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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1901
Page
3
The article discusses choosing cows for home use or dairy protection, noting that cow type and conformation affect butter economics more than breed or size. Minnesota data suggest spare angular dairy types yield cheaper butter, while excess flesh raises costs, and leaner cows remain productive longer.
A Florida practice uses lime around peach trunks to boost soil with ammonia and sulfur, yielding a $400 crop after 800 diseased trees were removed. The anecdote argues gas lime is safer than feared, noting its fertilizer value and insect-control potential.
A Country Gentleman correspondent argues cowpeas are a versatile catch crop and swine feed. He details planting times in Tennessee, varieties Whippoorwill and Black pea, and a method to feed hogs by alternating pastures. He notes high protein and potential for economical pork production.
The piece argues farmers are returning to sheep as a practical part of diversified farming. It notes historical cycles from home spinning to wool overproduction, then a rebound toward modest sheep holdings as a stabilizing asset for balance with other enterprises. It highlights a revival tone among Illinois growers and mentions a shipping tomato variety Honor Bright renowned for late ripening and durable shipping.
The item notes New Jersey growers’ reputation for sweet potatoes and mentions Palmetto and Argenteuil asparagus as resistant varieties. It reports high value from nitrogen content and manure absorption properties, plus winter grain developments in New England and favorable prospects for an early large crop. Gradus pea praised as one of the finest on the market with large and smooth peas.
Robbie and Bobbie hear Uncle Tom recounts a fantasy land where the times table rules. The tale mixes humor about arithmetic with travel fantasy and a cautionary note on learning the multiplication table beyond basic use.
A Civil War scene shows a Confederate soldier helping a Union boy wounded in the sun. The boy asks for water and hospital care, and after a brave reply, the captor ensures proper treatment. A narrator questions a book’s condition and a child’s remark about dryness.
A New York Mail and Express profile explores how portraits reveal vanity across ages and classes. Photographers recount clients who demand retouched looks and flawless lines, while some public figures insist on strong attire and quick turnarounds, revealing the tension between art and audience expectations.
A London Globe note recounts a tale from the Marche about a postmaster who fed a parrot from his lips. The bird’s illness followed a bite, and the man died hours later from a bronchial infection and heart and brain damage, believed linked to the parrot.
The New York Herald quotes a shopper calling dress lining extravagance and cheap at one dollar a yard while a husband questions the price. The dialog highlights frugal buying behavior and lively street chatter about value.
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