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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
8
A bewhiskered monkey belonging to the public service escaped from a laboratory room in Washington. The animal wrecked clothing, a banquet lamp, and 12 square yards of wallpaper. The owner threatened to sue the United States for damages if the monkey remained in his home, while the lab declined funds to recover it.
The Interior Department faces a curious mystery as cabinet dinner preparations reveal a shipment of reindeer meat imported for Alaska. Secretary Lane and aides refuse to confirm details while private secretary Herbert Meyer, Stephen T. Mather, and William T. Loop figure in a tale of alibis and political pranks during President Wilson’s era.
President Wilson rides to Congress with a strong warning to Germany about the submarine issue. A massive crowd blocks Pennsylvania Avenue as a juggler suspended in a straight jacket performs above the route, drawing the president’s curious gaze and delaying the motorcade.
A 65 member petition urges that all future Congressional directories include members' photographs alongside their autobiographies. The House formally votes to add printing photos to the directory under the Barnhart bill amendment. An amused debate among members followed before adoption of the measure.
H L Kempster of Missouri College of Agriculture outlines culling and strict selection to build strong breeding stock. Focus on constitution, vigor, and productive traits. mark and separate breeding birds. prefer one to two year old stock. avoid using sick or weak birds. limit mating to a few high quality hens with a strong male for better eggs and progeny.
The article explains the gizzards role and the need for grit in a flock. It notes barley, wheat, and corn as equally valuable with proper supplementation, warns against musty grains, and suggests occasionally grinding mash and providing fresh meat.
The ration for little chicks should include wheat bran and middlings but must be balanced with other feeds. Feeding only one feed risks poor results and may cause harm to the young fowl.
Gapes in chickens are caused by wormlike parasites attaching to the windpipe mucosa. It mainly affects young birds with drooped wings and wheezing. prevention is key as eggs can spread via diseased birds and contaminated soil, and magpies may transmit the disease. Maintain clean houses yards pans and roosts to reduce risk.
In keeping fowls the kind kept greatly affects success. Aim to produce many eggs while choosing birds that serve as good table fowls. Flymouth Rocks Wyandottes Orpingtons Rhode Island Reds and other heavier breeds provide advantages for beginners and seasoned poultrymen. These breeds offer both laying and meat potential after the laying season.
Poultry raising is essential to animal husbandry and keeps the food supply economical. Eggs fryers and roasters are emphasized as key items for households.
An advertisement promises to remove freckles using ethine double strength ointment. Apply nightly and morning with one ounce often enough to fade even stubborn freckles and achieve a clear complexion. The ad guarantees satisfaction or a money back offer.
A gentleman complains a dog failed to bark during a burglary last night. The dog dealer defends the animal as a recognition expert, noting the dog would identify burglars in moments and is a valuable asset, not a mere watchdog.
An old advertisement touts Spearminto Tooth Paste as safe and pure with a unique tartar prevention formula from John O Butler D D. It promotes daily use and dentist consultation, offering 25 cents by mail or at drug stores, with a sales address in Chicago and a free care directions pamphlet.
The piece argues that true friendship grows from shared interests and values formed in childhood. It warns money cannot buy lasting bonds, as wealth may create only apparent friendship and fickle affection shifts when flaws appear.
A quoted exchange from the Kansas City Journal shows a family dispute about burnt wood art. The dialogue hints at a fatal error or tragedy linked to the craft, suggesting a contentious aftermath.
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