13 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
1
The article warns sheep raisers about the loss caused by sheep scab and emphasizes the importance of proper dipping and parasite elimination. It outlines that one dip may not suffice, a second dipping may be necessary, and stresses combining treatment with improved feeding and stable management for better milk and flock health.
Chrysanthemums offer hardy varieties suitable for gardens and pots. With many types available, they rival old garden varieties in hardiness. Large late blooms arise from multi bud plants, enabling longer display with easier care. Prices are affordable and plants improve home appeal. The best pot varieties are sturdy growers with pink blooms and strong stems.
The article discusses how failures in apple culture stem from unsuitable soil and management. It suggests improving soil with proper fertilization and crop rotation, using well-drained loams or sandy soils suitable for fruit trees, and avoiding overly heavy or poor conditions.
The article discusses using green foods like bulky feed blends such as cabbage, clover, roots, and ensilage to improve fowl digestion and replace dry feeds in winter. It notes meat scraps for pigs and cattle, the cost of dry nutrients, and methods to prevent egg eating among hens, including darkened nests and automatic egg-laying devices.
American corn has shifted from a farm fuel to a profitable staple as breeders and feeders expand use in poultry and mixed feeds. European demand has surged, with England receiving over ten million more bushels and France about four million, Germany nearly twenty million, suggesting corn’s strong merit and rising exports likely to continue.
The article discusses attempts to grow potatoes onions and celery on clay soils and notes that wheat yields have risen with the introduction of clover on clay rolls. It attributes success to improved cultivation practices and crop rotation while mentioning specific conditions and lines of evidence for profitability.
The article recounts the diamond tale linked to Pope Leo and Kruger, tracing its history from Moeshesh to Chaka and the Zulus, through wars and betrayals, ending with Kruger receiving the gem. It also offers etiquette on bowing in social introductions and between ranks, noting contrasting English and continental customs.
A fragmented tale describes airship dreams and travel above two miles, noting Lake Titicaca's depth and isolation, with Scottish built 1000 ton steamers and Avatealian coal from far away. It covers Peruvian Bolivian coast lines, native youths, and a comic moment of a boy Edgar hiding from his mother.
The Democratic caucus drafts a policy rejecting permanent colonial control of the Philippines and supports a path to an independent Philippine republic with favorable terms. Leaders cite Lincoln and argue independence should be decided by the American people, not by diplomacy alone. They praise soldiers while criticizing current administration moves.
Mr McKinley offers Adji-Gen Corlin and Major-General rank to the chief ministry agent of the Second Term Syndicate. Corbin declines preferring a brigadier general role for two years over becoming a general and returning to private life, while Philippine lieutenants are praised but ignored due to war-appropriation delays.
Practical notes advise on cattle feeding to balance growth and market readiness, emphasizing stable shelter, water, varied feed, and regular timing to minimize costs. Also covers orchard care, stressing transplant limits, careful pruning, mulching late plantings, sun exposure, and hogs aiding soil health.
Fragmentary report describes transit stations within six and twelve toll radii of St Pauls Cathedral London. Text references distances, city scope, and geological context with unclear details about a vast number of stations and a rugged landscape.
A sprawling column reviews bizarre natural phenomena from plants that mimic hosts to legends of Still lakes and lake connections. It notes a bulrush root transform narrative, a Vettern myth teased by science, and a curious Attinghausen shoot fest where rifles and wit thrill a 500-strong commune.
Guidance for breeding and managing dairy cows sows and hogs stresses milking traits, calving, and care. Emphasizes selective culling, freshening timing, proper housing, bedding, and nutrition to enhance milk yield and maternal performance. Also covers chick head lice remedies and grape seed notes for fruit quality.
Fragmentary historical note discusses cow water access at all times and mentions watering needs. Phrases refer to impure water and deliberate watering practices, but overall content is unclear and lacks concrete events or dates.
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