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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
4
A scanning of notes covers poultry feeding and care, barn ventilation, and the link between hog tuberculosis and cattle in shared yards. It cites irrigation area value at 11 million acres producing 175 million in 1907 with projected 250 million next year, and praises orchard runs for hens reducing pests, plus Iowa’s agricultural wealth surpassing gold mine output.
Farmers should note commissions on farm sales, and a push toward three western Army horse and mule breeding stations. Beekeepers winter hives in warm places, birds control pests, rotation preserves soil, bedwhite birds devour pests, silos multiply dairy capacity, and peas improve soil by mid July cover and spring plowing.
An essay laments wealthy parents delaying education for children to chase wealth. It argues every American child deserves basic schooling and nurturing influences, warning that neglect leads to illiteracy and social harm. The piece compares fruit orchard care to education, urging owners to invest in proper pruning, spraying, and maintenance or risk losing value and future yields.
A New York orchardist built a cold storage plant in 1903 costing about $2000 with 700 barrels capacity plus a frost proof extra room for 300 barrels. In 1904 storage yielded $500 above market, 1905 about $1000, and 1906 between $2500 and $3000 on apples and pears. Despite higher today, such a plant remains practical where apples are plentiful.
The piece urges parents to provide wholesome books for children. It lists Hawthorne Irving Scott Dickens Tennyson Longfellow Louise Alcotts Wiggin and notes that access to quality works prevents youths from seeking trashy material or attempting mischief.
Article notes defection of elves with immature corn lacking in protein and weight. Northern corn shows low protein, especially at the end of kernels, requiring supplementation with feeds like cottonseed meal bran or clover to boost protein while supporting energy and digestibility.
A curated series of brief reflections on faith, love, and character from Rev. Dr Frank Crane Rev A Lew is Rev A Gillis Rev Harry N Wilson Rev Charles Bayard Mitchell Rev L L Overman Rev Canon John P Peters Rev Alexander T Bowser and others. The pieces urge personal religion, unselfishness, self mastery, and daily devotion shaping a virtuous life.
Summary of disbursements and orders for 1907 including total orders issued and redeemed, outstanding orders, and sums in hands of Sinking Fund Commissioners, with year end balances in City Treasury. Accurate figures show 1907 activity and year end funds.
A humorous quip notes a husband waking to check the clock after his wife claims she can tell the time in darkness. The joke hinges on him being the one to verify the time by looking at the clock.
A historical remedy note warns influenza coughs can develop into pneumonia. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, non drug containing cure that stops the cough and strengthens the lungs, advertised in a yellow package and warning against substitutes.
A brief exchange from Pearson's Weekly where one speaker asks not to be labeled a crank and the other replies that a crank has one idea, implying the interlocutor has varied interests. The dialogue reflects social attitudes in early 20th century periodical humor.
A vintage card certifies drug dealers will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal the range, and prevent pneumonia and consumption without opiates. The genuine wine yellow package urged by 0. D. Knoefel and refusals of substitutes.
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