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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
6
Describes a four-horse evener setup with one horse in the furrow and three on the sand, noting adjustments to the left hand double tree and chain attachment. Specifies material: oak evener stick five feet four inches, large pulleys for a log chain, two bolts and two strap pieces.
The text covers pulley placement for a plow evener with measurements from ends to pulleys and attachment points. It also argues hog care, stressing clean water, deep pools, and regular bathing as essentials for hogs during hot weather, including farm practices that reduce disease and parasites.
A farmer counsels turning the central dead furrow first and plowing outward to avoid deep midfield furrows. Change the habit of turning left to right and reverse routines to create a smooth, even field. The method may feel awkward at first but quickly becomes natural for both workers and horses.
Farm Journal reports Geneva New York station finds lime sulphur wash can damage trees if exposure is too long or too hot. It cautions against using the wash as a fumigation substitute and recommends fumigation as most effective. If used, apply lime-sulphur as a spray after trees are set rather than on arrival.
A note warns wool growers against binding fleeces with sisal twine as mills and leading manufacturers vow not to handle wool tied with it. The letter recalls previous efforts to end the practice and urges continued avoidance to keep wool saleable.
A timber assembly describes a 4x6 by two feet with an 8x6 notch, plus a 2x4 by two feet with a beveled end and a 2%4x6 notch. The pieces fit together as shown in the sketch to form the gate support.
Instructions describe positioning a gate holder with dotted line alignment showing the holder as the gate is forced over the bevel. Set the post height to match the open gate and adjust higher if the gate drags. Place the heaviest end opposite the notch to keep the notch engaged on the gate.
The article traces potato scab origins from a 1842 German hypothesis to 1890 when Bolley confirmed a fungal cause. It notes temporary preventions exist until resistant strains are bred. It describes a treatment for infants? and outlines a toxic corrosive sublimate solution used to disinfect potatoes before planting.
The article notes a shift from large space per hen to smaller areas. It cites old guidance of ten to twelve square feet per hen, but recent experiments show five square feet can cause congestion and inaction. Building a new henhouse is cheaper than increasing height, making wider floor space the practical choice.
The Louisiana Experiment Station examines blind staggers in horses but finds no definite cause. They suspect the disease links to feeding materials like grass or corn products affected by mold or fungus.
Farmers are advised to prevent sows from eating newborn pigs by offering a varied diet for two months prior to farrowing. Include the same animal foods and ample salt in the feed to deter cannibalism and protect piglets.
A collage of notes spans piano factory growth in Japan and reforms in the New York Legislature. It catalogs telegrams on timber wood use, a Lambeth inquest remark, Swansea coal stove scarcity, and mercantile shipping profits. It recounts a pioneering journalist in Berlin, a Prague sentence over a dog tied to a cart, and Cromwell’s seal in Wales.
A man states a friend owns a plant valued at 25000 dollars he mentions it is housed in an earthenware pot during a stroll through the flower market. The exchange highlights the plant and its value in a casual conversation.
Disappearances, fires and labor moves fill Nebraska City and surrounding towns. Edward Stanton vanishes from Union restaurant. wife finds note and small payment. City cleaners, washerwomen form unions raising hourly rates. Andrew Carnegie funds library site near Kearney. Elm Creek thieves hit Madsen store. Falls City Daily Journal sold at auction. Lincoln votes on dry city status with Malone and Love contending. results show prohibition gains and mixed ward support.
Beatrice Nebraska reports the wedding of Zintka Colby the Sioux girl adopted by General L W Colby to Albert Chalivat lumberman. The ceremony occurred in Portland Oregon Tuesday April 27 after a one hour courtship. They plan a two year journey to Hudson Bay then aim to settle in Canada after financier support.
A dialogue line notes concern over a new lecturer and the speaker apologizes for spending money on doctors to cure insomnia. The tone hints at relief mixed with guilt over medical expenses. No further verifiable facts or named entities are present.
A classroom vignette with a sharp exchange on cleanliness and a punchline about mudder's wash to keep a boy's face clean. The dialogue then shifts to a domestic humor about dealing with bore guests by having Sally recite.
When Barker learned his wife and the chauffeur plotted to elope in his car he responded by thoroughly oiling the vehicle and preparing it in first class order to thwart the plan.
Cleveland Leader notes Nanette reports Mr Gru raved about Violette. Babette implies his reaction was extreme, joking about him needing a padded cell.
A brisk exchange questions the appeal of affluent living as costs rise, with remarks about living standards and affordability reflecting a Kansas City Times discussion on economic choices and quality of life.
Tommy asks about plural of sugar and jokes about adding er lumps while Mamma jokes about grammar lessons. The exchange centers on a playful mispronunciation and tongue in cheek wordplay.
A brief literary exchange quotes a playful cross question about first kisses. The dialogue contrasts a woman’s claim with a man’s counter question, reflecting witty flirtation. The fragment captures tone rather than a full narrative.
Brown Johnson declares he married the dearest girl on earth. Jones notes he must support all her relatives, reflecting astrong expectation around family obligations.
A brief dialogue shows a boy explaining to a man that he is not experiencing a toothache but has just been jilted, prompting the man to check his condition with a quick question. The exchange captures a sharp domestic moment.
A farmer shouts at hoboes asking for handouts. Sandy Pikes replies with a polite tale from an agricultural paper about the article entitled De Warmer Feeds Us All. A quip about kissing in the night follows with Mamma approving of the kiss.
Two youths known as Clark and Dickson were convicted of robbing a Berlin general merchandise store. Judge Travis sentenced them to one year in the penitentiary after they were captured in Council Bluffs with some stolen goods. Their brief term reflected high praise from their prior hometown for good conduct before their downfall and drinking era.
In Arlington Nebraska engineer Noyes of Northwestern faced a near disaster when his train No 25 barreled down a hill at forty miles an hour toward heavy passenger No 1 on the same track. With no orders to switch rails, Noyes applied brakes and set reverse, stopping the engines a yard from No 1. Fireman brakeman and mail clerks leaped to safety while Noyes remained at his post.
A Cleveland Leader quotation contrasts male stutterers with women’s claimed lack of time, noting a stuttering woman surprises the speaker. The brief item highlights social speech expectations and gendered perception in a concise newspaper snippet.
Mrs Stub asks John Stubb for twenty dollars to buy a new spring item and hints it would be a blessing, while Mr Stubb responds that it would be a miracle.
A Cleveland Leader quote shows a stubborn worker denying rest for a bad cold. The man argues he cannot afford to quit work and go to bed, insisting the symptoms are mild.
The Washington Star recounts a tale of Bishop Potter praising restraint after a young preacher lost control in a sermon. The clergyman sought guidance, and Potter advised that in the pulpit one should not confuse effort with divine guidance.
Harold Sanborn son of the Junta Plantation and Sanborn Lumber owners is jailed after a clash with LaTrenda plantation guards. Six Mexicans dead or wounded, including Vincente Espinosa a cattleman and one woman. President Sanborn and family are Chicagoans.
A fragment discusses an old claim that no epidemic has ever wiped out wolves foxes or sparrows or other pests noting skepticism about such dangers and implying wildlife resilience in the face of disease theories.
A plan to kidnap eight year old Tad Gillett was uncovered at San Quentin Prison. J B Clifton, a notorious criminal serving time for attempting Detective Hodgins life in Oakland, had arranged with an outside confederate to seize the boy and demand a pardon in exchange for his return.
Street interviews show bankers rental agents contractors and merchants predicting a short term business setback due to a dry victory impact. They note the vacation of twenty five storerooms and 75 to 100 workers losing jobs as the outcome.
Miss Serene Tilton of Beatrice fainted at the high school and struck her head on a cloak hook, receiving a wound to the right temple. The injury is reported not serious. Nearby, E W Hackney Seth Johnson and Charles Mudge killed a 25 pound coon on Indian Creek after it whipp ed seven hounds.
Williamburg Kentucky Charles Fintey former secretary of state pardoned by Governor Will on for alleged Goethe murder has returned home. He was met by many friends who escorted him to his father s home where a touching homecoming occurred. He met his aged father and mother who had awaited his return for nine years.
Moses M. Warner promotes a proclamation declaring a Sunday in July a day of rejoicing for the governor's signing of daylight saloon law. Bishops and ministers statewide are invited to preach temperance sermons and newspapers urged observance as a triumph for temperance and morality.
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