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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
5
A detailed description outlines construction of a strong hay derrick for haying operations. It specifies base framing from 3x12 stock 14 feet long, center crosspiece 3x8, outside crosspieces 2x8 mortised and bolted, brace foot 4x4, and a post of 9 or 10 feet with a pole length of 25 or 40 feet based on stack size.
An old farmer describes a loge and fence loom setup for fork and post derricks to handle hay. He notes wind direction, a steering post, and bolting methods to secure pullets and avoid stack failure. The writer recalls stacking ten acres of clover hay last year and praises well-packed steel and heavy loads.
Practical horse care guidance from Charles I. Springer cites eye health feed and watering, saddle and bridle handling, calming methods, and pasture benefits. Notes cover feeding, washes for sore mouths, and driving influence on interference with emphasis on gentle training and caution. The piece cites India feeding context and references saddle horses as profitable.
Subsoiling for root crops creates soil that allows roots to grow without resistance in all directions. Taproots reach moisture, reducing drought impact and promoting steady growth, with notable advantage even in arid regions. Potatoes also benefit from this practice.
Drainage avoids stagnant water, deepens soil for roots, and improves aeration and chemical reactions. It makes soil warmer and allows earlier plowing in dry periods, aiding crop establishment. Montana experiments show alsike clover performing better than red clover or alfalfa. A weakling twin is not worth saving. it costs more than its worth.
An editor quotes W. W. Jituck urging intensive farming, smaller acreage, diverse livestock, and direct sale to consumers. He stresses cash purchases, quality goods, kept records, and shared farm management with the wife, plus peace and economy as keys to successful modern farming.
The article lists vaseline coating, water glass, and oil preservation as the best German methods. Water glass keeps eggs fresh longest and prevents shell settling. boiling can burst shells unless pierced. Vaseline is time consuming. a 50 cent water glass solution preserves 59 dozen eggs for about three and a half months.
Instructions cover lamb feeding with bran and corn meal mixture, precautions after shearing with pine tar coating, and dipping to prevent skin irritation. Remedies include small doses of tincture of opium ginger rhubarb and cardamom seed, given in water, with larger amounts for ewes.
Illustration shows a plank frame cover over a well with small holes on all sides for ventilation. The piece warns that without proper ventilation the water will stagnate and threaten health.
Instructions for a well platform and ventilator specify holes should be covered by wire mesh or netting to exclude animals and insects. Mesh must be placed inside the box to protect the opening.
Farm and Fireside notes that young ducks require water to drink and wash their bills while feeding. Water deep enough for head and bill helps cleaning, causes splashing, and aids breathing though swimming is not advised.
A design and writeup describe a ten room house can be built for 2200 dollars. The article details rubble stone foundation 18 inches thick brick above ground 12 inches tall basement 7 feet high and structural features such as wire nails and criss crossed cement, stone chimney caps press brick chimneys iron braces gutters and downspouts.
A detailed note lists room heights of 9 feet 6 inches on the first story and 6 feet on the second. The veranda runs across the front. joists are specified as 2 by 16 inches for the first and second doors, studs 2 by 10 inches, roof rafters 2 by 4 inches, and windows use American glass. Mantels are wood, trim is Georgia pine with oil finish, plaster is two-coat, exterior painting three-coat, roofs have one brush coat shingles, doors feature cross panels, and there is a maple floor in the kitchen and pantry.
A Philadelphia Press item recounts a teacher’s question about fortifications asking the class what a buttress is. Willie answers with humorous misdirection calling it a nanny goat in a light classroom moment.
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as stopping coughing immediately with a free sample bottle from your druggist. Large bottles cost 25 and 50 cents. The note warns against delays. The Chicago Democrat quips about man’s liberty to make a fool of himself.
The advertisement promotes Mrs. Pinkham as a trusted source for guidance to women during menopause. It claims widespread grateful testimony and offers free advice with an address in Lynn Massachusetts for letters and inquiries.
The document outlines building specs including framing with cedar siding and shingles, felt paper underlayment, concrete basement floor with segmented rooms, gas piping, tile dining flues, and complete interior finish. It emphasizes thorough completion for occupancy and lists rooms such as laundry, store room, furnace room, and coal bins.
German officials study storm shelter safety in Lippe district forests. Oak trees show highest lightning susceptibility while beach ranks lowest. oak 58 percent of struck trees, fir 21, pine 15, beach 6, across 275 incidents in three years.
American Grocer estimate shows total beverage expenditure at 1 146 897 822 dollars for year ending June 30 1899. Alcoholic drinks dominate at 975 559 630 dollars with coffee tea cocoa and others making up the remainder. Per capita spending stands at 15 dollars for 76 611 000 inhabitants about 41 4 cents daily. Over 100 stokers are needed to feed the fires of a fast Atlantic liner.
A distraught mother tells her husband she has been very worried about their baby who is said to be intelligent at nine months old. The exchange captures the fear that smart children may not grow up.
An Irish lad with a donkey dreads enlistment as two recruiting sergeants pass. When one jokes about hugging his brother, the boy replies he fears the donkey would list, citing the draft. The quip appears in the Evening Wisconsin.
A terse dialogue between Cassidy and Pucek about relationships and marriage. The exchange notes that affection may fade or change after commitment, contrasting playful flirting with a more sober view of long term union.
A brief dialogue features Flossy and Chica noting peach blossoms and peach ice cream with playful exchange on a Record page. The fragment preserves light seasonal mood and character banter.
A quirky line from the Chicago Daily News quotes a janitor philosopher noting that a stolen kiss is often punished by marriage and hard labor, reflecting a sharp social jab in a humorous aside.
Local readers remark on a cur at odds with neighbors as a dog’s nocturnal barking fuels a dispute. The playful exchange highlights community unease over small disturbances and shared spaces.
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