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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1924
Page
3
The U S Department of Agriculture reports motor trucks boost market reach and time savings for farms. About half favor 1 ton capacity. over 90 percent expect profitable investment and plan purchases as older trucks wear out.
Minnesota experiment station official Andrew Ross advises saving soft corn by storing in a silo. Wilt immature corn for one to four days if needed. If corn is cut and left on the ground for days, injury is unlikely unless freezing occurs. Frosted leaves dry quickly, so silage should be prepared before freezing weather.
Guidance on feeding laying hens emphasizes morning grain scattered on the floor in a shallow layer, with one third of daily grain fed at first and the rest later before roost time. Use dry mush hoppers for continuous access and adjust rations gradually to control weight.
University of Wisconsin experiments use two rations. Scratch feed mixes one part wheat with two parts cracked corn or form. Barley or oats may replace wheat. A second self-feeder ration, accessible to hens, blends equal parts beef scrap, bran, gluten, rolled oats, and cracked corn with sharcoa and salt at one pound per hundred pounds.
A vintage method shows pivoting a barrel between posts with a heavy iron band and shaft pivots to tip and pour slop into a wooden chute toward a feed trough. A metal spout aids pouring from the barrel mouth, simplifying hog feeding per R E Deering of Clements Kansas in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
William Hart Harrison argues in Farm Journal that fat hens lay well while poor hens struggle to produce eggs. He claims a hen should have surplus fat and energy for optimal laying and dismisses the idea that hens become too fat to lay.
W H Peters of the North Dakota Experiment Station notes March farrows yield the best profits as early pigs feed on green pastures through summer and can be marketed by mid November after turning them onto a cornfield. Early breeding of brood sows is advised to maximize returns.
Advice on smut control in corn by cutting and burning stalks and planting alfalfa on well prepared seedbeds with inoculated seed. Recommendations urge more sows, prudent calf feeding, water needs for dairy cows, cleaning milking machines, and avoiding crowded poultry to prevent lice and stunted growth.
An article highlights a gambrel roof dairy barn designed for about 75 cows. It features first floor stalls for 74 cows in four sections, twin silos, a central feed alley with a carrier track, drinking cups at each stall, and a suction ventilation system. The frame building rests on a concrete floor and includes large mow storage for roughage.
A house's woodwork can make or mar interior harmony. Households choose hardwood with waxed finishes or well-finished soft wood, applying paste wood filler to open-grained woods like oak or chestnut, while close grained woods such as pine express and birch can be finished directly.
Advice urges using solid materials and concrete foundations to maximize value when building. It notes cheap trims lead to 35 year lifespans and frequent repairs, while masonry and concrete walls with stucco offer lasting beauty and reduced upkeep for long lasting homes.
Interior decorators favor linoleum to unify the general decor with harmonious tones and patterns. High grade linoleum lasts nearly indefinitely with low upkeep. waxing enhances brightness and minimizes washing. Specialist installation with proper cementing prevents loosening and warping, ensuring a stable floor in living and dining rooms.
Estelle St Ivels of American Builder notes growing interest in sleeping porches as hardy warm shelter options. Porches should be open on three sides, screened with rustproof screens, and fitted with sliding windows for winter use, often placed on the second floor for privacy and reduced insect nuisance.
R P Spencer, 70, of Denver Colorado, claims Tanlac restored his energy and appetite after years of weariness and digestive trouble. He says a druggist recommended Tanlac and after a few doses his work and general well being improved markedly. Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
A reflective scene aboard two canoes full of girls recalls past house parties, journeys East, and a Hudson River tramp with a West Point cadet. The moon climbs the trees as memories surface, drowning in nostalgia and a quiet thrill from the night’s glow.
A promotional pitch touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with sworn testimonials and claims of urinary relief and rheumatism reduction. The ad offers sample bottles by parcel post to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NC and promotes large and medium bottles in drug stores.
A Vienna based compilation shows Berlin leads with about 100 political papers and weeklies, half dailies, followed by Vienna with 55 and Prague with 25 dailies. The study notes distribution varies by city with Prague 83 000 inhabitants per daily, Rome and Budapest 70 000, Paris 75 000, Vienna 85 000. The term political distinguishes ordinary papers from technical or literary organs.
A Manila readership notes that American felt hats are the most popular headgear for men during the rainy season. The item highlights practical style and common use across urban centers as rain intensifies.
Londoners embrace 12 foot long caravans as mobile flats with 30 mph speed. They sleep up to three, include a kitchen, sinks and ventilated larders, offering a simple life with modern comforts.
Clarence H. Wilson of San Bernardino says two months of flu left him weak with a walnut sized lump on his spine. He underwent surgery but suffered a lingering sore. After using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery he recovered and fully healed.
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