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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1911
Page
6
A collage of humorous observations and odd facts from a Silver Messenger page. It jests about toothache cures, new York beggars, earth erosion, moonlight rainbows, and safe jokes. It notes a Newark man’s death by own action, a Chicago bride’s lemon blossoms, and a telegraph operator’s wage struggles. The tone blends satire and social tidbits.
The article traces the Hittite homeland in eastern Asia Minor and north Syria, identifies them with the People of Heth, and explains their rise from raiding into a continental power centered at Boghazkeul. It covers their contacts with Egypt, Mitanni, and Babylon, early expansion around 1800 bce, and peak under rulers like Hattusili and Mursili. It notes eventual decline due to Assyrian pressure and Muski movement, with enduring influence on Greek art, writing, and religion.
Fragmented dialogue sketches from a Penny Pictorial page depict two unrelated Indies at a reception, a flooded misread exchange about money and relatives, and a roaming joke about a tall blonde man possibly the husband. It hints at social observation with whimsical, clipped lines.
The article argues that dry farming benefits from keeping stock to ensure year round work, steady income, and maintaining soil fertility. It notes cows for butterfat, calves for sale, hens for grain cleanup, and sheep or beef as income sources, while warning that without livestock winter production collapses and labor quality declines. It discusses soil fertility, leguminous crops, and that livestock systems sustain rural communities and youth.
A fragmented note discusses alfalfa in animal feed strategy, referencing Kansagata Hon and horse or hog terms. It estimates gain of 600 pounds of dork per ton of alfalfa hay and similar yield from an acre of alfalfa pasture, stressing health and vigor for best results.
A historic note argues pasture over grain for cattle feed, claiming pastures and grazing crops cost less and provide good food for livestock, urging farmers to fence in tracts and sow grazing crops for their feed.
Pathataking and experienced horse men prove that harass a corn is better nourished by systematic watering before feeding and then two to three hours afterward.
The article explains that sowing with a drill is advantageous in moist soil when moisture is present and avoids germination issues in dry areas. It notes drill planting places seed where moisture exists, allows deeper but precise placement, protects seedlings from wind, and yields more uniform emergence than broadcasting. It emphasizes depth and soil type affect germination and suggests careful depth to reach moisture for prompt germination.
The amount of brome to sow depends on soil condition and preparation. Do not expect immediate stand on dry land. seed may take a year to germinate and two to three seasons to thicken. With adequate moisture, growth is promoted. Sow eight to four pounds per acre with seed depth of one and a half to two inches.
A farmer explains that a garden is a wise investment for a five person family. Years ago he could not determine the cost of a summer vegetable supply and found the bill reached about $48. The family then labeled 24 days at 2 dollars per day to cover the cost, calling it an extravagance.
Rape will yield pasture fodder from 17 weeks to two months, sowing for all stock that will and is available earlier than green crops as feed. It can be eaten when young without injury and also provides pasture through the summer if sown six to eight weeks before it is needed.
Ducks are hardy and chicks need guarding for health. Keep chicks from roosting early and maintain dry clean housing. Early hatched young turkeys perform better. keep poults in a safe dry pen separate from fowl.
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