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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
4
The piece notes American focus on the national game while contrasting public spirit with private gain. It comments on town improvements, shared welfare, and a skeptical view of reports of a woman witnessing a soul passing from a dying relative with many souls considered too small to be seen.
Census figures show the median point of six major crops has moved little west in ten years. Since 1850 the center stood about 20 miles WSW of Burlington, Iowa, with irrigation plans potentially shifting future production locations.
The piece touts alfalfa as the best hay for all livestock, especially horses and hogs. It highlights alfalfa as superior for hay, a grazing crop, and pasture, noting its profitability in hog pasture systems and calling an alfalfa field a hog’s heaven.
In root growth alfalfa resembles red clover but sends down a stronger tap root. Proper handling yields three or four cuttings yearly and long productivity. Land suited to red clover often grows alfalfa when inoculation and lime are lacking.
Advice on alfalfa sowing favors pure stands. Mixed sowing with oats or barley drains soil water and causes the alfalfa to die, undermining stand success.
Alfalfa growing signals the highest stage of development in contemporary agriculture, reflecting advances in crop science and farming efficiency. This observation highlights the crop's growing prominence in modern agrarian practices and food supply potential.
Quote from J. W. Spillman extols alfalfa as the richest hay fodder, highlighting its value and quality as a feed for livestock.
Pure kettle rendered lard sold in fifty pound lots at 12 4¢ per lb retail at 15¢ per pound. Buyers included local merchants and grocers seeking bulk fat for cooking and baking needs.
Russiaville records name the town and details a fatal heat event affecting Dr A W Morris who collapsed early and was moved home on Union street where he is recovering. Willan Flarrison of New London also overheated this morning. A C Merrick and Lena with her husband visited Jaussell Parker at his father’s Miami home. John Gillilland and family were guests nearby Sunday.
All around satisfaction comes from watchful attention to details in our shops and delivering better woolens and workmanship. Suits from 1.50. Stern & Co Tailors and Custom Shirt Makers advertise in Waikiki area.
Rose Terry Cooke argues that art resides not only in novels and high society but also in common domestic tasks. After deep reflection she contends cooking, dishwashing, making a bed and dusting require as much sense, refinement, and talent as writing.
Local ad promotes Conky's Tree Powder for dusting hens and nests with price 10c 25c and 50c. It also markets Consey Lice Liquid for mites in poultry houses and cites a Rusvits guarantee from AtSwayzee Bros. and others.
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