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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1913
Page
4
A varied article describes pigeon feeding behavior, mating test beliefs, and nest conditions. It notes old birds feed some offspring, the male guards at night while the female feeds by day, and vermin and cleanliness affect health. It also mentions a cold remedy and a London Chronicle reader’s note on self-selected book gifts.
A local company announces a free Implement Catalog full of practical money making saving farm machinery and goop products. To receive the catalog, mention the newspaper, Mitchell Lewis and Staver Company, Portland.
Aviation enthusiasts seek a vibration resistant magnetic compass for aircraft. The design, used by submarine crews, places a naval mariner's compass in a floating case on horsehair to dampen engine shakes and protect the instrument.
A boarder dubbed James, a popular and unusually reliable man, is praised for never refusing an instruction. A fellow tenant explains his success: James endures abuse calmly, never rebels, and discreetly accepts mistreatment until the abuser backs down, leaving everyone convinced James is a good, compliant fellow.
A Lyon shoe salesman anxious to sell to a large buyer. the buyer in Cincinnati buys on a whim but the salesman’s effort collapses as an office boy explains two cards sell for a nickel. A judge’s quip follows about questions and a Winslow’s Soothing remedy is noted. The column discusses breed choices for capons and praises Plymouth Rock. it closes with a Dickens New Year wish.
Mrs. Sante Williams of Elkhart Indiana says she suffered fourteen years from organic inflammation and female weakness. After six doctors gave only relief she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for four months and reports marked recovery. She grants permission to publish her testimony.
A National Builder outlined a 10 by 14 foot interior outdoor cellar with a self supporting arched roof five feet above the floor. Eight inch thick side walls. Dig a trench eleven by fifteen feet four inches deep for desired depth. Steps and concrete work described with forms, rings, and framing details. Concrete mix one part cement to four parts bank run gravel.
Instructions describe building a cellar roof with an arch shaped by a five foot eleven inch radius half circle. Use three-eighths inch rods and boards to form side walls, space rings two feet apart, secure to forms, cover with five inches of concrete, and remove forms after about three weeks. Ventilation optional.
Postpone pasturing and provide special feed to fatten old and young ewes before breeding. Cull ewes not worth keeping, use rape fields for early fattening, and avoid late feeding costs. Select rams for strength matching ewes, aiming for a uniform flock. feed ram well with bran oats vegetable roots and clover.
Wheat and rye share similar composition with wheat richer in protein. Rye is tougher to grind and less digestible than corn due to hull. When priced near corn they can form part of rations. Ground form yields better feeding results. barley ranks between wheat and oats and is less used in the east unless quality is poor.
The article argues that a dairy cow’s early calf development hinges on the care and feed given in the first year. A calf from a good cow benefits from extra attention before its first calving, potentially exceeding expectations. Poor care during the calf stage can ruin future prospects.
Beginners in poultry neglect stock during non productive periods and misjudge future outcomes. Success requires constant care, good feeding and fresh water from hatching to the laying stage.
Snow is warm by virtue of its light and woolly texture reflecting heat. The article explains that if snow were black it would absorb sun heat and melt. white snow preserves heat from below while the earth stays warm underneath. It also advertises various home remedies and consumer products with brief instructions.
Article notes that raising chickens can be profitable with proper knowledge and diligent care by the raiser, comparing it to other farm stock. It emphasizes skill and attention as key to success in poultry farming.
The text contends that surface fires in forests must be stopped to protect growing trees. It argues fires waste nutrients, damage roots, kill seedlings, and threaten conservation. Even small campfires require careful placement and full extinguishment to prevent broader damage.
A fragmentary collage notes Stevenson’s praise from Treasure Island and a humorously blunt remark about common books. It also includes an advertisement claiming piles cured in days and a Spanish whiting cleanser for glassware and metals. A stray fiction snippet ends with Miss Kittish asking for music lessons.
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