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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1898

Page

2

Illinois Dairy Commissioner urged to boost state industry

The Illinois dairy sector needs a state dairy commissioner to enforce laws on adulterated products, compile statistics, and unite creameries and dairymen. The Elgin Dairy Report argues such a post would enhance legislation, improve production, and show outsiders the industry's value amid rising farming costs and new processing methods.

Illinois Northwest Elgin Dairy Report

Butter Salting and Working Methods for Churned Butter

A Farmers' Advocate writer explains salted butter methods including salting in the churn or twice working to color evenly. It notes room temperature 52 to 55 degrees for four hours, finishing work to set color, and advises one step salting with simultaneous working as faster and safe. Beginner tips cover mottles, curd specks, and daily practice.

Farmers’ Advocate Weither

Creamery Proves Profitable Through Strong Farm Management

A well managed creamery shows steady profitability for local farms. Operators credit disciplined production, efficient cooling, and reliable dairy deliveries. Community farmers report improved margins and stable incomes as the cooperative expands operations.

Why does the average son think he knows more than his father

The question explores generational gaps in knowledge and perspective. It suggests sons may overestimate expertise due to youthful confidence, changing social norms, and rapid information access that reshapes how they view parental guidance.

Wild Animals Loved Him and His Pet Lion Died

Sir Henry Rawlinson kept a tame leopard Fahad in England and a pet lion in Bagdad. He fed the lion daily until it grew to follow him like a dog. One hot day the lion refused food, sat under his chair, and died when Rawlinson finished writing.

Sir Henry Rawlinson Tigris Rawlinson Fahad England Clifton Bristol Sir Henry Bagdad the Tigris

A Wonderful Shawl from Orenburg to the Empress

The empress of Russia owns a remarkable shawl sent as a wedding gift from the ladies of Orenburg. Housed in a wooden chest with silver locks and hinges, the blue enamel box bears designs of spears turbans and whips. The inscription begs acceptance from loyal subjects. The shawl measures about ten yards square when spread, yet can pass through a ring and folds to a small parcel. It is described as not only curious but exceedingly valuable.

Russia Orenburg

Doolin Delayed Thunderbolt Train Incident

P Doolin a track walker on the Erie railroad attended a wake then tried to walk the track as the Thunderbolt express approached at 8 45 PM. The train slowed and halted after a lantern signal. the engineer rushed to Doolin asking what kept him late.

Doolin The Thunderbolt P. Doolin Erie Railroad Haskell Road Harper’s

Obedience Sermon Emphasizes Divine Safety

Rev. W. T. Perin urges constant watchfulness and fidelity to God. He argues that no evil force can threaten those who trust and obey the Father, promising safety from all possibilities of woe.

Hell God the Father Rev W. T. Perin

Over Feeding Poultry and Breeding Standards

The American Cultivator notes that pure bred or standard bred fowls may be harmed by over feeding and tempting with variety. It argues that knowledgeable keepers succeed by proper feeding and thorough care, while careless owners often fail or abandon poultry farming.

Breiler

Natural Foods of Poultry and Their Foraging Habits

The article explains how wild fowls choose seeds insects and weeds, grinding food in the gizzard and preferring whole grains. Domesticated fowls fed confinedly lose food choice and must be guided, as birds balance protein and carbohydrates by selecting grains and seeds.

Crossing Fowls Impairs Them and Burdens Poultry

The piece argues against crossbreeding pure poultry stock, noting crosses reduce egg and meat quality. It cites Dorkings crossed with Minorcas as an example of inferior outcomes and urges keeping separate yards or investing in pure stock. Emphasizes profit in breeding, testing both pure and mixed stock, and buying good males or pure stock at spring discounts to improve future flocks.

W. J. Couch Farmers’ Guide

Fragmented musing on farming and marriage in old prose

The text discusses farmers tending pure breeds at low cost yet mingling with belief in gains. It notes lime and gardening affecting soil texture and mechanics. It poses a rhetorical question about marriage and misery seeking company.

The Caroline Islands in Pacific History and Missionary Work

The Caroline Islands are an eastern Pacific possession of Spain, with major islands Kusaie Ponape Rug and Yap. Mission work by the American Board has operated since 1852 via the Morning Star, aiding Christianization and education among native islanders who rose against Spanish rule in the late 19th century.

Caroline Group Philippines Kusaie Ponape Rug Yap America American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Morning Star Ihere Islands Hiatli

All Difference in the World

Comic dialogue from a New York Journal item featuring Little Willie and Little Nell about a thousand dollars and a penny as a playful exchange. The piece presents a whimsical street vignette with simple punchline interaction.

Willie Nellie Nell Will New York Journal

Cascarets advertise beauty and skin cleansing claim

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a blood purifier and liver stimulant to banish pimples boils and a sickly complexion. It promises satisfaction and lists price points of 10 23 and 50 cents with druggists selling the product.

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