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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
6
The text argues consumers in cities demand fruit quality and accurate grading. It notes buyers favor varieties with flavor over fine looks, and establishments like restaurants prefer high quality baked apples. It urges growers to cater to demand and clearly separate first and second grades for better profits.
The article highlights a new heavy term harness design by Frederick L. Ainsworth of Turner Kansas. The curved back strap and breeching collar connection allow a straight pull with no harness interference, easing exertion and comfort in hot weather.
Agricultural notes discuss deep plowing on shallow soils and the benefit of soil twisting to unlock subsoil fertility for potatoes and roots. The South is highlighted as a rising poultry region with 1900 Georgia egg and poultry production figures and Alabama egg output, alongside a brief China oats reference from A.D. 618.
Feeders who tried finishing cattle on soft corn reported poor results. The Iowa experiment station later fed cattle on soft corn and sound corn of the 1901 crop, with soft corn yielding favorable results. At prevailing prices the soft corn cattle outdressed sound corn by a small margin, though killing differences were minor.
G J Robertson of Loudoun County Virginia describes a sheep protection method using powdered cloves hung as small bags around each sheep. He says dogs previously prowling at night caused losses but after adopting the cloves the dogs no longer attack, saving him money.
The article discusses mixing cut stover with silage to improve intake and reduce waste. It notes that stover is better utilized when covered with sacks or blankets between feedings, and that mixed with silage or moistened hay the cows eat more with less waste. It cites National Stockman as the source.
The article advises against hatching eggs from different fowl classes at once as hens and ducks do not mix well. It notes that dark-shelled eggs pair well together as do white-shelled eggs, and mentions a botanical belief that wheat rye and barley originate from the same grass species through climate or cultivation variations.
A long narrative traces the Cabin John Bridge story from the hermit known as John of the Cabin in early Montgomery County to the 19th century engineering feat by Capt. Meigs. It details the bridge’s dimensions, cost, and battles over inscriptions including Meigs removing rivals and the tale of Jefferson Davis’s supposed erased name.
Major General Frank Wheaton U S A died in Washington after a 42 year army career. Born in Providence Rhode Island in 1833 he started as a civil engineer and joined the army in 1855. He fought at Bull Run Gettysburg Shenandoah Valley and Appomattox and earned major general rank for battles at Opequon Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek. Rhode Island presented him a sword in 1866 for gallantry.
An argument against war cited in Current Literature recalls a school scene in the Southwest. A teacher asks the class who favors the Spanish American War and all hands rise except Jack’s. He says war makes history and there’s more to learn than he can ever study.
Malta is the most densely populated island with 1,300 people per square mile. Barbadoes reports 1,054 people per square mile indicating high population density in both locales.
A fragment notes a girl’s strong will described as a Tom Way and a mother’s effort to keep up with her using needle and thread in a light domestic rhythm.
A historical appeal touts a remedy for women's health from Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts. The permission to write for advice is offered with no charge, claiming wide reach across the Atlantic to the Pacific and urging women with health concerns to seek guidance through correspondence.
Broncho Bob describes two leading citizens hunted by six shooters from morning till night as they seek to prove who is the oldest inhabitant. The exchange questions whether an insult occurred and notes their determination to settle the issue once and for all.
The Kansas City Journal notes the Boyle family and the Korners living frugally with rigid economic rules guiding every expenditure. The piece highlights their austere lifestyle and strict budgeting practices as a character study in thrift.
A breakfast cynic notes that kiss and drink habits mirror each other as a young man insists on one more despite already drinking a dozen. The quip reflects social teasing about excess and indulgence.
In dialect dialogue Mr Erae tus Pinkley seeks to borrow a razor while claiming he will go to the parity tonight. A bystander questions why he cannot use his own sharpened razor, noting he just stropped it that afternoon and dislikes dulling the edge.
Citizens recall the daily accommodation train that served their town, noting its removal has heightened the sense of loss. Quotes from locals highlight their dependence on the service and the disappointment of its absence.
A Geneva census shows 32 percent of residents are natives, 21 percent come from other Swiss locales, and 47 percent are foreigners. The data highlight a diverse urban mix and shifting demographics within the city.
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