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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1896
Page
6
The article discusses dairy and poultry care with emphasis on the Babcock test for dairy quality and the Pennsylvania Experiment Station supplying reliable testing equipment. It then extolls artichokes as a versatile hog forage and soil improver, noting their benefits for pasture, hog rooting behavior, and potential yield compared with corn.
The United States consul in Ceylon says crosses between English cattle, likely shorthorns, and Indian breeds are an improvement for India. They better withstand feed and climate, and possess more useful traits than Nellore cattle.
A bulletin from Pennsylvania Experiment Station outlines full explicit directions for using the Babcock test and will be mailed free to any who request it. The station provides a tested thermometer as a standard to accompany the instructions.
A farm writer argues for cultivating tame artichokes as a cheap, healthy hog and stock fodder. He contrasts wild and tame types, cites high yields, notes rotation every three years, and praises White Jerusalem Red Jerusalem and Mammoth White French as prime Central West Illinois varieties.
A poultry breeder discusses raising White and Brown Leghorns and Plymouth Rocks for ten years, noting market success for breeding fowls, winter egg production, and a cholera loss of an entire flock one year. Separate notes report New York milk consumption, cream and condensed milk figures, and guidance on strawberry crown care during planting.
The piece argues irrigation boosts yields and settlement in western Kansas Nebraska and California. It contrasts irrigated small holdings with dry land farms, notes water raises land value and farm viability, and cites California New Mexico and France as examples of mineral fertilization via irrigation waters. It concludes irrigation enriches soil with every application and supports denser populations.
The article argues irrigation water supplies crop nutrients, noting Nile silt fertilizes upper Egypt and newer systems in lower Egypt risk soil deterioration. It cites studies from India claiming river water raises yields by about 25 percent over wells or tanks, and mentions ancient practice of irrigation without external fertilizer in Tanjore.
A well known newspaper man offers a simple cool weather rule to avoid heat woes. He vows not to eat meat after sunrise and cites his own meals as proof of the method’s effectiveness during hot days. He notes heat immunity among workers in Spain and Italy and jokes about kerosene as a meal substitute.
The article profiles Frank Ives Frayne, famed for managing wild animals on stage with nerve and presence of mind. It details his calm control, summer farm routines near Madison New Jersey, and his prized Old Duke the lion renowned for dramatic feats. It also mentions his habit of carrying photos of Old Duke and a quirky note on his bantam hen friendship.
An old fisherman and a hunter debate why some men seek strenuous, low‑paying work like fishing and trapping. They note workers endure long, cold days for small returns, yet smile at the toil, arguing happiness depends on perspective and personal valuation of labor.
An ornate white metal angel atop San Francisco City Hall faced criticism from Mayor Sutro and the commissioners. After delays the wings proved too sail-like in wind, so the shoulder braces were inadequate, and the wings were removed leaving a wingless angel perched on the dome.
A patron claims a yearlong medicine caused his son’s death and confronts the doctor. The doctor says the instruction was not followed, noting the label had advised a two year course. The exchange appears in Tit Bits.
The young king of Spain told his geography teacher that Cuba is a body of land almost entirely occupied by insurgents. This striking description reflects growing tensions and the fragile status of Spanish rule in the Caribbean.
The article advises loosening leaves and winter coverings from hardy bulbs, spading and fertilizing beds for summer plants, and delaying planting yet. It highlights crocuses and outdoor hyacinths in bloom, urges careful labeling of new varieties, and notes sweet peas can be planted from early April. It warns to loosen soil around peony clumps and mulch with leaves or straw to prevent soil compaction.
A Kansas station authority, C. C Georgeson, advises hog pasture should combine alfalfa with sorghum. He recommends a few acres of alfalfa for summer hog pasture and a cane patch grown and harvested like sugar cane to feed in fall for fattening horses.
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