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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
2
A collage of aphorisms and commentary on society politics and war. It references Townsend Montana moral observations phrases about charity and character and notes on Spain France and China with cautions about influence of transportation and business interests. It mentions a Kentucky hanging and a Vienna charity bequest.
Experiments under the British Royal Society indicate sea water hinders typhoid bacilli growth in oysters. In one case germs appeared on day twenty one but did not multiply. Green oysters vary. harmless greens stem from pigment and iron salts, while some greens signal copper salts and danger.
J J H Gregory discusses crossbreeding in corn and cross-pollination in crops, noting how tassel pollen affects silk and how isolation preserves variety. He warns against mixing varieties and explains cold storage as a key to reducing fruit waste, urging vigilance against pests and spoilage to protect crop value.
A 19th century guidance notes methods to grow potatoes with bright skins free of scab. It advises planting in new or clean soil, avoiding prior scab contamination, and using corrosive sublimate to disinfect seed potatoes plus safety cautions for handling and livestock exposure.
From Farmers' Review the article notes that waste in the fruit industry cuts into profits due to factors like bad weather. It discusses how early harvesting and careful handling can reduce losses and protect farm income.
The article urges rapid drainage to warm and dry land, noting drained fields thaw sooner and support earlier plowing and crop growth. It argues drainage boosts garden and meadow productivity, increases early grass start in pastures, and pays back costs with annual interest. It also cites Belgium’s stance on Belgian horses and comments on poultry raisers’ methods.
A column on dairy and poultry care urges rejecting poor milk to protect cheese quality and promote pasteurization. It warns against milk trusts, notes pasteurization benefits, and calls for humane treatment of fowl and better winter shelter on South Water Street.
A writer condemns brutal treatment of fowls on South Water Street Chicago. Men unload crates by dropping hens from six to twelve feet onto stone and through a sidewalk hole. Birds appear dazed. buyers warn that fowls from that street are risky and often unhealthy.
A Rural New Yorker contributor argues bottled milk lowers costs and boosts revenue for retailers. Bottles hold one quart with no over dip, reducing losses from dipping milk from cans. The analysis shows substantial yearly gains for bottle delivery, higher per quart prices, and stronger customer favorability.
A Kentucky contributor argues that while trotters gain attention, coach carriage saddle and driving horses drive the state’s fortunes. The heavy harness horse does farm work and can fetch high prices, with buyers concentrated near the Kentucky turnpike. The piece notes major changes in the bluegrass state and urges raising in-demand horse breeds.
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