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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
4
The article explains whitish modulary rays forming silvered grain in oak and other woods. Annual rings form each year during healthy growth, with false rings arising from interrupted growth such as caterpillar defoliation, drought, or late frosts.
Popular Mechanics describes a new attachment that adds a fulcrum to garden forks and spades. By pulling the handle backward the load is dislodged with reduced shoulder and back strain, the fulcrum taking the effort.
The article explains that winged orchard pests have varying egg laying schedules. Codling moths are night active and lay eggs late in the evening, while curculio is daytime active. Moths generally fly at night and many beetles vary between night and day activity.
The self boiled lime and sulphur mixture is recommended as the best fungicide for peach scab and brown rot. Three applications are advised: at calyx drop, three weeks later, and a final application about three weeks after the second. Do not apply within four weeks of ripening to avoid a whitewashed appearance on market fruit.
A U S circular notes paraffining cheddar cheese as standard practice in the United States to prevent weight loss and mold growth. A brief bath of one to ten seconds at 220 degrees F on the third day after pressing yields best results, and cheese should not stay in a warm curing room beyond one day after paraffining.
A writer notes that premium butter starts with good Jersey or Guernsey cattle in a clean stable and milking routine. Cream must be properly ripened and churned at 62 degrees to avoid soft or salty butter, with strict cleanliness and sweet surroundings. The author sold butter to private customers weekly, typically 40 pounds in summer, with prices ranging from 25 to 35 cents per pound and seldom using artificial coloring.
The article argues milking period length hinges on breed, individual traits, and feed. It suggests extending the first milking period to influence lifelong productivity, aiming to sustain milk flow within two to three weeks of a cow's second calving to establish long periods, though early returns may be small. If the heifer is from good stock, trial of the plan is advised.
The article covers foundations for dairy separators and cow care, citing clover or alfalfa as key forage, barnyard manure as fertilizer, skimmilk value, and the importance of pure bred sires. It emphasizes keeping butter cold and maximizing four profit sources: butter fat, skimmilk, calves, and manure. It also notes maintenance needs, feed efficiency, and high water intake to boost milk flow.
Notices show a busy local scene with the Nickelo reopening this Tuesday under operator Jesse Rhoades and a festival lineup featuring ice cream, cakes, and a charity appeal. Community visits span Indianapolis and Knightstown relatives, with social events at the I O O F building and First Presbyterian Church.
Mrs Mary E Wilmott of Broadhead announces the marriage of her daughter Mattye Givens Wilmott to Orval D Sampson of Rushville Indiana. The ceremony will be at the Wilmott home in Broadhead during the first week of September. Orval is the eldest son of D D Sampson of Arlington and former Carthage residents and serves as deputy county treasurer.
Dr. E. W. Wagoner of Knightstown Indiana advertises a new method for painless tooth extraction nerve removal filling and crowning with no pain and no bad effects. He cites hundreds of satisfied patients as references.
John E Snow advertises new schedule for auto service between here and Knightstown The morning car leaves Henleys Grocery for Home and Knightstown at 830 am connecting with the 856 Indianapolis limited car If Knightstown has no evening passengers the southbound car will not come to Carthage and will rely on phone requests only This service improves travel for Carthage residents.
Miss Mabel Binford attended Mrs Fred Dennis in Mooresville on Tuesday. Mrs Wm. Siler and her sons Ralph DuBois and William Siler visited Greenfield on Monday and Tuesday with Mr and Mrs John Short. Mrs Charles Patton of Meeker Colorado was also a guest.
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