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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
7
Robert Schultze of San Antonio a long time contractor says Tanlac restored his energy and eased painful rheumatic symptoms after two years of suffering He reports a ten pound gain and now can work all day with his irritable mood gone, the result he calls remarkable and fine
The piece notes that Russia granted women inheritance rights early and cites Petrograd's large medical college for women. It claims women have played active roles in military campaigns and revolutions, suggesting many women revolutionaries are evolutionists using military service to spread their doctrine.
An old style classified blurb touts inexpensive laundry or whitening services with a catchy line Ten smiles for a nickel and urges buyers to choose Red Cross Blue for beautiful clear white clothes mentioning Ady.
A Wide World Magazine contributor recalls King Lewanika of Barotse cruising in a 100 foot royal barge with two living quarters and a roof monument elephant. A court jester toys with the elephant while 20 musicians and 60 paddlers propel the craft amid storms and seasonal floods.
Dr. R F Griggs, back from Katmal, declares the 1912 eruption of the largest volcano to be the final one for thousands of years. He ponders whether it would soothe people if some explosive humans would blow off and stay quiet for a long spell.
Milwaukee merchants announce a reduction in free delivery of merchandise to customers. The move affects a range of goods and reflects evolving retail service practices in the city.
Leaves from a destroyer commander diary recount bold Navy patrols in the war zone with thrill filled encounters amid convoy operations. The narrative describes torpedo scares near the Kioto and Kloto, rescues of survivors, and close submarine passes, detailing crew conditions and the tense routines aboard ships X and Y during night watches and daylight patrols.
Mrs. George B. Szadelski, wife of an American soldier, recounts dire conditions in Germany. She left with three children after five months of peril, detailing food shortages, rationing, and fear under wartime rule. She faced bureaucratic delays at borders and a wary American legation before securing passage to join her husband in Honolulu.
Windley, O.-Fred Neeley grows vineless potatoes in a war garden. After potato plants failed to mature, he replanted cabbage and observed potatoes developing without vines, a curious anomaly noted in the field.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports demand for breeding ewes exhausts local supply. Western range ewes are used to start farm flocks in the corn belt and the East, proving their value when mated with mutton-breed rams and well cared for. Select ewes with sound teeth and pliable udders, ages one to three preferred. They may be thin but can be built up cheaper than fat purchases. Usually free from stomach worms and diseases due to interstate shipping regs. Can be bought via commission men in key markets or directly from range breeders. Organizations aim to sell Western ewes to Eastern farmers at cost. Ensure stock is healthy with good teeth and udders. Publications: Farmers' Bulletin No. 576 on breeds for the farm and No. 810 on equipment. Free copies via the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
L M Bennington argues for fall plowing as a ahead approach to farming. Plowing in fall improves spring work, breaks up grubs and pests, and allows vegetable matter to decay and enrich soil. On rough ground furrows hold moisture, while proper hay stacking and moisture tests help safe storage and minimize losses.
RK K Bennett of Kansas State Agricultural College warns that alfalfa must be cured with care in poor weather. If freshly cut and green avoid turning when wet. wait for favorable weather. Drying top first, then turn with a side delivery rake, and expose windrows to sun. Open wet bunched hay to air. Shocking hay has been effective recently.
W. H. Underwood argues kindness to domestic animals extends to bees. Provide a shaded water tray covered with wire to prevent drowning, and keep hive fronts clear of tall grass. Bees seek moisture, so a simple watering arrangement prevents drownings and eases their survival.
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