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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1897
Page
2
A farming note urges preserving grassland fertility through careful management and not over plowing. It cites English practice of manuring, notes hay demand in eastern cities, and warns against killing beneficial birds that control soil pests. Protect birds and let them nest.
Wisconsin Experiment Station studies show plants contain 60 to 98 percent water by weight and that water used in growth far exceeds dry matter. Oats require 522.4 tons of water per ton of dry matter, flint corn 2339 tons, dent corn 309.08 tons, potatoes 422.7 tons.
W C Freeman outlines raspberry cultivation in detail. He discusses soil quality with rich alluvial loam or manure, site selection on northern slopes, bed planting in fall or spring, and careful weed control. For Black Caps and Red Caps he prescribes spacing, pruning, topping, and timely harvesting logistics.
M A Thayer explains that well drained soil is essential for berries, with ideal ground being rich loam with clay subsoil or dark/gravelly loam mixed with clay and a south or eastern exposure. Mix soils with barnyard manure or nitrogen rich commercial fertilizer if manure is unavailable, and avoid low flat or steep hillside locations to prevent frosts and wash.
Ripened fruits are nutritious with apples praised for muscle and brain support and grapes noted for curing dysentery. Frequent fruit consumption correlates with fewer fevers and bowel complaints, aids digestion, reduces alcohol desire, and acts as diuretics while neutralizing earthy blood matter. Authorities agree on fruit healthfulness.
Farmers learn clover hay outsells timothy for cows and sheep. The writer recalls past reliance on timothy and argues to feed timothy to horses while clover feeds cattle and sheep, noting a shift in hay practice.
A discussion on tree growing as an investment highlights guarding future value and pruning for vitality. It notes that specialists or hobbyists may lead future apple cultivation and stresses cautious use of large trees. A Colorado desert rain anomaly and advice on small trees are included along with a call for united efforts to extend dairy education.
W W Ainsworth cites Iowa railroad commission view on passenger fare cuts. Ainsworth references Illinois findings that lower rates would harm small lines and reduce overall efficiency. Data shows Iowa current average fare near two cents per mile, with costs around two to two and a half cents per mile, reflecting higher expenses and declining passenger traffic.
In a confidential mood the Chicago Shade claims a history of fighting four divorce cases in life. The shade of Henry VIII. muses on his term in history books as the world progresses, per Pittsburg News.
Ebenezer Chichester known as the Hermit of Hemlock Beach died last week in Amityville Long Island at age 85. He spent forty years living in a cave dug in a Hemlock Beach sand dune.
The largest mineral paint fields in the country have been found in Pine Plains township Alegan county Michigan. Pockets cover about a half acre and yield paints in various colors.
In Aruris on February 12 Prince George of Greece commands the torpedo flotilla bound for Crete to keep Turkish troops from landing. Enthusiasm runs high as the prince parts from his family after meeting the king and queen who distribute aid to Cretan refugees. News spreads quickly through the city as crowds cheer the departure.
Philip McElhone and Lewis W. Blurner, both library staff, were arrested on charges of stealing autographic letters from the Congressional Library. Bond set at 3000 dollars each. An inquiry by a New York dealer prompted the case. Librarian Spofford found missing letters tied to George Washington 1737, John Hancock, and Benjamin Arnold.
Merwix Missouri February 12 General Shelby shows diminished vitality with the fight against a mysterious illness. He is unconscious and scarcely breathing as fever stays near critical, with doctors unsure of the precise disease and limited nourishment possible.
Parson Davies arrived in PursuereG to confer with John Quinn and Peter Maher’s manager about a Maher Sharkey match planned for Reno Nevada during the carnival, March 15 and 16, two days before the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight in Carson. Milwaukee insurers report Wisconsin Odd Fellows Mutual Life Insurance assigned to creditors with John I Fulton named assignee and 5000 members leaving in the past year.
On the petition of A. M. Hovey Otto lood has been appointed receiver of the Bankers' Exchange bank. The petitions stated that Iovey had drawn his check on the bank for 8100, and that payment had been refused, although there was plenty of money on deposit in his name to cover the check.
In London Mills, 18 miles south of Garrinuno UL, Leroy Thurman shot his wife over a divorce dispute and then killed himself. Mrs. Thurman is said to be recovering, while Thurman is not expected to survive.
Omaha directors select Miller Park as the exposition site after a 28 to 22 vote. The park lies four miles north of central Omaha and offers rolling upland terrain suitable for the event.
Fort Sarra Arkansas Feb 12 A brutal serious case occurred seven miles below Mansfield in Scott County. The victim was a 10 year old daughter of farmer Phillips. An itinerant person assaulted her and struck her to passing and Sed. If captured he will be fatally harmed by a mob.
In Crixton Iowa on February 12 the ten day murder trial of Chris Eckerlebe concluded with a guilty verdict and a death sentence for the murder of Miss Kiel. The jury delivered the verdict with no visible reaction from the accused.
Caracas reports Car loso F Palacio head of the Tos Andes delegation to the house of deputies released a public letter demanding that former finance minister Senor Perez be barred from sailing to Europe. He calls for a full investigation of alleged frauds in the national finance department during Perez's tenure to be presented to Congress at the next session.
A 1920s era column urges consulting an astrologer before marriage to compare horoscopes for harmony. It details sun signs Virgo Aquarius and Gemini rising, noting ruling planets and personality traits. Readers are invited to mail birth data for delineations and stamps cover instructions.
In the New York Tribune, a schoolmaster Macaster Isaac asks what sin the brothers of Joseph committed when they sold him. The answer: they sold him too cheap, implying moral fault in the act within a historical or reflective frame.
A compact collection of quotes from Bacon Mary Howitt and Noah Webster about time delicacy progress and learning. The passage reflects on choosing time saving time unseasonable motions humane acts and future improvement. It presents a mix of aphorisms from prominent figures.
Prospectors report rich float rock near Ragged Top about ten miles from Deadwood. Gold ore values span 75 to 235 dollars per ton across two to three square miles. Three towns Ragged Top Preston Balmoral established. transport links to Deadwood via livery services and the North Western Line.
The Sutter Street railway in San Francisco uses ocean water piped five miles to its power plant for condensation and then to nearby baths at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The Olympic Salt Water company supplies the piping and the railroad funds the use in condensers. Daily output reaches 200000 gallons and the setup may serve as a model for others.
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