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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
3
The Illinois Experiment Station bulletin shows an octagonal silo in a barn corner. Prof Fraser warns against approval despite its rigid walls, noting corner air pockets spoil silage and odors taint milk from dairy cows, even with aeration.
The Farm Editors warn that ten thousand acre estates disrupt township life by creating temporary residents, reducing community spirit and school funding. They cite Illinois as an example where owners favor small families over schools, calling large farms un-American in spirit and impact.
A discussion on how to balance concentrated grain with bulky fodder for dairy cows. It notes that clover or alfalfa provide a better, more balanced ration and milk production, while bulky oats straw and sorghum require less concentrated feed. It cites that most cows should not receive more than eight to ten pounds of meat equivalent per day during lactation.
The plan shows a 20 by 30 foot cattle barn 14 feet to eaves holding 15 head with hay space. Center entrance with six by seven foot double doors allows wagon entry for manure and straw. A feedway runs to the tea barn for feeding cattle with six stalls per side and mange chutes to manger below.
The report notes silage yields vary with planting distance. Close planting yields more but weak stalks hinder cultivation and harvest. Three feet is suggested as optimal for sorghum and corn, while two-foot spacing lowers yield and raises cultivation costs.
Silage fermentation creates a strong acid that damages silo cement. If silage is made from overly green corn, the acid amount rises and effects are pronounced. A thin cement coat each season, applied with a brush, offsets this with little labor and time.
The Farm Journal notes that while patent milking machines may improve, the ideal milker remains a quiet, expeditious and gentle farmer who pleases both cow and farmer. The emphasis is on skilled human milking as still preferable.
If trees and shrubs arrive dry, plant the roots and tops in moist soil for a few days to plump the stems and twigs again. Ensure the soil stays evenly moist and avoid waterlogging to protect growth.
A Cadiz Indiana farmer strapped his car to replace a broken engine for shelling corn and cutting fodder for his livestock and horses. The horses accepted the auto with surprising good humor, unlike some farmers. A traveler notes an elderly couple and a skittish horse resisting an automobile.
A southern judge recalls disqualifying a juror in a capital case who opposed hanging. The lanky backwoodsman protested, and the judge warned there may be no extraordinary conditions to justify death. The juror sought permission to explain his stance.
A fragment from an Oregon tale recalls a car owner astonished at a $1550 selling price and jokes about hose aid and marvelous driving. The narrator jokes about a man who built stone fence in a day and his car’s rapid trips that require a day to recover at home with a hired horse.
A fragment from Chicago Daily News notes Eva-Catharine’s prowess with big game, quoting a remark about her husband who weighs 318 pounds. The line playfully contrasts nimrod and hunting success with a humorous domestic detail.
In a courtroom exchange the defendant argues against capital punishment citing his mammy who taught him it is a sin to kill anything not fit to eat. The judge presses for a reason and the man reluctantly delivers a quixotic moral objection.
Frith recalls Huskison an exceptionally clever yet uneducated English painter who died young. At a Cheltenham dinner Lord Northwick asked who bought his last picture, and Huskison replied it was bought by a gentleman, not a dealer.
Maybelle recalls the linen shower as a complete failure as a drizzle kept nearly everyone away at the Gladys-How did Flossie Skimmer horn event. The Chicago Tribune notes the poor turnout and failed progress of the social gathering.
The article describes arrow throwing as a surviving English sport in Yorkshire. Arrows are three feet long, without barb or feather, thrown using a string around the hand and arrow butt. A skilled thrower can reach about 150 yards, and mastery makes it more fascinating than shot put or hammer throw.
A brief editorial note from the Philadelphia Press asserts that while earthquakes threaten San Francisco, the U S public remains steadfast and unshaken in spirit, reflecting national resolve.
An article from the Chicago Inter Ocean suggests space saving porch furniture solutions. It describes folding wall tables with hinges and legs, wall shelves, and drop down ironing tables. It recommends wall mounted brackets, benches, and book shelves, plus curtains and screens for color and shade. It also notes using an old church pew, bamboo screens, vines for shade, and avoiding excess rockers on small porches.
A Boston Budget and Beacon reprint offers old fashioned tips. Remedies include nutmeg on a silk thread for sore throat and moth prevention by hanging camphor or cedar oil with cork out. Velvet cleaning uses benzine and steam. Strawberries inspire a lettuce cup salad with berries and mayonnaise whipped cream. Carpet moth prevention uses alum and borax. Earache treatment relies on physician guidance and steam heat. Uncomfortable shoes eased with hot wet cloth. White flannel stains respond to egg yolk and glycerin mix.
Advice on treating hands with bran wash, frequent hot water cleansing, and avoiding cold air after washing. Cautions include not leaving hands exposed for a full hour and applying skin foods to prevent injury.
Letters from Mrs. Geo H Simser of Grant Ontario and others praise Peruna for kidney and bladder trouble. They report long illness, quick improvement after using Peruna and Manalin, and credit the remedy with restoring health and energy.
The article urges regular attention to clocks to maintain accuracy. It warns against reversing clock hands and moving the clock once properly balanced, noting small daily deviations may arise from uneven placement, especially for pendulum clocks.
A terse Times quote notes Janie is mortified by her husband’s illness and refuses to disclose the ailment. The dialogue reveals the condition as old-fashioned consumption, highlighting social discomfort and rumor in urban society.
A terse satirical note from the Sun questions honesty and civility in local discourse. It references a stranger and a bystander, with a quip about muzzling fish to keep the peace. The tone hints at social reform and cautious humor.
A Colorado mother shares how a sick child improved after feeding Grape-Nuts and milk in Kansas City. She notes rapid strength gain and a healthier appearance, and claims similar results for her other child. The ad from Postum Co. promotes Grape-Nuts and cream as nourishing, promising strong nerves and brains and directing readers to the Road to Wellville booklet.
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