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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
3
A Dakota Farmer reader J B Millett of Hudson proposes a road drag using two 8 foot bridge planks and three 4 foot 2x8 crosspieces, spiked atop, with iron braces and a wagon tire bottom cutter. A chain and clevis adjust grader angle, enabling cleaners to leave dirt beneath.
Deputy Commissioner of Michigan offers tips for highway construction. Discusses grades for state reward roads, drainage, regrading costs, and use of road scrapers and the plank road float. Highlights gravel roads as durable and economical with local labor, low first costs, and high state reimbursement.
The discussion examines piling manure in small lots hauled afield and weighs potential advantages against drawbacks. The text notes possible points in its favor but signals reservations about the practice’s overall value.
A compact note suggests the optimal seed or cargo for storage in a silo. It highlights a recommended method or item placement, focusing on efficient preservation and practical use of space.
Simple winter stalk breaking device described by a Practical Farmer. A 3x8 inch plank holds five rows. rods bolted from the ends for stability. an old wagon tire with a sharp edge nails to the lower front edge. Use when stalks are frozen and ready for smithing.
Farmers near water can raise geese and ducks to reduce grain needs. Toulouse geese yield two broods yearly and weigh about 20 pounds by Christmas with careful feeding. Ducks favored: Peking for size, early laying, and hardiness. best kept near tidewater streams for regular homecoming.
Reading of field notes indicates Sitoe in Bement intensified silage packing to enhance storage efficiency. The report highlights forage moisture, equipment adjustments, and expected yield improvements for the season.
Fragmentary farmer's prose on seed corn clover and weed control. Mentions clover seed and sod turning as foundation for corn, with scattered phrases about seeds, weeds, and farm practices. The text is cryptic and incomplete, offering glimpses of agricultural guidance.
The article discusses whether hens or pullets produce more eggs and at what price. It notes pullets lay more eggs but often smaller, and hens lay fewer but larger eggs with possibly better flavor. It concludes preferences vary by poultryman and conditions.
A quick thinking apprentice at the basement of a factory alarms supervisors when he spots a machinery fault. The boss praises the boy, raises wages from two to three shillings weekly, and the lad happily agrees to continue his diligent service.
The island bans automobiles due to driver recklessness and accidents. Legislation quicky barred autos despite affordability concerns. Cities tried to repeal the law but country influence prevailed, keeping the ban in force.
A courtroom moment features Mrs Justwed displaying three mirrors to her husband for a triple reflection. The judge quips that she seems popular with herself as the couple argues over appearances and propriety.
A light exchange centers on Joggs being called chesty due to living in a house with a swell front. The remark prompts amused reaction in social circles.
Banquets in Pennsylvania aim to give men who rarely speak at home a platform to address others in a social setting. The gatherings foster informal discussion and public engagement beyond family life.
An ad fragment touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claiming to cure constipation and disease by treating the cause with an easy to take remedy. It also promotes Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and wind colic, priced at 26 cents a bottle.
The exchange centers on the defendant's character with questions about laziness. A lawyer insists on a direct answer, and a witness hedges, saying the defendant is not lazy but might die of starvation if required to digest his own food.
A patient with water on the brain is denied liquor as a remedy. The exchange highlights medical caution and stubborn stubbornness while a grave condition looms. The scene portrays the tension between experiment and restraint in 19th century medical practice.
A concise aphorism notes that persuading a man to stand alone is harder than convincing him to bear a loan. The line draws a contrast between personal resolve and financial obligation.
An 1818 advertisement from The Tonitives Co. Buffalo New York promotes Tonitives to improve blood health in children. It claims tired blood hinders growth and urges mothers to use the product for strengthening the blood and general health. The ad lists a price of 76 cents per box and offers mail order sales.
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