Single Sting Not Dangerous Yet Swelling May Cause Asphyxiation
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture this notice warns that a lone insect sting is not fatal but swelling from a swarm can close nostrils and cause labored breathing. It covers symptoms of intoxication, venom effects, and first aid including cold water, alkaline washes, and heart-strengthening measures. It also outlines treatment for bites from rattlesnakes and rabid dogs, burns and scalds in domestic animals, and various wound care and dressings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Economic Pasture on Farm: determining productive use
The article explains how pasture land becomes uneconomic when the land value per acre far exceeds the income from stocking it. It urges calculating the number of acres per head and comparing interest on land value with seasonal pasture costs. It also suggests using changes in stock value or product value for comparison to judge pasture economy.
Trouble With Teeth Warns If Horse Fails to Respond
If a horse stays thin and sick despite feed and care, the issue often lies in dental problems. Dentures and tooth wear can affect appetite and digestion, prompting owners to inspect gums and molars for decay or misalignment. Regular dental checks help maintain health and performance.
Poetry of Agriculture in Flora and Field Life
Florticulture is praised as the poetry of agriculture, embracing the most beautiful features of country life and the aesthetic side of farming.
Collar Fit and Maintenance for Horse Gear and Lamb Culling
A horse collar must fit snugly without pinching the neck crest and allow a hand's width of space beneath the neck. The coating should be smooth and plastic to maximize bearing surface. Daily removal of collar insertions is advised. Additionally, castrate all inferior or grade buck lambs early.
Copper and silver strikes spur Western mining notes
Western Mining and Oil News reports on 1916 Yavapai county gold and copper outputs, Globe-Miami district prospects, and a big silver strike near King’s Range. It notes Arkansas & Arizona copper in Jerome, a St. Elmo water supply line, and modular mine reorganizations in Cripple Creek and Summit County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yavapai County
Arkansas & Arizona
Jerome
Globe-Miami
William Schafer
Miami
United States
Rebel Stores At Parral Mark Border Trouble Scene
Rebel forces threaten Parral as Villa reportedly fled there with loot from Torreon. Gen. Murgula pursues with Carranza troops. reports from Carranza Consul Soriano Bravo. Nearby, four alleged Mexican filibusters killed or wounded near Zapata, with revolutionists said to have captured Ramilone and Parral. Zambrano predicts early settlement as U.S. embargo, Pershing recall, and Fletcher envoy options loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Parral
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Francisco Murgula
Villa
Torreon
Murgula
Soriano Bravo
Laredo
First
New Hampshire
Zapata
Ramilone
New York
Nicifero Zamprano
Mexico
Washington
Gen
Wilson
Gen. Pershing
Fletcher
Zambrano
Mining Growth and Deals Highlight New Mexico 1916
The 1916 New Mexico mining scene sets new records with total metal output reaching $48 million and coal at about $8 million. The Kathleen Consolidated Copper Company forms in Willard and Cetanola with mine claims at Scholle and $260,000 capital. The George H Utter mining interests sell the New Year’s Gift claims for $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
Hanover
Stein
Grant County
State of
New Mexico
Kathleen Consolidated Copper Company
Willard
Cetanola
Scholle
Bleeplerock
George F. Utter
George H. Utter
Gunter Takes Office Quietly in Colorado
Denver January 9 at noon Judge Julius C Gunter was inaugurated governor before a joint session of Senate and House with visitors. A joint committee of Senators Starkweather Napier and Representatives Ardourel Anderson and Garcia arranged the ceremony. Chief Justice Gabbert administered the oath to Governor Gunter and Lieutenant Governor James A Pulliam. New Supreme Court justices George W Allen Republican and Morton Bailey Democrat were sworn in as term ended for Gabbert. S Harrison White will be chief justice for two years and swore in James R Noland secretary of state Leslie E Hubbard attorney general Robert H Higgins treasurer Charles Leckenby and Mrs Mary C C Bradford superintendent of public instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Julius C. Gunter
Colorado
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Starkweather
Napier
Ardourel, Anderson and
Garcia
Gabbert
Gunter
James A. Pulliam
Supreme Court
George W. Allen
Morton. Bailey
S. Harrison White
James R. Noland
Leslie E. Hubbard
Robert H. Higgins
Charles Leckenby
Mary C. C. Bradford
Entente conference closes with pledge of unity
Rome report says representatives from allied governments ended talks with a pledge to tighter coordination in war effort and to present a united stance on key issues. Central Powers press Romanians and Russians on the Berezh river line as five Moldavian towns fall to Von Mackensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Berezh
Moldavia
von Mackensen
Braila
Bereth
Bevere
Local Fodder From Tomato Seeds Ground Leaves
Tomato seeds ground and pressed into leaves are cited as a valuable cattle fodder. A note mentions Red Cross Blue and laundress services promising whiter clothes, with grocers referenced in adv.
Not That Kind People Ask About Valetudinarian Husband
In dialogue from a period piece, Mrs Come Up corrects a remark about her husband being a valetudinarian. She asserts he eats meat regularly three times a day, countering the stereotype with a brisk, humorous retort.
End Stomach Trouble with Pope's Diapepsin Ad
An old advertisement promises quick relief from indigestion dyspepsia and stomach discomfort. It claims a five minute effect and promotes a fifty cent case available at drug stores. The note ends with a stray line about Italian street refuse sold at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Adv
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mining and Oil News
Western Newspaper
Union News Service
St. Louis
Boulder
Arizona
Temple Fuel Company
Trinidad
Rawley
Bonanza
Saguache County
Modoc Consolidated Mines Company
Cripple Creek
Pittsburg
Silverton
North Star
Breckenridge
Summit County
Pueblo
J. B. Putnam
Sangre de Cristo
Princess Annie
Westcliffe
Paramount Reduction Company
St. Elmo
V. & Cavalry
Rebel Stores
State Capitol
Pape
Italy
Macaroni Page
Rexipe Skinner Mfg.co
Omaha
U.S.A
America
Morse Bros. M. & S. Co
Wazee St
Denver, Colo
Genasco
Sage
N. U
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