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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
6
An illustrated plan describes a two cent General Barn for small farms. It outlines layout for dairy and beef, stalls, partitions, and a concrete foundation to prevent dampness and vermin. Advice covers materials, cleanliness, lighting, ventilation, and horse cow separation for efficiency and longevity.
The article describes studding sockets embedded in concrete used to position walls of a stable. Siding can be placed outside the studs with plastered walls or inside with matched boards. A smooth finish is sought by using matched flooring to prevent chaff and dust.
The piece argues that fear of unpleasant truths and the pursuit of profit erode genuine art and beauty. It reflects on Puritan sensibilities, mental sincerity, and society’s tilt toward material ideals, citing thoughts from Edward Ginnert and a Atlantic excerpt. It also notes seismic frost cracks in New England and discusses Stevenson's brief view of Samoa and his later attachment to Apia.
A damaged fragment describes a pair of tongs designed to handle fuses. These tongs use a rock‑made construction with a varnished finish and wooden grip to prevent shock and accidental contact. The device aims for quick safe removal of fuses.
The piece extols North American hawks and owls as farmer allies, noting red-tailed hawks, sparrow hawks, marsh hawks, and Swainson hawks control pests. It cautions against needless shooting and cites examples of hawks saving poultry yards, plus government aids for studying and preserving these raptors.
The fella Vista playground committee in Oakland California sketches conduct rules. Rules stress no cigarettes, sharing, keeping the grounds clean, disposing refuse, and polite behavior. Children are urged to be courteous and report trouble.
The Lincoln highway will install a double copper telephone line from Salt Lake City to Ely and Reno to aid travelers. Dutch stations will be set up so no traveler is more than a half mile from a call for relief. Tourists can obtain a two end instrument with a small deposit to ensure its return at the journey’s end.
A compilation notes Buffalo Chamber opposition to tag days, rising aeronautics tests in Paris, Austro‑German and Indian war-related data, London names, cotton seed potential, telegraph codes in China, MIT plant dedication, ancient noble tomb on display, horse trading in the empire, auto safety tests, Bay of Fundy tides, monkey language lore, high‑grade ore from Colorado, and a military family in Maine with regimented routines.
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