Greater Use of Dairy Abroducts Promises Growth for U S Dairy Industry
Dr W B Nevens of the University of Illinois reports rising per capita use of dairy products in the United States. butter per person has grown from 14 pounds in 1849 to about 17 now. cheese stays around four pounds. Whole milk intake is up 29 percent since nine years ago, condensed milk up as well, ice cream up sharply to about 11 quarts per person annually. Overall dairy consumption per person up over 86 percent since 1909, signaling continued industry stability and expansion.
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United States
W. B. Nevens
Dairy Department
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Federal Department of Agriculture
Nevens
Attention Essential to Calf During First Year
During the first year calves should stay in the barn during summer days and be turned out to exercise at night. In winter follow the opposite practice but avoid severe winds and storms. Young calves thrive on hay first year and require careful feeding for maximum growth. Heifers should breed around eighteen months. Keep stables clean and dry and use disinfectant to control lice vermin and diseases. Scours is the most common calf ailment and accounts for about 95 percent of calf diseases.
Cheapest Feed for Cows Said to Be Pure Water
Dairy owner cites water as the cheapest and best food for cows. He notes milk is largely water and urges unlimited access to fresh water. Automatic drinking cups increased milk output by 7 to 8 percent in many herds.
Dairy Notes on Cows And Feed Efficiency
Dairy notes discuss choosing cows by productivity and feed needs. It weighs replacing weak cows and feeding remaining ones, noting dairy cows consume significant water and thrive on sweet clover pasture with minimal labor.
Prison Boss and Inmate Quip Over Time
A Charleston state prison boss carpenter left for lunch telling his helper they would finish later. The inmate replied he would be back only if the boss returns within twenty years, signaling a long wait for completion.
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Charleston
S. C
Real estate pitch sparks swindle tale in Legion monthly
A suave salesman negotiates with a man recently swindled in a land deal offering a small three by seven plot. The exchange appears in American Legion Monthly, hinting at deceptive real estate schemes and cautionary lessons for buyers.
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American Legion’ Monthly
Cannot be seen Bobbie and Jones in the dark
A playful dialogue shows a child asking how to be seen while two adults sit in darkness. The exchange uses wordplay on the phrase little boys should be seen and not heard and ends with a humorous echo.
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Sis
Mr. Jones
Bobbie
Strikes and Fans Exit After Final Strikeout
The clock struck five as fans filed out after the last batter struck out, ending the game.
Oil Driller Proves Clever In Strike Cap Routine
A humorous exchange shows a driller describing a risky method to cap an oil hole when a strike occurs. The dialogue highlights a “special bonus” payment and a crude quip about the act.
When Crusts Grow Teeth A Child’s Moral Query
In a humorous exchange a mother praises crusts for strong bones while a child asks why grandpa does not chew his plate to regrow teeth. The quip highlights playful misunderstanding within a family meal.
The Pool Shark Enlists in the Tanks
An applicant at the recruitment station volunteers for tank service joking that his swimming skill makes him suited for armored warfare. The sergeant questions the unusual motive, while the applicant hints at prowess in water combat.
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American Legion Weekly
Skinnning the Roses Race Fix Sparks Betting Feud
A related note claims the Hare-Tortoise race was fixed and someone asks how much they lost. The speaker indicates avoiding the race after learning of the manipulation.
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Lynx
Fox
Photomania and the public gaze in picture books
A reflective verse fragment critiquing how society obsesses over appearances. It contrasts a dazzled public with a focus on surface images rather than inner thought, noting the lure of visual culture.
Sweet Revenge Hat Exchange Sparks Silent Feud
A comic domestic quarrel unfolds as Mrs. A accuses the neighbor of buying a hat matching hers. The neighbor replies she will stay silent now that Mrs. A has given her own hat to the cook, signaling a petty rivalry over fashion.
Very Much So Wifey Dear Birthday Car Hint
A playful note shows a husband teasing his wife about buying him a car for her birthday. The exchange mentions a gossiping bird and a lighthearted, affectionate tone. No factual events or parties are described beyond the couple’s joking conversation.
School notes and class highlights from the Kindergarten to Seventh Grade
Kindergarten writes of Halloween crafts and a town room with officers led by Mayor Alger Brown. Fourth grade notes two students moved to the country and hygiene lessons on The Most Wonderful House in the World. Senior play selection and cast listed for December. Sophomores host Freshmen and secure Lyceum dates. Freshmen party and Seventh Grade honors noted with top spell ing averages and Orrin Shaw's return from Ann Arbor hospital.
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Alger Brown
Robert Bogan
Daniel Field
Russell Koch
Bernard Kirkpatrick
Alice Rodabaugh
Lois. Hales
Freda Leis
Jackson Hanner
Rosalie Hanner
Saginaw
Zuschnitt
James Montgomery
Acey Parker
Betty Groves
Minnie Zimmerman
Lowell Shull
Marion Horton
Lewis Dawson
Otis Stanley
Kathleen Osborn
Bernice Groves
Goldie Thayer
Charles Lawson
Lyceum
Orrin Shaw
Ann Arbor
Neal Elden
Wayne Geeck
Jay Hendrie
Flossie Highten
Bernadine Hutchinson
Minnie Jones
Evon Robison
School News Roundup From Last Week
First graders name woods unaided in Wood Study contest with Anderson Stottlemeyer Stakey Robison Green and Brown. Sixth graders note Miss Crowl ill, Stanford Achievements tests ongoing, North America geography maps planned. Lincoln Cadillacs race in multiplication tables shows leaders and progress.
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Junior Anderson
Genevia
Stottlemeyer
Lela Stakey
Beatrice Robison
Jay Green
Minnie Brown
Brownie
Horace Desormeau
Stanford
North America
Lincoln
Cadillac
Art of Wrestling Book Publishes Self Defense Rules in 1674
A European version of jiu jitsu claimed to resemble Japanese methods appeared in Europe in the 17th century. Nicholas Peters published in Amsterdam in 1674 a treatise titled The Art of Wrestling and how one can protect oneself in all kinds of quarrels with agility and rapidity repel unfair attacks meet adversary with science.
Local honey supply mainly serves Michigan residents says MSU
Michigan State College entomology officials report two thirds of the state’s 15 million pounds of honey go to local consumption. The Thumb leads production with about 25 carloads stored per year in northern Huron County. Experts warn beekeepers to provide winter food and insulation to prevent starvation and misperceptions about sugar adulteration.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
Huron County
First Day Mix Up Answers Two Brothers Grade Mix
On the first day of school Gordon in second grade brings his brother Arthur to first grade. The teacher asks Arthur’s age and Gordon replies he does not know but says they have had him for four or three fairs.
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Gordon
Arthur
Burden Of Child’s First Wardrobe In Chinese Custom
The text says the wife's family must provide a set amount of baby clothes shoes and caps for the first born. Wealthy families usually supply all for five to ten years. A wife may be judged harshly by her husband’s kin if her family cannot furnish enough clothes.
Alligator and Crocodile Debate Style Across Time
A playful literary exchange between reptiles questions who leads in style. The crocodile answers that both share a timeless approach, denying a latest trend as they consider fashion beyond single moments.
Father asks daughter to marry him at midnight
Dialogue depicts a daughter revealing a proposal to her father at 1 a m. The father instructs to wake the suitor and confirms his happiness with the planned marriage. The scene captures family approval and romantic intent in a brief, intimate moment.
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Father
Marie
Quote from Jean Paul Richter on superstition and unbelief
A reflective line notes Better Than Unbelief prefers dim superstition to air of unbelief. It contrasts foggy faith with rational doubt using a wit of classic author.
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Jean Paul Richter
Nervous Student’s Comical Essay at Exam
A western university faculty member recalls a nervous student tasked with examples of indicative, subjunctive, potential, and exclamatory models. The student’s effort yielded humorous lines such as I am endeavoring to pass an Inglish examination and If I answer 20 questions I shall pass. God help me.
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Western University
Harper
First Alfalfa Seed Crop Yields Best in Michigan
Michigan State College farm crops department reports first cutting alfalfa seed yields outperform second cuttings. Irving Reibling, Hilton, and George Rae, Bay City, averaged six bushels per acre from two year old Mardigan alfalfa. Alfred Volz, Sebewaing, reaped over 60 bushels from a ten acre Grimm field seeded five years. Weather this year was abnormal, possibly widening the gap in normal years.
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Michigan
Farm Crops Department
Michigan State College
Irving Reibling
Hilton
George Rae
Bay City
Alfred Volz
Sebewaing
Volz
Sure Signs of Storms
A brief rustic observation notes signs of approaching storms such as dust whirls on a dry road in calm weather and swallows flying low. It explains swallows follow their insect prey that also moves low before rain.
Modern Greek Language Roots and Changes Discussed
The modern Greek language evolves as a continuation of ancient Greek dialects with Byzantine influence. Authors now trend toward a closer form to classical Attic, while the vernacular is sometimes termed Romaic.
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Ancient
Greece
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