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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1905
Page
7
Mr Wragg invites readers to submit new ideas for the Orchard Garden department and to respond to correspondents seeking information on discussed subjects. Address M J Wragg Waukee of Des Moines Iowa for contributions.
A convention of nurserymen weighs whether fall digging and early shipping harm tree and shrub survival. Fall planted stock is favored for dormancy and strong root growth, but premature removal before mature growth weakens plants and raises winter loss, with planters bearing much of the blame for early deliveries.
A farmer sharpens his ax or scythe and sets out to do his work with proper tools. He carries a whetstone to keep blades in good order. A memorandum hook is likened to sharpen memory and stay organized. The piece urges action if a horse is lame or sick and to treat promptly.
Farmers are urged to attend fairs and poultry shows and exhibit. The guide outlines six weeks of prep for flocks, weekly care of legs combs wattles and beaks, a lard oil and crude petroleum mix, sunflower feed, weekly washing, a hot bath before shipping, and glycerine protection against frost. It notes past profit from small fruit seasons and remarks on improving varieties and a resilient industry.
Onions require gentle harvest handling and natural ripening. Dry thoroughly in sun, top kept until market, cure in windrows, top with care, and store in ventilated crates or dry sacks. Do not pile deeply to prevent heating and decay. spread thinly on a dry floor.
The note emphasizes sowing seeds for apples and plums to enhance fruit quality in the North. It also urges seed planting for roses especially Gen Jac Rugosa hybrids, noting the potential for hardier, new forms in northern climates.
Fall planting is best for gooseberries and currants in the middle states, with deep damp soil and partial shade. Prune in winter or early spring to reduce center-heavy growth. avoid leaving only an eye or two. Red currants favor Cherry, Red Dutch, and Fays. White Grape suits whites. black currants are less common. Old gooseberries like Downing and Houghton remain productive. both fruits are relatively easy to grow and insect enemies are controllable.
The Ozarks flourish with apples Mains and Elberta peaches blackberries and grain across valleys and plateaus. Ben Davis apples gain national notice and European markets praise Ozark orchards for beauty climate and abundant fruit production.
A guide on calm patient methods to teach young calves to drink. Start by gently guiding the calf’s nose into blood heated milk in a small amount, about half an inch, and press the nose to the bottom of the pail. Gradually increase quantity as the calf learns to sip and scoop, avoiding nostril blockage.
The writing urges farmers, described as the nation’s backbone, to forego dried or canned fruits from the grocery counter. It argues professionals and townsfolk can have those, but farmers deserve better—home-grown and preserved fruits for sustenance.
The Barred and White Rocks and the White and Silver Laced Wyandottes are top general purpose fowls. Breeding for in line layers ensures persistent laying, a plump dressed carcass, strong meat, vigor, hardiness, and good standard markings for market suitability. Focus on prolific layers, quick maturity, and easy care.
A reader asks if pines can be planted in fall. The answer: none of the conifers including pine and spruce thrive when planted in fall. Experience shows spring is the best time, starting as growth begins.
Farmers often turn work horses to pasture after harvest, but mares nursing foals should not rely on grass alone. Keep oats fed to the mare to maintain flesh and milk flow, protecting the foal’s growth. A draft horse’s weight and value rise with better feeding, so avoid stunting factors.
Mrs. S. T. Gould of 914 W Lake St Chicago Illinois recounts how Dean's Kidney Pills saved her from Brights Disease after eye trouble back ache and dizziness with frequent painful kidney secretions. She cites rapid relief in 1903 and claims continual health since. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York markets in 1903 price fifty cents per box.
Sensible Housekeepers will buy Defiance Starch for 16 ounces per package at 10 cents, a one third more for the same money, highlighting superior quality. A London couple wed in Epping with the bride and groom cycling to church and returning by tandem, while Aunt Jane compliments a dog and its puppies, and a Bath-house keeper at Ocean View loses patrons by odd delays and interruptions in service.
Mark Twain recalls the Stephen J Hin as the worst Mississippi steamboat for untidiness and slowness. A fog encounter forces a night heave to with a wary passenger noting delay while the captain insists they will not be late, clarifying that they will tie up for the night regardless of time.
A Missouri woman details stomach troubles and weight loss from poor diet. After trying Grape-Nuts, she reports improved digestion, relief from heartburn, weight gain from 88 to 116 pounds, restored strength, and ability to perform housework. Postum Co. credits the claim and promotes a ten day trial with the slogan There’s a reason.
A saying cautions against judging a spouse by stray hairs on a coat sleeve. The proverb warns against snap judgments based on superficial appearances and social impressions.
The Philadelphia Press notes top starching results come from De fiance Starch. It hints at high pay for minimal effort with no cooking, quoting Peppery and Cholly about delegating tasks to a man who handles everything.
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry work. Each 16 oz package costs 10 cents and outpaces rival half pound fills by delivering a full pound per package. The ad stresses lack of sticking and absence of harmful chemicals while warning grocers about mispackaged 8 12 oz units and urging consumers to demand Defiance.
A testimonial style notice praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for ovarian troubles and nervous irritability in mothers. Includes a customer letter from Mrs Ph. Hoffy of Brooklyn, claiming eight years of suffering ended by the remedy and an offer for free medical advice from Mrs Pinkham.
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