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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1910
Page
4
A Minnesota man has invented a butter spade for creamerymen and dealers. The tool works with either hand and uses a straight downward cut for a more even slice from top to bottom. The blade is stronger and less prone to wobble than a traditional knife.
The chief of the Dairy Division notes major gains in cattle quality over recent years. Test records and ring shows drive progress, with modern cows surpassing old records and crossing high producing stock to build better herds. Room remains for broader adoption of improved practices.
M W Kelley argues for laws requiring dairy feed manufacturers to disclose exact grain content. He criticizes high prices and adulteration in prepared feeds, noting use of oat hulls and dust, and links improper mixtures to sick cattle and new diseases.
The Farm and Home writer notes the water tank method for cooling milk is common but only effective if water flows from bottom to prevent stagnation. It describes an outlet design using a metal pipe and a trough to keep the tank full and maintain continuous water flow, preventing siphon issues.
Two devices shown in the illustration aim to boost dairy cow comfort and milk flow. Fig 1 shows a stall partition with salt boxes B and C attached to its sides by a single bolt D. Fig 2 depicts a hinged feeding rack for pens, shown in feeding and filling positions with a staple and handle.
Tin makes the best milk containers for any purpose provided seams are smooth and there are no sharp angles to trap minute portions of milk where bacteria can breed.
Mills absorbs odors and taints. remove milk promptly after milking. Quality butter must be free from buttermilk. milk flavor varies with feed. Silage costs should stay under $1 a ton. Good air is essential for cows and health. High producing cows are in demand and rising. Cooler weather boosts milk flow. rinse dairy vessels thoroughly after soap use. Pedigree should match the animal pair. Dairying grows as a major farm industry. White scours in calves threaten dairies. The site’s capacity claims aid intensive farming nationwide.
The University of Pennsylvania back field Ramsdell Mercer Scott and Sommer are hailed as the east’s finest quartet. Ramsdell, a 10 yard sprinter champion, Mercer a versatile athlete, Scott a left foot kicker and quarterback, and Sommer a strong ground gainer. Ramsdell, Mercer, Scott and Sommer height and weight profiles are listed with Tex Ramsdell from Texas. Sommer in his fourth year with the squad.
Will R. Hamilton and other observers in New Orleans say Abe Attell is growing stale from excessive travel and frequent bouts. They note he showed little dash against Frankie Conley, lacked rest, and may need a long layoff to regain form. Attell defends his training as conditioning and gym work.
The Reliance Athletic club of Oakland California filed for bankruptcy with liabilities about thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars and assets around two thousand six hundred dollars. President Walter B Fawcett led the petition noting many small accounts with local Oakland firms. The club had long been a leading Pacific coast athletic organization.
Foreign born boys and sons of immigrants dominate major league catchers. Bowles recounts his path from Polish Milwaukee youth to manager and fighter, boxing, then baseball, climbing from Corsicana to Temple Galveston Washington Minneapolis and finally Chicago. He details hard work, late pay, and a dream to catch for nothing if needed.
John T. Brush is re-elected president of the New York Giants. Walter Camp notes brains triumph over Princeton, with some input from the western states. National AAU secretary James B. Sullivan urges all teams to use registered nines or be dropped. Football under artificial light fails to excite true fans, while reliability runs intrigue as a dangerous element. Major leaguers hunt when off duty, and Doc White of the White Sox has found vaudeville success, prompting questions why he did not pursue it earlier.
Prof Garner, famed simian speech expert, brings Susie the chimpanzee to University of Pennsylvania. He plans humanlike education, notes Susie learns colors, forms, and basic tools while caring for a doll and interacting with a child. Susie is seven months old, in captivity twelve weeks, and considered a rapid learner.
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