Dairy Barn and Silo Make Ideal Combination for the Average Farm
William A. Radford extols a model dairy barn with a 12 foot hollow tile silo, central manure and feed systems, and a double rank of horse stalls. The design emphasizes efficient carrier tracks, a high central driveway, and ample storage for hay and feed, arguing sturdy, well planned buildings boost milk output and worker satisfaction.
Floors gain decorative appeal with proper color finishes
Interior planning suggests floors be darker than walls to add solidity but welcomes bright floor finishes. Color choices, surface prep, appropriate finish, and careful care determine success. Moving away from dark floors, colorful tones can enhance rooms and often correct dissatisfaction with spaces.
Parlor Ideal for the Child’s Playroom
A sun porch attached to the child’s room offers a playful space with reed furniture including chairs rockers tables tea carts sofas and chaise longues a fern stand or window boxes for gardening and a canary cage. The piece notes a sand table and suggests a swing under a striped porch awning as a charming small feature for children.
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Expert Home Buying Advice From Bankers
A urges readers to seek expert guidance on home property investment. It argues that time spent commuting may be offset by property value gains, and that debt itself is not inherently bad if the investment proves sound. The banker is recommended as a free consulting resource.
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Merchants Bank closes as creditors paid in full in Missouri
Jefferson City reports the Merchants Bank liquidation completed after a year of wind up. Stockholders were paid in full, with depositors and creditors also fully compensated. The bank ceased operations due to years of weak earnings, despite being solvent prior to closure. Nearby reports include Parker’s capture, former State Senator John Bradley’s death, and local civic appointments.
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Dutts
Ft. Jefferson City
Maries County
Thurlow Parker
Alton
Parker
Howell County
Floyd
Beatty
Pemiscot County
Vienna
Desloge
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St. Francois
Missouri House of Representatives
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Hl. Hinds
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Pirst Schnitzer
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St. Louis
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Lindbergh
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Ozark
Joplin
Aaron Haughton
Corpus Christi
Tex
Haughton
Marshield
Webster Unty
Nebria
Carthage
Ozark Wesleyan College
Ore
R. H. Bricker
Bricker
Pennsylvania
Mexico
E. H. Winter
Fifty-fourth General Assembly
New Type Chimney Brick Aids Fire Protection
A new chimney brick aims to reduce chimney fires by improving soot removal and sealing. The brick interior is curved to create a swirling flow that keeps deposits from forming, while the exterior remains square for stability and fit.
Tree Rings Reveal History and Weather Clues
Dr A B Douglass of the University of Arizona argues that tree ring sequences can forecast long-term weather and date ancient American history. He links Pueblo Bonito’s peak era before 1492 to cross-referenced rings in living sequoias and regional pines, noting 12 year timber cuts at Pueblo Bonito and corroborating earlier archaeology.
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Zshineton
A.B. Douglass
University of Arizona
America
Pueblo Bonito
New Mexico
Nell, M. Judd
Noual Geographic Society
Douglass
Sierra Nevada
Arizona
Pueblo | Bonito
National Geographic Society
Ancient Cemetery Found on Mason-Dixon Line
In Chester Pennsylvania a centuries old burial ground near Lawncroft cemetery is found on the Wilmington pike. Deciphered stones bear dates 1098 1704 and 1783 and bear the surnames Ford and Smith. The site lies on the Mason Dixon line straddling Pennsylvania and Delaware, with trees guarding the hillside graveyard as inquiries seek its history.
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Chester
Curie
Ford
Smith
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Lawncroft Cemetery
Wilmington Pike
Origin of Shoemaking Traced Back to Egypt
Egypt is identified as the cradle of shoes through mummies’ footwear in museums. Ancient texts describe women adorn toes and toes in early society. Israelites wore sandals while Assyrians used shoes early, as shown by Shalmaneser’s era.
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Egypt
New York
Herodotus
Frank H. Vizetelly
Shalmaneser
Dairy calf care guidance from university expert
Professor F W Akerson of the University of Idaho advises on early calf care emphasizing the importance of keeping the calf with its mother for at least the first day, feeding colostrum, gradual milk feeding, and introducing grain and water. He notes risks of overfeeding, ideal milk amounts by breed, and early grain and hay needs.
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Ita
F. W. Aatkeson
University of Iaaho
Jerseys
Guernseys
Utensils of Dairy Must Be Thoroughly Cleaned
The article stresses thorough cleaning of all dairy utensils after use to prevent bacterial growth. It describes rinsing with cold water to remove milk, washing with hot water and alkali, and thorough scalding. For machine milking, rubber tubes and teat cups should soak in a disinfectant before rinsing with clean water.
Selecting Herd Ball Carefully Study Records
The passage advises Holstein breeders to evaluate a bull’s individuality and lineage when selecting herd stock. It emphasizes checking seven day and 965 day records and the fat percentage in butter records to gauge whether high butter output comes from substantial milk or other factors.
Groom Cows Daily for Sanitary Stable Conditions
Guidance emphasizes daily grooming of dairy cows kept in stables. Wipe off dirt from the udder and flanks with a damp cloth before milking. Clean bedding, proper stable construction, and frequent cleaning of both stalls and cows are essential for sanitary conditions.
Babies Cry for Castoria Advertising Slogan
An old advisory promoting Castoria as a safe, pleasant substitute for narcotics teething remedies. It claims Castoria has been used for over 80 years, contains no narcotics, and carries proven directions on each package as physicians recommend it.
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Fletcher
Too Smart and the Mumps in Bogger Holler
A Kansas City Staritem recounts Lafe Lagg from Bogger Holler claiming his ten children have mumps. The traveler disputes hearing mumps, arguing the situation is overblown and ends with a sharp jab about fetching a gun in a tense exchange.
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Lafe Lagg
Junior
Kansas City Star
Dawdling Process in Evolution Debate Sparks Mockery
The Boston Transcript records a playful exchange on evolution. A commenter dismisses the idea as too slow, while others weigh in with quick retorts in a lighthearted public discourse.
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