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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
6
A fragmented column discusses pruning trees and a study at the Maumachaseia Experiment station on toads and their diet. It notes toad consumption of insects and worms, and mentions feeding changes such as charcoal and parched grain for poultry. It includes farming advice on manure use, plowing, seed beds, and reseeding to improve rye, timothy, and clover stands.
The article cites Prof Shaw of Minnesota Experiment Station on how to eradicate prevalent weeds. It argues weeds steal air and nutrients from crops, crowd and shade them, increase grain cleaning labor, offer little food value, disrupt crop rotation, and waste costly external fertilizers as weeds absorb available plant food.
The gardener should entice toads with inducements to feel at home on his premises. He may provide bits of board for burrowing to escape heat and, if the toads wander seeking Yer Giarters, he would be warranted to consider this.
The piece argues for tack covers to protect large hay and forage stacks from weather, noting they reduce waste, fit any stack size, and are cheaper than full barns. It highlights alfalfa curing risks from rain and the benefit of leaving stacks open briefly for air.
A reader asks about Crimson Clover as a cover crop and its suitability by latitude. The piece notes it thrives in southern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland winters, grows well in fall and midwinter, and can provide forage or soil benefits, though it may have limitations in central western regions.
A method using paper bags on grape clusters to shield fruit from birds and dust. Bags allow moisture escape and protect against fungus, yielding even ripening, better color, and minimal sunscald. Handles include string or wire, bag sizes suit growth stages.
A reader asks when to cut oat hay for feed and notes that oat hay at the milky stage offers feeding value similar to Timothy or clover. The advice suggests cutting before heads form to avoid rust and harvest for grain if oats are late.
A veterinary tip from The Country Gentleman recommends a cheap fly remedy for cows. Melt six pounds of lard and one pound of pine tar, apply with a sponge to the back of the cow's head, along the spine and brisket. Use as needed for relief and easier milking.
The living root can disintegrate soil particles and dissolve plant nutrients. Moisture drives this action, enabling minerals to be released for plant growth. With ample moisture, even deserts become gardens.
Instructional note urges careful corn bed preparation for next winter. Warns against deep plowing, chilling soil, and premature quitting. Emphasizes timely drying, continual topsoil stirring, shading ground, and keeping weeds down to let corn grow strong.
The article urges family orchards to plant many well known fruit varieties to satisfy diverse needs. It advises hiring practices, warns against overworking help, and stresses sheltering tools and equipment to prevent waste and promote efficiency.
Edith A Brown outlines home gatherings for graduates and college groups. From football themed invites to bunting colors and papier mache sports decor, the piece suggests a self guided party with college stories, songs, and debates. It also details a pink and white Dolly Shower for a bride to be with a luncheon menu, bell centerpieces, and coordinated decorations culminating in toasts and a gift-dispensing finale.
Gouverneur Morris writes in Outing that Yosemite waterfalls are the highest and most majestic in the known world, surpassing Niagara in beauty. He contrasts El Capitan and Matterhorn, noting granite grandeur and serene faces of great rocks, while stressing that measurements fail to capture the valley’s awe.
Bazil the 50 year old elephant, once trained by Peter Barlow and later owned by Fryer, reportedly performed a 23 year old routine with perfect timing at the Hippodrome. A $500 wager with Dr. Martin J. Potter tested pachyderm memory, witnessed by the press agent who saw the money change hands.
In Chicago a humorous view on marriages notes lines about heaven and city hall. The piece cites Dearborn and Wabash as symbolic crossroads. It reflects urban wit on nuptials and civil ceremonies in Yonkers influenced by the era’s chatter.
A young man declares an oath of devotion to the maiden and threatens dire retribution if another suitor shows affection. The maiden questions the vow as the lover swears by the moon to enforce his claim.
A fragmented remark recalls a discussion about a suburban plan and the proper kind of feet needed. The exchange hints at practical concerns and practicalities, with one speaker asking what kind of feet are required and the other mentioning a suitable type for the plan.
An article discusses the long history of Castoria, praising a familiar product while noting a survey of German health insurance from 1865 to 1909. It highlights insurers funding medical care, lower mortality in industrial centers, and rising per capita consumption despite higher food prices, attributing gains to protective insurance.
A Colorado mother recalls her infant son’s pneumonia brain fever and convulsions. After a Kansas City visit a neighbor recommended GrapeNuts. the child improved rapidly on the cereal and milk then GrapeNuts itself, restoring strength. The mother credits Postum Go Battle Creek Michigan with nourishing her baby and promoting sturdier health.
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