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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1923

Page

3

Mistook synopsis in Webesh tale at Texie and Jack meet preacher

On the riverbank Tessie Colin and Jack Warkhope discuss Ken Colin missing and their plans. Jack will soon end servitude and seek fortune in California. Rev Caleb Hopkins arrives. the preacher reveals Ken killed a gambler and vanished. Pap Simon reads a letter cursing hair heritage. a stroke follows from the shock. A village shot incident unsettles locals.

Synopsiga Tessie Colin Jack Warkhope Im Leva Texte Pap Simon Jack Warhope Great Texie Colin Ken California Caleb Hopkins Pap Simers Pep Simon New York Elden

Warhope confronts Belden in tense cabin showdown

In a rough exchange, Jack Warhope confronts Belden over a troubling accusation about a new parson and a local girl. A brawl erupts, ending with Warhope disarming Belden and a pistol drawn, escalating to a tense showdown in the dim room.

Alpine Island Seine Run Ends With Empty Haul

The group led by Uncle Nick and Counterman works a seine at Alpine island on the Wabash in the early morning. Counterman and Jack Warhope haul for fish while the preacher reluctantly assists, only to yield a barkless haul and a lone turtle as the river proves uncooperative.

Caleb Hopkins Uncle Nick Jack Warhope al Counterman Alpine Island Countermar Nick Jack Counterman Seine Warhope Alpine Hole Preacher Tag

Pure Bred Gifts to Improve Hogs Show Advantage

Illinois extension expert E T Robbins urges farmers to buy pure bred gilts while prices are favorable, arguing pure breds outpace grades by up to 40 percent in profitability. Even without pedigree breeding, investing now can build a strong foundation for future stockyard profits as hog prices recover from a current downturn.

E. T. Robbina Illinois University Extension Service Robbins United States Department of Agriculture Ney

High Wages Change Methods of Farmers

Henry KeHer S Jr of the New York State College of Agriculture notes rising farmhand wages prompt better upkeep of equipment. Farmers now repair tools in fall and winter, grease plowshares, and reduce spring delays, saving time and money. Spare parts delays are minimized, keeping plows, harrows, harness, and axes ready for use.

Henry KeHer, S Jr New York State College of Agriculture

Daylight for Hens Favored by Specialists

Poultrymen boost egg output as egg prices rise. Lights in poultry houses extend day length and aid feeding during short fall and winter days. Begin pullets’ lights in October, delay old hens until they regain good flesh. Electric lights common. any safe, affordable light works. Ensure full grain feeding and constant water.

Ohio State University

Satisfactory Scheme to Destroy Stomach Worms

Home remedy for horses outlines a twice daily grain mix of gentian and ferrous sulfate to expel stomach worms. After five or six days, purge the horse with a physic or bran mash and legume hay with reduced grain. If needed repeat after three or four days, ensure a comfortable bed, limit hay, and adjust grain by work.

Diversified crops boost farm income and full-year work

The article compares a single crop wheat farm with a diversified farm having two or three types of livestock and other crops. A wheat only operation offers profitable work for 60 to 100 days annually and yields less than a third of a year’s wages, while a well diversified farm provides steady daily employment and a solid annual income.

Best Type of Boar to Increase Hog Profits

Dr. C. W. Mc Campbell of Kansas State Agricultural College says selecting better type boars boosts hog profits. Boars are auctioned from large lots with buyers choosing. the best sire is the one yielding the fastest gain on minimal feed while meeting packer quality standards.

C. W. Mc Campbell Kansas State Agricultural College Agricultural College

Causes of Poor Results in Feeding of Poultry

A St Louis concern explains why poultry feeding fails. Causes include buying birds in poor condition, not starting on feed property, low vigor, improper feed texture, insufficient buttermilk, too little solids, poor ventilation, overcrowding, season, unsanitary tanks and troughs, and feeding sour feed.

St. Louis

Ambergris rivals emerge as synthetic chemistry grows

Synthetic chemistry threatens the value of ambergris, a prized substance excreted by diseased whales and once more valuable than gold. The article notes fortunes made from floating deposits, citing an exceptionally large 926 pounds found off Australia that sold for about $135,000 in Popular Mechanics.

Ambergris Australia

Dandelion Butter Color Sold For 35 Cents In Stores

A vintage ad notes "Dandelion Butter Color" as a harmless vegetable butter color, eased by millions for 50 years. Drug stores and general stores offer "Dandelion" for 35 cents, per advertisement.

Giving Him First Chance in Chicken Stealing Case

A Boston Post snippet presents a dialogue where one speaker accuses another of stealing his chickens and attempting to sell them back. The exchange centers on the irony of paying a price for poultry the thief raised himself, highlighting a tense confrontation over the theft.

Boston Post

DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS Advertised Relief Claims

An old advertisement fragment from Bentley North Dakota and New York promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills as a solution for backache kidney bladder urinary issues and rheumatism. It claims one or two boxes provide relief and cites testimonials from Earnest Will and Arthur Bloch about health improvements and prompt relief.

Bentley N. D Dodd Arthur Bloch Park Ave New York

Removing Scrub Trees to Increase Production

The season for taking out scrub trees from the wood lot is at hand. These trees can be worked into wood or other timber products for home use or marketing. Removal will leave the wood lot more productive in the years to come.

Clean Up Raspberry and Blackberry Patches Begin Yearly Trim

Remove all dead wood and old fruiting wood from raspberry and blackberry patches. Prune to reduce diseases such as anthracnose blight and leaf spot. Burn pruned material to prevent spread to new growth.

Protein needs in sows drive cannibalistic pig behavior

Sows require protein during pregnancy and suckling to build bone muscle and milk. If protein is lacking in the ration, pigs may seek protein elsewhere, leading to occasional hen predation as a long running habit. Removal of protein shortfalls is necessary to prevent sows eating their piglets.

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