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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
6
Farm Like correspondent describes anchoring fence posts using a 3/4 inch pipe auger for hole cleaning, a hole four feet deep in clay, then placing 40 percent dynamite in the bottom followed by dirt. Cement is poured into the hole with the anchor rod and left ten days before use. Street notes: procedural, no warnings.
The office of experiment stations reports an experiment with three pairs of Percheron horses fed light and heavy oats. Pound for pound they show similar feeding value, though heavy oats have more protein and carbohydrates and less crude fiber, making digestion potentially easier. Feeding by measure requires adjusting allowances since heavy oats are denser. Buying heavy oats at higher price yields no gain when oats are bought by weight rather than measure.
A historical Department of Agriculture note analyzes meat consumption showing beef and pork dominate the American diet while mutton remains a small share. It highlights rising mutton demand over 26 years, and cites wool supply as currently insufficient and costly, with strong market expansion potential.
Dr Forbes of Urbana outlines parasite enemies of the white grub including the common grub wasp Tiphia that injects eggs on paralyzed hosts. Observations by J J Davis and J A West show the larva consumes the grub, with cocoons abundant in the soil indicating strong parasite impact and potential in grub control. Additional parasites noted include tachinid flies ichneumon flies and bee flies. May beetles show interactions with parasitic flies. Further work needed on collecting and distributing parasites.
Virginia merchant Co L Wood of Fentress Norfolk Va suffered months with back kidney and bladder pains and irregular urine flow. After using Deans Kidney Pills he claims immediate relief and a stone passed after one box. Advert Says pills sold nationwide 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. True Affection dialogue features a light humorous exchange about love and cleanliness.
Dr Smead warns that lice on cattle signal neglect and poor feed. Grease harms cattle, but should be avoided if possible. Begin with kerosene emulsion followed by water, then dust skin with carbonate of lime and clean dirt to prevent spread.
Northern Iowa hog raiser James Munson describes his home remedy for hogworms. He suggests withholding feed and water at night, then giving a mixture of feed and turpent ine. The hogs will cough and their urine becomes rough. if needed another dose is advised.
An illustrated guide describes a quickly constructed jack using a frame from 4x4s and a 10 foot two by six lever to lift and pull pipes. A slip loop in the chain runs down the pipe below the joint and the other end attaches to the lever to operate the lift.
The text outlines farm keep practices including fresh air in living spaces and ventilation, pasteurization of milk from dairy plants, and opinions on fence quality and estate legacy. It notes that fat horses fetch higher prices, and emphasizes cattle care, market readiness, and general farm efficiency.
An old advertisement asserts deafness stems from catarrh in the ear’s mucous surfaces and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can restore the Eustachian tube. It offers $100 for any proven incurable case and lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as suppliers.
A judge jokes about hearing and seeing with pointed fingers while a lawyer replies with restrained wit. An office boy lays out a cheeky firm schedule from 9 to 5, listing times for book agents, insurance agents, long-winded clients, charitable solicitors, and sports chatter, ending with a creed to handle own business at night.
A wife describes coffee harming her husband with stomach and kidney issues leading to job loss and yellow skin. After trying Postum, his health improves and he quits coffee. She, though lighter and nervous, gains weight and strength using Postum and urges others to switch. The note ends with a testimonial from Postum Co. and a plug for The Road to Wellville.
An early 20th century style ad column extols Sloan's Liniment for animals and humans, touting Dr Earl Sloan's veterinary background, free treatise on horse care, and related products. It mixes quips, anecdotes, and other remedies for coughs, tonics, and beauty claims, with scattered, garbled snippet lines.
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