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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
7
In winter and early spring hens suffer lice due to confinement in the poultry house. Two common eradication methods are dusting with lice powder or using a dust wallow, each with drawbacks. The outdoor wallow shown is simple, efficient, and safer, made from a box with a removed side replaced by a cellar sash and standard lumber construction.
A guide describes building a wallow box with a sloped top, roofing paper, poultry netting, and muslin to keep dust from entering the house. It also details a dusting material made of sand, plaster, rice powder, and a crated mix of plaster of Paris with gasoline and crude carbolic acid, stored in a tight container.
The piece argues US corn yields under 26 bushels per acre due to poor seed. It claims adding one eight ounce ear per hill could lift average to 62 bushels, doubling yield and boosting crop value by about 1.7 billion dollars. It highlights corn as dominant in acreage and value, with high land prices and prosperity, and notes corn’s wide uses and improvement potential.
A farmer who stores stock can rely on silos as practical insurance against feed shortage. It keeps herd and flock in better winter condition and conserves pasture during summer drought. A frost damaged corn crop can be saved by silage, turning potential loss into usable feed.
The hoghouse must have a sturdy roof to protect early spring pigs and older hogs from leaks. A good roof reduces losses and discomfort, ensuring hogs pay returns comparable to other farm animals.
Article by E L Gates argues drainage is crucial for highway construction. It outlines underdrainage with tile, side ditches and surface drainage to remove water, prevent ruts, and stabilize foundations. Emphasizes crowning roads, proper maintenance, and self-reliance in road care.
The piece argues that better public roads improve homes and schools, extend the reach of country churches, and connect markets, describing roads as the arteries of organized community life as echoed by Home and Fireside.
A road drag is for upkeep not construction. It does not move large amounts of earth but removes a small amount of wet soil from the road center. The device helps keep roads in repair rather than building new ones.
A brief civic letter argues that there is no better use of taxpayers money than avoiding waste and ensuring prudent spending. It stresses scrutiny of allocations and calls for responsible budgeting to serve public needs. The piece highlights concern about potential misallocation and urges transparency.
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