Twinned boy's eye test prompts a cautious reply
A boy patient at a hospital discusses his squint with a doctor. The mother says she cannot confirm double vision but notes he is one of twins, suggesting the possibility. The exchange plays on uncertainty about the boy's sight and twin status.
Losses of Aged Ewes Prevented in Sheep Industry Study
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture outlines that heavy losses among aged ewes occur during late winter to early spring due to close confinement and overfeeding. Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Dade cite lack of exercise and shed lambing as key factors, with cross-bred ewes more affected. proper exercise, balanced rations, and ample water for at least 80 days before lambing are recommended.
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United Stat Department of Agriculture
Idaho
Feeding Available Milk for Profitable Results
On many farms some milk is available for feeding laying hens. Sour milk is preferred to sweet milk as it can be fed in one form without bowel trouble. Sour milk’s acidity offers benefits, and during winter it can be mixed with warm fresh skim milk. keep buckets and utensils clean with thorough cleaning at regular intervals.
Pasture Rotation Reduces Parasites in Sheep
Government study from Beltsville shows systematic pasture rotation helps lambs reach market weight with fewer parasites, though not a foolproof method. With stomach worms a major threat, researchers suggest copper sulfate dosing as a supplementary treatment. details available free from the Bureau of Animal Industry in Washington, D. C.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Beltsville
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington, D. C
How to Kill Ox Warbles on the Backs of Cattle
Dr. A. Alexander urges cattle owners to protect livestock from Ox warble flies with free spraying of repellents and by squeezing out and destroying grubs. Mature grubs can be removed by pressing with a bottle mouth and applying a sod o dform lard mix to wounds. treatment reduces losses in milk, growth, and leather quality.
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Alexander
Clover seed not a miracle feed for dairy cows
A Rural New Yorker writer argues there is no basis for clover seed restoring dairy cows to normal production. The piece notes clover seed acts as a protein carrier and stresses costs and balance, comparing with cottonseed meal linseed meal gluten seed and other concentrates.
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New Yorker
Practical farming advice on crops and livestock care
The article urges crop rotation to protect soil and deter pests, notes cauliflower as a substitute for early cabbage, and cautions against peeling paint to prevent rot. It promotes a disinfected poultry house and varied feed, cites apple wood for saw handles, and stresses using fall-born calves housed and fed to thrive better than spring calves.
February Births Dominate Hall of Fame Members
Figures from Dr. Robert Underwood Johnson show February birth dates lead Hall of Fame inductees with twelve of sixty three honorees sharing the month. Notables include Lincoln February 12 and Washington February 22 among others. April is second with eight members, June last with five.
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Peter Cooper
Abraham Lincoln
George Peabody
Alice Freeman Palmer
George Washington
Janes Russell Lowell
Emma Willard
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Mary Lyon
Doctor Johnson
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns Buyers to Seek Bayer Label
An old advertisement urges consumers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packs or tablets to ensure authenticity. It claims Bayer aspirin has been proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for 23 years and warns that imitations may be dangerous.
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Bayer
Misplaced Sympathy in the Jungle Tale
An elephant walks through a jungle and finds a pheasant’s abandoned nest. The lonely young birds lack a mother, prompting the elephant to sit on the nest in a sentimental gesture.
Remarkable Reckery Prompts Covington Medical Advisory
A Bay area woman and a Covington resident share testimonials about E. Pinkham's medicines. Harry Ashcroft of Covington reports relief from weakness and back pain after using Blood Medicine and Sanative Wash. A Missouri reader also claims benefit after prolonged illness and fatigue.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Esa Beech
Covington
Pinkham
Advica
Ry Ashcroft
Beech Avenue
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Gilman City
Missouri
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Eastern Beliefs On Crystal Spheres In New York
The two largest flawless crystal spheres, 9 inches and just under 15/16 inch, were exhibited in New York. Worth about $50,000, they were brought from China, cut from Burma crystal with a small hatchet. Ancient beliefs linked crystals to dragons and permanent form in the Far East and Europe.
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China
Burma
Far East
Europe
Japan
Err on the Other Side: A Serrated Opinion Fragment
A jumble of quoted aphorisms about public critique and conformity appears as a clipped reflection on people who criticize widely yet fail to act. The fragment hints at silent dissent among many who oppose the crowd but do not seek improvement.
Good Order Is The Foundation Of Good Things
A concise aphorism stressing discipline and organization as the base for successful outcomes. It underscores orderly habits, planning, and routine as essential to achieving quality results.
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