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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
3
Ontario researchers promote carbon disulphide fumigation to kill pea weevils in field peas. A 30 bushel box, five by three by three feet, uses one to 1.5 pounds of carbon disulphide per 100 bushels with 48 hour exposure. Cautions warn of explosion risk and inhalation hazards.
An article outlines a ventilation system for barns emphasizing constant air change, fresh inlet near cattle, and foul air removal. Solutions include elevated feeding alley floors, underfloor air inlets, side distributing pipes, leather flaps to keep dirt out, and high outlets to prevent drafts. The system relies on convection, grows stronger with more stock, and aims to prevent gas buildup while warming cattle heads.
The article argues that poultry and orchards work on a small scale but warns against large commercial orchards with poultry due to shade harming fowls. It notes benefits like eating pests and weeds, and cites plum orchards as suitable since tree limbs allow sun. The writer endorses plum trees with poultry if kept small.
The article discusses poor farming returns and labor costs, urging foresight in sowing depth with a drill to ensure uniform seed cover. It notes the value of wood ashes on orchard soil and coal ashes on heavy clay, and cites a crop valuation report placing total crop value over 6.4 trillion dollars.
Sir Daniel Morris urged Secretary Wilson to test a Barbadoes woolless sheep strain. A four ewe and one ram import has arrived and sits at Arlington farm near Washington before southern trial.
Ferns adapt well to heated gas-lit homes despite guidance on shade moisture and mild temperature. Fern boxes have long satisfied in trying conditions, with success depending on interest and patience in growing. Thoreau noted nature made ferns for pure leaves.
A call to diversify farming with multiple crops and reduce dependence on a single crop. Emphasizes planning for home use by growing fruits and vegetables and maintaining balance in agricultural practices.
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues that American rule in Porto Rico, though coercive, grants major gains. It notes rapid school expansion from 88 percent illiteracy to 40 000 students, English and Spanish bilingual education, and rising loyalty as Porto Ricans adopt U S governance.
A compilation of editorial jabs and observations from multiple papers on the Democratic Party, reform efforts, and tariff policy. Leaders like Bryan and Parker are debated, with notes on party realignment, electoral outcomes, and the tariff’s impact on American goods abroad.
The article reports expected Republican gains in the Senate and House in the upcoming elections. It cites the St Louis Globe Democrat, notes vacancies filled, and projects a Senate split of 58 Republicans to 32 Democrats with further gains in the House, possibly exceeding a 100 seat majority.
The protective tariff is cited as lifting manufactured exports in 1904 while reducing farm product exports. Crude material imports for domestic industry rose by over 33 percent in nine months, up from about 26 percent in 1895, signaling growing manufacturing. Agricultural exports shift to domestic use, boosting national wealth and production.
The piece argues the Democrats should confront tariff abuses rather than the protective policy, calling the attack on protection a major blunder that split the party from Republican tariff reformers. It notes conservative responses cannot undo this misstep and references Washington Post and Cincinnati Tribune takes. It also cites John Morley’s praise for an American leader as a contrasting example of leadership.
Robert W. Chambers criticizes literary conceit while recounting a New York author whose novel Gimlets never appeared on library shelves. The librarian replies it was never out, illustrating a modest reception and the author’s wary attitude toward public ego.
Mrs. Benj. Wilson of Moravia New York dropped from 400 pounds to 130 pounds after using Dodd's Kidney Pills, praised by her husband who says five boxes cured her four year struggle with diabetes and related kidney pain. The ad claims cure for Bright's Disease and rheumatism. A local note adds a brief sighting of a brave new father with a baby in the streets.
The largest West mining operators announce the Investor's Guarantee Association with 000,000 capital to protect investors. Arbuckle Goode Commission Co lists 325 Olive Street St. Louis MO. The Milwaukee Sentinel notes the US has issued 3,500 patents to women but none keep a hat on straight.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if uncured. E. W. Grove signs each box. A 1900 purchase note from N. W. Samuel of Ocean Grove New Jersey is cited, alongside unrelated quotes about bribes and a Piso’s Cure claim.
Mrs. P Brunzel of Everett Washington reports long standing back pain and sleepless nights. She credits five boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills with relief and overall improvement. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells the pills for 50 cents per box.
A tense exchange unfolds as a woman denies smuggling claims while an officer notes her reputation. The Detroit Free Press records the confrontation and the legal atmosphere surrounding the accusation.
An advertorial describes eczema psoriasis scalled head pimples ringworm and other skin diseases causing distress to babies and parents. It extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as a near superhuman remedy backed by world testimony and dismisses critics as talk being cheap.
The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac is in eight million homes and free from all druggists. Demand early as 1905 copies are selling fast and supplies will run out soon. A penny saved is a penny burned. Paro-Orrient promises a cure for piles in 6 to 14 days with a refund if it fails.
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