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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
3
A fragment discusses building farm houses and garden structures using good material and simple carpentry. It notes damp conditions and shrinking timbers, advising careful planning of beams and foundations to avoid constant repairs and expense.
The text outlines coop designs including a conical A shape and a box coop, describes materials for durable poultry housing, ventilation, and drainage, and advises on cleanliness and ease of cleaning. It cautions on waterproofing, floor options, and the need to prevent drafts while maintaining warmth. Also noted are alfalfa field feasibility and a brief agricultural market remark.
An article describes a farmer visiting RuGh where a new powered system replaces hand tasks in potato processing and dairy operations. A sterilizing room, line shaft, and multiple machines run the workflow from washing to packaging, portraying a shift from manual to mechanical farming and local political sentiment favoring rural modernization.
An article describes a grower method using muslin canopies over cantaloupes with arched wire supports to guard developing fruit. It notes shading and protection from wind, details ringed frames, and warns about dodder seed spread, advising careful removal. It also highlights beneficial insects like toads and lizards aiding pest control and emphasizes maintaining a predator-friendly garden.
In Warren County Indiana on the fourth day of May A D 1908 under the will of the late Creceng, deceased, Lewis Fox as executor is authorized to collect claims and present them before the Fourth day of February 1909. This notice serves to all persons harbored in the estate of Weal Creceng to appear or prove their claims within the specified time. failure to comply will bar their participation.
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