Selecting Sows and Fowls for Fertility and Farrowing
Practical notes from Indiana Farmer on selecting large brood sows with good teats and balanced feed for steady farrowing, plus housing and bedding needs. It covers breeding soundness timing for sows, shelter quality, and straw use, then shifts to fertility of eggs, flock selection, feed richness, water, nest boxes, egg handling, and timing of hatches through March to September.
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Sudles
Hyan
Cape
Indiana
Seed Corn and Livestock Feeding Advice Reprinted
A column from Indianapolis News urges farmers to invest in high quality seed corn and keep detailed milk and feed records. It argues that a modest ten percent corn yield increase could boost U S wealth by over seventy million dollars, and promotes testing seed varieties and ration experiments to find cost effective, balanced feeds tailored to individual herds.
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United States
Indianapolis News
Indianapolis
Sowing Fertilizers on Grassy Land Advised
A Massachusetts Ploughman advises sowing small annual applications of available fertilizer on grassy fields. He notes better results when moisture is adequate and land is lightly cultivated. Over years, small yearly applications produced hay and soil benefits, while large single applications proved less effective.
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E. R. Towle
Massachusetts
Perpetuity Post Paint for Fence Posts Promises Longevity
Ingeed oil mixed with charcoal dust creates a cheap paint for fence posts. Two coats before setting. posts stay dry and rot resistant, cost under three cents each. March saw property values rise by over $31 million in the United States, excluding tobacco burn.
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R. M. Field
United States
State health board warns of hog disease spread across Iowa
The Iowa State Board of Health reports rising cases of a hog disease feared to pass to cattle, dairies, and creameries. Officials urge decisive action as reports describe infected livestock and market risks across townships and markets.
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Toithy
State Board of Health
Diman Elu
Koch
Board of Health
Self-government in the Philippines 1908 to 1907 plans
The article outlines a 1908 Philippine self-government plan under U.S. supervision. It describes a two-year timeline after conquest completion for a popular representative assembly, a two-chamber legislature, and elected officials. It also notes international diplomatic concerns and mentions figures like President Taft and King Edward. The text references open-door trade, Central American arrangements, and Jamestown commemorations.
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Philippines
Cons Grees
Govarnor
Andi
American Congress
Germany
United’ States
Norocco
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Marseilles
President Loubet
Paris
Emperor Willam
Anglers
Remembering Dewey and the Manila Bay Victory
The article reflects on the 100 year anniversary of George Dewey’s decisive Manila Bay triumph, noting it shifted public confidence, removed fear of Pacific coastal attacks, and showcased American naval leadership. It praises past admirals and the enduring American ability to meet great challenges.
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Na- Hons
Spain
George Dewey
Tasue
Manila Bay
Horatio Nelaor
Aboukly Bay
Manila
Axus
Chicago Inter Ocean
Pacific Coast
Santiago
Paul Jonas
Decatur
Perry
Macdonogh
Marragut
Porter
Davia
Weather and crop prospects improve in parts of the nation
Weather data shows warmer, favorable conditions in the middle and southern states, with pockets needing rain in New England, North Dakota, Montana, and Florida. Central and western gulf regions face excessive rain, delaying plantings. Pacific coast remains cool with frosts in Washington. Overall, planting progresses in the South and Mississippi valley, while germination and growth face delays in the Dakotas and portions of the Midwest.
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Midals Tovky
Iake
New England
Middle
Ohio Valley
Central
West Gulf States
south-Atlantic States
Ohio
Mississippi
North Dakota
Montana
Florida
Minsouri
Chile
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Vennsylvania
Dakotas
South Dakota
Lowa
Oregon
Washington
Louisianyy Ait
Oklahoma
Arkiuund
Tio
South’ Carolina
North Carolina
Skentucky
Georgia
Destruction Feud Over Girl Ends in Fatal Shootout
A violent dispute in NewArk Ohie led to Harry Relher shooting and killing Thomas Osborne, 25, during a confrontation over a girl. Witnesses report Vive destroyed blocks of buildings in Ottabann as part of the broader clash surrounding the incident. Police investigation underway with no further details available.
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Omaha
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Rock Island
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Leatreet
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Lucas County
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Arnott Buetheln
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