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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
4
An OCR fragment presents disjointed quotes and lines from various sources, mixing phrases like Hobo honesty, married life, work, and personal ambitions. It reads as fragmented, with garbled punctuation and unusual spellings, resembling a tossed collection of conversational snippets and paraphrased lines.
Agricultural bulletin notes that sheep winter best on legume and coarse hay rather than Timothy. Timothy hay increases constipation and wool issues, while clover and legume roughages support weight with less concentrate. An Missouri study shows clover hay favored lamb gain over Timothy and timothy hay reduced lambing strength.
Farmers nationwide are urged to secure farm machinery this fall and winter. Prices have risen, and many parts are scarce, so owners should inspect each machine, tighten bolts, replace worn parts, oil regularly, and apply protective paint to extend life.
A fragmentary notice describes a chick feeder with a woven wire bottom and a shallow tray beneath. The item is presented as a vintage agricultural device, emphasizing its simple construction and utility for poultry feeding.
Minnesota farmers told to dry and stir seed corn in well ventilated rooms. Use artificial heat if needed and keep drying temperature between 60 and 70 degrees. Avoid crowding and ensure proper handling to allow for strict selection next spring. Demand for seed corn expected to be good.
Farmers adapt a simple balance method to weigh loads, using beam balance at arm length. The note describes easterly methods, fever reduction, and comfort while weighing. The text mentions orange jodd varner and bean and pen sealon cay tre used in the pawn way.
The article discusses winter stock water, noting hotter water consumption and the need to provide adequate supply year round. It emphasizes avoiding stagnant feeds, ensuring supplies around shelters, and mentions limiting waste while keeping stock hydrated during cold periods.
The article advises a continuous supply of clean water for poultry and notes winter challenges requiring watering devices. It emphasizes renewing water several times daily to prevent birds from going thirsty and to maintain health, though devices vary in effectiveness.
A garbled fragment hints at agricultural terms like buckere bogets corn and suckers. The readable words imply discussion of farm plants and flow or yield but no clear event or date is evident. Entities are unclear due to the damaged text.
The article states lime is needed for shell forming material in egg production. It notes a 190 hen flock may yield around 18 percent shell, but supply is often insufficient. It suggests oyster shells, old plaster, broken sea shells, or dry bones as substitutes to aid shell formation and prevent weak shells.
The article advises not feeding dairy cows as a uniform herd, warns against underfeeding some for short term gains, and stresses adequate water. It notes cows average need about 10 gallons daily with most intake coming from water in feed and separate water access should be available for all cattle.
The fragment discusses soil injury during wet cold seasons and its impact on oil particles, air, cloud formation, and plant health. It mentions stock in pasture, harsh conditions, and effects on growth, suggesting agricultural observations tied to seasons and wind.
The notice urges preparing repairs in the dairy barn now to prevent future trouble. Neighbors discuss work needed and assign tasks to each appropriate party. The aim is to save effort and prevent issues as winter approaches.
Fragments describe Jad Salts claimed to purify kidneys and ease pain with lithia water flavor. An Indianapolis booth offered autographed copies of local authors amid wartime quips and jokes from Punch style humor.
Guidance from Hazel Zimmermann of the University of Arizona Agricultural Extension Service on refashioning old clothing. Tips cover dyeing correctly, using the right materials, altering length and fit, mending, and turning unusable garments into items for family members.
A youth arrives at Great Dake by noon train and is placed in detention camp. He is searched for contraband, then given a hot bath and clean clothes. He visits the dentist and doctor, is vaccinated, and receives 300 dollars worth of new clothing. He is introduced to the keel, a scrubbing brush, and begins washing his own clothes.
Fragmented promotional text claims soap cleanses and ointment soothes various skin troubles including babies. Mentions depth and depth of product use with scattered references to prevention and a family context. References Garfield Tea and a vague insurance angle appear amidst garbled lines.
An ad-like notice claims that corns and callouses can be removed painlessly with a product applied to the skin. The claim emphasizes quick relief, drying on contact, and effortless removal of the entire corn or callous, with minimal cost and irritation.
The article notes that many successful farmers believe year round free range hardens fowls who lay hotter eggs and stay active in snow and wind. It warns against frequent shifts between confinement and liberty as birds dislike change and may suffer reduced production during transitions.
Grandmother used a home remedy of Sage Tea and Sulphur to keep hair dark, glossy, and attractive. Readers were told the mix could restore natural color when hair appeared dull or faded, with a cheerful prompt to try it and a small cost noted.
A collage of pasted clippings shows postal requests, advices, conundrums, and quips. Items reference Garfield Tea Co Brooklyn and a string of miscellaneous phrases from a Downton era newspaper page, including brief consumer tips and social chatter.
An Optimist narrates a hazy scene where a lump of coal lands on a captain’s toe, he hops in pain, swears, and then breaks into a smile as his toe thumps like a stranded motor. The passage mixes comic misfortune with vivid physical detail.
The excerpt argues that criticism of the Ia is not due to treaty failures but to expected leniency. It notes some insist on excuses after misdeeds and quotes a maxim about silent opinions. It also claims no experienced woman can earn less than $10 per week.
A garbled text fragment references self defense, delays, and public concerns about order. It mentions names like Joseph SeurPresa and themes of restraint and governance during tense times. The content is unclear and lacks coherent facts or a clear event timeline.
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