Swine Raising as a Business Principled Hog Breeding Advice
W F McFadden of the American Poland China Record Association urged hog breeders to treat hog raising as their primary business and to run every operation around it. He cautioned against fleeting enthusiasm, urged neat stationery and strong salesmanship, and stressed selecting well bred stock, proper feeding, care, and market demand to avoid losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F McFadden
Poland
China Record Association
Oklahoma
Southdown Sheep Breed Profile and Characteristics
The Southdown is a popular hornless mutton breed with gray brown face and legs. Ewes weigh 125 to 150 pounds while rams run 175 to 200 pounds when fat. The fleece weighs six to seven pounds, medium fine and short, and ewes may have two or three lambs per birth. Originating from the Sussex hills in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southdowns
Sussex
England
More Hog Pastures Needed for Winter Feeding
The department of agriculture warns pork producers to rely on continuous grazing of pastures and crops to profit from hogs. Winter grazing is limited, raising costs. better winter pastures are needed with crops like rape, rye, wheat, and barley. Land drainage and manure improve winter pasturage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Profitable Side Line Indicts Sheep Business Value
A portion of farm work highlights sheep as a lucrative adjunct during sowing haying and harvest seasons when labor from the general farm is scarce. The sheep enterprise requires little attention in busy periods and can fit around other agricultural tasks.
Congratulations to Muriel on engagement to Harold
Mollie and Muriel meet at a matinee and share warm joy over the engagement to Harold. Mollie teases Muriel about hints while Muriel admits she did not expect the proposal so soon. The conversation reflects happy news and close friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie
Muriel
Harold
Band of Crepe Sparks Gabb Family Joke
Mrs. Gabb questions her husband about the crepe band on his hat. He responds with a wry explanation that it is for her first husband, whose death he regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gabb
Mr. Gabb
Dodds Kidney Pills Backed by Clergyman Testimony
The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wigton Pa suffered dropsy for a year with swelling dizziness and fatigue. After using six boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills the swelling disappeared and he reports renewed health and continued faith in the remedy. Correspondence invited with Rev Heslop. Ad includes Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY and free household hints. Also notices for Easter millinery and Pierce’s Pills. A satirical line ends the piece.
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Edmund Heslop
Wigton
E. Heslop
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Immigration Inspector Recommends National Catarrh Cure Pernan
Port of San Francisco January 6 2014 letter from A de la Torre Jr formerly U S Inspector praises Pernan as the best catarrh cure, stating it has benefited him and friends and that he will advocate for its merits. The missive reflects a personal endorsement tied to health improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
A. de la Torre, Jr
U. S
Port of San Francisco
Powell Bt
San Francis
Cal
Pernan
Woman urged to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
An advertisement pledges the vegetable tonic as relief for women, citing testimonials including Mrs J D Murdoch of Quincy Mass. The letter claims prior medical attempts failed yet the remedy provided relief after first bottle, with the writer describing improved health through middle age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
S. T. Richmond
Providence
R. I. Providence
R. I
Lydia E
Mrs. & T. Riehmann
Waldo Street
K. L
J. D. Murdoch
Quincy
Mass
Bovra
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Charles J. Badger
Avlantic
Tampico
Huerta
Arkansas
Atlantic
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Tampico Custom House and Docks
Docisa
Masies
Laredo
Southdown Ram
Dr. Pierce
Carter
Therapion Ieee
Booth-Overton
Dr. Money Refu
Broadway
Booth-Overtor CO
New York
Pettit
Ont
Mesia
Ces
Salt Lake City
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