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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1910
Page
3
When soil is frozen, apply manure to meadows and rotate crops to improve yields over years. Good farm horses need activity and intelligence. uniform stock ages fatten evenly. Diversified diet helps both people and animals thrive. Success depends on quality material and intelligent management, not impulse.
The text describes layering newspapers across a hive top and sides then binding them with tacks, stacking several layers, tying around the middle, and wrapping a tarred sheet around the hive to secure the cover as shown in the accompanying drawings.
The text discusses tying as a safer method than tacking to avoid tearing the paper. It recommends using the standard quilt of the chaff pillow placed above the frames for protection and stability.
A historical note describes a simple wire fencing reel built from 2 by 4 inch stock. It details pieces A and B, their lengths, how B is spiked to A, a bolt through A, and peg supports. A cross piece and twisted jigs form a revolving reel mounted on a reel stand for easy wire handling.
A long excerpt discusses dieting and weight loss, endorsing gradual fat reduction, avoidance of fattening foods, and using oranges and skim milk. It cites Weir Mitchell and advocates cold baths and brushing. It also notes cutting alcohol, limiting water, and choosing tea or coffee with milk and no sugar. A final anecdote urges readers to reconsider their reliance on a local paper and editor for personal grievance.
For sale a well improved property in South Pella featuring 234 lots a seven room house a barn and one cal. The price is by inquiry. Enquire Ghroniste Editor.
A compact misquote exchange contrasts farming with agriculture noting that farming needs plows and implements while agriculture needs only a pencil and paper. The excerpt links health and diet to prudence, urging simple meals, regular exercise, and discipline to maintain vigor and avoid burdening others.
Promotion urges readers to follow the Iowa primary events in June via The Des Moines Reg ister and Leader. Subscriptions offered at $1.00 for daily and Sunday delivery from now until June 25, 1910.
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