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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
4
W H Ragan outlines a four year pruning and trellis plan for a young vine, detailing early two foot stem height, horizontal arm growth, yearly shoot development, and final pruning to yield a full fourth year crop, with figures referenced for trained canes and fruit bearing shoots.
A veterinary note outlines best practices for winter housing of sheep. It urges proper ventilation through multiple openings, windward protection, and dry, wind-sheltered yards or sheds. It warns against excessive warmth, drafts, and wet conditions, stressing rest for stressed animals and careful handling of horses in related care.
This excerpt reviews feeding grain for calves pigs and lambs, noting that moderate regular grain aids growth while overfeeding, especially corn, can stunt pigs. It cites English experiments on molasses for steers, compares dry versus wet grain for pork production, and mentions practical observations from Michigan Farmer and John Jamison advising clover hay plus grain for pigs in winter.
Michael K. Boyer reports the reappearance of the joint worm in Indiana Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia Maryland and Kansas wheat in 1904 and 1905. The larva damages straw and grain, with broken straw and stunted kernels as warning signs. No known remedies exist. prevention focuses on stubble management and clearing fields after harvest. Also notes on pullet rearing and profitability tied to proper care and space.
A New York study by Professor W P Wheeler tested four duckling groups with varying animal food in their protein, from 20 to 80 percent. Batch 3 with 60 percent animal protein showed fastest gains. 1 with 20 percent gained slowest. Early feeding favors higher animal content, later feeding favors grain. For rapid market readiness, high animal content helps early, but later cheaper grain proves equally effective.
The Iowa experiment station reports dairy type steers yield more offal and lower dressing, while beef type steers provide heavier cuts and better marbling. Dairy types are uneconomical for beef. feeding them is not profitable for breeders or feeders. Practical winter care tips for cattle follow.
Winter field work targets stone crop harvest and wild garlic control from New York to Virginia. Chestnut weevil welfare hinges on chemical treatment and clean orchard practices. Proper scales aid honest trade and farm management, while green cut bone stimulates laying in pullets.
Sexpay Services list Sunday school at 9 30 morning sermon at 1 30 and 7 00 Junior League at 2 30 Epworth League at 6 00 mid week prayer meeting Thursday at 7 choir practice Friday at 7 all events shown with standard timing for a local church activities calendar.
Friends Church announces Bible School at 9 45 with worship at 11 00 Junior C E at 2 00 U P 8 C E at 6 00 gospel services at 7 00 mid week meeting Thursday 10 am prayer Thursday 7 pm pastor Chas Whitely welcomes all East Street Church of Christ holds Sunday School at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 am and 7 pm on every alternate Sunday choir practice Friday evening Omar Hufford invites all
Wesleyan Methodist announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m each Sunday with preaching at 10 20 a m and a 7 00 p m service on alternate Sundays Prayer Meeting on Tuesday evening at an unspecified time.
Mount Pleasant A M E church announces preaching on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, Sabbath School at 2 P M each Sabbath, and a midweek prayer meeting Thursday night. You are cordially invited to attend all meetings led by Pastor Chas Terrell.
The Church of Ogrist announces Sunday School at 9:00, preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. A Thursday evening prayer meeting is held weekly at 7:00 p.m. Philander Weaver serves as pastor.
Rush Lodge No. 580 F and A M meets on or before the full moon each Wednesday at North Main Street hall Carthage Lodge No. 255 I Q O F meets Tuesday evenings at East Mill Street hall, listing regular meeting times and locations for the two fraternal organizations.
M W of A Carthage Camp No 5348 meeting subject to call of officers. Local members urged to attend and stay informed on upcoming duties and schedules.
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