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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
6
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station findings show dry corn fodder can be siloed in fall or winter with good results though best at the proper stage. Watering via hose distribution matters. over-wetting risks, but proper measures yield palatable silage with less feeding loss and easier handling than shock fodder.
A Philadelphia Inquirer report notes 176 insect species attack apple trees, costing up to three million dollars annually in sprays. Scientists suggest encouraging birds to nest in orchards, planting berry-bearing shrubs to provide food and nesting sites, reducing reliance on poisons.
Now is a good time to look around for the male bird you wish to put at the head of next year's breeding pen. Some care should be exercised in making such a selection as upon the head of the pen depends much of next season's success.
Bank up the celery plants with earth to encourage branching. Earth is said to be better for late celery than boards.
The article stresses the importance of a clean water supply for hogs during summer. It warns against yards with streams flowing through upstream hog yards, urges reputable devices attached to taps or barrels with floats to regulate drinking water, and notes adding a pinch of lime to prevent stagnation in barrels.
The article argues profit in farming hinges on profit per worker rather than per acre. It notes high yields can raise costs per bushel and that Europe often shows large yields with modest profits, while America emphasizes profit per man as the true production measure.
An early 20th century prose urging urban forestry describes how better trees cool and purify air, absorb gases, and regulate temperature. It covers root space, soil, street conditions, and the need for a park board or commission to oversee street tree care and laws to protect urban greenery.
The article discusses marketing peaches at a profit and identifies labor as a major ongoing expense. It notes money tied up in the crop until marketing time and that large crops can drive up labor costs while reducing price per bushel for the grower.
The article argues calves fed skim milk grow poorly while whole cow's milk supports proper digestion. It warns against removing milk fat, notes flaxseed or cornmeal as incomplete substitutes, and advises warm milk, limited skim milk, and small rations during digestive issues. If diarrhea occurs, a small amount of formalin with restricted feeding aids recovery.
Wisconsin Agriculturist describes a fence stretcher device. An upright standard braced from the last post carries a threaded bolt linked to the chain and hooks. Tightening the end nut with a two handled wrench stretches the fence.
Advice on horse care covers teeth for proper chewing to prevent indigestion and general health, plus fitting collars to avoid shoulder galls. Recommends filing sharp tooth edges, using two collar sizes seasonally, and zinc oxide salve for shoulder galls applied at night or when idle.
Home guidance describes pasteurizing milk in bottles or mason jars. Place vessels on an inverted perforated pan in a kettle, heat water to 150 degrees, cover and rest half an hour, then cool rapidly. A dairy thermometer and careful handling assure safer, longer storage.
Bridles should be adjusted to bring the binds opposite the eyes and the bit resting on the bars of the mouth opposite the slight low mood in the lower jaw where the curb chain bears.
A cryptic, incomplete passage depicts a silent figure arising from a couch and stepping into a dark path, hinting at a hidden truth the world never knew about his quiet wit and fate.
A playful line asks what one would call a wealthy neighborhood as Paw One muses on who patrons the lemman family, referencing a New York son. The fragment hints at a comic or children's verse tone without clear event details.
The Electrical World notes American electric steel furnaces rose 18 percent last year and now dominate global furnace counts. On January 1, 2016 the U S had 73 in operation or under construction, vs 63 in Germany and 46 in England, reflecting strong US development tied to Niagara Falls power and postwar steel innovation. The piece contrasts Yankee modesty with bold, optimistic American spirit and includes a collection of brief quotes on trench warfare and social wit.
In a light social quip a woman notes a man’s cautious approach to affection saying he has taken her to the theater three times without a kiss good night. The piece ends with a wry reflection that every man has his strain of usefulness, some making first-class pallbearers.
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