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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
3
George E. Scott describes a practical two in one device for applying fertilizer by hand. A cotton belt wears a tin tube and gum hose to regulate flow, guiding fertilizer through a 14% inch hole for wide coverage. Operational speed and pressure control the output.
Orchard and garden guidance covers windbreak trees, currant longevity, grafting wound care, grapevine growth, peach pruning, black knot control, shade tree hardiness, drainage advantages for fruit maturity, plum and curculio notes, space for fruit types, strawberry and corn crops, mulching to prevent frost injury, poultry house floor issues, and dairy cow rations with gradual dietary changes.
Agricultural Epitomist warns gradual feed changes to prevent rank grassy odor in milk. Do not shift from dry to green feed suddenly. start with familiar feed, then introduce the new, increasing its proportion each meal. Begin with short pasture grazing and extend time daily to full access.
A Tribune item promotes a humane cattle and horse restraint design instead of heavy boards or hopples. The rope halter fits over the head and body, allowing only natural head height and preventing dangerous forefoot entanglement near fences. The rope may stretch and be shortened as needed for safe use.
National Stockman advises feeding calves a week old with skimmed milk plus one gill of boiled flaxseed, gradually rising to a pint daily by four weeks. Include finely ground oats and corn, or oats unground, to reach a pint to a quart. Flaxseed gruel with skimmed milk yields strong growth. A two month calf can gain three pounds daily on this plan.
Daniel Munroe argues the key selection is the head of the herd. He notes a top breeding bull concentrates the best family records and cites a large province dairy sale where a herd bull commanded high prices. The buyer and seller both benefited, and the bull’s influence lasts for years. Moral: don’t overfocus on one bull when seeking a good animal.
A Washington Star tale recounts a Sunday New Jersey avenue confrontation where a mother and a 14 or 15 year old boy clashed and a bystander reporter stepped in. The story folds into a life lesson from a spoiled son who, after a strict thrashing from his stepfather, gains lasting respect for his mother and her husband.
A dramatic scene describes a leading lady trapped on the fourth floor as the villain taunts her. She quickly improvises a rope from multiple belts and lowers herself from the window amid cheering gallery patrons. Also included are brief recipes for gem loaf and notes on Jerusalem burnings.
Mrs. W. L. Francis, wife of the postmaster, near death, recovered fully after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She credits the remedy with easing heart pain, restoring vitality, and aiding acceptance by a life insurer. The anecdote includes endorsements from neighbors and a railroad station agent, with details on dosage and available purchase.
The National Educational Association will hold its next annual meeting in Buffalo. Various rail lines offer round trip fares plus $2.00, with multiple dates in June August and October for excursions to Florida and the South. Also advertised: medical remedies and tonic products with testimonials, family medicine notes, and travel information from Chicago and Eastern Illinois routes.
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