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Newspaper

Encampment Record

Location

Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1915

Page

11

Plowing Stubble Fields Bermuda Grass Pros and Cons

Moisture management guides fall and spring plowing to conserve water, kill weeds, and protect soil. Bermuda grass, a valuable forage but a weed pest, spreads by rootstocks and thrives in heat and drought, with propagation by roots or seed and use in pastures, hay, and erosion control. jointed种

Great Plains United States Department of Agriculture Bermuda Doctor Jekyll Mr. Hyde Virginia Kentucky Vetch

Snug Fitting Collars And Proper Use On Horses

The text explains collars should fit the ugly and not be moved between animals after fitting to a horse’s shoulders. Reuse changes shape, with the hames guiding fit. Bathing and drawing up collar near the neck helps. many collars are worn too wide rather than too narrow.

Open-Front Henhouse For Healthier Poultry

Instructions propose converting a henhouse to an open-front design using the south side and a muslin curtain on a frame to cover it at night. The aim is to reduce soup or other diseases by improving ventilation and shelter during cold nights.

Shelter for Sow and Litter Policy Note

The notice outlines separate abulter requirements for each sow and litter with emphasis on crowding avoidance. It states no profit in crowding and sets breeding age for ewes as one year to eight een months, advising that young animals should not be bred before reaching that age.

Water for Chicks and Simple Watering Tips

Advice on providing pure water for a flock of chicks. It suggests using improvised containers like a lard tub, keg, or candy bucket with a valve from a gasoline stove or a gimlet hole to create a continuous drip. Five gallons can water a large flock for 48 hours or more.

Profitable Fruit Growing and Integrated Farming

The article notes fruit growing is increasingly seen as more profitable when combined with other farming forms. It highlights synergies with stock raising and dairying to boost overall profitability and efficiency.

Learned Hie Lesson of Building a Silo

The man who was slow to build a silo is now more willing to undertake the second project. He has learned what the silo can do for him.

Pigs for Early Market Push on Even Lottery

An editor urges selecting an even lot of early pigs for the morning market run. The plan emphasizes steady supply and prompt sale to capitalize on early demand.

Ganal Project Abandoned To Reclaim 80000 Acres

Ex Governor B B Brooks of Casper J A Delfelder of Riverton P J O Connor of Casper and James Morton of Casper told the Wyoming canal plans would be dropped for 80000 acres in the Riverton district due to federal restrictions and costs They expressed confidence in state administration and appreciation for cooperation.

Union News Service Cheyenne B. B. Brooks Casper J. A. Delfelder Riverton P. J. O'Connor James Morton State Capitol Land Board Wyoming Canal

Wyoming WCTU Elected Officers At State Convention

The Wyoming Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its state convention in Laramie with record attendance and elected officers led by President Mrs. Anna Allison of Cheyenne and Recording Secretary Miss Daisy Streed of Wheatland. Dr. Ellen J. Werlaufer of Cheyenne was named honorary president by acclamation.

Red Cross Christmas Seals Promote Tuberculosis Fight

The American Red Cross and the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis announce 200 million Red Cross Christmas seals to fund community tuberculosis work. The nationwide effort includes over 500,000 workers and extensive distribution across states, territories, Hawaii, Porto Rico, and the Canal Zone. In 1914 the sale totaled more than 55 million seals, raising nearly $500,000 after expenses for tuberculosis programs. Over 2,000 agencies benefited with payments from $100 to over $25,000. The Red Cross will again charge only 10 percent of gross receipts to state antituberculosis associations to support local efforts.

Red Cross American Red Cross National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis United States Hawaii Porto Rico Canal Zone

Cuticura Soap Baths Ad Promises Comfort for Infants

An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Baths as giving infants and children comfort, aiding sleep, and speeding treatment for eczema rashes and chafings. It claims to be the best nursery and toilet product and offers free samples by mail with a booklet from Cuticura, Dept XY, Boston.

Cuticura Dept. XY Boston

Engineer Plans Platte River Irrigation Survey

Casper Henry L Lloyd a Suffield Alta civil engineer connected with the reclamation service has arrived in Casper with assistants to survey land between Alcora and Douglas. They study irrigation possible by lifting Platte River water 100 feet via an electric pump powered by Pathfinder dam about fifty miles southwest.

Casper Henry L. Lloyd Suffield Alta Reclamation Service Alcora Douglas Platte River Pathfinder

Reckoning by Rule and Elope

Miss Arabella Bonehill questions her age as Jimpson reveals a 1870 birth year. He notes that 1915 minus 1870 equals 45, but in reckoning a woman's age she is considered 30. The quip ends with a witty take on lovers eloping for common sense.

Mr. Jimpson Arabella Jimpson

One Species and the Naval Orange Debate in 1762

A witty exchange links evolution and harvests with the navel orange as a quip about fruit. The text notes a habit of using newspapers to speak for shy men and casually observes that 1762 had 354 days.

Wyoming Banks Flourishing Report To Governor

I C Newlin presents to Governor Kendrick the annual condition of Wyoming banks. The comparative statement covers Sept 12 1914 to Sept 2 1915 showing total resources of 11 624 114 03 this year versus 10 747 073 57 last year, an increase of 877 040 46.

Wyoming Cheyenne I. C. Newlin Kendrick

Engineer Inspects Land for Reservoir Sites

True state engineer arrives home from a two week survey through Park and Hot Springs counties with his brother H A True chief engineer of the Carey Act department. They inspected a wide area near the Pitchfork ranch Kirwin Owl and Venus creeks and the Greybull river for promising reservoir sites.

Cheyenne James BK. True Park and Hot Springs H. A. True Carey Act Department of the State Land Office Pitchfork Ranch Kirwip Owl and Venus Creeks Greybull River

Sale of State Lands in Sheridan Leads November Auction

Cheyenne reports total land to be sold by the State Land Commissioner in November at 32 827.14 acres, the largest ever. Sheridan county accounts for 1345.04 acres to be sold on November 17, with remaining parcels auctioned on dates between November 17 and month end.

Cheyenne Sheridan Sheridan County

Wyoming rifle team heads to national match in Jacksonville

National Rifle Shoot send off for Cheyenne units led by Colonel Birney adjutant general Major Anderson chief quarter master and Wyoming militia rifle team. The squad, one of the best ever sent from the state, will compete in Jacksonville for about three weeks.

Cheyenne Birney Wyoming National Guard Anderson Wyoming Jacksonville Mila

Local Woman Credits Lydia Pinkham Remedy for Health Recovery

Mrs Jane D Duncan of W Quincy Massachusetts reports long term organic trouble with no relief until using Lydia K Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says the product restored her strength and allowed her to resume earning a living.

Lydia E. Pinkham United States S. T. Richmond Providence R. L Providence R. L Lydia K. Pinkham Lidia I. Riouxon Jane D. Duncan W. Quincy Mass Soura Quincy Duncan Forest Avenue Wapicn Convi perAds Ani

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