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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
6
A collection of witty lines on farming health microbes crops and elections. The piece notes English ignorance of pork and beans, microbes shaping health, mortgages as corn on a toe, home election day workers, a friend harming a strawberry bed with hen manure, and the idea that a little fertilizer goes a long way.
A coop creamery acts quickly to dismiss a patron whose behavior breached standards, citing lack of church ties, wealth, or status as factors in swift removal. The incident highlights the organization’s zero tolerance policy and commitment to community integrity.
A remark notes that when a man's daily income fails to reach $1.50, his wife becomes a de facto permanent committee on ways and means, illustrating frugal household governance.
The beefsteak and the roasts begin to show the effect of the large crop of soft corn which is being fed liberally to get rid of it before it spoils.
The duration of milk yield during a heifer’s first lactation largely sets how long she will continue producing milk in later years.
The text notes a cotton picking machine has arrived and is reported a great success, while a corn harvesting machine has not yet appeared.
The note describes taking up tea roses and geraniums on the first of November and boxing them with earth to store in the cellar for winter protection.
The article notes that value in horses depends on good blood and training. It compares horses and men, saying both are shaped by breeding and discipline, with money reflecting quality and proven ability in the market.
A reminder that yielding to an approaching train is prudent. Some reckless people ignore this, risking harm and drawing后 church and probate court involvement.
The hollow brick is advancing nationwide as a superior and cheaper option for structural use compared with solid brick, promising savings in construction costs.
A local remark humorously suggests burying seed corn in the cat bin as a sure way some men protect their seed. The speaker claims several men consistently care for their seed corn this way and always see it grow.
A man known for greed is accused of sending only the first three days’ milk from a fresh cow to the creamery, judged as a very mean act in the community.
The passage warns against feeding hogs soft and new corn though it may seem efficient. It suggests this method could be an expensive experiment and implies negative outcomes from improper feed choices.
The piece argues that combining New England frugality with Western initiative could make eighty acres ample for a Mississippi valley farm. It frames a regional improvement vision, pairing thrift with ambition to boost rural prosperity.
A quirky note urges feeding pumpkins and seeds to cows, claiming cows benefit from the fodder and that old bosses possess the right machinery to process it efficiently.
The text notes a $70 advantage for a scrub bull over a thirty dollar grade bull and states a herd of fifteen cows yields $300 or more in favor of a registered animal within three years.
A harsh remark condemns a twenty one year old man who aims to live without work and enjoy leisure. The author expresses strong desire to eliminate such behavior as a societal burden.
A reader asks why the southern region with milder winters does not yield more eggs when prices are high. The question also wonders why Black people do not enter the poultry business legitimately, rather than as sometimes believed.
Across the nation reports note a second or fall strawberry crop. Experts see odd vegetation as a curiosity, but warn that widespread occurrence would mean advancing next year’s harvest.
The government reports selling no less than 19 488 535 acres of public lands in the past year the highest since current laws went into effect. Applicants seeking homesteads are cautioned to act quickly as opportunities are tightening and choices may be limited.
If the ground is thoroughly moist trees may be planted in fall with no real advantage beyond saving spring time. If the earth is dry, planting in fall is not advised.
The 10 percent farm mortgage departs from the countryside, described as a harsh, bloodsucking burden and likened to a beast from Daniel in its era, marking the end of an era for farmers nationwide.
The electrical age turns attention to waterfalls, mountains, and canyons as sites for new electric plants. Utilities note transmission over 200 miles is now feasible, broadening the use of previously unused water power.
Florida law protects the wild turkey buzzards, but their rising numbers menace livestock owners as birds follow herds and prey on young and weak stock, causing concern for farmers and prompting discussion of potential control measures.
The November 4 Chicago market shows a $4.75 spread between the poorest and best beef cattle with quotes at $3.75 and $8.60. Brood quality and intelligent feeding are cited as key factors, suggesting a large field for study and experimentation.
The article counsels merchants and customers to honor cash purchases rather than sending goods on credit when cash is available. It warns that those who abuse credit terms deserve strong rebuke and emphasizes fair dealings in commerce.
Agriculture advances in Mexico as traditional Axico farming tools give way to modern American equipment. The soil and climate permit three crops per year and peons serve as capable laborers with proper guidance.
The text discusses aroma development in butter, breeding for quality, and the economics of farming. It notes $250 to build a small dairy facility, warns about unreliable gasoline engines, comments on Jersey cattle in dairy, and explains land values and future price drivers tied to population and product prices. It emphasizes selecting top stock for reproduction and notes land values near $100 per acre in the west and northwest, higher elsewhere with denser populations.
The article argues that crop suitability is often climate driven rather than location bound. It cites tobacco in Connecticut and Wisconsin peanuts, New Jersey sweet potatoes, Michigan peaches, and butter from Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and Nebraska, noting soil and climate can expand where crops grow. It calls for agricultural expansion and exploration of new growing regions.
The author reports a thorough late September inspection of 2809 apple trees to hunt borers. Digging out soil to a depth of one to two inches is needed as borers work both up and down, and many trees showed active infestation. Without early detection, these pests would kill the trees within four years.
The author recalls autumn woods with ground littered by fallen leaves whose scent stirs a longing to escape modern life and relive simpler days. He imagines wood ducks, squirrels, pigeons, grouse, deer hounds, and fishing in a woodland stream as a balm against everyday noise.
The article notes that a period of high agricultural prosperity leads farmers to pause dairy work. As farmers seek relief from heavy farm duties, many decide to quit milking, causing several creameries to shut down in longtime service areas.
The speaker argues every man should work hard and save to own at least ten thousand dollars to support himself in old age. Additional wealth only adds worry, probate fees, and legal costs, and the hardest workers are often burdened by excess money rather than helped by it.
Western Canada possesses 40 million acres of premier wheat land. No 1 hard variety yields 100 million bushels this year and could treble if prices justify. With rising demand from Asian markets, western wheat may power the western trade.
On December 29 the Des Moines Daily Capital marks its sixth anniversary with a Bargain Day price of 2 for 1903, domestic readers may mail 2 to Safe Young for a full year. Present subscribers may remit 2 to renew and share with friends as a Christmas gift.
J G Gluck superintendent at Prung town West Virginia Reform School states after trying all other cough medicines Foley's Honey and Tar is chosen as the exclusive remedy for the facility for its effectiveness and safety. J E Lemmon.
A Winchester Indiana father credits Foley's Honey and Tar with saving his son's life after a severe membranous croup attack. He says relief came after one dose and warns against substitutes before recommending the product sold by J. & Lemmon.
A kidney or bladder trouble can be cured by using Foley's Kidney Cure in time. Sold by d. BE. Lemmon.
Thanksgiving day brought four generations to the residence of Mrs James Anderson. The gathering included her children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Grandma Anderson, born about 1839 and about eighty years old, has ten children and has lived on the same place for sixty two years. She remains in good health and friends wish her many more happy years.
A Timely Topic notes Foley's Honey and Tar as the greatest throat and lung remedy for coughs and colds. It cures quickly and prevents serious results from a cold. Sold by J. E. Lemmon.
Druggists wary of bias but many back Newbro's Herpicide as a dandruff germ killer. Swannell & Son of Champaign Illinois praise its growth claim after a customer with hair loss reportedly regrew hair. Stewart's Pharmacy notes hundreds of testimonials nationwide.
A Winchester Indiana resident touts Dr King's New Life Pills as curing his wife of illness after doctors could not. The pills are praised for stomach and liver relief and constipation and are sold for 25 cents at Cook and Sherman’s drug store.
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