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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
7
The piece argues irrigation alone cannot prevent crop failure. soil must breathe and be ventilated. Flooding without tillage harms drainage, raising the water table and choking roots. Proper irrigation plus drainage prevents alkali buildup and supports robust root development for healthier crops.
The soil must be firm with a bone soil layer about one and a half to two inches deep. Fall plowing packs the ground. spring work should conserve moisture until heavy frost danger passes. Seed eight to twelve pounds per acre on good beds. twelve to eighteen pounds may be needed on poor soil. Irrigate before seeding if moisture is lacking. sow shallowly one half to two inches deep using drills with seeders and press wheels for even germination.
The article stresses soil aeration as essential for nitrate formation and preservation. It warns that poor drainage and excess moisture deplete oxygen, harming root growth. Quoting Prof Goff, it urges irrigation farmers to improve drainage to avoid alkali water and lost productivity.
A fragment on poultry care emphasizes gentleness to birds, open front houses for fresh air, thorough cleaning of housing, and hot mashes in cold weather. It notes crediting home-excess fowls at market prices, balanced rations, and clean water. Marginal advice discusses early culling and avoiding roaster conditions.
The article presents William A. Radford’s advice on economical square two story houses with a deep cellar. It discusses stairway design, heating options hot air versus hot water, ventilation, lighting and the benefits of compact, balanced construction for health and efficiency.
A historical note extols bantam chickens as the most cherished and practical gift for boys. Though small and not for table use, bantams serve breeding and companionship roles, sparking interest at home and guiding urban youths away from idle street roaming.
Popular Electricity showcases eye opening electrical toys that rival real equipment. A small steam ship runs on a hidden motor and battery controlled from a switchboard via waterproof cable. Another item is a sturdy fan designed as a legitimate device rather than mere plaything.
A crow thirsts in a dry scene and finds no water in a pitcher. He drops pebbles into the vessel, causing the water to rise until he can drink. The wise old crow declares there is a way where there is will.
A playful clock trick invites a person to pick a number, add its opposite, and imagine two lines forming a cross. The instruction then has them add the two end numbers, a simple mental puzzle designed for amusement among friends.
A playful challenge asks to add a sequence of numbers and compare with the sum of the first two. If the addition is correct, the result should be six. The prompt invites guessing and claims to reveal the result afterward.
The passage notes that London slang terms with brief forms like Iie fade quickly. It discusses how street sayings disappear as fashion changes and stresses their temporary nature in urban speech.
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