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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
2
A lengthy critique condemns a planned London based daily that would publish every scandal of courts, parliament, markets and famous families. It argues truth published anonymously is a dangerous poison and that society prefers civilized deception and moral masks over naked truth, fearing madness and social ruin.
From early balloons to dirigibles and motor airplanes, the article traces aviation history. It notes Franklin's curiosity about directed motion, Renard and Krebs's electric motor balloon, and modern airships with powerful engines. It discusses the limits of balloons, the likely rise of heavier-than-air machines, and the Wright brothers among early American pilots, concluding that future flight will rely on airplanes rather than balloons or airships.
Gen Luke E Wright, long active in Tennessee politics and law, becomes secretary of war succeeding Taft. A veteran of the Confederate army and former Philippine governor general, he has held roles as civil governor and ambassador to Japan, later returning to Memphis law practice and newspaper interests. Wright married the daughter of Admiral Semmes. three sons served in the Spanish American War.
George B. Cox of Cincinnati is poised to seek the U S Senate seat to succeed Joseph Foraker. Once an autocratic political power, he built a vast influence across city, state, and party lines while amassing wealth. Despite enemies among reformers, he remains respected by practical politicians and courted by ambitious figures. He rejects empty promises and favors a nonpartisan police force, fair treatment, and open combat in political life.
Indiana judge Samuel R. Artman, a Republican circuit jurist, is urged by Prohibition leaders as a possible presidential candidate. His 1904 decision declaring liquor licenses unconstitutional drew heavy opposition but he won re election. Prohibition leaders say he would accept a Prohibition nomination if offered, and he favors letting public opinion end the liquor traffic without court or party bitterness.
The article profiles E Cornelius Benedict of New York as a close personal friend and confidant of Grover Cleveland. It notes Benedict’s discretion in public office, his role among Cleveland’s inner circle with Joseph Jefferson Daniel Manslag and Wilson Bissell, and their shared passions as avid fishermen and yacht enthusiasts who sought respite from politics on fishing trips.
E R Buck describes a sheep trough design from Wallace's Farmer. Corner posts of 2x4s extend four feet, with a four inch trough one foot from ground. A bevelled twelve inch board forms top and sides to create a wide hay intake, slats from six inch fencing boards set eight inches apart provide fourteen inches per sheep. A thirty sheep capacity along a sixteen foot trough. Can feed grain or roughage.
It is noted that casein in cow milk does not always track butter fat content. Historical belief that milk rich in butter fat guarantees high casein is outdated. Through extensive studies, variations between fat and casein were found, leading buyers to assess milk by both fat and casein levels using a special analysis.
A Wyoming station bulletin describes a versatile alfalfa feeding box for hogs. The unit, about two by two by eight feet, features a lid that covers the alfalfa and three side holes for hogs to reach in, preventing waste and keeping rain out in humid climates.
Breeders prefer separate sow housing at farrowing for dry ground, clean conditions, and simple construction. Eight foot long inch boards form sides and runners eight feet apart, with a floor fitting between cross pieces. End boards tuck an inch below joints to seal in warmth, and earth against sides aids warmth during chilly days. The houses can be tipped to dry and are easy to clean and disinfect.
An Indiana farmer outlines a seasonal plan for profitable sheep farming. Dipping flocks, separating barren ewes, and feeding on clover or bluegrass with corn aim to ready ewes and lambs for June markets. Rotating pastures every two to three weeks, mixing other stock, and using salt dampened with turpentine reduces parasites and aids health. He notes mutton costs lower than beef and wool adds profit, with wool prices 28 to 34 cents per pound recently.
Prairie Farmer describes a horse restraint method that uses a loop around the upper jaw and a rope end passed over a sill or through a ring to lift the head. The design leaves the lower jaw free to allow the horse to swallow during the process.
The farmer should use the Babcock test and scales to see what each cow yields and fat content. Fat percentage is hard to alter by feeding alone, but total fat and milk output rise with improved care and nutrition. Study each cow and invest in better feeding. better cows need better dairymen.
The article warns constipation as a forerunner of livestock diseases. It advises keeping bowels open with abundant green feed or epsom salts and oil, and cautions against starving pigs while feeding to reach seven months. It stresses allowing pasture, then balancing with grain, avoiding continuous corn stuffing.
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