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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
7
A nostalgic farmer’s miscellany covers farm practice taxes hog pricing dairy processing and crop choices. It notes pasture values from Kansas stations, hogs lifting cattle profits, strawberry and asparagus luxuries, birds nests, and the need for balanced climates to grow corn, melons, cucumbers, and fruits.
The article reflects on harsh credit practices, fencing dangers, and rural farming advice. It notes barbed wire as a venue for harm, describes vast bottomland cotton stalks, envisions a cash-only economy, and offers agrarian tips promoting clover to suppress quack grass and hog farming with barley, peas, millet, and skim milk.
A tale notes a young man who completed his home with furniture and domestic gear before marriage, preferring a home ceremony to a courthouse or parson and living with his parents afterward.
The article notes farmers in the west often fail at both beef and butter due to clashes between the two aims. It highlights better results by pairing cattle with hogs or dairy with hogs. It reports sustained state efforts in Iowa and Illinois to improve corn quality, with Illinois claiming a 25 bushel per acre yield increase through selected pedigreed seed.
It is noted that sending goods to commission houses paying above market rates is a likely trap. The author argues greed and avarice override common sense, warning that many fall for these inflated offers despite the danger.
A deceased East woman left $100 monthly to her husband and $50 monthly for her cat and dog. The allocation implies she valued her husband twice as much as her pets, though contrary cases exist where the reverse is true.
The text argues that the roads desired by many will cost taxpayers at least $3,000 per mile. It notes Europe took 200 years to develop such highways and benefited from abundant pauper labor and a military necessity to aid their construction.
This spring researchers found that fruit buds on apple cherry and plum trees can endure at least 11 degrees of frost if the buds have not yet opened. Fully open blooms would have been damaged by such freezing, but unflowered buds survive the cold snap.
The article argues spraying fails against the curculio and prescribes a morning technique. Spread a sheet under the tree at dawn, jar the tree to knock beetles onto the sheet, then collect and burn them. The curculio begins work when plums reach pea size.
The paper notes a wealthy farmer with half a section of land and stock brutalized his wife after drinking whisky in town. It argues the saloon keeper bears no blame and proposes thirty days hard labor in the county jail for the offender to deter similar acts.
If public highways did not border every man's farm and confined to a few leading routes it would be easier to improve roads. Some narrow selfish residents want funds spent only on their frontage even if no teams use the road. Prioritize main traveled roads first, then fix byways.
A con man visits a farmer, praises crops and family, signs an order for a twenty dollar atlas. The farmer’s wife, described as muscular, grabs the agent with a poker and cancels the order. The old man returns home tired at night, leaving a tense family scene.
During travels in the south the author observes neglectful gardens in negro sections versus thriving plots among foreigners. He argues education in soil use and climate could uplift African Americans and clarify their societal role.
A 25 year old Swede who arrived seven years ago with little money or schooling rose in seven years to become traveling superintendent at a large Chicago manufacturing firm earning 1500 dollars annually plus expenses. He reportedly did so by diligent work and indispensability, while contrasting with a better advantaged peer who wasted time on games and never progressed.
Deficient humus makes soil sticky when wet and lumpy when dry, hindering tilth. Roots of grasses and decaying tree leaves restore humus, while timber planting or green manures help. Plowing under clover, well fertilized with stable manure, provides a cheap effective remedy for humus lack.
The West Independent notes a decade of financial shift as the West moves from dependence on the East for capital to self finance. It claims the region now has its own money and a surplus for investments at low interest, highlighting six years of immense wealth growth and the efficiency of seven cent beef and pork in generating wealth.
Minnesota experiment station conclusions after trials show alfalfa has thrived for forty years, yields more protein than red clover and higher feeding value than wheat bran, and its hay returns fertility to soil when fed on the farm.
A newly married couple on a farm sheltered newborn pigs from bitter cold by moving them from the kitchen to the bedroom. Town visitors arrived for a visit, the pigs cried loudly, and the awkward moment ended with the animals exposed as the situation was revealed.
The article advocates extra field work before and after planting to improve seed bed quality and weed control. It stresses dishing, dragging, pulverizing, and leveling to achieve a uniform corn stand and suggests continued light harrowing after planting to kill weeds.
In a witty exchange, Mr. Cumrox questions whether a titled son in law would help their business. He notes his name prints fine on checks but lacks weight on a visiting card, suggesting they should bring a second partner into the firm.
A fragmented verse fragment from The Smart Set cites exchanges about understudies and expulsion. The lines evoke a theatrical, witty dialogue style with hinted romantic misdirection and a light ironic tone. The brief excerpt suggests social banter rather than a full narrative.
A bosom friend quips about poetry obstacles as the struggling poet asks what to beware. The reply highlights editors stepping in with tight limits and the need to mind the editor's feet.
A stranger notes an infectious fishing fever among anglers along the creek bank. A veteran fisher jokes four hours without a bite, saying the fever is contagious but not catching.
A frugal man warns about debt calling it terrible. A cold citizen replies that nothing annoys him more than debts. The frugal man reveals he expects others to owe him, clarifying the joke and social tension. The exchange underscores misaligned priorities and humor about personal finance.
A dialogue notes that dogs are banned from New York apartment houses and children are also ruled out. It questions how a man can be a bachelor with a dog or a benedict with a child, highlighting housing constraints and social expectations.
In a terse exchange Charley Gay reflects on gender and fate. Miss Oldun voices lament that fate denied her a male path. The snippet hints at a broader drama about identity and social roles.
A playful exchange about love and divorce courts circulates with a sly remark that brisk divorce activity suggests three or four hands are dealt in love. The quip contrasts two lovers with the bustling court scene and hints at modern romantic instability.
Cadleigh-Pardon me, but it must be pretty tough to be married to a strong-minded woman. Henpeck-Oh! It has its advantages. When my wife thinks she hears burglars downstairs she won't trust me to go down and investigate.
In a dialogue about a local case a speaker notes excessive piano use led to madness and questions whether the pianist was confined. The response explains that authorities imprisoned the people who went mad, not the musician.
A humorous exchange shows Brannigan and Flannigan planning supper while joking about Brannigan's wife being upset. They claim the wife cannot discipline both of them, highlighting a playful banter between the men.
A detective notes no perpetrator is yet found but claims substantial progress by publicly placing many individuals under suspicion of misbehavior, signaling broad inquiry into the crime. The exchange highlights tension between uncertainty and ongoing investigative pressure.
A humorous exchange suggests a husband notes his father entering a second childhood while the wife quips that he recalls many childhood incidents that never happened. The dialogue captures playful family dynamics and aging behavior with a light tone.
A brief joke exchange about a late return home. One partner asks what the wife said, the other recalls waking up three times to find her still talking. The quip plays on domestic humor and tiredness from staying out late.
A tribute remarks on a very able divine. It praises his skill in adapting biblical texts to meet the requirements of a fashionable congregation. The exchange highlights admiration for his flexible pulpit approach and clerical adaptability.
A humorous dialogue from Harvard Lampoon questions horse safety and the rider’s confidence. The driver insists horses are safe enough though troublesome, noting uncertainty remains while controlling the animals.
Tam plans a home surprise for John and fears discovery. She suggests disguising herself with a towel on her head and asking him to stay home to help with carpet removal. The plan hinges on him intruding into the domestic setup, prompting a covert quick fix.
A boy confesses he initially attended Sunday school but now skips due to skating, coasting, and ice fishing. He assures his parson he never misses it any more.
A brief dialog from the Catholic Standard and Times shows Johnny asking for cake from Grandma and Mother John, while a reminder to avoid asking Grandma is spoken by the mother. The exchange captures a family moment centered on a child's wish and parental guidance.
The slow wooer warns of extreme cold that has felled many sheep. The girl, impatient, questions his willingness to venture out in such weather.
A brief quip features Mr Owl and Puck debating wisdom and ignorance in a witty exchange. The lines hint at playful mischief and a test of knowledge, capturing a whimsical moment between literary figures.
Mrs Noosen laments to her daughter that playing piano on Sunday is inappropriate while Mrs Pepprey questions why Sunday is singled out. The brief exchange hints at differing views on Sabbath observance and children's activities.
Ida teases about a kiss after a waltz with Ernie in the conservatory. He recalls the kiss was given under the nose, not under the palm, hinting at playful romance between the speakers.
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