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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
1
A DIY oak door latch is described with dimensions for handle and latch parts and assembly notes. The text then covers soil for spring vegetables, detailing manure quantities, heap method, earth covering, and pricing for city track stable manure versus pick-up manure, plus advice on practical manure use for truck farming.
A farmer owned stock company in New Jersey produced a large tomato crop in 1908. From 100 acres, about 85 yielded harvests totaling 679 tons at $9 per ton, equating to $6,011 for farmers. Average yield was 2.5 tons per acre with some fields over 13 tons. 248,600 cans were filled by 100 workers, wages $4,060 plus other costs, all stock held by farmers.
Overworked land can regain fertility by returning manure, plowing under green crops, and growing legumes for nitrogen. Deep tillage plus humus improves texture, while stable manure and forage crops build soil structure. Clover, alfalfa, and double-cropping with grain help reconstruct soil, with dairy and pasture systems offering rapid rebuilding.
The article notes white pine as the primary large scale planting option due to its adaptability and rapid timber growth. It cautions that pine blight from recent years affects growth, prompting interest in alternatives like spruce and chestnut. It also offers guidance on sick animals, including bright, dry bedding, warmth, digestible feeds, clean water, and warm water for dairy cows. For fruit trees, it suggests using a guy pole to support long limbs high heads, lash the pole at the trunk and forks to stabilize the branches.
A large canvas titled Art and Weather angered state officials when the artist depicted a gathering storm. The exhibit was submitted to a state art committee which deemed the storm inappropriate for the latitude, while the artist refused to alter the sky, keeping the disputed work on display.
A traveler recalls wild Macedonia with bears wolves and snakes near oaks and walnuts. Peasants lose horses to wolves in the Morl Hovo mountains and flee to higher plains for maize. Women defend infants from bears with burning brands as eagles and ravens populate the cliffs of Montenegro.
A Philadelphia lawyer posted a notice seeking return of a lost gold cuff link. He believed he dropped it in his building with hundreds of tenants. The notice urged immediate return and the finder was humorously asked to lose the other link, as noted by Harper’s Weekly.
A dry goods salesman asks Centerville’s storekeeper about entertainments. Cyrun Craig says nothing has occurred locally this season aside from two concerts by Salome Howe’s pupils and two lectures by the academy principal on Our National Forests and Stones as I Know Them, with Centerville yet to host broader entertainments.
Snowshoes require little care and should not be dried by fire. After use knock off snow by tapping against a wall or tree, then stand them on their heels outside. Store away for summer in a place free of mice and danger. Country Life In America.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a simple remedy for la grippe coughs, claiming it stops the cough and heals the lungs to prevent pneumonia. It warns substitutes are unsafe and notes the genuine product comes in yellow packages and is sold at Williams & Andersdu.
The artist James McNeill Whistler distrusted inquiries into his birth details and age. He refused to correct rumors that he was born in Baltimore, saying only if it pleases others to claim Baltimore he can be born there. A Lowell Massachusetts native pressed him on age and birthplace, prompting a weary retort about not wanting to be sixty-eight or born in Lowell.
A New York congressman recalls a voyage where harsh words to a steward led to a costly room change. The cabin steward swapped him to a superior, main deck state room after a tip of 75 dollars from the man ahead, echoing the voyage's comic lesson.
The narrative recalls the moment when Robert E. Lee rode from the capitulation chamber on Traveler to his troops. Grief and relief mingled as bare headed soldiers crowded the hillside, kissing his hand and boots, shouting his name to the skies while Lee spoke of his effort and devotion.
The Kin Pan and the Tsing Pao claim venerable lineages with centuries of uninterrupted publication. The Tsing Pao, issued for court and officials, features ornate editions and a 10,000-copy circulation while, until recently, a printed error could incur instant death.
A cynical verse from Advice From the Cynic about romantic indecision and social reception in a small town. The speaker muses on admiration and restraint, noting not everyone will worship at every foot and that choosing between two loves tests liberty and prudence. The piece ends with a quip on selecting the lesser evil.
A compact humorous dialogue contrasts the ordinary man with others over money and fame. Bure muses on wisdom as fools quote him, while a rapid writer jokes about speed and multiple typewriters in repair.
A reader argues that plain common folk deserve respect as much as celebrated geniuses, noting the comfort and legitimacy of ordinary life over flashy brilliance. The phrase emphasizes dignity in everyday existence and rejects elitist bias.
Washington Irving notes that small tokens like a lock of hair or a simple flower reveal affection and character. He argues that those who value trifles show true regard, while those who dismiss them reveal weaker disposition despite protests.
A London Tit-Bits quote describes a manager preferring a genuine novelty in theater not using real pugilists naval disasters or livestock or battles. The playwright suggests staging with real actors to surprise the public.
An old time friend asks if he will mingle in the capital site. Mr. Dumrox replies it depends on whether his mother and sisters can teach him to eat ice cream with a fork without staining his Sunday shirt.
Wiggles says Breaky remains in convalescence and not out of danger until the nurse caring for King leaves. The exchange notes cautious optimism despite ongoing recovery and medical supervision.
A quirky quotation from the Chicago Record-Herald notes a remark about glasses changing a person’s appearance, praising intelligence when worn. The excerpt contains fragmented phrases and odd spellings, reflecting a garbled historical clipping.
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