Pig as mortgage lifter boosts farm economy and crops
A historical farming article extols the pig’s unique role on the farm. It highlights how pigs convert otherwise wasted seeds into marketable meat, improve steer-feeding profitability, and enhance soil fertility through manure. The piece compares feed efficiency among livestock, notes the pig’s ability to harvest corn, and provides garden and soil preparation guidance including manure use and fertilizer options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumford
Nest Box Seeding and Planting Time on the Farm
The article discusses off wall nest boxes for poultry houses to save space, with details on dimensions, hinges, and weatherproofing. It stresses tight warm nests in cold climates and venting when warm, plus the broader need to complete seeding and planting work in season. It warns against starting too early and emphasizes planning from season start through year.
Economy in Feed Improves Returns per Amount of Feed
Improvement in breed leads to better returns relative to feed consumed, reducing waste and boosting efficiency. Stronger breeds translate to more yield from the same feed input, enhancing overall economic efficiency.
Kilmer's Swamp Root advertised as kidney liver bladder remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a curative tonic for kidney liver and bladder troubles and uric acid related rheumatism. It claims broad popularity through word of mouth and urges readers to send ten cents for a trial bottle and to mention the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Bermuda Becomes Britain’s Oldest Colony Name Origin
Bermuda now ranks as Britain's oldest colony with the English flag raised in 1612. Colonists from the Virginia Company stopped at Bermuda on their voyage to Virginia, where Jamestown faced famine before returning. The island’s name derives from explorer Juan de Bermudez.
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Britain
Bermuda
Virginia Company
Virginia
Jamestown
Juan de Bermudez
Prosperity in Western Canada Driven by Agriculture in 1915
Canada enjoyed strong prosperity in 1915 with record agricultural and industrial activity. Nearly a billion bushels of grain produced and Western taxes per quarter section set between 24 and 35 dollars with no tax on improvements. Soldiers were allowed harvest leave to aid crops and seeding plans for 1916 emphasize boosting production. Government support signals that conscription or tax hikes will not curb agriculture. Farm labor imported from the United States seeks up to fifty thousand workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Western
Dominion
United States
Inside Information Whale in Distress Searches for Help
A whimsical report notes Jonah the whale in distress after swallowing him. A friendly shark asks about the trouble and the whale mentions concern for the tower man while seeking indigestion tablets.
Saved Minister's Life by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Rev W H Warner of Route 2 Myersville Maryland credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with saving his life after severe back and kidney issues. He states his health improved after taking the pills and notes a February 16 1916 letter of thanks. Advertisement copy mentions prices and other Dodd remedies. A schoolboy asks how many square rods make a wiseacre.
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W. H. Warner
Myersville
Areer
Dodd
Dodds Medicine
Buffalo
N. Y
Cripple Creek Mine Output In March
Cripple Creek district produced 86,672 tons of ore in March with average value $14.17 per ton and gross value $1,227,810. Mills at Golden Cycle, Victor, Portland Independence, Isabella, Caly-Jerry Johnson, Smelters Denver & Pueblo, and others processed tonnages and values totaling 86,672 tons and $1,227,810. Freighters haul ore from Ruby Copper Company at the old Mansfield camp north of Patagonia to the smelter. Bonding of the Dick Bland group in Alto district by T M Heck and William Powers to Frank Reichert and J B P Schultz. Gilt Edge at Oatman reaching 200-foot level. crosscutting veins at 100-foot level. Big Jim vein crosscutting toward encounter in about 100 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Portland
Independence
Isabella
Johnson
Denver & Pablo
Ruby Copper Company
Mansfield
Patagonia
T. M. Heck
William Powers
Frank Reichert
J. B. P. Schultz
Dick Bland
Alto District
Oatman
Big Jim
Oil and mining expansions around Deming and Organ Mountain
Hick and Jones drill on their ranch near Cuervo while Phelps Dodge bonds and leases property in Organ Mountain district. John J Hyatt reports a major manganese find north of Cooks. B D Davidson and partner mine Lookout on Trujillo Creek, extracting ore richer than any previously taken there, with past outputs exceeding 50 000 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick and Jones
Cuervo
Phelps-Dodge
Organ Mountain
Deming
New Mexico
John J. Hyatt
Cooks
B. D. Davidson
Lookout
Trujillo Creek
Oil Finds Push Wyoming Prospects Near Guernsey and Cody
In Guernsey mining properties show strong activity signaling local and regional prosperity. Near Cody a new oil field, backed by Denver interests, is set to develop with three producing wells. The Grass Creek district north of Thermopolis reports a first oil gusher and a 600 barrel daily flow of high quality crude.
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Guernsey
Cody
Wyoming
Denver
C. W. Ford
Grass Creek
Thermopolis
Rich tungsten finds and ore deals across Colorado
Rich tungsten ore discoveries and ore sales drive Colorado mining news. Three carloads of tungsten concentrates from Boulder are valued around 305000 dollars while the Lost Hope mines at Leadville sell to New Jersey Zinc Company for 500000 cash. Barker Claim No 5 in the Nederland district reportedly yields 20000 dollars monthly. Ten sacks of tungsten ship from Silverton Hamlet to the eastern area from Avangzlanl. Telluride reports further tungsten strikes near Bliverton and Lranton. Mid Colorado Oil Company at Aurora drills through a cap rock at 3060 feet with rising Denver interest.
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Creede
Boulder
Lost Hope
Leadville
New Jersey Zinc Company
Nederland
Jean Roland
Silverton Hamlet
Avangzlanl
Bliverton
Lranton
Mid Colorado Oil Company
Aurora
Denver
Outeid
Be happy Ad about Red Cross Blue laundry products
An advertising blurb promotes Red Cross Blue as a superior laundry additive mentioning laundresses and suggesting broad grocer availability with the phrase much better than liquid blue. The copy reads like a vintage shop ad.
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