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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
6
The article explains fencing options for farms as timber supplies dwindle and wire becomes common. It compares timber posts with metal or concrete rails, discusses gate construction, painting, and gate fit, and notes English tests on fence design, droppers, and post placement to improve durability and efficiency.
The piece notes that while most butter now comes from creameries, hand churns remain in use by a range of buyers from small farmers to suburban households. It describes old fashioned dasher churns painted blue and explains enduring appeal for those who keep cows, or prefer butter made at home, despite widespread machine production and international butter trades.
The article argues for consolidating cross road rural schools into larger centers aided by transportation plans. It highlights advantages for farm education, the role of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Hays, and Canada’s example. It describes school gardens as practical, two to three acres, with strict layouts and plots used for education, revenue, and lunches.
The hazing trials at Annapolis and ensuing debates in Congress have publicized the Academy and caused a rush of applications from young men seeking admiral appointments. Applicants boast of physical prowess to prove fitness for service, including a letter received at the Navy Department.
An advertisement claims Foso grows hair stops shedding and dandruff, restores shiny scalps and facial hair, and returns gray hair to natural color. Offers a full $1.00 package free to try after writing today.
The House Committee on Immigration reports a bill raising the head tax from 2 to 5 dollars and requiring males to have at least 25 dollars and females 15 dollars. It would admit only immigrants over 16 who can read and write in some language and excludes imbeciles and the weak minded. The Department of Commerce and Labor would decide admissions for unaccompanied children under 16. The measure aims to sift out undesirable persons.
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