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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
4
Selecting brood sows from gentle, prolific mothers with strong conformation and good udders is crucial. Keep records to cull nonproductive sows, emphasize long yet sturdy bodies, broad deep chests, well sprung ribs, and ample milk. Uniform type and color across sows boosts market value and herd quality.
Missouri leads in poultry production due to climate grain and profit. Barred Plymouth Rock breed thrives and feeds efficiently. Trials at Pennsylvania station show whole grain fattening with buttermilk and crate systems yield cheaper gains. The described 6 by 2 by 20 inch crate suits farmers. ventilation lighting and feeding troughs reduce waste and maintain sanitary pens.
Washington December 8 Secretary Houston in his first annual report to President Wilson outlines a five to six group plan for the Department of Agriculture including research state relations rural organization forest service weather and regulation. He urges coordinated work and says rural credit should be on equal footing with other classes. recommends stopping free seed distribution and creating a seed distribution program. He also calls for federal aid to roads via a state based plan with an expert highway commissioner, focusing on maintenance and farm-to-rail access and apportioning funds by population farm population area value and mileage.
A Montgomery Ward died at his Highland Park home at age 70 after a life rising from day laborer to president of the mail order company bearing his name. Born February 17 1843 in Chatham New Jersey he built a self made fortune estimated at fifteen million dollars and died after two falls and subsequent illnesses.
Coastwise steamer Rio Grande saved 197 passengers after a fire off the Atlantic. The Suwanee towed the Rio Grande clear of flames and returned passengers to their vessel as both ships proceeded to their destination. Captain and wireless operator praised for staying at post during firefighting.
An October dispatch from Point Barrow Alaska via Circle City reports Stefansson's Karluk beset by ice in mid August at longitude 147 west, drifted with the pack, crew of 25, six men ashore hunting, ship disappeared after gale and fog. No sighting since.
In Kansas City a fall into an empty pool at the Elks clubhouse on Seventh Street and Grand Avenue killed 8. G. Curran, a Santa Fe agent from Morris, Kansas, had rented a room there and likely stepped into darkness before the morning bath. A brief Weather note reports a storm and blizzard sweeping Indiana with a rapid temperature drop. An unrelated obituary notes the death of retired Admiral Kussuth Niles in a New York store.
R P C Jansen made a business trip to Butler Tuesday. The doctor J C Sageser favored Rambler with speck. Neighborhood young people enjoyed an evening at Frank Paynes. Nellie Caldwell visited Maggie Jones Saturday. B B Hoyt moved the Post Office to the new building. Miss Inez Becks pupils gave a literary program Friday afternoon. Miss Clara Magers room invited in. Friends of Mrs John Phibbs planned a surprise dinner Friday with baskets. Mr and Mrs John Dykman hosted a dinner Sunday for Miss Fanny Meints and Mr Herman Lutte of Leavenworth whose wedding at A J Meints home was announced for December 10. Attendees included Will H George H Lena Bohlken Clause Rickus Johnny Dykman George Bert Will R Bohlken Mr and Mrs Frank Bohlken and son Walter Will Chris Ed Albert George Anna and Margaret Meints Miss Minnie Sutte of Leavenworth and Mr Herman Sutte and fiancee Miss Fanny Meints. Mr and Mrs Fred C Ewbank and daughters Irene Stella and son Walter visited Harlan Porter Sunday. J H Lerner and E E Booth called at Rambler's office Saturday morning. Tax collectors are busy this fall. Ernest Bragg, previously in Iowa, returned home for the winter. Jack Frost has paused work for a spell. Rambler
Pleasant Gap residents report bad weather this week with sunny spell returning. Holy Rollers held Sunday prayer meetings at Grandma Deal's at 2 oclock drawing a large crowd. Locals Sylva and Elsie Merchant visited Stubbs. Stubbs family traveled to Kansas City recently. Myrtle Stubbs and Elsie spent Saturday with Merchant Stubbs. Old bachelors grow lonely as Roy Minick visited Stubbs Friday night and Saturday morning. Lily Wix and Anna called on her mother. Baptist church meetings noted. Roy Minick and Lee Baugher traveled away from home and returned barefooted.
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