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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1902
Page
2
A fine Victoria sow owned by Davis Bros. of Indiana showed in peak condition and earned first and sweepstake prizes at the Pan-American exposition and the Michigan and New York state fairs, plus first at the St. Louis fair, as noted by American Agriculturist.
The notice lists a round trip fare of 22 dollars between Chicago and New York. Tickets go on sale October 7 to 11 with a return deadline October 18 and possible extension to November 12. Further details from F. R. Lacy in Kansas City and C. F. Daly in Chicago.
An analysis argues shredded corn fodder is the cheapest material to convert into beef as demand soars and beef prices rise. It cites census trends showing city population growth far outpacing cattle output and warns that the era of cheap cattle is past. Farmers urged to boost beef output by shredding corn fodder and saving fodder crops.
Sketch shows a portable cattle feeder 12 feet by 5 feet by 6 feet with a two inclined inner floor delivering grain to external troughs. Sides slide to control feed, roof keeps grain dry, and sled runners allow easy wheeling to locations. Ends open for construction view. hinge roof or side to load grain.
Observation shows a good feeder's head is broad and well filled with a roomy brain box and a short muzzle. A live mouth and large nostrils indicate digestive capacity and lung power. the neck is short and well defined, joining broad shoulders for beef type.
Hoard's Dairyman notes sweet corn stalks are poor for silage but good fodder. It recommends a mix of not more than one part soybeans to two parts corn in the silo.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures cancer of the nose and face and other skin diseases. Testimonies cite Mrs. M L Adams of Fredonia Alabama and Mrs. B M Guerney of Warrior Stand Alabama with reports of healed sores and relief after doctors recommended cutting. Samples are offered free and druggists sell the product in Sedalia.
An old drug advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a health aid for spring and fall fatigue. It promotes the product from E Bard Drug Co with a price of 35 cents.
Thorough cultivation improves moisture retention, aeration, and humus in Pacific coast dry summer areas. It reduces reliance on heavy irrigation by boosting water efficiency and soil health. E. J. Wickson notes deep rooting and green manuring enhance soil mass, plant food, and soil friability.
Washington New York and Bos ton Lake Shore and Michigan appear in the readable fragment noting transportation or street references. The brief item cites three locations and a regional route, implying a map or travel context. No further details are provided in the legible portion.
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