30 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
1
University of Wisconsin agricultural notes explain the feeding period from entry to finish, distinguishing short (60–90 days) and long (about 180 days) periods. It outlines warming up, gradual adjustment to grain, and the impact of roughage versus grain on rapid yet safe gains and digestion.
The illustration shows a good type of small dipping vat of about the right size for the average small farm sheep flock. Its construction is simple and fairly cheap. The place for the vat is dug out on the ground and lined with bricks or cement. The run ways should be floored with pine boards and the fencing may be of any suitable material. Where it is not desirable or possible to buy someone of the many good metal portable dipping vats for small stock use, a permanent tank like this will meet all needs.
Farmers aiming to please buyers must breed special purpose horses. General purpose stock sells for less, while animals adapted to a specific job fetch higher prices. The industry seeks horses with a distinctive function and conformation suited to one task.
Dorothy attends a public masque with friends, faces a flirtatious escort in a taxi, but tests her fiancé Gerald’s control by secretly meeting him again. She turns the encounter into a show of wit, leaving him to realize her independence and end the night with a dramatic, unresolved note.
Leucite hills two miles northeast of Superior Wyoming consist of igneous rocks, volcanic necks, sheets and dikes. Related lava flows and cones form a complex geology that has attracted study. The leucite mineral holds potash potential, with an estimate of more than 197 million tons in the igneous rock, contingent on a cost-effective extraction process.
A colored Philadelphia pastor consulted a plumber about installing a baptistry. The plumber quoted the tank and water supply, but the pastor argued that warming the water was unnecessary, proclaiming he will not baptize anyone without enough religion to stay warm.
A veteran deep sea diver explains the difficulties of descent and ascent. He notes that 70 feet is a prudent first depth due to rising pressure causing ear and nose bleeding. Ascents must be slower than two feet per second beyond shallow depths to avoid danger.
The Christian Herald describes ordinary fig trees in Palestine bearing green figs on small twigs from the trunk and large branches near a Beirut rooftop. The fruit remains green and juiceless until a climber pinches them for days, akin to picking fruit from a tree.
The tin box philosopher asks What’s happiness and answers that it is having a little less than we want and the health to hustle for that. He notes a slow world without ambition and praises the value of pitching in to make the dirt fly and doing something worthwhile.
The article outlines methods for dipping cattle using manual brushing with dip, or immersion in a dipping solution. It describes two vat types a cage vat for few animals and a swimming vat for large herds. Coal tar dips form a milky emulsion with strong odor and kill parasites while serving as disinfectants.
The sheep industry nationwide is healthy and prosperous with ample ranges and scarce supply. Sheep owners report solid profits from raising sheep and wool at current prices. Improved breeding is driving better mutton and wool, meeting demand for meat first and larger merchantable wool fleeces.
A California farmer repurposed an old boiler mounted to a barn to create a watering trough. The device uses a three-sided cut and bent back section to form a drinking opening, with openings plugged and the boiler modified as a support. Written by John Hoeck of Alameda, Cal., in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Bank of Edgefield announces officers including J. C. Sheperd as President B. E. Nicholson as Vice President E. J. Mims as Cashier J B Allen as Assistant Cashier and directors J B Sheppard Thos H Rainsford John Rainsford B E Nicholson A S Tompkins C C Fuller J H Allen with E J Mims named among directors.
A dated critique argues that spoiled parenting causes children to rely on money for amusements. It laments the shift from simple paper dolls to electric toys and wristwatches, noting widespread discontent among children who demand costly gifts. The piece questions where the fault lies.
Farmers are advised that sheep clean up weed patches efficiently. The fleece can cover feeding costs, and lambs offer clear profits. Consider buying a small flock as an experimental herd.
A brief note explains the saying Pigs in the right place, likening pigs in alfalfa to the right thing in the right spot as a simple illustration of appropriate placement. The piece uses a light, illustrative tone.
The agency for Ford automobiles in western Edge Field County touts Ford as the best value for money. Ford owners who tested the cars endorse the model. Readers are invited to send a card for a demonstration of Ford advantages.
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