Rations for Work Horses and Mules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture outlines rations for horses and mules in the South based on weight and work level. It details sample three-meal rations with grain, hay, and supplements, notes adjustments for light or no work, and emphasizes local conditions and consulting county agents for best practices.
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U. S. Department of Agricult
Bermuda
Lespedera
Jhim
United States Department of Agriculture
Cottonseed Meal for Eggs by Clemson College
A winter egg feeding mash using cottonseed meal as a beef scrap substitute. Ingredients include cottonseed meal corn meal ground oats wheat bran shorts ground lime rock and ground charcoal with salt. fed in a house feeder and adjusted over several days to peak egg production.
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F. C. Hare
Clemson Agricultural College
Vine Pruning In The South
In the South pruning of ordinary grapes should occur just before spring growth. Pruned vines sprout quickly while unpruned ones stay dormant. A March freeze after pruning yielded berries for the pruned vines, while unpruned vines suffered poor crops. Scuppernong requires November or December pruning due to heavy bleeding.
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C. M. Schultz
South
North Carolina
Sow Hog Lot to Artichokes for Pig Fattening
A hog lot should be sown with artichokes or rape to provide forage for pigs. With shade and water, the pigs will grow healthily all summer. A daily grain ration will suffice until fattening in the fall.
Protection for Skunks and Cottonseed Meal to Hogs
The demand for skunk fur has led some Southern areas to protect skunks with wire fences around favored haunts. The animals eat enemy pests to crops and are protected by state laws. Cottonseed meal for hogs should be fed in limited quantities.
Children of Babylon Ends in Quiet Resolve After Temptation
A young bookpacker at Vincent & Co. contemplates a robbery scheme with a coworker while a female clerk, downtrodden by a fashion industry job, finds a rare evening relief in his company. They both decide to stay despite hardships, inspired by renewed hope and mutual support.
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Darrow’s
Darrow
Dodson's Liver Tone vs Calomel Ad Claim
A period style advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer, pleasant tasting alternative to calomel for biliousness and constipation. It cites claims of quick liver relief, no salivation, and a money back guarantee, endorsing the product with a Washington, D.C. druggist testimonial and a physician-like guarantee.
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Dodson
Opposite Traits Rally for Happy Marriage Hope
A witty exchange mocks the idea that opposite character traits ensure lasting marriage. One speaker jokes about seeking a partner with money, highlighting social humor around wealth and compatibility.
Outclassed Member Resigns from Anarchist Society
A cartoonish dialogue shows a member of the Anarchist Society announcing resignation, noting that the bomb business has lost its glory and become vulgar as others continue the risky activity. The president questions the decision while the member laments the shift.
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Anarchist Society
Brozzer
Adder
Town literary club discusses brazen neighbor and Nietzsche
A town women’s literary club recently convened and, after a pleasant period, a member recalls the afternoon topic. Louise finally reveals the discussion centered on a newly arrived neighbor described as brazen looking, and references to Nietzsche.
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Louise
Nietzsche
Not Yet Made in God’s Hand He Keeps Making Us
A reflective passage on human imperfection and growth from a George Macdonald inspired discourse. Mrs. Faber laments her uselessness while Dorothy counters that God continues to shape us, suggesting patience with infirmities and the idea we are in constant process toward being made. Rev J R Miller commentary touches on matrimony as a potential remedy for love’s blindness.
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George Macdonald
Mrs. Faber
Dorothy
J. R. Miller
D. D
Tea Drinker Feared Paralysis Prompts Postum Prompting Warning
An Illinois woman recounts severe nervousness headaches heart trouble and numb spells tied to heavy tea use. After quitting tea six months ago and switching to Postum she reports improved sleep fewer bilious episodes and stronger heart. Postum Co. promotes Postum cereal and Instant Postum with pricing and a slogan There is a Reason.
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Alek
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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