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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1898
Page
8
Philadelphia discusses stopping bottled milk and returning to the old malted delivery system. Objections focus on bottles carrying disease as they travel house to house. The author notes many handlers should take precautions to reduce contamination risk, estimating that at least 90 percent of bottled milk faces this danger under current practices.
A Rural New Yorker article advocates thorough bottle sanitation from washing to sterilizing. It describes a steam sterilizer, a rack system for 400 bottles, and multiple rinses to prevent disease transmission, boosting customer confidence and dairy trade.
The Western Plowman advises dairymen on proper feeding to ensure butter yields. Avoid moldy feeds and excessive corn meal for pigs, favor skimmed milk and oats, and convert clabbered milk into cheese by simmering. Caution against oil meal overuse, advocating limited use and promoting flaxseed meal as a substitute. A single cow can ruin a herd’s butter yield, so test milk from each cow by self sealing jars and shaking after 12 hours to check butter formation.
Regularity in milking time is essential as cows are timekeepers and respond to strict schedules. Neglecting timing causes worry and reduced yield, while some cows need thorough kneading and manipulation to release milk and prevent premature decline.
Wallace's Farmer urges careful use of separator milk to raise hand fed calves. Do not overfeed or assume more milk equals better growth. Start balanced with corn meal or flax seed, then switch to shelled corn after two months. Emphasizes profitability when calves are fed intelligently and balanced.
Guidance on avoiding creamery failures by ensuring ample milk supply and prudent investment. Emphasizes keeping good dairy cows, fair milk pricing, and not overpaying promoters. Warns against overcapitalization and urges careful planning before building and stocking a cooperative creamery.
Advice on cattle control using a harnessed stick system and proper milking technique. Emphasizes gentle handling, clean hands, avoiding wetting the cow’s tears, quiet speech, pre milking feeding, and milking efficiently without harming the animal. Includes manufacturer tips from Orange Judd Farmer and early farming guidance.
John Lamb of Walton was arrested on a warrant from Justice Pratt after Supervisor Taylor exposed a scheme to fraudulently claim rattlesnake bounties. Lamb allegedly split rattles, affixed flesh fragments, and claimed counts of 71 snakes to obtain $71, with prior $324 already paid. The practice spanned multiple counties where bounty rates varied, prompting questions about how many snakes were actually killed.
Lieut. Commander Wainwright, famed for his actions at Santiago, is praised for his rise to command the Gloucester in Cuban waters. A cousin notes his quiet demeanor and transformed resolve after the Maine tragedy, as he pursued vengeance against those responsible and faced naval danger yet again.
Ralph V. Phillips of Newport, aged 16, may be Kentucky's youngest soldier. After initial rejection for youth, he reenlisted with Newport companions, and now heads to Chickamauga Park for assignment to the Second Regiment, Kentucky Volunteers. His father Dr. T F Phillips is a noted Newport physician and his enlistment faced parental objections before final approval.
Greek laboring men report workdays of 14 hours in summer and 12 hours in winter and seek shorter hours plus wages paid on Saturday evenings rather than Sunday mornings. Also noted are a Texas timber depletion warning and Italy Protestant census data.
A study of Elisha's defense as Samaria faces Benhadad II's raids. The prophet warns Israel's king, reveals unseen heavenly aid, and blinds the Syrian army. He guides captives to Samaria, spares them with food, and ends raids, urging fidelity to principle and faith.
Persons planning travel to California should ensure tickets read via The Northwestern Line to avoid car changes and delays. Personally conducted excursions to California depart each Thursday. For lowest rates, seating, reservations, maps and detailed information, inquire with agents of Chicago Northwestern Railway.
The Omaha Exposition of 1898 references the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876 and ranks just behind Chicago's World's Fair in national importance. It urges all Pan Mississippi region states to visit Omaha during the Exposition from June to Strokes inclusive.
A sales notice invites readers to obtain a free copy of the North-Western Home-Seeker from W. B. Kniskern in Chicago. The publication promises practical guidance for agriculture dairy farming and cattle raising and seeks correspondence from prospective settlers.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers excursion tickets to Omaha for June 1 arrivals at one regular fare round trip. Return coupons are valid until June 6. From June 1 to November 1 tickets are priced at one and one third fare for the round trip with return coupons limited from sale date.
The Omaha Christian Endeavor Union, representing around 30 Budeggor societies, runs a booth at the exposition grounds providing information and help to Endeavorers and friends. To meet the need for a central HQ, they arranged with Hotel Henryton at 27th and Lake Streets, within walking distance of the exposition grounds, for a headquarters and guest accommodations.
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