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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
2
A jumble of quotes and observations references sleep, Admiral Togo, Colombia’s army, a death, spring poetry, Carnegie, radium prices, junk sales, the Red Cross, and advice on avoiding hatred. It reads as a scattered column of varied, opinionated snippets.
An odd column notes premiums on twins in old England and observes bacteria die on gold coins yet warns this does not guarantee immunity from disease for most people.
The text describes Jan Kubelik being mobbed by students and missing his chance to receive advertising benefits. The incident reflects chaotic crowd conditions and the impact on Kubelik's engagement with promotional opportunities.
A collage of quips on politics, science, and manners includes jokes about Edwardian beef prices, apple virtue, peanuts, rooftop marriages, and farm humor. Notable lines poke at professors, lawmakers, and popular fads while hinting at social foibles of the era.
Baseball notes flag player moves and prospects across leagues. Comiskey sold third baseman Clark to Milwaukee, Streit emerges as a Detroit possibility, and Dr. White weakens to join the White Sox. St. Louis stockpiles catchers, while Kochnauer seeks a Columbus berth. Detroit weighs signing Bob Lowe. Carisch shines as a fast catcher. Dreyfuss backs Stankard. Phil ONeil plans a law career. Mathewson and Ritchey receive attention amid a broad roundup of names and moves.
Captain Ban Johnson foresees the race in the major leagues as Boston and New York in the east with Cleveland and Chicago in the west. Pitchers Mullen and Donovan from Detroit duel in accuracy while Turner from Columbus earns a reputation as one of the gamest players. Jack ONeill joins Boston Americans as a versatile asset after a stint with Worcester.
Barney Dreyfuss praises Cincinnati's pickup of Fred Odwell while J. J. Stewart joins camp as Boston holdouts end. Hans Wagner earned 7664 dollars last year per a Pittsburgh writer. Charley Nichols praises Jack McLean's performance behind the plate this spring.
To Portland Ore Joe to Buffalo James to Boston Nationals Frank to Montgomery team of the Southern league and William to Haverhill. No two are in the same league.
President Lension of St Paul defends his claim on Bill Congman citing Louisville's spring showings. Contenders Indianapolis or Toledo are favored to land Bert Inks formerly with Brooklyn and Baltimore. McCreedie, Portland outfielder, sought by Hoosiers. manager Phillips may push a trade. McCreedie batted .324 last year.
Omaha manager Rourke adds outfielder Tom Corissey from Geneva New York and catcher, while President Burns of Colorado Springs signs pitcher Graham and outfielder Howard from Chicago National. New third baseman Shipka and outfielder Harry Welch impress, and pitcher McCarthy shows early promise, per Omaha correspondent Coughlan.
A reader touts a self built jack that raises up to 800 pounds. The device uses a base A, uprights B B, brace C, hand lever D, upper tie E, lower lift F, lock standard G, rods H, and a lever plate K. The lift F goes under the axle, and the lever D lowers to hook into notch J securing the lift.
The guide states water and chop timing is flexible if water is given often. Chop should be mixed with bulky food to encourage mastication. Cattle decide drinking, allow after feeding and in dry periods at least three times daily. Roots require one to two drinks daily depending on quantity.
Guidance on breeding poultry from 6 to 9 Asiatic varieties and other stock. Recommended ratios: fowls in confinement use one rooster per 6 to 13 hens depending on breed. turkeys one male to 10 females not over two years old. ducks one drake to 5 or 7 ducks. geese one gander to 2 to 7 years old with 1 to 4 geese.
The article describes a makeshift egg tester using a lamp in a dark box to identify fertile eggs by a developing black spot with spider like legs after seven to eight days. It also argues for a simple restraint method for milking cows using a head stanchion and a strap around the hind leg to prevent kicking.
A reflective note on how surface expectations shape speech and behavior. It argues that demeanor and affectation reveal inner inferiority without needing to show outward stiffness or rigidity.
Interview with J. C. Vaughan explains why selling seed corn in the ear is gaining traction. He notes past attempts failed due to price differences with shelled corn, but recent years show growing demand and higher prices for selected varieties, driven by agricultural colleges and papers highlighting seed corn value.
R J Hine urges farming reform based on long held Lincoln flocks. He notes the superiority of Dudding or Dean bred sheep, cites World’s Fair prizes, and advises on winter feeding with turnips, mangels, pea straw, clover and oats. A rye crop rotation and rape seed finishing suggested.
C L Newman notes cow-pea hay outperforms timothy, alfalfa, and red clover hays in feeding value and digestibility. Four tons of cow-pea hay equal one ton of wheat bran in feeding value, yet cow-pea hay costs about $12 to $14 per ton versus $18 to $20 for bran. Equal quantities yield similar milk, energy, or growth.
The writer reports years of raising poultry and experiments with meat foods. They find meat does not reliably boost egg production or fertility, though pens may need meat more than range setups. Crushed green bone is favored when meat is used. with range, meat is unnecessary. Pure water grain and green foods are essential for profitable poultry.
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