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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
4
Guidance on calf feeding from birth to four months, stressing colostrum, milk temps, and gradual increases to twelve to twenty pounds daily. Warns against overfeeding to prevent scours. Describes Ayrshire cows as economical, hardy, with red and white coloring, weighing about 1000 pounds and low disease incidence.
B C Jones of Montana Agricultural College outlines calf feeding stages from birth to four months. Start with milk only, then introduce small grains and hay gradually. Avoid feeding dry starches in milk and ensure ample clean water and gradual pasture exposure to prevent scours.
A Wisconsin hog feeding study outlines rations for different groups. Young pigs receive a 100 pound slop mix of oats middlings cornmeal oil meal and salt. Brood sows get a similar 100 pound blend with bran added. Alfalfa hay includes alfalfa oats middlings cornmeal oilmeal and salt. Growing swine and fattening pigs have distinct formulas with cornmeal oil and middlings, adjusting share before fattening with added corn.
A Farm Journal excerpt argues against creasing or tar generally in shoeing horses, noting the hoof’s tiny pipes draw moisture to stay elastic. Grease and tar clog these pipes causing stiff, shriveled hooves that jar joints and strain cartilages, hampering laminae function.
Advice on hardy plants for mid summer heat and drought. California poppy and other annuals show a range of colors and lasting freshness. Kudzu vines reach fifty feet, calendula endures frost, sweet peas and hollyhocks conceal fences, portulaca resists drought, calliopsis and asters suit cutting gardens, and lavender with white and pink accents enhances borders.
Governor Hadley of Missouri states that farming is the oldest and most important occupation. He argues that the value from the soil surpasses all other human labor and that farmers’ prosperity directly ties to national well being.
The Agriculture Department warns against using foreign grown seed potatoes due to the risk of introducing European potato diseases. It notes late varieties are unsuitable for both northern and southern regions, likely reducing yields and raising future costs.
The National Canners' Association reports a threefold rise in canned sweet corn consumption over the past decade. Advances in processing have allayed fears of ptomaine poisoning and bacterial danger, reducing health concerns materially.
The article explains choking in cattle from large swallowed objects and notes varying symptoms by gullet section. It highlights Hereford cattle as exceptionally hardy and efficient grass grazers, praising their historical prominence and beef yield, with tests showing lower tuberculosis rates in Herefords compared to other breeds.
A playful verse from Youth's Companion hints at letter rearrangements that transform common words into new meanings. It shows pairs like mate meat tame team and stage gates, urging clever readers to spot hidden wordplay and longer terms.
Dr. David Roberts describes methods to relieve throat obstructions in cattle. Techniques include manual manipulation, grasping the foreign body, or using a gag and probang to push material into the stomach. Aftercare advises soft mash and avoiding bulky foods for 24 hours to prevent gullet rupture.
A Word game involves two players banished from a room to guess a chosen homophone with different meanings. They ask questions whose answers must contain teakettle in place of the target word, as shown in sample exchanges about doing, cost, distance, and weather.
A reader recalls classic tongue twisters including Peter Piper and How much wood would a woodchuck chuck. The piece mentions the challenge of repeating them fast and notes a shorter one is easier to mishear. It also includes a three person exchange about knowing Eno and each other.
A magic trick uses a real snowball with camphor hidden on one side. The ball is lit with a match and burns to a shell while spectators view the rolling and passing. When no snow is available the camphor is placed in cracked ice to perform the same illusion.
An elderly wooer debates marriage norms with a widow who recalls her mother's multiple marriages. The widow expresses no prejudice about remarriage and signals openness to follow family example.
A London Tatler excerpt recalls a mid Atlantic storm where a writer found rest in a warm sea bath aboard a ship. As the vessel pitched wildly the bath water remained buoyant and the bathers floated with a smile, offering relief from seasickness during the voyage.
A short paragraph explains a parlor trick using a nickel placed on a table four to five inches from the edge. By hovering the hand above and blowing sharply near the coin, the coin is said to jump into the performer’s hand. Practice is required to perform smoothly.
A fragmented note discusses why stars appear to twinkle and what that reveals about atmospheric currents. It suggests twinkling indicates disturbed air and changing light patterns, implying weather effects on visibility.
A cement tank is sunk in the ground and filled with water to keep pigs cool during hot days. Surrounding gravel allows water to drain away, preventing mud and keeping the yard tidy.
Hogs dig in the earth not for fun but to find food such as grass roots worms and other bits that help build bone and muscle through their feeding behavior.
A short note notes the impact of printed farm letterheads and envelopes on business perception. It states that professional appearance matters, and well headed letters convey credibility and solid operation.
The article advises farmers to feed hogs ashes char coal sulphur lime turpentine and copperas to prevent intestinal worms, noting these substances as effective preventives against worm trouble in swine.
A riddle style note asking about words with tve letters that can be spelled using Wa Sh county abbreviations. It lists clues: To surpass, A girls name, Another girl's Christian name, Requires replenishing with MT and KT letter hints.
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