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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1903
Page
7
Insects die from internal fungal infections that feed on them, a discovery driven by silk and bee industries. Studies show white cottony coatings and rotted bodies in many species, with fungi living inside hosts rather than soil. Prof. John L. Sheldon notes fungi attack grasshoppers, codling moths, chinch bugs, and house flies, aiding pest control insights.
The article discusses salt marsh reclamation, noting Europe’s fertile lands in the Netherlands Denmark Germany and Belgium and England’s Fens. It argues successful reclamation relies on experienced supervision, preferably a civil engineer with related experience, to design dikes and drainage and ensure early soil fertility, warning that poor work incurs higher yearly repair costs.
The Onion Crop by Chas. P. Guelf analyzes reports nationwide. New England should match last year's crop while New York's Orange County surplus will cover northern shortages. Ohio's surplus aids Indiana, with Michigan and Chicago districts needing adjustments. Overall harvest backs uneven maturing and poorer color, with storage onions in short supply and red globes for the southern trade especially scarce.
German butchers are no longer considered well paid and the occupation is not highly regarded in Germany, according to the report.
A Farmers' Review piece urges constant effort to grow fruit on every farm. It says some fruit suits all farms and climates, from berries in Alaska to strawberries along the Gulf, and that apples should be grown where possible for the family. It stresses including fruit in annual farm plans.
The article argues against using a common plow in established orchards to protect roots. It recommends gang plows with harrows or weeders, highlighting close working weeders, smoothing harrows, and frequent cultivation to keep soil weed-free and roots undisturbed.
Professor John L. Sheldon describes Cordyceps as a fungus attacking six legged insects and some spiders. In early fruiting it forms white filament growths that resemble Sporotrichum and is called Isaria. In later stages it grows inside a grub and pushes out club shaped bodies containing spores, which escape to the ground. The method by which spores reach new hosts remains uncertain.
The national forestry bureau established a dendro chemical laboratory in cooperation with the bureau of chemistry. The lab studies the chemistry of forest products with oak species and western hemlock among initial subjects. Further trees will be analyzed to build an exhaustive series of analyses of American commercial species.
A commentary notes that land worn by constant pasturage in rain becomes useless for cultivation. It contrasts exhausted ground with a productive cranberry bog as a profitable investment, implying the value of choosing resilient agricultural ventures.
Edwin D. Morgan withdraws from managing the new cup defender citing private affairs. Fleet Captain W Butler Duncan Jr. is named as a potential manager, with Constitution to serve as trial horse and Columbia shelved. The Lipton challenge waits on word from Lipton and a syndicate to name the defender.
The 1902 National League champions, the Pirates, played 142 league games with three losses and 602,613 in attendance, plus 13 exhibition games drawing 43,807 for a total season attendance of 646,420. Home games at Exposition Park (71 games) drew 253,725, average 3,578, while road games (71) attracted 348,888, average 4,902. West crowds reached 220,597 and the East 128,291, with Philadelphia worst at 14,674 and Boston next at 21,044. New York led the East attendance.
Jockey Reiff consulted Mr Gowdy the United States Coast General at Paris to learn how to respond after being warned off French race tracks. Gowdy advised hiring solicitor Kelly, Reiff insisting on his innocence. He says he was hurried into a room where others spoke French, which he does not understand. Gowdy warned against signing unknown documents. Reiff fears inaction would fail to satisfy the accusers. Solicitor Kelly is examining the case in preparation for action.
Laurence Auchterlonie, the Glenview Club stalwart, wins the United States Open at Garden City. He finishes six strokes ahead of Stewart Gardner and Walter J. Travis of the home club. Chicago pros Willig Smith and Harry Turple place high, boosting Glenview’s prestige.
The Indianapolis Racing association plans a strong bid to replace Terre Haute in the Grand Circuit if the city withdraws. Terre Haute’s meetings have failed financially for years, and the group is deep in debt and discouraged. If not admitted, Indianapolis will set up a large independent meet next July with a big purse.
George Davis states no rift with Comiskey and will honor his Chicago contract for another year. He has received repeated offers from McGraw but would require an honorable release to switch. He would prefer the New York American league team if possible. Fultz likely heads to Brooklyn, Bowerman to St. Louis, Davis to St. Louis for two years at 3750 per year. Mathewson, who signed with St Louis, plans to stay with New York, repeating 1901 strategy.
Bob Fitzsimmons backs plans for a return to boxing with Corbett or the Akron Giant rather than Kid McCoy. He argues these opponents would be more attractive and perhaps offer a stronger reputation than facing the Hoosier fighter.
Before joining Cleveland Lajoie played ten home games drawing 48,800 spectators and 82,833 in total attendance for those early dates. Daily crowds averaged over 4,500. On the road he also drew fans, contributing 284,168 admissions in other cities under Somers management.
A Minneapolis visitor in Bangor is teased with a spoof lobsters invasion at Hancock Point. The Bangor host sends a telegram to buy lobsters, the cottage is adorned with crustaceans, and the guest ends up dining on lobster and declaring the sight unbelievable.
A portly man with military poise loses his hat to gusts in a crowded square. The hat sails, lands in a puddle, and is swept away again as the owner gives chase. A mischief gust topples a passerby, leaving the man’s frock coat torn and his dignity in tatters. The scene ends with the hat resting by the curb as the man trudges off.
Mise Dosia Ann Pine recalls Deacon Gustus Stang’s clash with swarming bees on a cherry tree. The barrel collapse sent him rolling down stairs while the swarm stung him, yet he laughed off the incident saying he was unhurt. Onlookers debated whether the Deacon should have restrained himself.
A discussion of Coptic rites centered in Egypt with Ras Makonnen sending a votive silver cross to Westminster Abbey after Edward's coronation. It notes unfamiliar languages, blend of ancient rites, and unique practices such as lay participation, bread dipped in wine, and Abyssinian customs including ark worship, Sabbath observance, ritual purity rules, polygamy, and baptism-like festivals.
In South Africa Cape Boys drive wary cart vehicles ferrying passengers over long distances. Drivers are mixed heritage men with whip wielding attendants, prone to drink and reckless racing. Accidents on rails and roads occur as carts tilt and passengers suffer broken bones. Private detectives note the public curiosity.
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