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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
3
The Orange Judd Farmer describes a cheap corn crib built on 4x4 posts with sump pans to deter rats. It features wide roofing to shed water, adjustable height and footprint around five to seven feet, and open fencing allowing faster drying and greater durability than a solid flat crib.
Instructions describe replacing unsafe wire and twine repairs with proper sewing and riveting. Build a horse holding jig from wood with jaws, a tapering top piece, and a bottom crosspiece to sit on while sewing. Add a bolt thumb screw, awl, and waxed ends for a complete outfit.
A historical method describes using plaster Paris mixed with cracked corn to poison rats. In dry runs, a 1 to 3 ratio is placed in rat runs, allowing ingestion before the plaster hardens and kills the pests.
London Globe notes there is no basis for rumors that the Egyptian Daily Post plans a home page run by an editor nicknamed Mummy. The piece dismisses the chatter as unfounded speculation in journalism circles.
The piece urges careful fall forestry on the farm, advising planting trees, avoiding mowing too close to alfalfa, and limiting new crops until tested by stations. It warns against hogs damaging sap-filled trees and stresses prudent care over indifference, linking a dairyman’s faith to cow welfare.
Report notes a surge in cultural exchange as ten thousand Japanese children learn the U.S. national anthem. The piece suggests future adoption of the anthem by American youths may occur as part of broader postwar goodwill and education efforts.
Frank R. Crane of Illinois outlines concrete mixing rules. Measure exact parts and mix promptly after water is added. Do not disturb after 20 to 30 minutes. Spread sand and cement first, add water to mortar, then add crushed rock for a strong temperate mix. Two weeks gains strength, 60 days for full load. keep concrete moist and shaded for several days.
A correspondent of the Iowa Homestead suggests using two iron brackets fashioned from old rake wheel or cultivator wheel tires. Bolt these brackets to the inside of the wagon shed and rest the top boards in them to protect from ground contact and damage.
Clover is a protein rich forage to grow on every farm and ranks just behind alfalfa. It supports cattle sheep and hogs, builds muscle, and is a superior supplement to bran priced at about $20 a ton. Quality hay should be bright and free of blackened color. Buy seed from reliable dealers guided by proven growers.
A reflective note contrasts human nature with seeking credit for good deeds. It compares the risk of a 4,000 foot balloon tumble to the trivial danger of slipping on a banana peel, underscoring a humorous view of fate and caution.
A short piece extols the American quail as the premier game bird for shooting and pest control. It urges farmers to stock their lands with bobwhites before it's too late, noting their insect destruction and cheerful song as morale boosters for workers.
A Home Chat note explains grit benefits for poultry. When natural supply runs low on farms, break up granite or old dishes to provide substitute grit. A load of gravel, hauled in half a day, lasts chickens for a year or more and improves digestion.
An unused doorway can become a built in bookcase by utilizing the door recess. Install vertical supports and shelves with matched wood, add a curtain or painting to fill the space, and secure shelves with screws for a seamless look. A stand or drapery may fill any extra width as shown in the figures.
A DIY anemometer project explains crafting a wind speed gauge from an umbrella rib frame and baby rattle cups. The device uses a vertical spindle, a 12 inch axis, and a 6.5 inch radius to gauge wind by cup revolutions, with roughly 540 spins per mile of wind.
A Pietersburg post office cat vanished after last seen near Johannesburg mail bags. Staff suspected the cat was accidentally tied to postal matter and sent south on the night train, only to return 210 miles later by 9 10 p m, none the worse for the journey.
An ordinary electric bell can be wired to mimic a shocking device. Two extra wires connect to the bell binding post and adjust screw, then to common table knives. Popular Mechanics notes the setup gives a noticeable shock, and a larger shock is possible by placing a knife in water while the other is dipped in a basin.
Lord Rosebery owns the world’s costliest snuff box collection, featuring 22 boxes valued around 175000 dollars. Some pieces are solid gold with diamonds, including an enamel box once belonging to Napoleon and a black box studded with three diamonds once owned by Pitt. Fox also used a finely inlaid gold box in the set.
A fragment notes a woman going downtown to pay bills while a man visits the home to collect theirs, described in a Life magazine line. The piece presents a domestic scene of money matters and debt collection in a casual aside.
A promotional note extols Syrup of Fire and Elixir of Senna as a superior laxative option for family use. It emphasizes cleansing and gentle action without debility or dosage increases, asserts physician approval, and directs readers to buy the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
The bride was carried in a barrel and thrown into the river while the groom was bound and suspended from a tree. Police struggled to control the crowd as a military response arrived to prevent further insults. Shots were fired and by late night the city calmed.
Mr Holesale voices a sharp critique of a final bill while Mr Litewate the salesman defends action, noting the buyer was ejected. The exchange centers on accountability for the last goods and the resulting dispute.
The quotation reflects on human fragility and the mind’s fragility as life hinges on delicate brain processes. It muses that perception is a fragile illusion, with self detraction and forgetfulness shaping experience. Amiel’s words compare existence to a dreamlike state that vanishes upon disruption.
A Tennessee woman shares how coffee harmed her nerves and stomach from a young age. After switching to Postum, she reports improved digestion, steadier nerves, and restored strength, crediting Postum as the key start to her recovery.
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