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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1910
Page
6
A collage of quirky items covers global quirks and science, noting cannibalism fears in Africa and Chinese boycotts, Dutch bond purchases, a Culebra cut update, and a London heartbeat transmission via a new stethoscope linked to a seaside clinician.
The battleship South Carolina sails back to Norfolk after a sea trial featuring a new record with twelve inch guns. The ship’s gunners fired thirteen shots in a single engagement, marking a notable achievement and drawing praise from crew members.
The ex-Shah appears to have chosen a path after dethronement studying medicine and aiming to practice as a physician. He believes this is more honorable than idle sulking or plotting revolutions, hoping others in exile might follow suit.
Washington officials say early data suggest the United States may reach about 100,000,000 people when the decennial census is completed. The final total remains uncertain until enumeration finishes.
A Chicago judge bars a battered wife from citizenship. A man laments his wife eloping with his best friend, while distant travel and flying machines hint at future commuter mobility.
Farmer George L Farrell argues for fall plowing even when soil is dry, followed by spring harrowing and careful discing to break lumps and control weeds. He stresses sowing 35 to 40 pounds of seed per acre, warns against thick seeding that drains ground, and shares a rye yield example showing results from thin planting versus heavier Danish methods.
The article notes that in arid regions native plants show resilience and growth. It emphasizes Burbank's major achievement was enhancing the cactus's vegetative growth power rather than merely breeding thorn reduction. It discusses aims for larger producing power in dry land crops beyond thorns.
A Good Mog Feed describes feeding milo maize to hogs. It notes options include head threshing and soaking or grinding and wet slop. For fattening hogs add succulent feeds like early cut sorghum stock melons beets or green cured alfalfa hay.
The article explains how soil moisture is preserved by mulching with hay or straw and by shallow surface cultivation. It details the Campbell method of frequent surface cultivation to form a dirt mulch, reduce evaporation, and keep moisture available for crops, especially in arid and humid regions.
Dry farmers on plains considering alfalfa might try sweet clover as a feeler crop. The two plants are closely related and share the same nitrogen-fixing bacteria, suggesting sweet clover's presence indicates alfalfa could thrive. Sweet clover grows widely, though alfalfa was originally introduced by humans.
The text argues that pigs meant for pork should be fed to their digesting capacity from the outset. Feeding just enough to keep the pig going wastes feed, and the aim is to reach 100 pounds of pork quickly, as the initial pounds cost the least.
Milk from a clean udder and clean hands, quickly cooled, stays pure and sweet for long. The ad argues for sanitary milking practices and prompt cooling to preserve quality.
Cartoonish vignettes and banter unfold from a city edge as Higgs brags of a new car and Wiggs craves a ride. A quirky streetcar transfer offer and comic exchanges about echoes, courtship, and everyday mischief fill a playful slice of urban life with passing characters and humor.
A Yonkers Statesman item notes a clubhouse incident where a manager rebukes a member for inappropriate language while the offender laments losing his buttoned collar. The exchange underscores temper and decorum expectations in social clubs.
The speaker says his daughter should become a successful actress, citing the diamond ring he gave her at Christmas as a sign of encouragement and belief in her future. The note hints at family expectations and personal investment in career dreams.
A collection of light comic snippets and ad gag chatter. Prentice-Was Peacher’s sale of women’s shoes flops after a “big bargains” ad misfires. A minister and deacon clash over real resignation. Hallroom’s dream of a private bath is joked as a heaven‑bound joke.
At the club Mrs Highbrow asks if Mrs Pickie is interested in conservation. Mrs Pickie replies she prefers plain preserves and finds conserving fancies too elaborate.
The speaker notes cigars remain inexpensive, claiming a two for a nickel deal persists. The remark reflects price steadiness and everyday shopper humor in a casual exchange.
Village concert planners lacked a piano until Farmer Hayseed agreed to lend his. Two men and four vans retrieved the instrument with good humor. Mrs Hayseed quips she hopes they find all the notes they want while recalling her own wire needs.
Mrs Ryetop, shaded eyes, exclaims about Hiram Skinflint. He plans a sugar trick with ants to cheat Jed Weatherby. The tale moves to a family quarrel sparked by wit and a thrown lamp. A Summer Resort scene ends with a past engagement remark.
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