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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1904
Page
7
Mr Wragg invites readers to share new ideas and information on subjects discussed. He wishes to answer correspondence and teases possible extras from Waue kee, Towa.
The article urges immediate orchard drainage on heavy land and level fields to avoid waterlogged roots. It warns many orchards lack drainage, causing poor air access to roots and potential failure. Draining sooner, even with closer installs, helps trees grow earlier in spring and mitigates impacts of dry periods.
The passage argues that few lecturers harm their reputation through brevity, noting that a strong desire to be seen leads to undoing in institute work. Moderation, unobtrusiveness, and restraint are valued, as overstaying time and assuming superior use of time alienate both cultured and uncultured audiences.
Guidance on protecting blackberries raspberries and grapes by laying them down and lightly covering with dirt. Steps include forming a northward lean, lifting branches, pressing toward the north, and using a fork or foot to secure the cover, with successive hills forming a continuous layer.
A Ruskin remark notes that a man consuming more than he produces becomes a pauper, and adds that there are many paupers among the rich.
A historical note warns feeders to favor high quality cattle over cheaper inferior stock. It argues profit comes from buying good cattle, as feeders may profit briefly with low-grade stock but breeders lose long term value. The piece stresses the stock raiser should hold to buying well bred cattle.
The article urges readers to attend fall and winter Farmers Institute gatherings in every county. It stresses farm product displays as valuable object lessons, boosting local agricultural pride, attracting interest while warning displays must not distract from speakers. It notes displays should be in the speaking hall and supervised by organizers, with practical speakers from the state.
Secretary Wilson warns that European and South American sources with foot and mouth disease risk imports of hides and wool. He says disinfection at shipment or entry may be required or trade prohibited to prevent further costs, citing New England losses nearing a quarter million dollars.
A nostalgic poem by Eugene Secor describes simple rural joys around the kitchen fire in May. The speaker recalls farming tasks, summer warmth, and memories of Mirandy and children, all while savoring the comforting imagery of cooking and home life.
In regions with harsh, shifting winters, hardy grape and berry varieties still suffer. For better yields, lay down vines or canes and cover with several inches of loose soil after leaf fall. Do not uncover too early in spring, as early sun can chill buds and harm the plant.
Discussion on wintering bees warns of heavy losses in long winters and weak spring starts. Emphasizes ample stores around brood, better honey above bees, and using chaff hives for outdoor wintering. If winter is long and cold, cellar storage helps. otherwise outdoor wintering in chaff hives is preferred.
The winter wheat crop now promises a yield considerably above average unless conditions worsen before harvest. Harvest is approaching and the risk appears small, making the first instalment of the 1903 grain crop bright with promise.
The article discusses when to spread manure, noting options vary by soil and snow. It favors spreading on frozen meadows when not too steep and warns against delaying until spring rains wash away nutrients. Plowing in during spring is advised for best soil impact and to avoid trampling fragile ground.
The passage states there is no evidence that bad stabling neglected sanitation or close breeding originate tuberculosis. It notes disease spread may be influenced if tubercular animals are purchased and that certain conditions can lessen or increase its spread.
Rabbits vary by winter and can damage trees despite protection. Do not use washes or grease based repellents as rain washes them away or injures trees. Rabbits avoid grease and trees dislike it, so avoid such treatments. Keeping weeds down helps but does not guarantee protection against attacks. Corn fields also attract rabbits that may still bark trees.
Washington expects a brief session beginning December 5 with ninety days to enact appropriation bills and limited general legislation. Only one major bill, a Philippine railroad investment guaranty, may pass. a Pure Food Law faces strong opposition and likely failure. River and harbor funding will pass as an every-other-year measure, with hearings already completed.
A whisky still exploded in an Allen street tenement causing a fire and tenants to flee in panic. Light damage occurred. The room door blew down and the wrecked still was found with a plant for making whisky. Police and Internal Revenue officials are investigating the owner.
Jacob Sprowl, recently convicted of the brutal murder of his wife and given a life sentence in an Indiana prison, has been declared insane by an insanity commission. The verdict will be set aside and he will be confined in an asylum. The state alleges shamming insanity and an appeal may follow.
Louis Ammen and his wife Mary were shot and seriously wounded at their Brooklyn home on November 28. Police allege the shooter was their son in law Henry Strause amid a family dispute.
Huntington W V Nov 28 Vane Hangen was mortally shot by his wife at her brother s home as he sought reconciliation after a quarrel she says he tried to strike her with a chair.
Tarrytown N Y Nov 28 Rockefeller seeks to buy John J Mellin's property in Briggsville to force the tavern keeper from business. Mellin says Rockefeller aims to shut him down by removing customers, while he would sell only at his price. Residents await the outcome with interest.
Samuel Gompers was nearly unanimously re elected president of the American Federation of Labor at the San Francisco convention. One delegate Victor Berger of Milwaukee opposed, asking his vote be recorded. Secretary Morrison and Treasurer Lennon won another term. Eight vice presidents were elected and John Mot of the United Hatters named a fraternal delegate to the British trade union convention. The federation chose Pittsburg to meet next year over St Louis Toronto and Niagara Falls.
In Louisville Kentucky drought continues with no rain in sight and extends distress to nearby districts. Dust thickens as sprinkling declines and streetcars raise dust clouds. Local preachers led prayers at Sunday services as residents cope with arid conditions.
Nov 28 Lincoln Nebraska determined citizens awakened by an explosion at the Bank of Wahweh disrupted a band of two robbers at 3 am They struck the vault outside door and set a second blast But the citizens led by Postmaster Brown opened fire and the robbers fled toward Weeping Water with no money secured
Three youths from New Britain Connecticut Harold Parks age 12 his brother Howard Parks age ? and George Halverson 10 were drowned while attempting to cross a thin ice at Walnut Hill reservoir on the way to Sunday school. The accident occurred November 23 at Three Drown Reservoir.
Bloomington Iowa Nov 28 A runaway accident at New Holland ends in the death of the six month old child of Mr and Mrs Allan Chance. The infant was thrown against a tree and killed. The mother is seriously injured and the father escaped unharmed.
A huge cargo from Janesville Wisconsin amounted to 3000 cases of leaf tobacco and was sent to Antwerp as one of the largest shipments to a foreign port. The goods were dispatched from the city on November 28.
Noblesville Indiana November 28 The jury in the murder case of Andrew J Baker charged with killing Fred Kiser of Elwood after a long deliberation returned a verdict of not guilty after twenty two hours.
A widely shared claim extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a rapid cure for rheumatism and related conditions. The letter from Mrs Margaret Gauta of Barlington Iowa describes dramatic relief after taking one box, claiming renewed strength and years free of symptoms.
Colonel Henry Watterson recalls a tale of a southern old darkey who learns that snake venom can be countered by whisky. The punch line is his worry that even if the cure kills the snake, he still must obtain the whisky, a humorous take on self reliance and resourcefulness.
An exchange in The Tatler features an anxious inquirer asking if fifteen shillings can insure a thousand pounds and a clerk confirming coverage. The dialogue then probes the fire origin inquiries, with the clerk claiming thorough investigations. The banter ends with the inquirer sensing a hidden catch.
A minister finds a crowd of boys around a ring with a dog. They explain the rule as Whoever tells the Di peest te wins it, prompting the minister to remark on their language before one boy shouts Hand bing up the dog.
A ten year old leaves at daylight to seek out Indians but hunger weariness and fear force him to back home by 9:20 p.m. He is met with cold reception from family as he reenters the house. His cat Nicodemus curious and affectionate recalls the old family pet as the boy asks if this is the same cat he had when he left.
Winton Kentucky November 28 Special It has long been claimed that diabetes is incurable but teacher K J Thompson of Hinton school says he was cured after using Dodd's Kidney Pills He had kidney trouble for over two years and was told by two doctors the illness was diabetes He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring his health and notes that many doctors still insist diabetes is incurable He asserts diabetes is a kidney disease and that the pills can cure it
A man learns he is color blind and realizes a wealthy woman’s hair is not red as he thought but blonde instead. The discovery reframes assumptions about appearances and social signals in their circle.
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