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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
7
A Kansas farmer describes building and concreting floors for earth and granary in 1907 with rock foundation, cement mortar sills, and a foot of cinders beneath the floor. The concrete floor mixes one part Portland cement, three parts coarse sand, and five parts broken rock, anchored to the sill with iron rods to prevent flexing under grain weight.
The piece argues open ditches require regular repair and upkeep like buildings, lawns, and machinery. Neglect leads to roots, debris, and silt choking channels, increasing future costs. Ditches left with banks and low headland sections drain poorly, needing timely maintenance to prevent drainage failure.
The piece warns against stressing young fruit trees to force heavy yields. It notes that heavy yields diminish the tree's form and that short term bragging about two or three year old trees overlooks long term harm and future laws affecting growth and health.
The piece argues for urgent, diversified road improvements in the United States. It cites English practices and costs, noting macadam limits with autos and the promise of smoother composite roads. It highlights higher maintenance costs yet frames road expenditure as a profitable national investment.
Prairie Farmer correspondent notes there is no easy hay track in a barn lacking one. A, B, C and D are single blocks while E is the hay fork. Use a one inch rope and a small three eighth inch trip rope. The rope connects to the block beside the door to stop hay snagging and should be twice the length and equal to the barn height.
Rye flour aids skin eruptions when used as a dressing or mush with molasses. Alfalfa should be cut at bloom for higher protein. earliest cuttings yield more protein. Weeds plowed under before seeding helps soil humus and fertility. Fodder yields improve with chalks in three to four foot rows, six inches apart. Shelter in back field from boards and roofing paper. Drainage helps low lands to prevent backwater and crop shortfalls.
The article argues that applying potash to reclaimed swamp land on each acre costs a few dollars yearly but yields returns far above the expense. It notes millions of acres of this land exist in the Midwest and west, suggesting large agricultural potential from regular dressings.
Lowell Maks students rally to raise $2000 for a pink granite Lincoln memorial to be placed in Lincoln square near Lincoln School. The eight foot shaft with a lines-relief portrait and inscription will be dedicated February 14 next year, centennial of Lincoln's birth, with work starting promptly to meet the dedication date.
A Lowell citizens committee pushed a plan for a granite shaft with a bronze bas relief to honor Lincoln. Ernest Dudley Chase discussed with sculptor Bela D Pratt, who estimated 2000 dollars. The project will be funded by schoolchildren through various activities and subscriptions. Lincoln’s birthday could become a perpetual school holiday with ceremonies at the monument.
Fragmented ad copy shows garbled lines about selling an auto and cleaning rugs to gain sense, plus references to Marie and a remedy company. It mentions soothing syrup for teething and vague notes on bravery, danger, and using others' mistakes, all in an early 20th century sales tone.
Capt A T Mahan jokes about naval salutes and gun readiness in Prom Sail to Steam. A misheard count leads to beans in pockets as a measuring trick, ending with a humorous correction about remaining beans and a stilted, garbled ending.
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