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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1910
Page
6
A collage of sharp wits and curiosities on modernization and daily life. Notes on automobiles as thrills, birds and animals in economic times, Greek royalty in exile talk, quirks in farming and science hopes, with Dooley and Edison invoked as cultural touchstones.
The English sparrow is targeted for extermination while reflecting on past pest-control successes. The writer muses on attitude turning drudgery into play, noting baseball's equal strain to pitching hay and recalling that some prefer haying to baseball, illustrating a lighthearted view of labor and sport.
A historical bulletin explains the challenges of securing independent irrigation water in semi arid territories. It notes one viable method is pumping from underground sources, the variability of wells even within short distances, and the need for careful cost benefit analysis and business planning for irrigation. It emphasizes that domestic stock use differs from irrigation in required depth and power.
Prof. B C Buffom of Worland Wyoming announces a new winter wheat bred by interbreeding winter wheat and winter emmer after 17 years of experiments. The variety, unnamed, originated from an emmer sport and has seed protection. The sport arose from careful soil moisture and element management.
Lands on the Delaware peninsula once farmed for two and a half centuries now yield more than ever, as Virginian fields from Washington's era flourish with intensive cultivation. Fertilizers contribute little. leguminous crops, green manuring, deep plowing, and soil condition knowledge drive the gains.
The Pennsylvania experiment station reports rye meal as part of a dairy cow ration matches cornmeal in milk and butter output. The finding supports using rye as a feed component in balanced diets for dairy herds.
The western irrigator wastes valuable water by irrigating fields not ready for proper wetting. Improved field preparation and timing could boost profits on alfalfa across the arid West. A coordinated irrigation investigation compiled accurate data with state agencies, experiment stations, and engineers to guide better practices.
A department of agriculture bulletin summarizes the best irrigation practices for alfalfa in arid and semi arid regions. It notes alfalfa needs more water due to rapid growth and multi crop yield, and highlights the crop’s value in sustaining stock during cold periods.
A compilation of farm guidance discussing bedding value for liquid manure, alfalfa as a restorative crop, old fashioned roads and sleighs for farm work, gasoline engines turning grindstones, investing surplus at home to raise earnings, manure benefits on meadows, the value of a good fence, potato yields vs Germany, and the cost comparison of hauling by railroad versus wagon. It highlights the science of farming as understanding natural laws and close observation of soil, plant life, and animal life.
Comparative tests of firrow and dooding irrigation at the Texas Experiment Station show the dooding method yielding between 4200 and 7000 pounds more onions per acre than dry culture. The increased yields indicate irrigation is profitable even in seasons with adequate rainfall to grow a good crop.
A short, cautionary notice warns that Uny mite infestations in poultry houses dramatically cut egg yields. It urges decisive action to control mites rather than half measures, emphasizing persistent maintenance to protect flocks and production.
Farmers are reminded that oats require more moisture than wheat, barley, or clover and all such crops need more moisture than corn to thrive.
An old article extols modern dairy barn ventilation, highlighting the King system as among the best. It describes inlet placement, flue construction, and materials to maintain stable barn temperatures for dairy cows. It also covers manure handling, green forage importance, and practical building details for proper airflow.
A historical note describes a duck house with wire separated water runs as a model for farmers. Essential factors include frequent feeding, ample clean drinking water, and sand or grit. Incubators are discouraged with hens preferred for incubation. duckling care requires warmth and confinement after hatching, with limited water access to prevent dampness and drowning risk.
A fragment urges a farmer to take notes while away from home from lectures or the Institute. It stresses the value of recording what he sees and hears, to supplement what he already wishes to cultivate on the farm, noting the importance of planning meals and year round needs.
A short tale about a mother admonishing her child Mary for chasing and biting dogs called bobs. The girl defends her actions saying she struggles with the Ten Commandments, while the mother emphasizes danger and legality of the behavior.
A fragment from a New York Times caption describes a small boy learning to brush his teeth, waking his mother with crying baby, and a misbegotten misquote. The piece includes a noisy exchange with Mrs. Gabbel and a doctor incident noted by the Chicago Examiner.
A fragmented dialogue scene shows a manager and dramatist debating why a play may fail. They question whether the dialogue moral is clear enough and if the work could be a hit. Various lines hint at miscommunication and theatrical tensions.
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