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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
6
A reader asks for the best method to pack trees and vines to prevent damage in winter. Advice favoring fresh wood fiber mixes, one third spruce moss and two thirds shingle or wood fiber, with ventilation every eight feet. Outdoor heel storage with cover is recommended for small lots, noting risks of excessive dryness and the need for proper cellar design.
The custom of dipping sheep twice yearly has become normal in well managed flocks. Dipping seeks to remove ticks and vermin, treat skin diseases, and help livestock health. Large herd owners are building vats at effort and cost to test benefits for cattle and sheep alike.
An old-time agricultural note explains quack grass seed can spread from small infestations as oats mature. Seed is tiny and can fall through sieves, contaminating oats. Keep oats grown where quack grass exists separate and avoid mixing with manure piles to stop spread.
A readable fragment notes that a well arranged poultry house costs no more than a poorly arranged one. It describes crawling and twisting doors, working to remove stubborn windows, nests and feed boxes, and the effort required to maintain patience for attendants amid those annoyances.
Two farmers raise horses with equal feed and labor, yet one team stays healthy and energetic while the other deteriorates. The key is the treatment in the stable and the calm, nonirritating handling by the caretaker.
The article warns that virgin soils are unsuitable for strawberries and stresses proper soil preparation and manure. It notes poor results from inadequately prepared beds, blames buyers more than nurserymen, and urges well worked, nutrient soils with proper handling for first-time strawberry plantings.
A lyrical scene imagines apples in varied hues from crimson to yellow, Pippins and Russets stored for winter. The poem evokes frost and sunlit fruit, memory, and longing, as apples symbolize youth, warmth, and comfort in a frostbound season.
The article argues for shorter cow platforms with adequate space to stand and elevated drops to keep bedding clean. It recommends trimming the cow’s tail to prevent mess and discourages unnecessary tail switching, labeling these steps necessary for winter adequacy and easier milking.
A farmer describes saving time and money by cleaning and oiling all tools and implements, including plows, cultivator teeth, corn planter knives, and wooden parts. He advises covering and housing equipment to prevent weather damage, noting rust sells more to agents while well maintained gear remains valuable.
Practical guidance on constructing an ice house with emphasis on ventilation drainage and a one foot thick sawdust layer for insulation. Advises above ground or below ground placement, wire mesh vents, rain protection, and proper drainage to prevent water under the ice while storing ice for several months.
A successful feeder of dairy cows must have succulent feed available year round. Winter or summer the switch from silage to dry fodder risks loss. The ideal is blue grass pastures that endure all season. Top dairymen now see silage fed monthly as profitable.
The piece argues profitable colt raising hinges on proper care. It condemns two poor methods: starving stock in cold barns, or overfeeding corn to make fat, which stunts growth. It advocates a warm, well ventilated barn with oats, good hay, and adequate exercise for healthy development.
Unsalted lime placed in cellars absorbs surplus moisture and odors from decaying vegetables. Sprinkling dixt over roots helps keep them from freezing as cold weather drives temperatures below freezing.
The piece contrasts aging as opportunity with examples of famed figures like Cato Sophocles Chaucer Goethe and Longfellow. It then recounts Bouton's Battery from the Nashville campaign, noting its rapid fire, the capture of enemy guns, and promotions among its men as a testament to its exemplary service.
The article praises Bouton’s Battery for its high efficiency and cost savings, noting Gen. Halleck and Gen. Sherman praised its caliber. It traces recruitment in Illinois and the Midwest, and details drill, equipment, and horse selections. The unit fought at Shiloh, Nashville, and Franklin, and endured Hood’s pursuit with notable feats such as crossing flooded rivers to rearm and continue fighting.
Allan C. Bakewell instructs department commanders to appoint department patriotic instructors for Grand Army work. Appointees join the Council of Administration, report acceptance to headquarters, and may appoint district aides with gilt bars. Instructions and reporting forms to follow from national headquarters.
Retired General Daniel W. Benham died at Tiffin Ohio and was buried in Arlington in the officers section near the west gate. He designed the tomb and wrote the epitaph, placing a granite monument over a grave he had chosen years earlier.
A Bath Maine dog named Coolie owned by Charlie Cahill wandered for hours and returned dragging a large pumpkin. Neighbors found amusement as the clever hound paraded the prize through the streets, illustrating his scent for squash and mischief.
Glycerina in Dr Piarce medicines enhances medicinal properties and aids digestion. The text touts the product as a tonic, antiseptic, and nutritive, claiming it supports chronic coughs bronchial throat and lung conditions. It warns it cannot cure consumption in advanced stages but notes effectiveness in lingering coughs with lung bleeding and offers free literature and confidential consultations.
A woman's frustration with a new gown underscores fashion vanity and expectations. The remark highlights the uneasy dance between style, fit, and personal taste in dress trends.
An assortment of odd sayings and advertisements including a quack cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine, a royal bill joke about scarce eggs, and a milkman riddle about a new baby. The piece weaves humor with advice and trivia from a bygone newspaper page.
Count Tolstoy and a friend debated Ibsen with wit and irony. Tolstoy quipped that Ibsen writes plays and waits for expounders to declare their meaning, while his friend noted many find Ibsen hard to grasp.
Dayton Tennessee residents praise Dodd's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from N R Roberts who claims a full cure for kidney trouble. He says pain in his back vanished, he can stoop freely, and he will keep the remedy on hand in case of relapse.
A fragmented remark suggests a medical figure advocating for mosquito defense to support a bill. The remark ties the defense to financial implications, implying policy considerations tied to public health funding and bill passage.
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