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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
3
The article warns that white grubs, larvae of the May beetle, injure strawberries planted on sod land and notes no remedy. Prevention is urged: use old sod land, full plowing two seasons before planting, followed by early crops, crimson clover, buckwheat or rye as winter cover, then plant next spring with rotation to keep pests down.
The article outlines preparing a fine seed bed by multiple diskings and drying between operations to keep soil loose and moisture accessible for rapid germination. It also offers farm maintenance tips on open-framed ladders, trough placement, and barnyard drainage to prevent soil compaction and ensure effective water drainage away from structures.
A reader notes plea for timely oven and harvest machine repairs urging Farm Journal orders to avoid valuable equipment becoming junk as delays stretch to weeks and risk unusable gear when needed.
The article advises on handling overly wet land by plowing in a very dry period, then thoroughly harrowing and reseeding with red top and citron clover. It emphasizes drainage and soil improvement for better crop success.
The piece urges farmers to calculate true production costs to gauge profitability across farm departments. It cites a Rosendale, Wisconsin example by F. H. Scribner, detailing 1905 milk output, feed costs, labor, and rough figures, and invites readers to share balance sheets and experiences.
A profitable implement for leveling soil and crushing clods can be homemade. Use a split two foot diameter hardwood log laid with halves together and an iron hoop or whiffitree chain device at the ends. Built at small cost, it can be pulled by horses if logs are heavy enough. illustration shows the simple construction.
Tests show alfalfa seed from southern states California and Arizona winter-killed in harsh conditions, while seed from Kansas and Utah survived. Peru grown alfalfa also winter-killed but Turkestan and Samarkand types withered. Turkestan fared better than ordinary alfalfa in dry climates and often yielded higher than average.
Advice emphasizes daily cleaning after meals and rinsing the mouth to protect teeth and facial appearance. It warns against hard brushing, recommends soft fibrous tools, lukewarm water for morning use, and avoiding acids to protect enamel. It notes dentures should fit without altering facial contour and stresses tartar prevention.
Tremont Temple Boston hosted the annual World Christian Endeavor meeting. The secretary reported 67 551 societies across five continents with 45 250 in the United States and 10 772 in Great Britain and Ireland. The World convention is set for Geneva from July 28 to August 1 with a large American delegation sailing from Boston.
A visiting bishop in Washington challenged a senator on attending church. The senator cited hypocrites as the reason, and the bishop replied there is always room for another one.
A 1905 testimonial advocates Cuticura Ointment and Soap for severe eczema. The writer, Thomas M Rossi ter of East Orange New Jersey, claims dramatic skin clearance after five weeks of use, recounting extensive prior treatment and urging others to try the remedies. A court exchange and brief quips are included as separate items.
Capt. Mark Casto is praised for bravery in the Cherokee disaster as the Carnegie hero fund awards him a $1500 grant. Interspersed are humorous anecdotes about marriage and jokes from press clippings, including a quip about a wife awaiting her husband.
Mrs. George Forrester of Watertown New York describes severe fainting and weakness from anemia after a cold. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring health, noting prior use by family and now full recovery. The pills claim to build red blood cells and are sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady New York at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
A reflective prose piece cautions against judgment based on blurred perception. It notes religious pose can be hidden or lost, invites the church to the pulpit, and comments on wealth, effort, and youth ambitions, ending with a boy’s drift toward earning a living.
A Brookfield Missouri Gazette commentary notes the average loafer shows notable cleverness in avoiding work, reflecting on modern idleness with wry humor.
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