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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
7
Local social round up lists visits by Grace Quinn and others, moves to Indianapolis and Mason City, school principals and teachers, county council sessions, a fall of snow, and various bit items. Also mentions Danville infant’s death, love feast in Indianapolis, and church and civic notices.
Mont Crain assumed his duties as janitor at the court house Monday morning. He tackled the work with the skill of an old hand and will make an efficient officer. Robert Savage retires after years of service and with a reputation second to none is filling the place. He should feel proud of the record he has made. All are Bob's friends.
D W Spence accurately guessed 732 nails and tacks in a jar at the Conner barber shop for first prize. Five competitors tied at 731 or 733 to draw for second prize. First prize is a suit of clothes with six months barbering as second prize. The Light and Water Company reports heavy workload and recent repairs improved service after days of limited supply.
Ida E Johnson Livergood died December 27 1905 in Crawfordsville Indiana aged 46. She married W E Livergood September 13 1883 in Crawfordsville and had two children Aurelius S who died in infancy and Forrest Livengood age 15. She was active in First Presbyterian Church Woman's Club and taught school early in life. The Woman's Club tribute honors her as first president and a driving force behind its work and writings.
A previous wedding report incorrectly listed Zeph Fulton as the venue. The ceremony occurred at Isaac Fulton’s residence, the bride’s family home, correcting the earlier error.
A Breeder's Gazette correspondent outlines management of ewes before and after lambing. Ewes are moved to small pens of about 6 by 8 feet before lambing, then grouped after lambing if good mothers. If a ewe rejects a lamb, she is kept in a small pen to force nursing until she accepts.
A New York farmer advises American Agriculturist on keeping crops mold free for sheep, feeding lambs and yearlings with early cut hay, hay and grain at night, and using clover hay. He stresses clean racks, constant water and salt, and twice daily feeding. thin breeding ewes should be isolated with a double grain ration. Sheep thrive in small flocks of forty to fifty.
The article urges breeding large hearted animals and notes disease stems from bad conditions rather than bedding abundance. It recommends weekly straw changes, using turpentine to cure pig coughs, and warns against breeding sows too young, suggesting eight to twelve months old as optimal.
The Iowa State Register advises farmers to curb roup in flocks by removing and possibly killing affected birds at once. Early signs start as a cold and prompt blight controls can protect the rest of the flock.
Early hatched pullets and one-year-old hens are the most profitable to keep. Old hens and late hatched pullets will not prove profitable as egg producers in the coming winter but will be ready for heavy laying once spring opens. Retain only early hatched birds for a profitable winter yield.
The Farmers Advocate notes that cows with large milk yields are far more profitable because they consume only slightly more feed and work than lower yielding cows. The increased output disproportionately outweighs input costs, making high yield dairy animals economical.
E. Van Alstyne argues bells on sheep act as a warning system and deterrent. Large cow bells worn every tenth or twelfth sheep can be heard far away, triggering noise to alert guardians and sometimes prompting the capture of the dog. The method could spare flocks and reduce dog damage.
It is estimated about 100 million acres are unproductive but reclaimable through dikes and drains. The restored land would yield four times Illinois’ productive capacity and surpass irrigated areas in potential output.
The recommended preservation method is not dipping shingles in paint. Applying paint after roof completion leaves gaps and moisture can seep into the wood, compromising the roof's integrity.
Farmers note sheep detest mud even in a warm barn. Clean dry conditions are essential for comfort and growth. otherwise the flock may remain unhealthy and unproductive.
When the horse's skin is rough and harsh and does not move easily to the touch, the animal is described as a heavy eater with poor digestion.
Fountain County real estate transfers compiled for the Republican list show multiple holders selling parcels and lots across towns such as Attica Hillsboro Veedersburg and Fountain City. Transactions include lots in M B C sub-div Jet G. King Heights and numerous acreages with values ranging from 100 to 8000 dollars.
73 acre farm for rent with good land and improvements. Contact L. P. Little in Covington for details.
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