Increase Foal Crop and Improve Breeding Conditions
The article argues corn-based feeds reduce foal yields while grazing regimens boost births. It cites Nebraska losses exceeding 25 million annually from barren mares and US losses over 250 million. Data from states show grazing and alfalfa maximize foals. corn reduces them.
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Nebraska
United States
Fit
Mail
Breeze
Shires
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Ontario
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Handy device for butchers simplifies carcass lifting
A farmer shows a simple lifting device for dressed carcasses. A long pole balanced on an 8 foot post or tree limb with a gambrel on the short end lets one man lift a heavy carcass. A forked stick secures the pole or the end may tilt down.
Precautions Against Frost for Apple Storage
Guidance advises warming cellar with a large tub of warm water to raise temperature and prevent frosting in stored apples. If freezing occurs, allow fruit to thaw slowly to minimize damage.
Seed Lawes in Germany Enforce Seed Purity Rules
Germany maintains strong laws on seed purity and viability for sale and appears to enforce them effectively.
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Germany
Piggery Comfort And Profit From Sylvanus Van Aken
Hog farming aims for profit through good care and comfortable housing. Pigs thrive on mixed feeds with skimmilk, corn meal, oats and shelled corn soaked to make slop. Early spring pigs do well on wide grass ranges with skim milk, small grain, and ample exercise.
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Sylvanus van Aken
Sheepmen urged to rotate bedding on Wyoming land
In Wyoming practice requires landlords renting winter pastures to sheepmen to limit bedding to two or three nights to spread manure. The custom is praised as an excellent agricultural measure.
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Wyoming
Wings in Millinery and Fancy Feather Use
The article notes wings and fancy feathers dominate millinery, with made wings created from mounted plumage. Feathers may be pasted but sewings last longer and resist rain. Wings are favored for street hats, require stable mounting for poise, and remain staple in July August outings for northern tourists.
Black and White Turban Fashion Entry
A two tone turban features black velvet draped on the left with irregular knots and a long end. A white satin scarf wraps the crown, knotted to mingle with velvet, edged by white fringe and gilt lace, styled to suit many costumes.
Picture Fashion Fichu and Muslin Bodice Ensemble
The fichu remains a staple, now paired with a muslin bodice laced with velvet ribbons and frilly sleeves. A recent gown imitates this look with a low neck, elbow sleeves edged in muslin, and a plaited finish, complemented by a large hat adorned with ribbon bows.
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George II
Copley
Reversible satin coats feature two tone wraps
Satin reversible coats offer warmth with wool interlining. Colors include black and gold, rose and gray, blue shades, champagne and pink. Deep collars or fringed trim use reverse facings in two color schemes.
Satin borders on cottons in 1912 fashion fabrics
New cotton fabrics for 1912 feature satin borders and embroidery elevating lifteotton goods to fine dress quality. Sheer gray voiles show broad gray satin borders with heavy embroidery, while satin sheet motifs in gold and purple decorate lightweight fabrics. Solid color embroidery and openwork appear on white fabrics, with heavy textures in loens and varied color ranges including gray blue pink and green. Lightweight linens favor colored and natural tones over pure white.
Velvet dominates season velvet gowns appear in Paris reports
Velvet fabrics lead fashion this season with plain and striped velvets featured in semi tailored and tailored outfits. Two piece suits and velvet one-piece afternoon frocks gain prominence in the well dressed woman wardrobe with plain or striped velvet designs, fur trims, braiding and military style high collars.
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Paris
Velveteen Frocks For Little Lads In Nursery Style
Frocks in velveteen remain popular for boys with durable serviceable designs. Bright blue or green shades favored, a rose velveteen bias option noted. Features include trousers above the knee and a double breasted tunic that hooks down the right side.
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Cuomo
Multon
Just a Little Too Hasty Wedding Tour Misadventure
A bridegroom and bride, on a wedding tour, argue with a station agent over being asked if they will ride the next train. The express rushes by before they can react, prompting the bridegroom to blame the agent for not signaling the stop.
Pimples on Back Fade After Cuticura Remedies Aid
W A Armstrong of Corbin Kansas recounts a long battle with a back skin eruption. After years of misery and ineffective remedies, he credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with dramatic relief within weeks and near cure in months. He recommends the products and notes a free sample offer from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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W. A. Armstrong
Corbin, Kan
Hobby of Wealthy Englishman and His Toy Palaces
The earl of Mount Edgcumbe hosts many parties at Mount Edgcumbe and spends spare moments designing intricate toy palaces, some powered with electricity. These Aladdin-like creations are sometimes shared with fortunate children of his circle. The piece reflects on his potential as an architect had birth been different.
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Earl of
Mount-Edgcumbe
London
Girl Wonders If She Made A Dream Impression After Meeting
After meeting a nice young man for the first time a girl stays awake half the night wondering whether she made a favorable impression.
It Takes a Genius to Play the Fool for Pay
A witty remark on satire and clever misdirection. The line suggests brilliance in turning perceived folly into profit or advantage.
Bromide Quinine Excerpt Signals A Bromide Quinine Trade
The fragment mentions Bromide Quinine as an LA laxative and references a signature BW GROVE and a World over claim for curing a cold in one day using a product labeled 26u. The text suggests an advertisement or patent-like claim with emphasis on quinine use.
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Grove
All Women Love a Lover But Most Married Men Feel Sorry
A concise aphorism notes that many women favor a charming suitor while married men sympathize with him, implying social tensions around romance and fidelity. The line presents a witty, timeless stance on relationships and gender dynamics.
Seven Years of Misery Ends for Sikeston Woman
Mrs. Demma Bethune of Sikeston Missouri says seven years of monthly bed rest pain cramps and weakness ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She reports restored energy ability to work in the garden and entertain and urges other women to try the remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers irregularities and nervous prostration.
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Sikeston
Lydia E. Pinkham
DemMa Bethune
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