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Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
4
The article shows a method to fix split posts in post and rail fences by wrapping a short chain around the top, using a lever to draw the split closed, then boring a half inch hole and inserting a bolt to pull the sides tight. The technique aims to extend fence life and prevent cattle from escaping.
A collection of rustic proverbs on safety honesty farming and thrift. Advice covers harness care weed control truthful conduct tax quirks harvest costs and daily optimism with a practical if dated tone.
London trials show a month of full milk feeding can fatten calves to about 160 pounds live weight or 96 pounds veal. Feeding three times daily accelerates gain, and fat animals at peak veal prices yield better returns.
I have raised more than 100 bushels of corn per acre three times in four years and expect it again this year. The method includes rotating crops, plowing rye into corn, lime application, rock fertilizer, and careful seed selection. I prune tassels to improve yields and replant embracive stalks if losses occur, showing thorough ground work pays.
A brief note explains a removable third buggy seat made by tacking a stuffed cushion on one end of a board, with the other end left for attachment. This compact method highlights a practical, do it yourself approach for adding seating.
A Prairie Farmer description explains a hinged under seat stick that serves as a leg for a seat. When not in use the stick folds up and the entire seat slides under the buggy seat for out of the way storage.
The American hen is praised for generosity as it supplied Cuba with a million dollars worth of prime eggs last year and sent large quantities to England and other nations.
A vintage guide advising women to shape and posture hands, avoid clenched fists, and wear gloves. It covers washing with warm water and cornmeal soap, keeping hands soft and rosy, using creams, lemon and tomato treatments for stains, and gloves to prevent vulgarity from tightness and enlarged joints. It emphasizes chivalry and appearance for social favor.
Soft chestnut fabric forms a three gore skirt with stitched sides and gilt batons. A plaited blouse wears a deep embroidered net collar edged with Irish gui pure, cream liberty silk loops, and lace ruffle with gilt tassels. Raglan sleeves, stitched cuffs, leather belt, and gilt buckle complete the ensemble.
Instructions describe hanging the skirt and basting near the edge. Turn the loose hem baste on braid and stitch with a big stitch so it can be ripped if worn. The stitching remains invisible on the right side and the hem is evened after braiding.
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