This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
5
Agricultural notice warns white grubs and cutworms will be abundant in 2017 and threaten timothy small grains and corn. Late plowing, early harvest rotations, farm poultry following the plow, and pasture hogs are urged to destroy hibernating larvae as moths lay eggs in late summer. In spring, disrupted fields force worms to feed on new crops until pupation in late June or July.
The thinking poultryman notes the male is central to a flock’s vigor and quality. Choose a purebred rooster bred for a defined purpose whether meat or egg production. A well bred cockerel from meat and egg laying lines will improve pullet laying quality and consistency.
The passage outlines why even feet in young colts prevent permanent injuries. It notes uneven growth leads to misshapen bones and joints, advises using nippers and a rasp, and stresses regular six to eight week checks. It suggests hiring skilled help if the owner cannot manage trimming.
R M Sherwood acting head of poultry husbandry at Kansas State Agricultural College says charcoal is a corrective not food for chicks and absorbed gases. due to high cost it is used mainly for growing chicks unless farm cob-based charcoal becomes cheap enough to feed to hens too.
Farmers should cut sowing peas with a mower for best results. Mowers run better on smooth ground, so harrow the land first to condition it. Cutting pear on rough land is difficult and may strain the mower and stock on the riverbank.
Ohio experiment station soil specialists urge using acid phosphate or raw phosphate rock to bolster barnyard manure and sustain soil fertility. Acid phosphate proves more economical, often yielding over triple the cost in crop returns, commonly applied at 40 pounds per ton of manure. It can be spread on manure, mixed during haul, or dusted on stable floors as an absorbent.
Kansas farmers and jobbers pay dearly for careless methods in egg and poultry handling. F B Fox of Kansas State Agricultural College says the egg business is nearly 30 million dollars annually and could gain 2 million more with proper nesting housing feeding and shipping. He cites losses to producers from poor quality product and higher prices to consumers.
A Missouri Valley Farmer sketch explains an adjustable V scraper for clearing snow from walks and roads. The article notes covering the prow with sheet iron and details its construction for winter use.
The text proposes making the adjustable or hinged side like the other components, offering a choice between a hinged section or a single solid piece without hinges. It suggests flexibility in construction to suit user preference or practical constraints.
A Pullman Washington experiment station report states alfalfa favors dry atmospheric conditions. Native to semi arid Central Asia, the crop thrives under irrigation or dry farming with consistently dry air, while eastern states grow it but not as well.
The article advises using well rotted manure as a superior and cheaper alternative to fresh manure and commercial fertilizers during wartime shortages. It notes blockades reducing fertilizer supplies and rising prices for materials used in explosives.
Concrete tile, when properly made, proves durable. Failures arise from lean or dry mixes, improper hardening, or laying before adequate curing. Tiles require three to four weeks of curing before installation.
German dead lie in a captured trench at Wagram with mangled bodies strewn across the bottom. The shattered trench shows the brutal impact of shells as a photograph aims to spur public pressure for peace. A foreground map figure sits as if sleeping, a stark visual of ruin.
The Liverpool Journal of Commerce notes British mercantile marine losses totaling about 4 million tons due to war damage construction hindrance and depreciation. It cites rising red tape choking shipbuilding and urges appointment of a ship dictator to streamline everything.
A newspaper style clip cites a remark on luck in wealth, noting that ownership of jitney buses appears during a streetcar strike, with a brief exchange about whether luck plays a role in success.
A旧 collection on salad dressings describes Pineapple Dressing Mix Whipped Cream Dressing and Chili Dressing with olive oil vinegar onion and pepper. The passage includes instructions to prepare a pineapple juice base and whipped cream mixture and cites Dickens as a quoted source about the world.
Seasonal dishes and kitchen guidance from a vintage column listing mincement recipes for meat pies biscuits and fruit desserts. It covers Meat pies potato rolls Bermuda salad and a chicken pie with method and ingredients. Also includes beef mignons and serving notes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.