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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1906
Page
3
A California bee keeper shares a home built frame perforator idea from Gleanings in Bee Culture. The device aims to punch frames quickly for foundation wires, using a chisel edged punch shaped from scrap metal and small diameter stock. Drilling can be done by hand or by a blacksmith, with construction details drawn from the described machine.
An Ohio farmer writes to the Ohio Farmer arguing alfalfa can be grown on tile drained land. He reports roots avoid tiles by passing around, notes some tiles flow water constantly and may invite root intrusion, yet he plants widely and accepts potential tile maintenance risk.
Duck eggs spoil quickly and should be less than a week old when set. First-year hens give best results. small-capacity birds may be used. After hatch, ducklings should be removed from hens, greased on the head and under the wings to deter lice, and placed in outdoor brooders in a well built 25-foot double-brooding house. Soft food encourages higher egg yields with double yolks from two and three-year-olds.
Farmers are advised to balance a sow ration with clover, alfalfa, bran, and other substitutes rather than rely mostly on corn and wheat. Those feeding proper rations report healthier, better performing sows and avoids overfeeding fatty foods.
Bees play a key role in fruit fertilization by aiding pollination. When hive frames are full, worker cells fill with foundations. Young queens produce less drone comb than older queens. Mites threaten poultry despite small size due to large numbers.
The article extols gardens as essential for health and savings. It advises thorough soil preparation and continuous planting, suggesting radish varieties and staggered sowing to maintain a fresh table, noting hogs like leftover radishes. It emphasizes small seed costs and regular cultivation for a steady harvest.
A farm writer recommends a simple field marker made from 2x6 runners and 2x4 cross pieces to lay off corn or potato rows when a check row planter is not used. An extra board provides a standing platform while driving. The marker features a hinged double end and center, allowing turning to either side, with a bob sled tongue or a special tongue attached.
The article outlines difficulties in treating root maggots and notes two methods: dusting tobacco in a furrow near plants when maggots appear, and using a carbolic acid emulsion diluted and applied along the row. Both methods are only somewhat satisfactory, with plans to study onion maggot control in the coming season.
A Kendall County Illinois correspondent of the Farmers' Review discusses corn seed selection timing and depth. He advises buying seed after January 1 to preserve quality, tests seed in winter, and plants in warm sandy loam about one and a half inches deep. He warns against deep plowing and notes that hard clay or tile failure burdens work. The piece ends with a brief aside on bee behavior and poultry labor.
The New York Sun reports on a college dorm theft pattern where students keep little in locks. Girls believe others borrow items, doors remain unlocked, and even after theft scares ease, care for valuables fades, leaving dorms vulnerable to repeat robberies.
Australians have largely decided that if drinking British whiskies they must be pure. Western Australia’s annual Scotch consumption dropped from about 2,000,000 gallons five years ago to around 1,500,000 now, a decrease attributed to adulteration.
A Chicago Tribune dialogue features Miss Blowsome and Miss Chillican arguing over a remark about Mr. Ketch's temper. Chillican denies a rumor that Ketch was mean enough to stop a clock, insisting the claim is spiteful.
The government issues an order prohibiting smoking during business hours by officials who interact with the public. Those whose duties do not involve public contact may be allowed to smoke at heads of departments discretion, limited to cigars and cigarettes, with pipes banned.
A brief item notes that effort without smart move yields little, while determined hustle paired with practical planning can drive results. The text highlights motivation and practical action as keys to progress.
Able seaman Jack Collins faced a charge of cruelty to animals after accusing the officer of misjudging a horse shipmate claims the steed lacked steerage and needed ballast. The magistrate dismissed the case after Collins agreed to jettison ballast and return the craft home.
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for blood poison eruptions ulcers gland swelling and cancer related sores. Claims to purify blood, relieve itching pain, improve digestion, and stop symptoms with a thirty year test history. Priced at $1 per bottle with free sample and medical advice by mail from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta Georgia.
A struggling author receives a publisher’s check and laughs that the note hints at finding the secret of write living at last. The scene captures a pivotal moment of breakthrough and financial relief for the writer.
Allen's Foot-Fase is a remedy for hot sweating callous and swollen feet sold by all druggists for 25 cents. Do not accept substitutes. Trial paths free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Roy New York.
A humorous dialogue quotes a mistress seeking refinement from a servant as the applicant boasts of medical history including appendicitis surgery and two cases of pneumonia poisoning, reflecting a satirical exchange.
An ad describes Garfield Tea as aiding digestion, liver and kidney health, and regular bowel action. It claims blood purification, systemic cleansing, and clearer skin. The youthful exchange hints at miners and a digger, framed as a light note in a local page.
The item notes May-Miss Showe once avoided choir singing but now appears anxious. A separate quote mentions Eva having gold fillings. The clippings also reference labeling cold storage eggs with embalming dates and a cynical remark about learning from bitter experience.
An article discusses the perils of the change of life for women and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a tonic to strengthen the nervous system and alleviate symptoms. It shares testimonials from Mrs. Annie E. G. Hyland and Mrs. Lizzie Hinkle and invites readers to seek free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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