The Arctic Hero Cockney of the Narwhal
On the Narwhal a diminutive Cockney, nicknamed No-Toes, leads a perilous caribou hunt to avert starvation. He and Jim Hall endure brutal frost and fatigue, drive the dogs, and return with meat, only for mutiny frightened by hunger. Cockney's courage sees him through to a grim, selfless end aboard the icebound ship.
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Cockney
Alaskan
North
Antone
Behring and
Arctic
Behring Straits
McKenzie River
Herschel Island
Jim Hall
Jim
Hall
Serosa
Cocknay
Hunter
Hal
Mata
Boyle
Averencho
Feeding a Dairy Calf to Grow Well
Practical old fashioned guide on calf rearing stresses grazing, milk feeding, and grain. It recommends keeping the calf with the cow briefly, then separating, feeding four pounds of milk thrice daily for ten days, then increasing skim milk, introducing seeds at two weeks, adding grain after three weeks, and using a grain mix of corn meal oats and wheat bran with linseed meal. Green grass is advised, clover hay in extreme weather, and milk until five to six months. warns against cottonseed meal under twelve months and emphasizes steady growth and avoiding stunting.
What to Feed the Poultry by W A Lippincott
Practical poultry feeding guidance detailing slop feed ratios using corn meal oat flour barley meal beef scrap and buttermilk with a self cleaning lattice bottom proto crate in protected outdoor spot. It notes fattening gains of 25 to 85 percent and the benefit of milk for laying hens increasing protein and egg production per quart of milk.
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W. A. Lippincott
Formula For A Whitewash Paste From A Historic Recipe
A historic home craft formula explains whitewash making from unslaked lime slaked with boiling water, salt dissolved in warm water, ground rice paste, and five gallons of hot water. The mixture rests days and can be colored with ochre lampblack keel or blueing to enhance tone.
Importance of Farm Women by Mrs A M Keppher
Farm women hold a peculiar and important place as creators of wealth through labor in poultry, butter, and home gardens. Their thrift is shown by the vast output of poultry, millions of pounds of butter, and fruit jars. She look eth well to the ways of her house hold.
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A. M. Kepphr
Care of Colt's Feet For Proper Hoof Care
Instructions advise rasping colt feet to keep them level, with at least monthly trimming. Regular cleaning with a foot pick prevents filth buildup in crevices between the frog and poles, reducing thrush risk.
Farm Day Hours Reported by Professor Boss
Professor Boss of the Minnesota Agricultural College says statistical analysis of farm labor shows farmers work long hours in summer and about four to five hours in winter.
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Boss
Minnesota Agricultural College
Building Joist Frame Barn Horewich Construction Details
Horewich describes joist frame barn roof construction. For widths up to 86 feet a 1 by 12 brace suffices on the right. For widths over 36 feet frame the roof with extra short cross bracing on the left. Rafters use 2 by 6s, floor joists 2 by 12s, braces from plate bottom to inner posts are 2 by 8s doubled. The design provides strength and unobstructed hay loft room.
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Horewich
Livestock care guidance for winter and spring tasks
Practical notes on handling horses sheep hogs and cattle in cold weather. Emphasizes shelter, pasture access, early mating, and spring workup. Warns of glanders risk in Europe and U.S. exposure. Discusses feed management and breeding for better yields in corn and pig farming.
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Europe
Plan for Future Trees On Lawn Seeks Space Avoids Lopping
Plan advises planting trees with ample space to future growth. Avoids dense shade or interference. Emphasizes spacing to prevent need for lopping or trimming later. Mentions Waoba and ATRAR as unclear references.
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