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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1909
Page
6
Hints cover Indian Runner ducks their size color and laying pattern plus pasture needs for calves and advice on woodlots and horseshoer do's and don'ts. Silage clover and sweet corn notes from Hoards Dairyman and Farm Journal emphasize dairying profitability and pig sow numbers for cheaper pork production.
Advice for poultry keepers on handling broody hens without harsh methods. It recommends moving the hen to a large airy coop with slatted floor and proper care, noting broody instinct fades in a few days with gentle treatment.
A Pennsylvania farmer advises a balanced chick feed of meat, cracked corn and wheat with green fodder for healthy growth. Colorado station emphasizes that a horse’s teeth must be kept in good condition and examined biannually to prevent digestive issues and colic.
A brief note on rural land use analyzes a farm wood lot as a timely topic with critique of local farmers and their familiarity with woodland management. It reflects a community debate on agricultural practices and resource use.
The article notes sheep eat diverse grasses and weeds, a hungry sow eats her pigs, and a well fed horse earns his board. It emphasizes regular feeding for Aalrying success, warns against burning corncobs, and advises cutting them with a stalk cutter to incorporate as humus to improve soil moisture retention.
An excerpt recalling General von Moltke on camels use in Asia Minor. Camels carry heavy loads for long periods, endure days without water, and provide milk and flesh. Despite growing railways, caravans persist in Smyrna and Constantinople markets with hundreds of camels daily.
Governor Comer announces an Alabama constitutional amendment to ban the manufacture and sale of alcoholic and malt liquors with exceptions for medical scientific mechanical uses and sacramental wine. The measure, to be voted on the first Monday after three months from adjournment, sets Sections 1 and 2 detailing prohibitions and police power designations.
Governor issues notice by proclamation for an election in Alabama to consider Article XIX prohibiting manufacturing and sale of alcohol with medical and sacramental exceptions. Voters will mark Yes or No on the official ballot. election managed as per state law, results proclaimed by the Governor. September 23 1909 Montgomery Capitol seal.
Under an order of sale by the Bankrupt Court referee H. D. McCarty the receiver I. C. H. Young will sell at 12 o clock noon on October 18 1909 at the Streetman store 1214 Noble Street Anniston the stock of groceries feed stuff and canned goods formerly belonging to J L Streetman for cash to the highest bidder For information write or visit the Referee in Bankruptcy office in Anniston C H Young Receiver Oct 7 11 16
A fragment from the Indianapolis News reports a group at the circus discussing how they financed admission. One claims bought rags, another helped by gardening, and a third hints at a dubious plan, with a joking exchange about a payday and Sabbath shoes from a pawnshop.
A short want ad prompts readers to take a trip that could prove a lucky day. The note hints at opportunity and travel leading to a possible favorable outcome for readers seeking a new chance.
Yarmouth’s Narrow Street Kitty Witches Row claims world narrowest status with endpoints twenty nine and fifty six inches apart. Neighbors can share candies across the street. The town notes 145 rows totaling over seven miles with Kitty Witches as the most interesting and narrow.
A cook finds grease smoke and odor can be stopped by sprinkling table salt on the grease. The salt removes the odor and makes cleanup easier.
A home recipe for cleaning fine leather uses peat with equal water and a little sugar to form a transparent non sticky compound. If properly prepared it cleans well and is especially suitable for kid gloves.
A new trend in birthday cakes features a single candle placed at the center of the cake to symbolize a life, replacing the traditional candle for each year. The shift reflects a modern, minimalist take on birthday celebrations.
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