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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
4
The text extolls resisting habitual control as a path to greatness citing Napoleon as an example. It contrasts the Corsican general’s intuition and audacity with Austrian generals bound by old methods, urging readers to shed the “bit” of habit and pursue new, decisive action.
The text extols personal opportunity in any field, urging clerks to advance themselves where they are, avoid fixed opinions, and keep a free, independent mindset to seize life’s opportunities. It uses Newton as an example of continued work without losing employment, stressing self-determination and initiative.
Oil pot heating appears highly effective for preventing crop loss during late spring frosts in commercial fruit growing. Pots of about five quarts burn five to eight hours, using pure oil with a Baume 28 to 30 as the preferred fuel, though other mineral oils are used where necessary. Number of heaters per acre ranges from 20 to 100, raising temperatures by roughly 2 to 41 degrees, with various filling and distribution methods reported.
The passage explains using a thermometer to gauge how fast temperature falls after sunset to assess frost probability by hanging the device from a tree branch without shelter. It emphasizes a simple field method for predicting frost before morning.
George A. W. Deforest announces his bid for sheriff subject to the Washington Party primaries to be held next September. He states his candidacy in a formal political notice.
A candidate for District Attorney enters the Washington Party primary race, subject to the party's decision and the September balloting schedule. The item notes the party's role in selecting the nominee and the timing of the vote.
The text references FRANK J. LYONS and the outcome of a Republican primary decision. Details are limited, with emphasis on Lyons and party process.
The National Stockman and Farmer argues all idle lands become liabilities to farmers. Taxes on idle acres must be paid, interest on invested money is lost, and labor spent on idle land is also wasted. Realizing this promptly improves farm profitability.
A Farm and Dairy piece states dairy cows need abundant exercise and nutritious feed. It argues a heifer bred for milk cannot be ruined by good feeding before calving and that the dry period is crucial for proper nutrition. It emphasizes a comfortable bed and its relation to milk flow and notes absorbing liquid manure doubles the fertilizing value of manure.
The National Stockman and Farmer notes intensive growers of vegetables maintain manure piles and rotate crops. After harvest, soil is plowed, manure spread, harrowed, and the next crop planted, suggesting one acre of intensive farming can outperform ten acres of casual farming.
A writer distinguishes three farmer types old mossback and old farmer and new progressive, with the extension idea aimed at helping the older types through inspiration and assistance from the new farmers. The old mossback is blamed as obstructive, while the new farmer is seen as self sufficient.
This item urges farmers to equip a small shop with essential tools and to maintain order. It lists recommended tools from H B White of the University of Minnesota and stresses buying quality gear, proper storage, and returning tools to their place after use.
Tools to be truly serviceable must be kept sharp. No progressive person can afford to waste time using dull tools. They should also be polished and keep bright. Local note from Larm and Ranch.
Describes a practical hog catcher made by an old time blacksmith. Eight inch jaws with rounded ends attached to a long pole twelve to sixteen feet. A rope passes through eyelets to snag a hog by the hind leg, then the catcher is pulled toward the handler.
The article argues a colt bred for draft type can be educated rather than broken. It asserts that proper handling early by the owner changes breaking into education, using brains over force. It claims a well-handled colt becomes a good horse and a well-raised boy becomes a good man.
The article advises keeping calves in clean dry stalls with dry straw to reduce stress and illness. It emphasizes regular feeding and shelter to ease labor and improve calf health and growth on the farm.
A seed supplier advertises a complete stock of field and garden seeds ready for spring orders. The firm touts quality at moderate cost and invites callbacks for samples and price quotes, expressing confidence in satisfying customers.
In a terse exchange, Ethel asks if Jack proposed again after he refused her. Maud confirms a second proposal occurred, but it targeted another girl.
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