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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
5
The article argues poultry farming is a viable, profitable farm enterprise. It compares a cow's costs and land needs with those of 30 hens, noting hens use less land and labor. It cites creamery income data and highlights poultry as a practical, appealing rural livelihood with steady demand and manageable care.
The author describes a well kept horse barn measuring 26 by 40 with east and west doors and front windows. The pasture is green with diverse grasses and horses are fed in manger slots before dark. Horses are healthy, productive, and prefer grass over dry feed due to faster digestion.
The note from the Montreal Herald outlines a hen's earnings from eggs and meat. It estimates ten times the original value as profit excluding the brood, while egg production covers keeping costs. It adds that daily attendant expenses are about two dollars, with eggs offsetting those costs.
The author recalls removing decayed planks from a barn floor to access rich manure beneath. Four feet of material were dug, revealing liquid and solid waste far richer than ordinary barnyard manure. They advocate a cement floor with a movable plank cover to save the fertilizer and prevent fumes during milking.
Opinion piece arguing long farm days strain both people and horses. The author contends ten hours in the field suffices and suggests ending work at six in the evening to prevent overwork and misuse of labor.
Frank W. Merritt of New Brunswick patenting a clothes sprinkler designed to be cheap and simple to fill with water and quickly operate to spray water over garments to be ironed. The device consists of two parts as shown.
A Michigan Farmer correspondent shares a ten year stall diagram for horses. It advises fastening a chain about 3.14 feet above the floor and 8 feet back from the manger, with a hook at one end for easy opening and the other end wired so the chain is always at hand. The writer claims no carpenter work is needed behind a horse tied in this stall.
The article argues grass is essential for hog growth, despite the pig’s anatomy. It says a large stomach is needed to process bulk feed and grass supplies protein for flesh muscle and bone, followed by fat gain with corn or carbs.
Western papers report widespread fruit tree blight with rising spores due to sultry weather and frequent thunderstorms. The disease affects pear quince and now apple trees, spreading via insects and sap to young branches. remedy is cutting off and burning diseased limbs, as no spray known to halt progression per American Cultivator.
The American Cultivator suggests pea growers not to abandon peas after pea louse damage. A year with abundant lice may be followed by years of little trouble. Stopping peas will not exterminate them since they feed on clover and other plants. If peas become less profitable for a few years, others may plant them and enjoy lice-free crops.
Myron Jones explains in Farmers' Review that teaching chickens to eat is easier with hens present. Place a few trained chicks with the flock and the lesson passes quickly without additional instruction.
Spray Bordeaux mixture thoroughly soon after planting and monthly through the season. For old beds plow under or mow after bearing and spray once or twice. Some varieties are more susceptible to rust than others. Borax is not used for spraying.
A tin sprinkler with a handle fits tight sections together. The top has a central hole while the bottom carries several small perforations. Placed in a bowl of water it fills instantly and moistens garments evenly as each item is dampened and returned to the bowl, keeping hands dry.
A verse tribute to the Woman with the Broom praising her daily labor and cheerful life at home. It contrasts with The Man with the Hoe and underscores domestic virtue, love, and relief from gloom in the home, quoting George Birdseye and Leslie's Weekly. The piece ends with a comic aside from Herr Boom Boom about keeping cool through work.
A heated term prompts housekeepers to lighten duties by removing heavy draperies carpets and bulky furniture. The article urges choosing lighter furnishings to reduce heat and dust and offers relief from a fully equipped room during hot days.
Heating a knife to slice bread smoothly. soda for tinware. peppermint essence for neuralgia relief. glycerine coats prevent warped pails and tubs. clean linoleum with paraffin treated cloth. simmering best for sauces. vanilla in chocolate. don't add water to spinach. avoid slamming oven doors. changes in boiling meat and vegetables for tenderness and flavor.
A light feature highlights pleasant incidents and cheerful sayings from around the world. A dialogue excerpt from the Washington Star humorously contrasts a poetic youth with a practical one as they discuss small seasonal pleasures and the joke about buying an electric fan and coon songs downtown.
A terse exchange hints at suspicion around a barber involved in a job against Flow. The timeline advances as T is described as next, suggesting imminent new developments in the unfolding intrigue.
A Pittsburg Evening Bulletin item recalls Freddy caught exiting a pantry with red stained fingers. His defender claims he told the truth by saying he had jammed his fingers, presenting a humorous incident about honesty and mischief.
In a brief exchange, Jaysmith is praised as sharp by Bioebumper and Spotts weighs using a comparative form. The dialogue showcases playful language and curiosity about word choice.
A humorous line from a column noting a man’s quip about stealing his wife’s collar button when one is missing, reflecting light domestic wit from the Indianapolis Press.
A Chicago Record snippet notes a wife describing her husband’s insomnia and her fear of burglars downstairs, mentioning his sleep only when she thinks she hears a disturbance. The remark highlights domestic anxiety and perceived danger in a night scene.
A boarder in pink suspenders proclaims a place for cheap meals at a lumber yard, provoking anxious curiosity. The green striped shirt companion presses for details as the others listen in.
A reflective dialogue on guilt and missed time. The speakers lament unspoken faults and the weight of unfinished acts, weighing moral fractures against the urge to forgive.
A quirky scene at Cape Nome as a large crowd waits on the shore for ships and quotes poetry. The exchange in the dialogue suggests a playful, symbolic interlude amid the gold rush ambiance.
A humorous exchange notes how Harry indulges with an extravagant luncheon and returns eager to treat his partner to a trolley ride, illustrating domestic humor and city life quirks.
A Chicago Post item recalls a flirtatious exchange ending with her scornful call of coward after a man asks what he would do if she kissed him. The brief dialogue captures tension and social quickness in a city scene.
A man with a history and Mrs. Nogo-Well refuse interaction with book agents as reported by Chicago News. The brief item notes a tense exchange and a firm stance against solicitation. The piece emphasizes personal stance over broader literary matters.
In a brief exchange, Amelia learns Edgar did not read a letter in order to save one day of interest on money she requested. The tense moment reveals a calculated financial decision behind their conversation.
A humorous contrast of city workers escaping to a country home with rural misadventure as a runaway cow prompts a playful chase after dark. The scene captures lighthearted country life and suburban leisure.
Local verse features two characters trading quips about a brewery breeze and rye wit. The playful rhyme hints at boisterous humor and everyday life in a community setting.
A witty aside asks if a marriage was about money. The reply counters with a sharp line: he married her money, not her affection, highlighting social satire on money in marriage.
A Chicago Record quip notes rain as a blessing easing labor offshore by delaying tasks till cooler weather. It reflects on how wet conditions affect work pace and morale.
In a humorous exchange Capton questions Bilhop about chartering a yacht. Bilhop denies wealth and says he aims to save money by keeping his wife at sea for a full month. The remark appears in Harper's Bazaar.
A Chicago Record quip contrasts personal destiny with blame avoiding, noting some men let others boss things so they escape responsibility. The exchange reflects attitudes toward autonomy and authority.
A character comments on a stingy man who paid the doctor's bill without complaint. The remark notes the man’s pride in discovering someone who valued his life highly.
A brief dialogue notes a preference for dark clothing despite summer heat. The speaker explains that wearing light clothes would hinder writing with a fountain pen, revealing a quirky constraint tied to their craft.
A brief dialogue shows William agreeing to neighbors borrowing their cow while away, with the caveat that they also supply feed for the animal. The exchange highlights neighborly requests and practical logistics of lending livestock and provisions.
Senator Sorghum defends himself amid criticism. He says he will ignore further charges until accusers settle on a single charge, noting disagreements over whether his wealth came from offices or vice versa.
A playful exchange at a social dance spot remarks on a couple in the middle of the floor prompting others to guess which one cannot dance. The wry joke captures lighthearted social mood.
A Washington Star anecdote features a young boy who shows unusual taste for danger. His father jokes that the child may grow into a bright person, while noting the boy’s odd cravings for quicksilver from a pocket mirror and a meal from stove polish.
A humorous exchange from the Indianapolis Journal as Eliza explains writing letters in hot weather to keep relatives informed about upcoming visits and avoid surprise gatherings.
An experiment in Chicago built two identical frame buildings to test fireproofing. The study aims to prove that fireproofed wood can slow flame progression in both military and civilian uses.
The article describes two buildings set ablaze at once to compare burning. One uses ordinary wood, the other uses chemically treated fireproof wood. The treated lumber is subjected to high pressure in a secret chemical bath, kiln dried, then used.
Note cites Michigan Telephone Co v Benton Harbor holding lines may be placed without municipal consent, and Boston Excelsior Co v Bangor Me holding strict fire liability negates owner negligence as defense. Also includes Shute v Hinman on bank deposit tracing, Atchison Topeka Santa Fe v Clark on railroad tax protection, and Michigan Tel Co v St Joseph on alienation of line privileges.
The most valuable national scepter in the world is three feet long, made of solid gold and studded with 268 diamonds 360 rubies and fifteen emeralds. It is part of the regalia and presented to the Czar at coronation as symbol of sovereign power. At the May 1896 Moscow Cathedral ceremony the Metropolitan delivered the scepter with a formal blessing.
A newly appointed Western town justice of the peace fumbled through his first wedding. After many halts he concluded by declaring with authority that he pronounces the couple man and woman by virtue of the State of Michigan.
More than sixty labor temples or union headquarters are under construction in numerous cities and towns across the United States and Canada as organized labor expands its regional presence.
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