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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1905
Page
3
A poetic tribute to a white haired figure whose age is unimportant as years pass. It extols perpetual youth through deeds of kindness and lasting hope, praising a calm ministry of peace. The speaker envisions rest beyond toil and the final reunion with departed companions.
Long excerpted notes recall 13th to 17th century Germany where excess drinking caused 400 deaths between autumn and winter. It cites leaders and clergy alarm, the Thirty Years War ending the plague of debauchery, church calls for restraint, and links to Ireland’s drink bill and social misery. The piece argues moral reform and religious liberty followed the era.
French readers are warned about absinthe the so called green peril equating it with rising lunacy crime and general moral decline. Maurice Talmeyr cites Belgiums ban and argues absinthe for centuries has fueled madness while urging government action though France may not follow Belgiums example.
The Bishop of Limerick Dr O Dwyer claims 315 public houses exist in the city with about 88 000 inhabitants and 200 000 pounds a year spent on drink by working men. He says nine tenths of poverty in Limerick stems from drinking.
In a Munich University address Prof Buchner labeled alcohol a common enemy alongside infectious diseases. He argued alcohol undermines resistance to illness, often killing by ambush and primarily injuring the nervous system and intellect, calling for hatred and eradication.
Swedish Lieutenant Bengt conducted target practice at Raenneslaett with the War Department. Tests compared shooting accuracy at 300 meters under four rounds of firing with and without alcohol. Alcohol impaired aim, though shooters felt they performed best, a paradox noted by Prof. Kraepelin in Heidelberg.
Field Marshal Sir George White cites India troop health data showing abstainers averaging 49.63 sickness admissions per 1000 men per month versus 92.37 for non abstainers across seven regiments. Variations by station noted, but consistently higher sickness among non-abstainers.
Prof. J. H. Muirhead of the University of Birmingham argues temperance cannot be solved by individuals alone. He urges community action and stronger emphasis in schools, making temperance a core part of moral education.
Mr Wragg invites readers to submit new ideas and will answer inquiries on topics discussed. Correspondents may write to M J Wragg at Waukee or Des Moines Iowa for information.
An inquiry from Decorah Iowa describes elm trees infested by a small worm that eats leaves. The recommended remedy is spraying foliage with Paris green in water in spring as beetles hatch, using a pump and long hose to reach high branches.
A specimen of raspberry cance shows anthracnose in a plantation. The remedy is judgment and timely action, cutting out old bearing wood low to the ground and burning removed canes after fruit harvest. Do this annually to prevent spore transmission and keep the disease in check.
An orchardist guide discusses preparation for apple harvest and argues for minimizing handling to reduce bruising. It describes a two bushel sack adapted with a hoop and rope to allow over-the-shoulder carrying, enabling farmers to collect fruit efficiently and transfer directly to barrels or boxes.
This urges gardeners to plant tulips in massed colors or broad ribbons rather than mixed blends. Focus on a few colors with quantity to achieve a brighter, more impressive early spring display.
The article argues that many start a poultry business with inferior stock, warning that fine stock cannot be bred from ordinary fowls. It urges careful foundation selection, claiming success hinges on starting with good stock purchased from a reputable breeder, as poor stock impedes progress and wastes time and money.
An inquiry about Eleagnus angustifolia notes it as a hardy ornamental tree, tolerating -26 to -30 degrees, introduced by Russian Mennonites around 1835 for hedges and windbreaks in arid Northwest. It grows thirty feet tall in Iowa, has yellow inconspicuous blossoms, silvery undersides, propagates easily from seed, and has little commercial timber value though valued as an ornamental large shrub or tree.
Instructional note on using the bundle carrier with a corn binder. Emphasizes foot operation, headwork, and starting with two bundles to master the technique. Advises trying the carrier or letting others handle it to improve efficiency and conversion to using the device.
A neighbor’s late cherry variety orchard suffered leaf loss from cherry slug attack. The worms, resembling small snails, defoliate trees quickly, hindering cherry ripening. Spray early with arsenite poison such as Parathion green mix 6 ounces to 10 ounces lime in 50 gallons water to control.
It pays to give close attention to the care of the horse cleanliness being an item particularly looked after. A defective foot can ruin a horse quickly. Many feet are spoiled by defective shoeing, but even more by not being kept clean.
The plum crop will soon reach market and sellers seek the best packaging. Markets are undecided, with options including six basket Georgia peach carriers, old straw berry crates with quart boxes, Jersey peach baskets, and 16 quart baskets for direct-to-customer delivery. Careful fruit selection and smaller packages could fetch higher prices.
The author describes a step by step method for stacking grain into a tall rounded shock. Start with an eight foot wide base, add an outer ring, center level, then build straight up three feet before extending outward. Use long bundle sides for the bulge, keep tiers level, and cap with butts to secure against wind. After three tiers, work from inside. Land a top twist with straw to fasten the summit, and plow surrounding ground to keep grain dry. Avoid dragging, leave the stack rough.
When the threshing machine runs, hire a reliable fellow to gather straw and stack it neatly instead of letting the blower spread it over the field. The extra dollar earns itself by producing bedding, which affords comfort comparable to feed. Western farmers waste thousands of tons of straw while their stock lies in filth all winter.
Farmers are urged to plow and prep seed beds now as rains improve soil. Proper pulverization and breaking soil into pieces aid air reach and plant food access, reducing wear on horses and boosting wheat yields. Poor plowing leads to clod blocks and lower nutrient availability.
Those who wish to multiply currants should plant cuttings early in fall and mulch heavily after planting to produce many strong plants from few bushes. In rich soil vigorous varieties can grow two feet or more in the first season, as Red Dutch has done this year.
Strawberries need rich soil and manure is best. Apply in fall, plow before cold weather, then work in spring. Set plants in four foot rows with one foot spacing, include pollen producing varieties. Cultivate continually, hoe the first year, pull weeds by hand, and use nitrate of soda in spring if soil needs more fertility.
Chicago reports Russia Japan peace accord prompts rush to finish equipment for the Overland Limited between Chicago and San Francisco. Nat Goodwin notes a young amateur singer cut off mid refrain by a heckler shouting an auction call.
An MP visiting a working man's home encounters a Roman Catholic wife and an Orangeman husband. She explains their odd household ritual: on July 12th he returns drunk from the Orange procession, shouts the Pope down, then she swaps King William for a new Pope with the money, and buys the Pope while he sleeps.
Special report from Wapello Iowa details the remarkable cure of Mrs Minnie Hart who was bedridden eight months and unable to walk. After taking Dodd's Kidney Pills she regained movement in four weeks and has remained well for three years. She credits the pills with restoring health and urges curing the kidneys to relieve much suffering.
In Paris a fashionable lunch scene ends with a bold dog trick. A well known beauty dining with her poodle receives a red chalk message on the canine’s back reading Tell your mistress that she is simply adorable. The mystery suitor signs his name and an introduction becomes unnecessary.
Mrs Mary Reagian of Kilburn Street River Mass says after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills the nervous wreckage eased. She reports better sleep, regained strength, removal of head noises and smothering sensations, and says her appearance improved though her husband spent over a hundred dollars on prior treatment. Pink Pills sold by druggists or via mail from Schenectady NY.
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