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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
3
An article describes building a sturdy hoghouse to improve hog quality and profit. It outlines timing for spring and fall litters, feed and housing needs, and stresses planning, design, and seasonal care to maximize meat yields and prices. It notes expert advice from William A Rad iant of Chicago and urges readers to request guidance with a stamped reply.
The text describes hog pens arranged with concrete floors and gutters, a central passageway, and low nests set on earth for hogs to sleep on. It notes easier access to certain areas and details about foundation, materials, and simple construction.
The article details movable ECE Moors for cleaning, ventilation features in hog pens, and reinforced fencing with sliding bolt locks. It explains front troughs with hinged gates, side rods, and openable upper windows to ensure air flow. It also mentions associated church ties and a strange animal called the Roperite with a rope-like proboscis said to attack prey.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a timber frame barn with central passage and two outer wells, describing wall framing, posts, plates, rafters, and foundation. It mentions safety hazards, concrete above piers, and prevention measures, with scattered references to posts, wires, and possible wall supports.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a Protestant Episcopal church near Liflivette Square across from the White House, noting presidents and prominent figures worshipping there. It mentions a Centennial anniversary celebration in the capital.
A quotation attributed to William Ellery Channing extols moral greatness as the first rank among virtues. It describes a soul devoted to truth and duty, willing to suffer for liberty and religion, trusting God in dark times, and ready to sacrifice for country and humanity.
A garbled reminiscence traces a man named Fresident Johnson through a life tied to the number seven. From a fourteen year old tailor’s apprentice to alderman, congressman, military governor, and finally president, the narrative weaves sevenfold multiples into each career stage amid dates and roles.
A reader reports a morning incident where a check was refused for non-sufficient funds. The message expresses confusion about the Fed Reserve Board and questions the value of a toy. The text is informal and lacks clear names or dates.
A government notice outlines systemic efforts to control prairie dogs in western forests. It describes a poisoning method using powdered strychnine and baking soda mixed with wheat or shellbead rations, prepared into a paste and applied near mounds for effectiveness.
The article details peach leaf curl as the most destructive disease affecting peach trees, outlining how it damages leaves and shoots, reduces fruit set, and weakens trees. It notes the fungus transmission, symptoms like distorted leaves and defoliation, and recommends spring spraying before bud break to control infection.
A farmer describes methods to control potato beetle using spraying, detailing steps, materials, and timing. The note mentions seed treatments, proprietary solutions, and spray intervals, with emphasis on applying protection before pest pressure peaks and maintaining crop health through timed applications.
Leonard Haseman of the Missouri College of Agriculture explains that a novice beekeeper should start with calm handling and studying bee behavior. He notes bees are not naturally vicious when treated with care and warns against rough handling and excessive smoke at the hive entrance.
An old advice piece reviews methods to protect seed corn from crows. It suggests scarecrows, white cards, and hanging birds, notes the ineffectiveness of live crows in traps, and warns against poisoning by strychnine soaking and distributing poison late in the evening to minimize poultry risk.
A short note advocates abundance of fruit for the table by growing fruiting trees and shrubs near homes. It urges planting wild trees and shrubs that bear fruit to attract birds and simultaneously protect cultivated fruit from pests. The piece emphasizes time and thought to achieve this balance.
Plant in deep ferrite soils with 25 inches between rows. Leave space for a horse to cultivate. Wheel hoe cultivation supports 14 inches spacing for reduced stalk density and easier weeding.
Kansas State University plans a pioneering four year program in city management, the first of its kind in the nation. The report notes related items such as correspondence sets with writing papers envelopes blotters bound in book covers, reflecting era consumer culture.
A farm owner desirous of producing butter in small quantities cannot afford to sell the cows. The text notes the value of keeping dairy cows for ongoing butter production, implying the need to retain cattle to sustain a modest dairy operation.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a patented roadway gate affecting autos and bicycles, plus comments on rice crop prospects and manufacturing capacity. It references Le Souui and machinery for the war era, with unclear figures and phrasing.
A historic note discusses testing a new summer spray for peaches, mentioning disease protection and spray composition. It emphasizes evaluating sulfur-based formulations for uniform coverage and potential effectiveness against brown rot and other peach diseases. Trials aim to improve disease control and crop health this season.
One of the newest poultry raising accessories, this moisture supplying nest is devised for use in zones of low humidity where moisture is needed in hatching eyes. It should interest Western poultry raisers seeking better hatch outcomes.
The note advises on keeping bees and the impact of spraying on honey production. It explains why maintaining more bees can help recover honey losses and mentions that spraying may be profitable. It also suggests shade benefits of apple trees for home yards.
The readable parts describe placing water to a depth of several tubes and discussing a setup with panels and components. The passage mentions a nest, a cone, a panel, and various terms that imply a mechanical or experimental arrangement, but specifics and context remain unclear.
Complete records show farms averaged slightly larger than the New York average and better managed. The study covers several farm types with data on labor costs and returns. Man labor cost averaged just over 15 cents per hour, rising to 17 cents in some cases. Purebred cattle used more feed but yielded higher returns to owners than price cattle.
The passage defines good plowing as completely loosening stirring and pulverizing the soil to the desired depth. It also notes potential garden crops and a plan to force egg production through good feed, while warning that nature may be materially funded by effective selection.
The passage lists odd facts and notes on science travel and trade. It mentions celestial heights of four units, tongue healing, the Assumnng heel, and candy following soldiers. It also notes magnetos sales in Brazil, shipments from Europe, Cochin China merchants in American shoes, prices, acids manufactured, and Sicilian fruit growers funding a frigate bird venture.
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