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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
4
A fragment notes a quotation about half the world and the other half and states it was started before a day of party line telephone use. The readable text lacks clear persons or events to identify.
The piece notes progressives led by the State Dairy and Food Commission pressing reforms. It warns ongoing rules will curb ordinary consumption while praising the farming season and urging reader sympathy for farmers during this peak time.
The passage notes agriculture ranks high with farmers delivering products by car and wheat and oats expected to yield well. It urges fair judgment, warning against deceit and urging credit for honest effort and improvement.
An 18th century royal tale reports King Frederick I died after fearing his wife, who allegedly escaped her keepers and attacked him in his chair. His wife, said to be insane, reportedly smeared blood on her clothes and haunted him as a white lady omen.
W.J. Fitton transacted business in Wabash on Wednesday. A variety of small items note visitors, shifts in local commerce, and social calls. The corner stone ceremony for Auburn Court House is set for July 2. A range of goods from paints to wallpaper and lumber are advertised, with residents visiting from Urbana and Elkhart and various family connections noted.
An article explains how moles create underground tunnels that aid field mice and other small animals causing seed and root damage. It recommends frequent lawn rolling with a cement roller about 20 inches long, 14 inches in diameter, weighing around 20 pounds, to flatten mole ridges and protect grass roots.
Mrs. J A Walter comes back to Carthage Tuesday after a four day visit with friends here. She is joined by Miss Maud Marilett of Chicago who stayed at the Stickel home. Ed Thawley and Opie Stone of Summittville stopped here briefly then on to Detroit. Frank Tracy of Monterey visits with relatives south of town.
Field mice may gnaw young trees bark. Bridge grafting can save trees if bark is chewed to wood. wrap wounds if outer bark is chewed. Bridge grafting takes under 30 minutes. An hour with a sharp wire at peach trees foot may kill borers and boost harvest. Plow weeds carefully, sow clover or nitrogen fixers next fall, and cultivate next spring. Keep fence weed free as insects hide there. The best poultry yard is an insect-rich orchard.
Garden notes discuss blackberries thriving in cool moist soil and sweet corn as a profitable crop. It covers double rows for string beans, shipping fine with pie plant, and onions needing solid root depth. It advises long straight rows and using poultry droppings as fertilizer. If roses frost damaged, prune tops at the injury level.
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