against exposing ground to sun and wind which can dry and bake the soil. Advocates consistent soil mellowing before planting and warns against improper spring plowing practices.
Poor seed bed preparation leads to weak stand and uneven growth, making corn vulnerable to drought and insects. Proper tillage is essential to establish a uniform stand and optimal development.
Hoard's Dairy advises corn cut for silage when half the ears are past roasting ear stage. For fodder, continuous-row planting at 80 plants per acre yields less ear formation. feed amounts vary, with 30 to 40 pounds daily being typical for cow appetite limits.
A writer endorses a new sled tongue method that reduces neck strain on horses and keeps the tongue rigid on declines. It uses a straight locust sapling with a natural fork for the neck yoke and two loops from an old wagon tire bolted to the forward cross-pieces, with holes bored to fit.
The article states most farmers milk cows twice daily and that extra milk removal between milking may prevent congestion but only briefly. It notes leaking teats waste milk and that cows should be disposed of, argues twice daily milking suffices, and that three times daily does not reliably increase yield.
A corncited note on cellar organization suggests cement floors, bins for potatoes, racks for milk pans, and shelf boards. It describes a quartered post rack setup six inches square with cleats and paired placement north south and east west to hold pans and plates, with four inches between pairs.
Acidity can be overcome by applying 600 to 1000 pounds of lime per acre or by using floats or ground shells. The piece notes farmers miss value by not reading and stresses rich soil over large acres for profitability. It also mentions cowpea roots penetrating deep into subsoil to access mineral nutrients not easily extracted.
Reports describe a Blyth dredger breaking up twenty to thirty hundredweight rocks in mud and sand, while neon glows under electric waves suggesting new wireless signal reading. Rockwall Texas rises from sandstone dikes misread as walls, and bark layers hinder timber sterilization, allowing interior decay.
Capt Bertram Dickson traced Ararat traditions from Mount Ararat to the Tigris region describing local beliefs among Christians Muslims and Yezidis about the ark resting on Jebel Judi a high sheer wall overlooking Mesopotamia He notes a sanctuary atop Jebel Judi drawing thousands to the festival in Maguat TM and weighs the flood tale against ancient Assyrian and Chaldean legends
A summary of Rev. Edward Gilliat's discussion with Tetty Agamasong the Quiah king at Harrow. The king recounts belief in witchcraft and punishment by cutting off ears, describing an incident where a prisoner accused as a witch was serialized as a cautionary tale about superstition and governance. The tale ends with the king sacrificing the prisoner’s ear to avert greater harm.
The camel, often misjudged as sturdy, is portrayed as delicate and prone to injuries. Methods for fractures include palm-splint binding, cauterization for dislocations, and clay bandaging. Recovery timelines mention a month or more of rest and gradual healing after the healing process.
A schoolroom exchange centered on pronunciation prompts the boy to remark that stress shifts with the subject, a man or a bee. The piece closes with a quip about egotism as self interest surfaced by the speaker.
A dialogue references a completed painting titled Early Morning in Chicago listed in a catalogue. Mr. D Auber questions the painter about painting coal black canvas, confirming the work’s inclusion in the Chicago catalogue.
Amanda Bull reports the Hewligus-Absalom family in Chicago faces coal shortages and suspected credit trouble with the dealers. The Chicago Tribune notes the exchange raises concerns about payment reliability as winter tightens fuel access.
An advertisement promises a money back guarantee if Pazo Owtment does not cure any case of licking, blind, bleeding, or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. The product is offered for 50 cents.
In a Chicago Tribune commentary Uncle Jerry Peebles argues reform would demand bold steps, insisting the sport can only change through radical measures and decisive leadership. The piece emphasizes urgency and calls for structural overhaul within football.
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