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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1907
Page
6
A group of women facing a broken harness and a stubborn horse venture to reach dinner miles away. They call for a man’s help as a farmer arrives to fix the gear, prompting reflections on women’s capability and the division of labor.
An August 17 Labor World editorial from Newark and Jersey City argues that low tariffs depress labor prices and wages, while protective tariffs ensure good prices for labor products and higher wages. It contends the wage earner should favor tariffs to improve living standards.
The new agreement allows German imports to enter at values certified by German chambers of commerce, yielding lower duties than for other nations. Critics call it unfair and demand equal treatment for France, England, and others. The Manufacturers' association and standpatters oppose the pact as a roundabout tariff cut.
A Cedar Rapids Republican argues that the Constitution requires all revenue measures to originate in the House of Representatives to keep federal taxation closer to the people and avoid worse outcomes when left to departments. He urges strict adherence to the spirit and letter of the Constitution and for Congress to act.
July 1907 imports reached 124.76 million dollars, up from 102.59 million in July 1906. Dutiable imports rose to 67.88 million, while non dutiable imports totaled 56.88 million. Experts caution that the apparent rise may reflect invoice value changes under the new export price privilege and call for a prompt quantity comparison.
Iowa senator Allison argues that revising tariff through individual treaties bypasses the house and constitutional revenue rights. He warns such treaties split Congress and grant the president unwarranted legislative power, challenging the German reciprocity pact negotiated by the president and Secretary Root. Bay City Tribune reports the constitutional questions will be tested in court.
The Lewiston Sun argues that currency caused the 1893 hard times not tariffs. It notes 1893 fears amid a Democratic Congress hostile to protection, but says real panic arrived in 1894 after the Wilson bill and mills faced European competition. Prosperity followed the Dingley law.
The Globe argues the Fielding tariff does not bolster Canadian manufacturing and warns that in hard times the tariff may need revision upward to protect the country’s industrial output and overall prosperity.
The piece contends that when tariff reform dominates policy and prosperity falls, many will mourn the harmed by protec namd chatter. It notes that prejudices persist even as people face economic hardship, per Moines Capital tone.
A Farmer correspondent describes a simple portable wire unstringing reel. Built from two 2x6 boards, 1x6 pieces, and 1x2s totaling about 3 feet, it uses an old axe handle as the spool. The reel fits inside a wagon box replacing an endgate for convenient turning corners with no brake needed.
The soil acidity can be tested with blue litmus paper and a knife cut. If the paper turns pink in half an hour lime is needed. Apply lime on clay soils up to about one ton per acre, and on sandy soils not more than one thousand pounds at a time. Ground stone lime and marl offer options, with distribution via farm tools and drills.
The article explains that fertilizers must enter moist soil to be usable, warning that dry soil and surface application waste nutrients. It cites California grape vineyards with sandy, dry topsoil and occasional rains, where ground bone and dried blood fail to provide plant food without adequate moisture and irrigation.
A Gardening correspondent argues fall plowing creates better soil structure for spring, noting deeper fall tillage improves rain absorption, reduces wash, and supports a strong early stand. He warns spring plowing often results in wetter, harder-to-handle soil and crowding forces poor timing.
The policy suggests removing every bird showing signs of illness to improve overall flock health and prevent disease spread.
An illustrated description presents a simple one row corn cutter suitable for small farmers. It explains a guiding arm gathers stalks onto a platform and throws them, noting it is inexpensive and practical for modest harvests though factory harvesters are faster for large crop runs.
The article advises dry cows a month or six weeks before calves arrive and warns against milking when not fresh. It condemns adding substances to milk to sour it, upholds cleanliness and cold as preservatives, promotes healthy cows, and urges removing diseased animals. It stresses introducing only proven disease-free cows and striving for top quality to earn respect.
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