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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
3
An observation on farm plows, comparing a German wheel plow of 1870 to a French style, arguing common land plows suffice for lucern. The piece discusses field conditions in Utah, plow design, share shaping, and depth control for alfalfa and stubble, noting practical limits and pulling power.
Fragmentary text describes a proposed share arrangement for alfalfa breakage and plowing. Mentions J. Synndergaard and Gresders wouselle in Chicago with unclear context.
Kansas writer J B Petersen urges corn breeders to define an ideal ear based on soil and climate and to test every ear for germination. Use a 3 by 4 foot germination box with sand and damp cloths to identify strong ears, discard weak ones, and plant only viable seed to avoid losing a crop.
Chief Galloway reports on alfalfa red clover and other seeds showing high dodder, yellow trefoil and Chilean seed contamination in samples. Of 1 217 red clover seeds, 46 percent tested with traces, while alfalfa saw 194 of 300 with dodder and other traces. Kentucky blue grass samples reveal Canada blue grass trace mixed with real seed, with 32 samples over five percent Canada blue grass and misbranding issues.
A historical note discusses feeding hogs after cattle with feeds richer in protein than corn. It states that while some benefit may come from non corn concentrates, the coefficient in the droppings shows the hogs gain little from such feeds. The overall advantage is considered not very great.
Long Island orchards show diverse apples prized for flavor and hardiness. Varieties include Newtown Pippin yellow and its Albemaine alias, Long Island Russet, and several names from Newtown seedling origins. Introduced to Europe by Benjamin Franklin in 1759, the Yellow Newtown Pippin remains highly valued for desserts, cider, and resilient annual bearing.
Connecticut's Southport Glebe onions are praised as unmatched among top American varieties. The Red and White Southport Globes produce large solid bulbs that fetch high prices in New York markets, with a yellow Southport Globe offering similar shape and character, noted for its thin skin, crisp texture, mild flavor, and superb yield.
The editor invites signed contributions on local and national issues under The People’s Forum. Writers should include full name, with venue withheld if desired. Pseudonyms may be used only with real name supplied. Submissions may not publish immediately but will receive due consideration.
The text notes opposition in Martin County to a tax on fees and reports a bill to exempt the so called galler dot from taxation, referencing the dog as a symbol of a certain politician. It mentions the Insane Hospital at Indianapolis and a superintendent.
In a town note the removal of a bench in front of the picture show sparks controversy as it is replaced by a seat for women backed by Ida Tarbell and local leaders. The piece recalls local gossip, suffrage talk, and calls for progress while listing several town visitors and residents in theParlen items column.
Farmers in Shiloh busy cutting wheat. Curtis Overton smiles thanks to a boy at his house. Several from Shiloh attended children services at Eaglesville Sunday night. Rank Overton doing carpentry for Wm Rosenberry this week. Nora Guthrie of Newberry visited Jm Pettit and family Sunday afternoon. Alfred Luallen and family of Odon visited his parents Jack Leuallen and family Saturday night and Sunday. O C Hinkle and family visited at Eaglesville Sunday afternoon. James Callahan and wife passed through Sunday. El Grabel and Miss Maude Clinton passed through here Sunday afternoon enroute to Eaglesville.
Answers to readers include advice about a person seeking mental improvement and social conduct. Other items note visits by Mrs Coyle Roy Adams and Charley Pettit, plus a railroad ticket sale for the 1908 Republican convention with specific dates and travel conditions. Charles Sears of Danville broke his left wrist after falling from a cherry tree.
A long list of moving, visiting, and work activities fills the week with names like Harding Dow Scott McCord Cummings Burrell Walls Helm Laughlin Nugent and several others visiting relatives, attending business, or traveling to towns including Linton Terre Haute Washington and Indianapolis. Public improvements and social events also appear among sidewalk work and a wedding shower.
Classifieds offer a sub missive husband for a woman seeking a compliant partner. Ad invites replies to arrange a match and discusses behavior dynamics in a discreet personal arrangement.
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