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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
5
An essay reflects on labor and achievement from the Chicago Tribune. It contrasts the kingly drive to awaken deserts and build cities with the farmer's aim to realize value in every asset from stock to manure, stressing prudent use of all produced goods.
The article argues profit comes from method over the farm size, urging small, intensively managed plots with proper capital for labor and equipment. It warns against overextending land, notes inefficiencies from large farms, and calls for better manure management and farm inputs to avoid waste.
Experiments at the Pennsylvania station tested dairy cows to see if constant access to water is advantageous. Results show cows milk equally well whether kept in the stable with water all the time or turned out to the yard once or twice daily.
E A Rogers of Brunswick reports 2800 bushels from eight acres with only two rotten potatoes after spraying with Bordeaux mixture. Neighbor T E Sheffield grew ten bushels with four rotten in his field, also sprayed.
The changes in the silo cause a material loss of organic matter and the loss is proportional to the amount of air admitted. More compact and air tight silos reduce the loss, which under practical conditions is about 15 percent of dry matter. H. J. Waters. Misouria Agricultural College.
The 1 cent per pound bounty law leaves two thirds paid by the state and one third by counties. Sanpete and Juab are the only counties participating. Sanpete reports 37,773 pounds killed about 30 tons filling four box cars, costing $859 with $91 to agents. Overall over 40 tons have been destroyed.
Two farmers visited Palestine with dairy products. One sold neat half-pound pats at 25 cents per pound and claimed strong demand. The second offered watery butter in a bucket, failed to move it, and admitted no use bringing butter to town.
The piece outlines a traditional method: wrap each egg in cut paper squares with a twist to seal, place eggs upright in small partitioned boxes, flip the boxes weekly to prevent yolk settling, and keep them in a cool dry place with fresh air.
Poultry raising is in its infancy with wide opportunities for earnest explorers. Women naturally fit to succeed in poultry farming and many prizes go to female fanciers at fairs. The poultry journal edited by a woman circulates freely and promotes institute work, suggesting ample room for more and better poultry keepers, especially farmer's daughters.
Advice urges farmers to store tools for winter and build a shed for gear. Proper housing protects mower binder corn planter cultivators and garden tools, extending life and improving satisfaction from using sharp, clean equipment.
Practical guidance for calf rearing with fresh milk and clean vessels, plus crop diversification to boost farm profitability. Discusses digestibility of cattle feeds, use of coarse foods, and value of turnips carrots and potatoes for ensilage-like feeding, with cautions on new fruit varieties and small-scale trials.
Collier's Weekly argues that Russia now rejects foreign enterprise under De Plehve, warning American investors to stay out. It notes semi educated workers revolt, officials cautioning American capital, and a shift away from De Witte's reformist approach toward conservative, Russian control of industry.
Miss Jessie McLane, living at 5715 Boulevard Jersey City, kept Plymouth Rock chickens that contracted tuberculosis after floodwaters filled their coop. Frederick Voight, Heidelberg student, treated the ailing birds. after treatment the hens and roosters recovered and began strutting again.
Louise Imogen Guiney’s poem from Century evokes a disciplined cavalry steadfast in devotion to a guiding God. The speaker envisions a mare and rider forging through storm and night toward an unnamed land, with steadfast troopers, stirrup cups, and unyielding pursuit of divine command.
The article observes jackets are short with most outfits shown as shayi. A few long coats appear, mainly for Russian blouse style, while many outfits feature heavy cloths or velvets with corsage and skirt worn without a jacket. Furs or short fur capes dominate street wear.
A young woman pioneers cornhusk and grass basketry as a practical decorative art. The article explains the coil method using Manila hemp and raffia, with cornhusks as ornament and padding. It notes broader fiber options like grass, broom corn, cat tail, willows, and sedges, and describes seasonal color ranges from rose to vivid greens.
A Detroit Journal note discusses personal color analysis advising standout garments be chosen to flatter complexion. It cites the idea of sticking to a single becoming color and references Madame Recamier wearing pale yellow pelisse, illustrating constant style across seasons.
The New York American warns of a looming winter of discontent as sleeves grow bulky with wires and hair-cloth. Rumor implicates Dame Fashion and a stealthy modiste in encasing arms, shifting from top heavy to bottom heavy designs and ballooned elbows.
Long aigrettes appear in peacock shadings and ostrich feathers ornament many hats. Cabochons in gold braid prove an effective hat garniture while imports favor flower trimming in headgear. Ostrich tips encircle the crown on many models.
A plain gown gains elegance from a round flat stole collar with two colored embroidery bands. It sits close to the stock and is about three inches short. Worn over a lace cape or deep collar the look is refined and stylish.
The article notes crushed pink cloth trimmed with lace as handsome. It mentions begonia sushia and clematis shades for gowns. White cloth and lace gowns trimmed with black velvet are described as especially charming.
The collarless jacket and coat styles attract furriers as demand grows for fur collars and related neckwear. Flat tippets stacks and ties with shaped ends rise in popularity, adding stylish finish to outfits.
Liberty satin gowns in blue yellow cream and pink are crafted into house dresses with lavish lace trimming.
The piece catalogs evolving dress details including sea foam dresses, water lily fabrics, pale blues, paillettes, trim from pearls and embroidery, triple skirt novelties, chiffon roses, fringe nets, leather fine kid trimmings, and rose accents on hats. It highlights fabrics from mousseline to Chantilly, linen-like house gowns, and the revival of Louis XVI color schemes with soft yellows and mushroom whites.
Commander R. F. E. Peary addressed the National Geographical Society in Washington on possible north pole routes. He favors the Smith sound route along Greenland and warns that drift routes via Nansen and Franz Josef land remain uncertain. He argues pole attainment demands major private funding and a powerful ship, estimating a 50 million dollar cost over Wo y years.
Common Salt advises salt and water for health effects from headaches to digestion. It suggests salt in water to freshen gut flowers and treat colds hay fever and tooth issues. Also covers eye refreshment scalp care hair loss prevention and drying feathers with salt.
A new awning umbrella enters the market promising body protection and public shelter. It features a curtain suspended from the umbrella with detachable connections and an apse for back coverage, plus an aperture for stepping and a removable inner framework that seals atop the ribs.
A Nebraska editor proclaims Thanksgiving with a tongue in cheek verse, joking about lack of wife and money, no tea to buy, and a ready free hineh counter, claiming to dwell in the promised land.
The medical report quotes a confident doctor assuring Pell’s family they will pull through. The tone reflects optimism about the patient’s prognosis amid treatment.
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