Ancient Moodus Bell Cast in Spain in 815 A D
A very old bell in Moodus Connecticut, originally hung in a Spanish church, was captured during Napoleon's era and later brought to America around 1834 or 1835. It sits near St. Stephen's church on a stone platform and bears the Spanish inscription dating it to 815 A D. William Wryllis Pratt donated the bell to the Moodus church.
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Moodus
Conn
St. Stephen’s
Spain
William Wryllis Pratt
New York
Miguel Joseph E’stivan
Corrales
Childrens tale ends with And that's that
Raymond in kindergarten tells a story and, unable to finish, ends with the phrase And that's that. The brief anecdote notes the moment of uncertainty and the improvised close.
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Raymond
Guineas as Useful Farm Birds and Laying Tips
Guineas make good layers with eggs suitable for cooking and table use. Their meat is common in hotels as a substitute for game and is best when eaten before one year old. They forage well and dislike confinement, but keep careful egg management during laying and avoid confining them with hens.
Feeding Young Chicks: Frequent, Small Meals and Exercise
The guide advises feeding young chicks small portions often, with meals split across morning and night and at least two mid day feedings. Start with soft and hard feeds, adjust as they grow, avoid leftover moistened feed, use finely cracked grains, and encourage exercise by grain scattered in litter.
Decayed Animal Causes Limberneck Among Fowls
Wildlife expert Harry Embleton of Oklahoma A and M college reports limberneck in chickens results from decayed animal matter. He urges cleaning premises of carcasses such as rabbits snakes or dead birds and notes castor oil via a funnel and tube can aid recovery in some cases.
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Harry Embleton
Oklahoma
A. and
M. College
Embleton
Light Brahmas Grow Slow for Early Mattening
Light Brahmas are commonly used for capons but their size makes early maturation unlikely in a short summer season. They would require nine to ten months to reach standard weights.
Poultry Raising Tips for Ducks and Turkeys
The article outlines large scale duck rearing demands capital and experience with about half of duck chicks dying. It notes one pullet per six eggs hatched, the risk period after poults show red is lower, and stresses ample clean water especially in hot weather. It warns against overfat hens causing egg binding and related health issues.
Increase Needed in Supply of Rye
The U S Department of Agriculture says rye production should rise across the United States. Rye Outcompetes wheat in many areas, tolerates sandy soils, and can be sown later in winter-wheat regions, with lower risk from pests. Demand drives production, seen after World War I and in 1922 when rye sowings more than doubled.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Mississippi Valley
Rats Prefer a Balanced Ration to Poisoned Bait
Kansas State College notes that rats are picky eaters and poison campaigns fail if owners do not provide a variety of edibles. Rat bait should mix meat, vegetable, and cereal foods with borax in a one to four ratio and present three separate tastings to lure rats.
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Olis Wade
Kansas Agricultural College
Kansas
Sound Hides Will Bring More Money to Farmers
Sound hides free from cuts on the fresh side properly salted and cured can command a high price. Greater care is needed in summer than in winter for salting curing and marketing hides. Partly decayed hides are practically useless. Directions are in Farmers Bulletin 1055 from the Department of Agriculture Washington D C.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Great Amount of Water Needed in Dry Weather
In midsummer a vast water supply is essential and level cultivation saves water. Keeping ground level prevents runoff from hills and ridges, preserving soil moisture and reducing plant wilting. Cucumbers melons squash and pumpkins demand ample water due to vine growth.
Liberator's Best II World Champion Sow
The sow Liberator's Best II, world champion of her breed in 1922, farrowed twelve female pigs in April 1928. Her depth of body and udder show brood sow quality, with litter mates also winning world titles in 1921 and 1922. The best hog performs in farm conditions as well as the show ring.
Cabbage Fields Help Tips Against Small Green Worms
Cabbage fields are attacked by small green cabbage worms that hatch from eggs laid on the leaves. Control is possible with timely use of white hellebore or arsenate of lead, applied as sprays to the leaves, with precautions to keep fresh.
Troublesome Weeds Are Difficult to Eradicate
Sour docks and burdocks are among our most troublesome weeds and hard to eradicate after establishment. Use a sharp spade to cut below the sprouting line. Spade out all weeds while corn is small and remove along fences before seeding to prevent reinfestation.
Squash Bugs Hard To Eradicate In Garden
The squash bugs are among the hardest insects to combat. Remove all dead leaves and trash from under the plant and apply lime around the stem to prevent contact. Place two boards under the plant at night to trap bugs, then mash them in the morning. Start early as once established they are nearly impossible to eradicate.
Prevent Tomato Blight by Changing Location
Guidance warns against leaving tomatoes in the same ground for two seasons to avoid blight. If blight appears, destroy affected vines and spray remaining plants with Bordeaux mixture.
Fancywork For Women And Historic Flight With Petroleum
A reader quips about a wife’s fancywork and a porous plaster accent. Ads promote Red Cross Ball Blue for baby clothes and Cuticura products for skin. A note on Copenhagen tests shows a petroleum fueled airplane rivaling gasoline with less vibration and no engine soot. A village cartoon recalls local sewins as news.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Every Morn I Bring Thee Violets and Saturday Envelopes
A Richmond Times Dispatch fragment shows a wife chiding her husband for changing after marriage. She recalls his song about violets and roses before the wedding, while he laments delivering envelopes on Saturdays and the emotional change that followed.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Castoria Ad Claims Safe Relief for Infants
An old advertisement touts Mother Fletcher's Castoria as a remedy for constipation flatulency wind colic and diarrhea in babies and children. It promises fever reduction and better digestion leading to natural sleep without opiates backed by a signature on the genuine product.
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Fletcher
Doorway Confusion At The Playhouse Exchange
In a playhouse entry a woman tells the doorman the man behind has her ticket. The man behind denies it. She had walked in while her husband spoke to someone, believing the other man held the ticket.
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