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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
3
An article on frostbite in roosters and hens during extreme winter weather. It notes thin wattles in males are most susceptible when wet, outlines early cold treatment with vaseline or lard, glycerin and turpentine mixtures, and cautions avoiding open water drinking during severe cold. Rhode Island Reds and Orpingtons are recommended for small keepers as hardy dual-purpose layers.
An illustration depicts a compact backyard poultry setup with about 70 hens. The fenced runs and six by fourteen foot houses hold two pens each, with roughly 15 hens per pen. Houses are elevated to allow hens to run beneath and soil in runs is renewed quarterly.
The note suggests keeping the space warm to avoid frostbite and offers moving males to a warmer place if needed. It also advises rubbing vaseline on the combs and wattles to increase frost resistance.
General purpose breeds suit families keeping poultry for home consumption better than egg laying breeds. Plymouth Rocks and Wyandottes are typical examples mentioned in the guidance. The article discusses choosing birds for a small backyard flock and practical care considerations.
A fireless brooder uses the chicks body heat for warmth suitable for small flocks. Built from a box 18 inches square and 8 inches deep, it shelters 12 to 40 chicks with adjustable quilts. In cold weather quilts rest on the chicks to minimize empty space. in warmer weather callers lift or remove covers.
In very cold weather a poultry house stays warmer and dry with a foot or more of dry straw overhead on broad boards to absorb moisture. Ventilation must be balanced to avoid chilling the birds. some breeds may not tolerate full ventilation when kept warm.
Local supplier offers eggs for sale and hatching services including fertilized eggs for incubation. Various egg types available with options for breakfast use, baking, and farming needs before and after the Cone season.
The American Tobacco Company reports experiments showing that cooking or toasting Burley tobacco improves flavor and wholesomeness. The toasting process led to unprecedented consumer demand, likened to how cooking enhances meat, and the company offered toasted tobacco to the public.
A phrenologist offers bumps readings for a small fee in a village. A blacksmiths helper sits for a reading while a spectator hints the subject loves real. The phrenologist praises many virtues but trails into a line about real diet, prompting the blacksmith to leap up and knock him down shouting If taid stole a calf.
Tea was cultivated in China as early as the third century. In the twelfth century an abbot learned of tea in China and planted it near Kyoto. Later it spread to Shimotsuka area and became Japan’s tea center. By the seventeenth century it reached Europe via the Dutch and English markets, with tea selling for $15 to $20 per pound in England.
Robert M. Gay reflects on how teachers shape memory through stories facts and personal influence. The piece contrasts memorable teaching moments with lasting impressions that outlive specific lessons and pressures.
A wary airman brings back crucial intelligence about the Nth Regiment after his first report was doubted. He reflies, his aircraft shot full of bullets, but verifies the unit by reading its tunic numbers. He notes the enemy are poor marksmen and avoids repeating the risk.
A primary pupil offers a rough story about a girl with no parents and a man who marries her to “keep her up.” The Indianapolis News notes this harsh anecdote was submitted to a school project compiling golden deed stories with illustrations from pupils.
A cottage scene depicts Nora and her mother discovering a man with a handcart carrying dirt from a cellar, implying a theft of coal and a chance for the thief to profit before pursuit. The tone hints at a domestic drama surrounding a material loss and misfortune.
A reader questions the punishment for the packing business and suggests a fitting penalty. A new electric etching machine is announced for marking tools and metal objects.
A male speaker cautions from experience that a wife in charge can bring domestic storms, implying potential upheaval in household dynamics. The brief quote frames gendered power shifts as disruptive within marriage.
In a small concert, the famed oversized fiddle appears on stage but the lead sounds come from a different section. The conductor emphasizes balance and crowd-pleasing melodies while the giant instrument rests, prompting reflection on presence versus impact.
Red Cross guidance details knitting socks for soldiers, noting trench feet and offering step by step patterns. Instructions cover four needles, yarn amounts, casting, heel, instep, and finishing with precise stitch counts and measurements.
The text notes recurring cape styles for evenings, favoring long fur capes and a wrap with brocaded satin and velvet frill. It describes an ornate evening wrap with mart en fur collar, black velvet bands, and gold crepe de chine lining, plus alternatives in taupe velvet with marabout trim. It also briefly mentions cutting a towel into three neck shapes for a child’s drapery demo.
An advertisement urges men to detoxify and maintain health using Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. It links fatigue bad breath and pimples to toxic intestines and compares the body's needs to oiling machinery. The pellets, made from May apple aloe and jalap, are sold in vials for twenty five cents with a strong brand endorsement.
In a Richmond Times Dispatch item a punny exchange between Jiggers and Biggers hints at stout in the country. The remark touches on current mood and humor as reporters note the joke's reception.
An advertisement states catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine, made by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, acts on the blood to affect mucous surfaces and offers testimonials free.
The exchange hints at a tense competition or confrontation with themes of trouble and readiness. No clear person or organization is named, making specifics limited. The dialogue suggests a cautious stance toward upcoming challenges and potential financial strain implied by money trouble.
A home concoction mixes a half pint water with 1 oz Rum a small box of Barbo Com and a small amount of glycerine. The preparation is simple and inexpensive to apply, promising streaked gray hair that is softened and glossy without color.
A seasoned spouse unexpectedly praises his partner as she outplays him on stage. The author highlights the dynamic of dominance and wit within the couple, drawing a subtle portrait of partnership and performance.
In a heated exchange, Lawyer Droan insists a robe adds dignity to a judge while Festus Pester retorts that a shroud would. The terse volley hints at underlying tensions over judicial attire and propriety.
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