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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
5
John M. Jamison describes a portable dehorning cage used by beef handlers. The device spans six feet by six feet with a 34 to 41 inch top width and features a nose rope, a head restraint lever, and a long 9 foot upright to secure horns. Operators have dehorned up to 60 cattle in under an hour, traveling to convenient field locations with helpers.
The article explains that fermentation requires oxygen and silage should be kept airtight. It advises building silo walls with varied heights to reduce friction and ensure even packing, noting air pockets remain but should be minimized to prevent fermentation until the mass settles.
The article advises farmers on crop seeding timing and soil preparation to improve yields. It notes that short crops fetch fair prices, good crops raise feeding stock value, and milking cows benefit from earlier sowing. Wet soil and moisture retention are emphasized for better germination.
A Western Plow note explains suspending a lantern over a kerosene coated water surface to trap night flying insects. It lists moths and beetles such as cut worm moths, clicking beetles, and May beetles as potential catches, but notes larvae damage, delayed benefits, and limited effect since many females are wingless or fly little.
A report notes two small vessels fitted with Parsons turbine engines and a guaranteed speed of 35 knots for the British Admiralty. Other items include a 200 year old carpet in Teheran’s shah palace, rising literacy in Britain, and preparations for Nile dam construction with 15,000 native workers and brick dams with granite foundations.
The way packing is done largely determines the price for choice fruit. Juicy tender-skinned fruit especially hinges on careful packing to protect quality.
The article notes bruised pears fetch lower prices and stresses selecting fine Bartletts and Anjous for market appeal. It recommends wrapping each fruit in tissue paper, a practice borrowed from orange merchants, to protect quality and improve returns.
A Dakota Field and Farm notice argues cows with udder sores should not be used for human milk. It says it is better to dry up or dispose of affected cattle, and that keeping diseased cows risks contaminating milk and spreading diseases to people.
The article explains that the first 25 dollars of a cow’s annual income covers keep costs, while selling 5 000 pounds of milk at 50 cents and 100 pounds more will yield profit. Selecting and breeding cows to produce 8 000 pounds of milk with similar costs adds 3 000 pounds of profit, a principle that drives farm fortunes.
The piece notes Cuban exiles in the United States funding the insurgency against Spain through war taxes on cigar workers. It highlights The Disciples of Marti, a group of Cuban children raising funds by entertainment to aid wounded soldiers and fund expeditions, with vivid observations on their dances and culture.
A historic executive document outlines U S aims for Cuban military occupation after Spain's capitulation. It states protect inhabitants rights, preserve existing laws where possible, and regulate property, revenues, and civilian administration under military authority. The order, dated July 18 1898, directs Shafter to uphold justice and support for Cuban civilians.
In a wartime scene described by Puck, shells from the Spaniards threaten a seaside hotel as guests awaken and protest paying bills before forced to sleep again. The chaotic moment captures fear, fatigue, and the civilians’ resignation amid shellfire.
A fragmented note complains about a mosquito issue and wasted time, hinting at annoyance and a sense of frustration. The text references a troublesome insect and suggests a minor delay or interruption in activity. The exact context remains unclear from the snippet.
A farmer stealthily approaches a cherry tree as a boy in a tree tosses stones and munches cherries. A loud confrontation erupts with a shouted inquiry about his actions, ending with the boy recalling Maine before promising to fetch another tree of fruit.
An amused Hamilton council tale centers on Jacob Nuren Schmidt who never attended meetings. He accidentally clarifies a paving resolution for Sibley street by tapping his chest and declaring the motion seconded. His mispronunciations and antics highlight local civic theater.
Mrs. Adams wife of Rev. A R Adams pastor at Bedford Christian Church Blandinsville Ill recalls years of torment from disease. After ten physicians and female troubles she found relief with Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She reports improved appetite renewed energy and ability to work claiming the pill cured nervous depression and numbness. Hundreds of cases cited as cured.
A satirical exchange from Puck questions why a war cannot be prosecuted faster. The quip implies the difficulty lies in catching the Spaniards rather than prosecuting them quickly, reflecting humorous wartime sentiment.
A Detroit Journal observer remarks that some young men have dazzling futures yet cannot see where they step. The LA Bulletin adds money talks and warns that if a ban comes to you, that is back talk.
The text claims frequent malarial fevers are common in Cuba and worldwide and that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters rapidly cure them. It describes Bitters as a specific for malaria troubles and says it purifies blood, strengthens nerves and muscles, and firms flesh, also curing dyspepsia and constipation.
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal presents Uncle Mose offering a folk aphorism about daily bread and a harsher street life. The quote contrasts prayer for sustenance with the need to hustle at night, reflecting themes of faith and urban struggle.
A damaged OCR fragment references a quote about a girl's upbringing and sensible mother, with scattered place names and dates, suggesting column notes on moral character from a historical Allegheny Pennsylvania context.
The Washington IA Democrat notes two longtime buddies find delight in challenging each other with tedious tasks, turning dull work into a playful contest between them.
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