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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1888
Page
6
The Cleveland bay is praised as a high spirited Thoroughbred type with bright bay coloring, jet legs, neat feet, and a tall frame. It is noted for activity, strength, and superior blood, making it a model and original coach horse famed worldwide.
The essay argues that roaming cattle harm crops and crops owners face losses. It condemns harsh treatment of the animal and urges voters to support fencing laws and prevention over punishment. It cites English law on fencing to justify keeping cattle from damaging others' land.
The article advises mowing frequency based on grass health to avoid damage in hot dry periods, warns against letting late crab grass seed, recommends pulling docks and large weeds during wet spells, and suggests tidying bedding plants and flower borders. It notes removing unwanted perennials and preventing overgrowth and seed production. Dahlias should be protected from overcrowding.
An old field technique describes shucking corn fodder in the field, tying bundles with twine, and stacking the bundles. Lay a length of twine to size the bundles, then shuck and place the corn into a wagon. Repeat the process to complete the load.
Fragmented text describes people shutting up fowls in a pall and yard around planting time. Mentions aims to protect stock and maximize profit, with uncertain details and garbled phrases.
Professor W A Henry of the Wisconsin Experiment Station argues in the Breeders Gazette that silos are the best way to preserve corn and urges a shift back to smaller corn varieties in the northern belt for comparable feed with less labor.
The article explains that composting manure reduces volume and improves handling and speed of action but wastes some plant nutrients through ammonia loss and leaching. Gardeners seeking quick results with fewer seeds may compost despite nutrient loss, while farmers benefit from applying raw manure directly to fields for greater overall advantage. The piece contrasts practices praised by Farm and Fireside with practical farmer choices.
Advice from American Agriculturist on readying greenhouses for plants, with repairs, shading, and root protection. Emphasizes securing moss and supplies early, protecting pots, irrigation, and insect monitoring. Stresses timely cultivation to resist dry weather and prevent crusting while noting mulch helps retain soil moisture.
Senator Sabin of Minnesota praised the Republican slate during a interview at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York. He highlighted the ticket's strength and features, urging voters to support the party and its platform.
Hariett Prescott Spofford’s verse laments a sudden death and lost chances at tenderness. The speaker recalls moments with a beloved woman, contrasting gentle care with the tragedy of her passing. The poem uses imagery of woods, rivers, and kisses to express grief and regret.
A painter narrates a Chinese love tale linked to a blue china plate. Swen-Kiang, princess of a fragile empire, marries a young hunter who sails to Bliss Island after her rebel plot. The tale unfolds amid ornate imagery as characters discuss fate, aging kings, and a misadventure at sea.
An eyewitness recounts a Civil War scene in February 1865 at Harper's Ferry. deserters from an artillery regiment were to be executed on Bolivar Heights, the crowd swelled, and a telegraph delay nearly altered their fate. The narrator notes a reprieve attempt and a courier’s timing to save the men.
A maid laments lovelessness after reading Herrick and vows to let Cupid pursue her. She doubts all suitors but then laughs softly as the chase reverses and the speaker reveals he has been the pursuer all along. The scene blends humor with romantic longing.
Turbulent scenes across Dakota Territory with a farm burglary near Mitchell and a broader oil indicator. Reports mention four men at a T. L. Falls farm, injuries to Christian J. Blatt, and guards fending off thieves. Authorities discuss security measures and laws as investigations proceed.
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