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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
5
The study shows that within 18 herds 383 cows varied widely in butter fat yield. Some cows produced under 126 pounds yearly while others exceeded 300 pounds, underscoring that accurate per cow records are vital to profitability and herd management.
The study notes cow No 1 aged about seven and has five freshenings while cow No 2 just over four with two freshenings. It concludes profits hinge on cow individuality, not care, with $1000 annual net from a four-cow herd and $1600 from 262 cows, after costs.
The article advises keeping young breeding birds for three or four years before their eggs are used for hatching. It notes farmers push to start earlier, but asserts flock quality improves as birds reach full vigor before laying.
A buyer should not spare money for a first class boar. breeders value quality and will demand a first rate price for superior animals. The passage emphasizes that high value boars should not be sold cheaply, ensuring quality stock for breeding.
Instruction to examine the nest of a sitting hen by lifting straw to check for mites. Emphasizes careful inspection of the nest environment and possible signs of infestation.
A guide on maintaining attractive hair through proper brushing and washing. It stresses gentle handling, nightly brushing, and regular washing with soft water, plus a homemade shampoo recipe using ivory soap borax alcohol egg yolk and warm water. It warns against over washing and emphasizes thorough rinsing to prevent a clogged scalp.
This guide describes crafting a capital little present for eyeglass folders. Cut two suede or silk covered card pieces, embroider a delicate design, transfer with tracing and black lead, and seam the pieces to form a slim protective case for spectacles. The back uses plain silk or suede, finished with a small silk card. The top of suede gloves is suggested for making such items.
A compact key pocket suitable for a single or multiple keys, made in suede or silk. Our gray silk example features pink embroidery and a gold key motif, with glove tops repurposed as sides. Construction uses muslin linings and wash-leather or silk inner lining, and attaches to a metal clasp with ball fastenings.
Antique lace and filet nets gain appeal through embroidery. Designers highlight chrysanthemum and carnation motifs with over and over stitches using chenille or silk. Floral patterns and bold loops render rich texture on historic nets.
The article notes white remains popular for evening wear but soft colors dominate this season for tailored linen suits and demi dresses. It praises handkerchief linen for afternoon costumes, describes a walking length gown with a nine inch flounce, lace edging, Valenciennes insertion, Dutch neck, and embroidery details.
Persian belts in colorful weaves complement bead ed pocketbooks and vanity bags. They pair with dressy frocks and reflect porcelain effects of hatpins used as trim. Girdle width varies from very narrow to extremely wide while fitting the figure remains essential.
Bordered foulards marquisettes voiles and thin silk muslins suit makers with medium skill to craft stylish frocks. Contrasting hems enhance plain materials cost effectively, offering striking results at low expense.
A Kansas City Star piece notes a local businessman wearing shoes with eyelet holes along the inside above the sole. He explains the holes vent the feet, providing air to combat moisture and increase comfort. The observer asks about the odd feature, and the man compares it to hat eyelets, asserting the air flow helps his feet.
A bubbling gas fountain boils water in Deer Creek near the Prime Western Spelter well. Gas leaks from the casing travels down a midstream pipe and is ignited, creating a persistent flame in the creek that consumes gas as it burns. The scene, while impressive, risks wasting fuel.
Len Hung, a tattooing expert from the Tenderloin, tattoos master initials under a dog's left ear to provide permanent identification. He responds to lost and found notices and works with owners to add private marks that last as long as the ear, offering a deterrent to collar theft.
The Lambert glider launched at Billan court near Paris may transform cars and navigation. Designed by Count Lambert it features a chassis on horizontal planes and a 70 hp Antoinette aerial screw. It has almost no draught due to no keel and can navigate shallow water.
A stray dog on a principal street keeps a sparrow as a constant associate perching on its head. The pair meet daily at noon as the dog receives the attention with solemn quiet, turning only when the sparrow nestles near a sensitive spot. The Duluth News Tribune notes the amusing scene.
Curious scenes in St Keverne Cornwall as villagers greet a new bell peal. A band leads a procession to the church drawn by four wagons of bells on wheels. People carry wreaths and flowers are laid on the bells in tribute.
Ad extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous breakdown and impure blood. It cites Mrs E O Bradley of Rochester New York detailing relief from shock fatigue insomnia and back pains after using the pills. It claims benefits for rheumatism neuralgia and other conditions and lists price and mail order in Schenectady New York.
The great actress jokes about a private car for her farewell tour asking if it will last. Her manager answers it is built of steel and guaranteed to endure as long as she stays in farewell business. She kisses her pet dog, content with no new car for twenty years of farewell trips.
A tragedian notes that a short run harms, but a critic retorts that a long walk is worse, in a compact exchange about theater longevity and audience endurance. The dialogue hints at the paradoxes of public attention and producing enduring stage work.
The passage presents a witty contrast between Grayce Maude who claims she never talks about others and Gladys who notes she is too busy discussing herself. It reflects playful social banter in a diary or column style.
An old classified style notice offers daily cash for cream and directs readers to write for prices to Miller and Holmes. It includes a brief moral exhortation about not dejecting others and ends with names Paul and Mina.
Dacotah Mfg Co of St Paul guarantees Dacotah pants shirts and Mackinaws will wear and promises replacement if they fail. Consumers are urged to demand replacements from their dealer under the guarantee.
A witty line notes a man who confuses tune origins and yearns to lead the music committee, implying a humorous mismatch of music knowledge and leadership ambition.
A brief item notes that the main thing people borrow which they are not expected to return is trouble. The column reflects on borrowing and consequences in everyday life with a cautionary tone.
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