Correspondence Solicited in 1901 Copyright Note
Copyright notice from 1901 by J. S. Trisg of Rockford Iowa solicits correspondence and rights inquiry.
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J. S. Trisg
Rockford
Iowa
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
7
Hog and sheep diets favor rape over clover
A brief note suggests rape as a more beneficial forage for hogs and sheep than clover, highlighting potential advantages in animal feeding.
Dairy cow costs set yearly upkeep at twenty five dollars
The statement asserts that any dairy cow requires at least 25 dollars to maintain for one year making it simple for a man to determine which cows are worth keeping.
Goat Milk Yields Cheese But Not Butter, Surprising Fact
The article notes a curious distinction in dairy: goat milk produces some of the finest cheeses yet cannot be turned into butter as cow milk can. Fat globules in goat milk resist emulsification into butterfat.
Farmers Find Sugar Beets Worth More as Pork Feed
The Kansas farming note shows sugar beets fetching $4.50 per ton on average. Some farmers discovered the beets may be more valuable when fed to hogs, argued at five dollars worth of pork per ton in certain alfalfa feeding scenarios.
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Kansas
France Harnesses Waterfalls Powering Nation’s Growth
The transmission of electrical power has unlocked over 10 million horsepower across France, mainly via waterfalls in mountain districts, enabling new energy use.
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France
Jays Try Wood Breakfast in Cold Morning Dooryard
A small pile of pignut hickory sawdust attracted about six bluejays in a writer’s dooryard on a cold morning. Although jays are omnivores, the author notes surprise that a wood-based snack could tempt them to eat wood.
Knowledge to better use farmland limits crop output
The farming section emphasizes that land alone is not the main need but the know how to work it. It claims three fourths of farms are underused and yield less than their potential. The argument stresses better methods and management to increase productivity nationwide.
Corn kernels as seed may lag in uniform drop
The text notes that malformed kernels and butts in an ear will grow into good ears though maturing may vary. It explains the main reason not to use such kernels for seed is their irregular shape which hinders uniform dropping by the planter.
Timothy hay costly dairy ration in dairy farming
An agricultural note compares timothy hay and corn silage. One acre of timothy yields one cow for six months at about $5 and 1.5 tons. By contrast, corn silage on the same acre costs $12.25 and would feed four cows for the same period with a better ration. The lesson: timothy hay appears expensive as a dairy feed.
Highway problem in western sections cited as serious
The highway problem is a very serious one in many sections of the West. In areas with black mucky soil and no stone or gravel supplies to surface roads after grading, dirt roads perform well for about nine months but are the worst for the remaining three months.
Grass pasture and hay crop depend on water supply
The article states that grass pasture and hay crop depend almost entirely on sufficient water. It notes moisture can be conserved in cultivated fields by mechanical means but not on pasture and meadow lands. It asserts winter forage grown in a cornfield is better controlled than in a meadow.
Parents urged to provide wholesome reading at home
The writer condemns parents who expose children to trashy story papers and off color ads. They urge supplying good reading material for the home regardless of cost to prevent a generation of vulnerable minors.
The First Class Farm Hand and Farm Profit
The passage argues a high labor cost erodes farm profits. It compares wages, meals, washing, and horse feed to output, noting twenty five bushels per acre corn or thirty oats yield poor returns. It warns hiring such labor on run down farms risks yearly losses unless offset by other production like milk, butter, or livestock gains.
Continual Cropping Harms River Bottom Field Yields
A man boasts of twenty years of corn on the same river bottom field. Despite fertility, he cannot exceed half the previous crop. The article warns against continuous cropping on the same land, noting it applies to both garden and field crops.
Farmers pay only their own notes in syndicate horse case
A group of thirty farmers bought a $3000 Percheron sire, each signing a $100 note. When the horse died and payments were refused, a suit sought to collect the full amount from all. The court ruled each man is liable only for his original $100 pledge, not the whole sum.
Frost Hits Forty Acre Corn Field Intended for Silage
A neighbor reports that last fall frost severely damaged a forty acre corn field planned for silage. Local assessment notes stunted growth and potential yield loss. No other crops or livestock mentioned.
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Frost
Farmer turns frost damaged corn into valuable silage
A farmer faced with frost damaged corn ten days after frost decides to cut and fill his silo. He doubts the outcome but the method proves a success, transforming unusable fodder into a surprisingly productive feed source.
Renovated butter compared to reforming criminals in respect claim
The remark notes that renewed butter possesses the same claim to respect as a reformed criminal. The comparison highlights perceptions of legitimacy and social standing attached to reform and renewal without asserting any factual events.
40 acre farm silo supports heads equal to 80 acre without
A fragment states a 40 acre farm with a silo can support as many cattle as an 80 acre farm without a silo. The note compares carrying capacity between farm sizes and silo presence.
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Tne
Government Sets Sugar Sales Quotas and Reserves
The Russian government determines the amount of sugar to sell and the portion to hold in reserve. The policy shapes availability, pricing, and national supply management for the commodity.
Planting sweet peas after frost for strong growth
If nice sweet peas are wanted, they should be planted just as soon as the frost is out of the ground and planted deep, three inches at least.
Dairy Cow Labeled Like Steer Faces Herd Fate
A dairy cow described as built and appearing like a steer should meet the same end as a steer and not wear down a farmer’s patience in the dairy herd.
Wool Prices Seen Affected By Australia Drought Losses
Enormous sheep losses in Australia during seven years of drought are expected to push wool prices higher in the coming year, with the impact spanning major wool markets and producers.
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Australia
Siberian country opened by Russian government eclipses Canadian wheat prospects
The article notes that while wheat possibilities in the Canadian northwest are notable, the Siberian region now being developed by the Russian government offers far greater potential, promising vast opportunities for cultivation and export.
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Canadian Northwest
Siberian
Cows with high milk yields rule 400-pound class entries
The passage notes cows achieving high butter records commonly produce over 5,000 pounds of milk yearly. It states that cows giving less than this amount are unlikely to compete in the 400-pound class.
Value of rape sown in cornfield boosts feed value
Reports claim sowing rape in the last plowing increases feeding value of the cornfield. It reportedly does not interfere with early corn husking and helps balance the ration while preventing cornstalk disease.
Wages rise as lowest paid labor shows unique acts
The article notes wages at a historic high while highlighting the unusual efforts of the lowest paid workers. It emphasizes that brains and machinery drive the industry, with labor appearing in surprising roles within the economy.
Wide Tired Wagon Aids In Road Improvement
The passage praises the wide tired wagon as essential farm equipment and a key to better roads. It argues that if laws compelled use of such wagons, significant progress toward improved highways would follow.
St Louis Exposition Highlights Agricultural Exhibit
The St Louis exposition will astonish visitors with a vast display of agricultural and horticultural products. Located in the world’s finest farming belt, the cotton of the South, the corn of the central West, and the wheat of the North, along with livestock and garden produce, will compose an exhibit sure to impress foreign observers.
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St. Louis Exposition
Nest building as art taught by elder orioles
A student of bird life posits nest building blends instinct with learned skill. He notes orioles pair an old bird with a young one, the elder guiding the construction of their distinctive hanging nest.
Practical household training for sons and daughters
The article argues that mothers should teach children practical household skills such as cleaning, cooking, and chores. It notes that boys gain aid for mothers and that capable girls can perform outdoor tasks, including farming duties. It concludes that such training can enhance a daughter’s prospects of marriage and a son’s readiness for life.
Birds Fight Pests Quantities Show Their Farm Value
A scientific note highlights birds as pest controllers with quantified stomach contents. Quail contained 101 potato bugs and 500 cinch bugs, a cuckoo 43 caterpillars and 217 web worms, a robin 175 caterpillars, four chickadees 1,028 cankerworm eggs plus 600 eggs and 105 mature insects, and a barn swallow is estimated to destroy 10,900 flies weekly. A dove crop held 7,500 weed seeds. These figures emphasize birds’ important role for farms orchards and gardens.
The Realm of Fun and Quick Wit Quotes
A collection of cross publication jokes and asides from Yonkers Statesman Life and Judge papers. The quips cover elopers seeking blessings via allowances or cash deposits and Burleigh’s blind suit purchase.
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Yonkers Statesman
Elopers
Harleigh
Burleigh
Church
Gotham
Everyday People Acknowledge Egging of Cigar Costs
A snippet notes Mrs Ferguson-George complains about smoke in the house and curtain cleaning costs while Mr Ferguson mentions buying cigars at half price. The exchange reflects humorous city newspaper snippets on daily life and social quirks.
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Atchison Globe
Theatrical Thug Sees Best Use For Congressional Record
A Baltimore Herald note quotes a theatrical thug musing that the National Theatre project would suit an actor with political pull who could star in a dramatization of the Congressional Record. The wider item contrasts satirical jokes from various papers on public figures and social foibles.
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National Theatre Project
Congressional Record
Baltimore Herald
Harris
Correll
Chicago Post
Not Forgotten and Other Humorous Vignettes
A collection of brief comic exchanges and quips from various newspapers. Notes poke fun at tickets left unused, theatrical consent, insincere compliments, counterfeit humor, generous ears as signs of kindness, and quick wits in social banter. It compiles brief jokes and sharp one liners from multiple sources.
New Jersey Divorce Rules May Let Deserted Spouses Remarry
The New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals ruled that a person who relocates to New Jersey and resides two years can obtain an absolute divorce for desertion, even if the original spouses lived in New York or the Dakotas. The decision, in Hester Wallace v. William Wallace, follows a vice chancellor’s initial denial, and broadens eligibility for nonresidents to secure a full divorce by establishing permanent residency and intent. The ruling raises questions about relative waiting periods between states and could affect couples across borders.
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Dakotas
New York
New Jersey
New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals
Empire State
Hester Wallace
William Wallace
East One Hundred and Twentieth Street
Jersey City
Jersey
Pitney
Court of Chancery
Musty Tomes
Dakota
Chaffee Denies Intelligent Chinese Seek Christianity
General A R Chaffee told Methodist Social Union members at the Savoy that he never met an intelligent Chinese who expressed desire to embrace Christianity. He praised missionaries but said results do not match effort, noting most Chinese masses oppose Christianity and missionaries often lack local language skills. He suggested the Philippines as a brighter field but warned language and provincial corruption hinder work.
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A. R. Chaffee
Methodist Social Union
Hotel
Savoy
Chaffee
China
Orient
Pekin
Philippines
New York Herald
Why furriers favor black bears as shop signs
A Washington Post item recalls furriers preferring black bears for advertising signs. Bears endure weather and time better than other animals, though costly. a good stuffed bear can bring $75 or $10 and last 20 to 30 years, making it economical in the long run.
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Washington Post
Yukon commissioner envisions Yukon as future garden spot
Fred T. Congdon, the new Yukon commissioner, says moss must be removed to unleash fertile soil and turn the region into the world’s greatest agricultural country. He notes frost depth, foundation issues, and minerals, but urges focus on agriculture and eventual political representation in Canada and the United States.
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Yukon
Fred T. Congdon
Congdon
Alaska
United States Congress
Chicago Chronicle
Patriots Flee Fort San Carlos Under German Sour Warfare
The Venezuelan garrison at Fort San Carlos endures shellfire from German ships led by the Brave Bill Pilsener. A rash plan to load shells with Limburger cheese and sauerkraut forces the defenders to flee in panic, despite Bello's rallying speech and a reminder of customs receipts.
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Fort San Carlos
Bello
Brave Bill” Pilsener
Weil
Vass Iss
New York Times
Women to compete for Prix de Rome under education decree
A new French education ministry decree allows women and girls to compete for the Prix de Rome, with the winner earning several years’ opportunity to study in Italy.
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Ministry of Education
Italy
Roi des chiffonniers Paulmeier and French ragpickers legacy
The article profiles Paulmeier known as roi des chiffonniers, a 60 year veteran ragpicker with many children who once returned 62 000 francs in banknotes to police. He argues ragpickers are healthier workers and opposes motorization as increasing pauperism while praising Paris for aid to authorities during epidemics and unrest.
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Eugene Sue
Paulmeier
Paris
Philadelphia Mayor Bans Spitting on Public Spaces
Mayor Ashbridge signs ordinance prohibiting spitting on Philadelphia sidewalks public conveyances and buildings with a $1 fine plus costs per offense The ban covers theatres railroad stations and other indoor places used by the public for entry or use
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Ashbridge
Philadelphia
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