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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
7
An Iowa farmer argues tile drains yield high returns on invested money. He advises laying tiles below frost line with a depth of three to three and a half feet, a two inch per hundred foot fall, straight ditches, and spacing of three to five rods. He notes larger outlets for longer runs and that work is best when ground is wet.
A Farmers' Review discussion argues that relying on legume rotations alone cannot solve nitrogen needs quickly. It recommends initial use of chemical nitrogen, then gradual reliance on nitrogen fixing crops like clover, alfalfa, peas, or cow peas, with frequency depending on soil richness and crops grown.
Advice warning against placing soil on gravel roads and advising consistent hopper supply so mills grind regardless of animal type. Emphasizes self care by being good to oneself through good treatment of stock and farm operations.
Mrs. Pierre Lorillard Ronalds tells a luncheon audience in New York that the city has aged into a world capital. She compares New York to Paris London and Rome and cites weariness and vice as signs of maturity. She recalls Lord Exe of the Carlton who dyed his hair and hunted youth, yet felt as fresh as a two year old after a whisky and soda.
A Country Gentleman correspondent asks for grafting guidance. The journal favors simple methods like saddle and splice grafts using tender shoots, sharp cuts, soft bindings, and humidity to prevent drying and ensure successful union.
An increased use of whiskey for lame back rheumatism sparks debate among physicians. A touted cure mixes one half pint whiskey with one ounce Toris Compound and one ounce Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound, taken before meals and at night. Toris Compound is sold by Globe Pharmaceutical Co., Chicago, or by any druggist.
Report notes record low water nine feet below high water mark in Lake Champlain amid drought and forest fires. Steamboats halted many trips due to dock landings being impossible as streams dried up and rivers thinned. Agricultural interests suffer as mountain brooks run dry and beds shrink.
A quoted remark shows a party member sneering and muttering that the jab referred to a two-year-old egg, revealing a tense moment amid the debate and signaling dismissive attitudes within the group.
A Farm and Home writer advises winter maintenance for a 36 inch cylinder threshing engine. Steps include cleaning the boiler, filling with cold water and oil, building steam, blowing out, cleaning grates and firebox, greasing the firebox interior, oiling the flues, and using dry shavings to absorb dampness. The engine features a self feeder and swinging stacker and has proven reliable after 16 years in the field.
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