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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1906
Page
6
Fragmentary text describes bean croup, fennel in rows to wilt, and references to potato cultivation. Mentions rough timing and actions like harvesting, drying, and preparing ground for wheat. Contains garbled words and unclear dates or places, but centers on agricultural practices and crop handling.
A farm column discusses constructing beet curing platforms with cross sticks and wind flow to prevent mold and aid drying. It notes rain protection, storage options, and uniform mold-free beets. It references labor needs, costs, and proposed markets, including beet processing and manure-like digestives, with brand mentions such as Foley’s honey and Kodol.
Round trip fares advertised from Chicago to points including Nebraska, The Black Hills, Wyoming, Colorado, Wisconsin, Northern Michigan, Minnesota, North and South Dakota with weekly departures on Tuesdays. Tickets labeled as pure pleasure travel with return validity and agent contact in Detroit. Also promoting Dude’s Little Liver Pills for liver cleansing.
An old advertisement notes Doat's Oinment cures piles eczema and skin itching. It promotes Keel Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and sour stomach. A testimonial from Hon Jake Moore of Atlanta Georgia claims Korolol aided digestion in one day.
An editorial argues that many cows flood the market keeping prices low and profits down. It urges culling to reduce herd size, improve production costs, and directs breeders to raise high quality cows for sustained profitability despite low prices.
A Had Practice, a buttermaker from a neighboring creamery says many farmers let night's milk stand in the stable, harming flavor and price. He found over half do it to avoid labor, blaming a lack of motivation rather than ignorance. Discussion notes breed rankings for milk quantity and butter fat, with Holsteins first in volume and Jerseys lower.
A fragmented early 20th century farm column discusses feeding silage and mixed rations for cows, goats, and dairy cows. It promotes silage for winter use, goat and cow rations, and yields from alfalfa or cane grown with pasture. It warns on corn access and highlights milk production profits from proper feeding and storage.
The excerpt notes steamers and interurban trains between Holland, Grand Rapids, and Chicago with daily departures at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on selected days. It lists day trip fares at 1.50 to 2.00 dollars and routes to Holland, Grand Rapids, and Ottawa Beach, reflecting a Michigam transport schedule of the era.
Fragmented OCR shows schedules and fares for Lake Superior Division trains from Chicago to Benton Harbor and St Joseph. Mentions death rates and stateroom prices, with references to times, destinations, and contact details in Chicago.
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