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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
8
The piece argues farmers should take occasional days off and enjoy simple country trips by wagon to refresh body and spirit. Citing Webb Donnell, it says rest improves long-term productivity, reduces monotony, and benefits both people and livestock, with planning for next year’s outing.
An elderly Utah farmer has devised a new grade level to aid ditch layouts and determine water fall. The device uses a perpendicular staff with a four inch board attached at each end holding a small bottle partly filled with water. When measuring slope, the level is set up at three feet and used to gauge grade.
A fragment describing how water levels in bottles indicate a starting point, using elevated ends and a sighting pole with a paper or rag. Distance between observation points is measured by chain, rope, or steps, allowing calculation of the fall period. It also mentions canal water carried around mountain slopes and a note about youth raising chickens for self reliance and thrift.
The white wonder chicken, said to be originated by William N. French of Vermont, resembles a white Wyandotte in shape and rose comb but is larger and hardy. Believed to be cross bred from light Brahma and Wyandotte, it proved to be an excellent layer and table fowl with some popularity abroad. A white wonder club fostered the breed, which remains less popular among fanciers due to its close resemblance to the Wyandotte.
A 19th century warning from the New York Produce Review explains pine in egg cases taints eggs when moisture from condensation is present. Damp pine emits a pungent odor contaminating fresh stock, especially after cold storage. White wood cases with proper fillers are recommended to prevent losses and ensure quality.
Practical guidance on keeping poultry healthy and profitable. Emphasizes clean nests, vermin control, gravel for soft shelled eggs, rapid fattening, varied feed, avoiding excess soft or cooked foods, gizzard exercise, and a lard vaseline sulphur ointment to treat chick sore heads with repeated applications.
A collage of items tout South Dakota farming gains and land sales east of the Missouri river with cheap acquisition and future price rise. Ads for rail excursions from Louisville Nashville and a medical cure promotion follow with brief notes on various products and a Bible-verse signoff.
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