Cattle Tuberculosis Eradication Drive Expands Nationwide
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines interstate cattle testing rules beginning July 1 2010 to curb tuberculosis spread. Cooperation between federal and state officials supports accredited herds, area work, indemnities, and slaughter options, with Minnesota Virginia and Alabama among top testing states.
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How to Ground Cotton Gin Machinery Prevents Fires
The U S Department of Agriculture reports static electricity causes most gin fires in the South. A circular titled Cotton Gin Fires explains grounding gin machinery to prevent sparks, with guidance on preventing fires from matches and foreign material. It notes 1917 Texas losses run high and offers free access to Circular 28 by application to the Bureau of Chemistry.
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Pasture feeding advised for hogs and work horses
The article argues hogs should graze on pasture continuously to cut costs despite relying on grain rations. It notes farmers lose money with costly feeding practices and recommends pasture for work horses as well. It adds that oats are inefficient compared to egra, requiring about two bushels of oats to equal one bushel of egra.
Telegram Confusion Delights Town Editor
A man courting an elderly lady sends a telegraph marriage proposal. The telegraph costs twenty five cents for ten words and the editor receives a garbled message: Yes repeated with variations. The scene unfolds when the lady rushes to the telegraph office.
What He Couldn't Do On the Bus to Westminster Abbey
The conductor waited for passengers at the steps but none came down. He challenged a man on top of the bus to come down for Westminster Abbey, quipping that he could not bring it aboard.
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Father Tests Suitor Prospects in Talk of Marriage
A father questions a hopeful groom about future plans and prospects. The young man pledges strong plans and promises not to spoil them. The exchange hints at parental concern and a cautious consent.
Striking Stranger Draws Notice at Dinner
A bored youth asks about a man who stares, identifying him as Professor Jenkins, a famed expert on sanity. The exchange hints at an uneasy tension and public interest surrounding the scholar.
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Professor Jenkins
If Women Only Knew Backache and Kidney Pain Cure
Alliance resident Mrs. F. W. Buchman shares she was run down by kidney trouble with dull back ache and weakness. She describes sleepless nights, dizziness, and fatigue improving after using Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy.
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Doan's Kidney Pills End Headache Woes
A patient describes color specks and a steady head ache until using Doan's Kidney Pills from Brennan's Drug Store. The pills relieved the condition and restored health, priced 60 cents at all dealers. Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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