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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1911
Page
6
A scattered OCR page from the Silver Messenger features satirical musings on society, aviation, women in business, fashion shifts, and cultural commentary. It references France, New Jersey, aviation humor, and a mix of celebrity quips, jokes about weddings and alimony, and brief notes on global topics, all in a faded, miscellany style.
A French scientist claims to have hatched tadpoles from frogs’ eggs by electric shocks. The report adds cautious note that the development is surprising only if tadpoles’ production were of interest, while a boy’s surplus vacation energy and home life bring quiet joy to the community.
The article extols blackfish or tautog as a worthy saltwater quarry, detailing habitat along New York to Massachusetts shores, fighting style, gear setups with double leaders, and tides. It notes the fish’s season, methods for baiting soft-shell clams, and the sport of nearshore boating excursions, emphasizing the sport and scenery over mere catch amounts.
A New York Times report recounts a man misplacing his location by telephone at Broadway and 101st street. Pedestrian commentary notes the common bluff of claiming farther distance for a few minutes’ grace, with examples from Hoboken to Amityville.
The article urges moisture conservation through a surface mulch of finely pulverized soil three to four inches deep to prevent evaporation. It argues irrigation increases reliability over rainfall, emphasizes maintaining surface stirring to keep moisture, and advises planting only what can be cultivated well to protect crops in dry seasons.
A historical note states alfalfa with corn makes an excellent hog pasture and rapid gains. It recommends a ration of four parts corn to one part alfalfa for market-fit hogs, with adjustments for very young hogs.
Fragmentary notes describe white feathered pullets and wing coloration. Mentions hairs and veining under wings, with long growth that changes after a year. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
Char W N Tinott argues for daily plowing to improve moisture. He notes snow storage is limited, suggests harrowing each day plowing, and explains how early frost and seed timing affect wheat grade. The piece blends trial, observation, and practical farming tips for moisture retention and spring readiness.
A reader in the Orange Judd Farmer column advocates windmills over gasoline pumps for farm water. He notes no fuel costs, six years of use, a 240 foot well supplying cattle horses and hogs, and a 10 by 10 foot supply tank aiding when wind is absent. He concedes gasoline power is steadier for grinding feed and can be moved, but wind energy avoids ongoing expense.
The notes urge proper drainage and grading, converting grain and hay into finished products, and avoiding selling local produce. Emphasis is on clover and lime, thinning tall plants, courage in investing in manure and lime, and rotted manure as a preferred soil amendment. Strong advice on weed control, water needs, crop spacing, double rows for beans, and maintaining humus for profitable yields.
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