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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
7
A Dakota Farner article explains how concrete roads are built with lean to rich mixture in one or two courses. It covers subgrade compaction, drainage, cement proportions, mixing, placement, rolling, finishing, and curing to prevent cracking and surface pitting.
Local authorities press for road construction to meet national demands and secure future profits as districts race to gain advantage before trade shifts elsewhere. The piece argues roadways are passing investments shaping economic progress and competitiveness.
Heat or cold does not affect hardened concrete and it remains stable once cured. Other materials on the surface do not alter it. Proper grade and weight hauling economics depend on road design. Gritty smooth concrete resists moisture and is suited to steep grades. Drainage of marsh pockets and patches is required under the roadbed.
A dairy department summary extols summer silage to protect herds during dry weather. It notes easier harvest, weather independence, higher feed efficiency, reduced waste, and potential pasture relief. It discusses silo coating practices, construction tips, and labor savings, urging timely expansion of summer silos with proper inside coatings.
It costs about 25 cents to raise rabbits and pelts are worth from 15 to 75 cents depending on breed and size. Oats cabbage and water form the common diet. Compared to chicken raising, rabbits win on hardiness and low feed costs, appealing to many young farmers.
A fragment notes high demand for soy bean seed next year. It mentions early matured pigs as the most restable, and suggests starting with sheep in early fall. Recommends good grade ewes and a purebred ram for Yeeinnees.
Fragments advise on feeding brood mares and foals, emphasizing extra care before foaling, suitable hay types such as Sudan grass and alfalfa, and avoiding stress. Mention practical feeding troughs and access limitations for older youths, with a general note on moderate costs for farmers.
United States Department of Agriculture warns poultrymen to guard against rats. Rats damage feed, eggs, and young birds and can kill roosting fowls. Complaints reach the department from various sources, highlighting ongoing farm pest issues.
A New Jersey report details rats killing young ducks and hens, with many eyes watching as the rodents destroy poultry. In Massachusetts, rats reportedly kill a season's batch of chickens and ducklings. Experts warn rats multiply rapidly where food and shelter are left undisturbed, from a single rat to over 2,000 in a year. Property owners are urged to prevent infestations to avoid ongoing vexation.
Prepared by the United Rater Depart outlines objectives to improve hen productivity by following bedding habits, providing knowledge on traits and habits, and offering measures to identify productive birds. It emphasizes precision in judging flock quality and utility of hens through trap nest data and practical guidance.
The guide advises feeding chicks a prepared mixture for the first three days while squeezing milk from bread, then switching to commercial chick feed until they can handle wheat or cracked corn. It notes delicate poults and risks from chilling or wet conditions, plus tips on shell quality and sanitation.
A fragment urges farmers to protect poultry houses with tar paper and better cleanliness. It warns neglect leads to heavy losses, stresses daily gathering and cooling in storage areas, and promotes careful, sanitary practices to preserve stock and profits.
An advertisement warns consumers to buy genuine Bayer aspirin with the Bayer cross on unbroken packets. It touts headache relief including toothache and neuralgia, promotes 12 tablet packs, and notes aspirin as a Bayer trademark derived from monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid with safety cautions.
An old ad promotes Balon as a harmless remedy for summer colds and headaches, touting its use for mumps hay fever and inflammations. It offers free samples and agent terms to send stamps for 220 tubes, warns against imitations and lists H W Vacher Inc New Orleans as the distributor. The text includes stray dialogue about baby shows.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable tonic that eases bilious symptoms and cleanses the liver better than calomel. It promises quick relief, a cheerful mood, and renewed vigor with a money-back guarantee, urging readers to try it despite a long, persuasive sales pitch.
A fragmented discussion compares error and madness in pursuit of a purpose. It argues a mad act reveals a mistaken aim but the actor persists after outcomes reveal failure, whereas error is corrected by recognizing the misalignment between action and circumstance. The text emphasizes that madness continues despite results, unlike prudent correction.
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