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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
4
During the Harrison era deposits in New York savings banks grew yearly, rising by 40,052,853 in the year ending January 1, 1893. By January 1, 1904 under the Cleveland administration, deposits had fallen by 12,268,824 over the year.
The Department of Agriculture in Washington analyzed 61 samples of strictly pure imported olive oil from as many brands. None of the oils proved pure. several contained no olive oil at all, and others were adulterated with substances described as nauseous and harmful.
Hon John Avery leads probe into swindlers who tell ex post masters they hold government claims and demand upfront fees to locate cases. The notice calls for stronger penalties to curb false labeling in olive oil and other oils, urging truthful labels and percentages. It condemns foreign lies harming the olive oil industry.
The Michigan university regents, after a junket to eastern colleges, plan higher tuition in several schools and a reduction of foreign inscriptions at Waterman gym. They deem Greek jargon unnecessary and pledge to replace it with plain United States language while asserting pride in American ancestry.
The March USDA report notes a 12 million bushel drop in global wheat production for 1891, with North America down 297 million from the prior year and 247 million from 181. Europe adds 2 million, Asia 146 million, Africa up 1 million, Australia 36 million. The total world wheat output for 1804 is estimated at 802,500,471,000 bushels, about 32 million less than 1890 and near 1891 levels.
Pennsylvania agricultural bulletin reports an experiment by Waters Caldwell and Mer on dairy cow feeding. Rations ranged from 4 pounds grain 5 pounds hay to 10 pounds grain 27 pounds hay daily, noting cost feed milk output and butter value. The cheapest ration produced 7.7 cents daily profit per cow, while a slightly pricier diet increased butter value and profit. economy by underfeeding lowered overall returns. Individual cow differences caused wide variance in milk and butter, with net profits per cow spanning from about 2 to 72 cents daily. optimal ration unclear but more expensive feed generally better profit.
A discussion outlines dairy and creamery management, urging trained leaders and cautious pasteurization practices. It recounts past experiments heating cream and butter to high temperatures, noting effects on flavor and shelf life. The piece cites misuses of oleomargarine and stresses clear butter differentiation for market acceptance.
A local scene unfolds with Marian and Mrs Wellings arguing over debts and trust while Anthony Wellings interrupts. The exchange reveals tensions around money, social expectations, and a planned visit as residents prepare for a troubling family moment.
A garbled newspaper column discusses words like optimism and folly, criticizing political rhetoric and public miscomprehension. It cites perceived shortages of genuine understanding, laments overused phrases, and mentions a New York event as context for the critique.
A bulletin from the New York agricultural experiment station details experiments on laying hens with and without male birds. It finds higher egg production in pens with cockerels until feather eating reduces output. after eight months totals are similar. Early laying began more in pens without males, and starvation or removal of feather eaters is advised to curb the vice.
C E Thorne director of the Ohio agricultural station urges focusing on nitrogen from air via clover to cut fertilizer costs. Experiments show nitrogen alone costs too much and chemical fertilizers fail financially. Clover with phosphoric acid and potash offers a promising nitrogen trap, with similar results in corn oats and wheat.
Wintering carr iages varies by storage space. A dry trench four feet wide holds inverted cabbages. roots exposed. Start before ground freezes, pack tightly, cover with earth and straw, and keep dry until spring.
The Pauders Journal notes shifting meat color expectations in New York as leading crows are discussed. It reports Black Minors crossed on Hack Lancehon and Imian Gamenpot Blick Langsian crow lines, with adjustments due to yellow coloration affecting carcass appeal.
Detroit Free Press defines the term ceasey in 1892 Webster dictionary, detailing varied meanings from a track type to electrical connections. It notes usage for machinery and electric rail systems, including a trolley method and a description of an elevated conductor.
A damaged OCR transcription presents a wedding or social event notice with unclear names and places. The readable bits mention a ceremony, clergy, and questions about future actions while preserving strong entities and potential dates.
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