15 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
1
Agriculture officials report a tested alfalfa meal formula for grasshopper bait costs about 1.00 per batch, versus 1.75 for bran mash. In warm climates the alfalfa mix must be used promptly as it sours, but it reduces labor and material costs for Nebraska farmers fighting the pest.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the note warns that early reports of new weeds like Russian thistle field hawkweed and Canada thistle could have reduced the spread if detected. It urges reporting new weed appearances and taking precautions to prevent dissemination.
Instructions emphasize thorough washing and sterilizing of the cream separator after every use. Residual milk or cream acts as a starter and speeds souring, so complete sanitation is essential to maintain quality.
In foals the tendency to develop a too straight pastern can be corrected by lowering the heel. The method is simple and can be applied at an early age to adjust the limb angle and promote healthier conformation.
A historical notice explains hog cholera stems from a very small germ found in blood or urine. Sick animals are the main spreaders, with infection possible via neighbors’ hogs, new stock, or returning show animals. Prevention through separation, vaccination with antihog cholera serum, temperature checks, and proper disposal of carcasses and waste is advised.
The U S Department of Agriculture notes extra labor to control weeds drains farm operations. Sheep can aid in weed control by eating most weeds, reducing hand labor needed in fields and pastures, and helping keep weeds in check. Organize flocks to assist in weed management.
A farmer notes feeding steps for a calf including placing little meal in the calf's mouth after it has finished drinking milk. The process uses meal and hay at the feeding place to ensure continued intake and growth.
Poultry guidance urges farmers to remove hens that are poor producers as seeds rise in price. Identify early molt and yellow legs, pelvic point measurements, and vigor indicators to separate good layers from poor. Target August to September culling with gradual removal or single-season selection.
The article urges ruthless removal of hens that do not lay during spring. It warns such hens waste resources, aid the enemy in war times, and must be culled from flocks to ensure only productive egg producers remain. Continuous vigilance is advised.
Describes rats as the most destructive pest to poultry, attacking young chickens and eggs year round. Urges community cooperation for rat destruction, noting that individual efforts are less effective without neighbor coordination. USDA offers guidance and men with other rodents and contact for information.
Mitchell Indiana woman praises Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for maternity health and recovery. She recounts severe neuralgia and fatigue easing after use, claiming strength returned seven months into pregnancy and seven months later weighs nine pounds more with better well being. She recommends the product to others.
At a dance for boys in the oval reserve a girl feared her petticoat would come down. After securing it with a pin she danced again only to feel the same tug. Others in the dressing room reported the same worry, later traced to the boys’ bell shaped trousers rubbing ankles during the dance.
In a rural market scene a grocer asks if one watermelon will feed the whole family while a customer jokes about a doctor’s call, reflecting lively small town exchanges and everyday commerce.
Local column previews an illustrated aviation lecture titled by sky skylight. The note questions whether the illustration will accompany the talk and who will present it.
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