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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1887
Page
4
The article discusses handling soft corn to prevent spoilage, urging feeding by stages with cows or dried storage. It reports Professor Roberts of Worcester University findings on clover yields, notes clover hay supports root growth, and explains underdraining to deepen frost barriers and improve drought resilience in soils.
Breeding sows offer high, steady returns with minimal costs. A sow near farrowing in March or April commands a handsome premium for pork, as buyers estimate litter size and weight for the following fall and winter, often paying a price that demands luck and good feeding for continued pork profit.
The piece argues winter feeding limits loss, urging farmers to keep stock well fed through winter to maximize profits. It notes that longer-lived animals gain less per month, that early fattening can boost returns, and advises selling only when needed to avoid shrinkage. Also notes weigh gains, poultry tips, hornless cattle jokes, and dairy yield figures from Europe and the United States.
W C Barry, a leading pomology authority, emphasizes high feeding for pears and other fruits. He advises thinning early to prevent overbearing, and if rapid growth delays bearing, pause manuring then resume as trees bear. Root pruning is suggested if needed, with Bartlett Anjou and Duchess as preferred varieties.
At Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin a farmers institute described a creamery method by Mr. G I White. Each patron delivers cream every two days in warm weather and every three days in winter. Butter is credited to the patron, with defective batches kept separate and sold unbranded. The system promises uniform quality and higher prices.
The article divides dairymen into those selling milk and those producing butter, noting profitability hinges on yield and cream content. It argues for selecting breeds suited to specific goals, proper feeding to maximize output, and sound management from milking to butter preparation. It warns against relying on purchased cows and stresses graded breeding toward Holstein-type goals.
A reflection on women’s varied roles beyond home keeping. It argues that home life should balance work and rest, with women shaping a orderly, cheerful domestic space. It stresses cooperative partnership, financial independence, and a husband’s trust as keys to effective housekeeping.
A paraphrase of Proverbs 31 praises a virtuous wife who maintains her household with thrift and charity. She dresses well, aids the poor, supports her husband in public life, and guides her children with wisdom. Solomon’s verdict crowns her deeds with lasting praise.
A detailed guide to preparing irons and boards, handling fabrics from muslins to laces, and ironing techniques for shirts dresses and frills. Emphasizes strong heat, order, and personal supervision by a skilled instructor to ensure proper results.
A collection of home style dishes including Boiled Apple Balls with lemon rind and sugar, Stuffed Potatoes with sausage meat, Fried Eggs with Brown Sauce, and Chicken Salad with celery and hard boiled eggs. notes on sauces and substitutions.
A historic overview surveys attempts to estimate the sun’s surface temperature. Newton, Pouillet, and Ericsson offered wide ranges from about 2,000 to 4,000,000 Fahrenheit. Langley’s bolometer reading suggests 1,800 to 2,000 Celsius, showing the sun’s heat powers vast terrestrial work after 93 million miles of space.
A witty tale from National Weekly describes a group of young ladies debating an apt gift for a popular Baptist minister. One suggests “the proper caper,” then reveals the idea is “a water service,” a humorous quip on an appropriate present.
W D Hoyt & Co. Wholesale and Retail Druggists of Rome Georgia report two years of strong sales for Dr King’s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. They claim several pronounced Consumption cases in Rome were cured with a few bottles of the Discovery plus Electric Bitters, sold by A Morck.
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