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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1898
Page
7
Farmers consider expanding pulse crops to improve hog feeding. Neighbors in Canada already use mixed rations with corn barley and ground field peas. The Montana station reports favorable results with peas and barley as hog feed, prompting broader cultivation.
A farm note argues feeding stock on meal rather than corn boosts profits by toll differences, and urges building simple straw covered shelters for all stock and poultry. It recommends stable housing for cattle and dairy cows, noting improved manure and easier care as benefits of shelter.
T M Grover of Ontario advocates spreading barnyard manure promptly rather than storing in a heap. He favors weekly cleanups, covered but monitored piles, and using rains for decay. He recommends spreading on corn land, minimal composting for manure, and adding kitchen scraps to a separate heap. He notes composting aids odor control and may yield extra fuel.
Captain William C. Oldrieve of Boston plans to begin an Atlantic crossing by foot on July 4 accompanied by Captain William A. Andrews. He uses cedar “shoes” with water keeps and rubber fittings to traverse open seas, aiming to cover 500 to 1000 miles in 40 to 90 days while signaling ships and sending letters home.
Thirty years since the first patent awarded to a woman, the era has seen women accumulate over 3000 patents. The progress reflects growing female participation and recognition in innovation.
In Valparaiso Indiana the 106 year old cradle in Rev John L Brandts home rocks infants as it traveled from Virginia and once rocked Mordecai Hardesty the first white child born in Indianapolis It remains a rustic relic of primitive craft and family memory from four generations and more than forty babies rocked.
In Savannah Georgia Sunday night the Cathedral of St John the Baptist burned with an estimated loss of 350000 dollars. The blaze started near 11 pm as fire crews were diverted to a Bay Street warehouse fire tied to a hay shipment. The cathedral valued at 226000 dollars with 60000 dollars insurance suffered major damage while adjoining structures and hay stocks incurred heavy losses. Fire officials suspect incendiary origin amidst widespread property damage including Conklin Co and local brick buildings.
A Boston reader received a letter from a New York cruiser officer detailing a string of mishaps among warships in the North Atlantic squadron. The War Department approves Army Engineers plans to improve Yazoo River mouth near Vicksburg and work is to begin soon.
Samuel Gompers after a secret Boston meeting says the New Bedford strike may fail unless textile factions reconcile quickly. He begins an extended tour of New England textile centers to harmonize unions and unite strikers.
The monthly statement shows January receipts of 37,833,628 and expenditures of 36,697,711, leaving a surplus of 686,917. Since July 1st pension disbursements total nearly 89,000,000.
A foreclosure action for 160000 against the Rome and Carrollton Railroad Company has been filed in Floyd County Superior Court. Judge Henry ordered the railroad to show cause by March 14 why foreclosure should not be granted.
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