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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
8
Two neighbors passing a cottage heard a commotion and a loud crash. They burst in to find Mrs Grogan atop her husband, who lay under her with his head pressed down, and she dismissively says there is no trouble as she orders them away.
He frowns at the news she is out again and questions if his sister realizes the taxi rides and open-air concerts. The boy grins, saying she keeps her engagement to Joe Johnson secret, and she understands the cost.
New figures from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis show nearly half of the anti consumption campaign participants are laymen and the layman share has tripled over four years. A widow faces rivalry as she notices another widow pursuing the same man.
The article argues Shorthorns excel as milk producers when dairy type, not beefy build dominates. It cites Lula the Missouri experiment station cow with 605 pounds butter yearly, notes breeding for milk, and presents Australian dairy Shorthorns as models.
Grace Fayne seconds Homestead Holstein cow tested by Cornell station and Babcock method in late March 1909 yielded 28.44 pounds butter fat in seven days, equivalent to 35.56 pounds commercial butter at 80 percent fat. The New York bred cow eclipsed prior records, with Syracuse breeder H A Moyer owning the previous world champion.
The article advises selecting dairy cows from Red Polls Holstein Durham and Ayrshire for milk trade and choosing Guernsey and Jersey for cream and butter. It highlights signs of milking ability including hair growth on inner thigh, teats, milk veins, slim neck and yellow skin around eyes, and recommends raising heifer calves with strong frames rather than fat. It cautions on buying from owners rather than dealers and notes values for dry cows and fresh cows with calves.
The guide argues butter should be high quality and well packaged to fetch fair prices. It warns grocers to avoid spoiled or contaminated butter and recommends separators for larger dairies. It notes summer production requires cooling and ice, and emphasizes fair compensation for farm wives. It also suggests investing in proper equipment if butter is made on a small scale.
E. E. Allen claims a neck frame as shown can cure cows that suck themselves. Size varies by cow. builders can use light materials to fashion the rack. The device is described as fully satisfactory for most cases.
Farmers are urged to avoid cross breeding in aiming for market pork types. Experiments mixing Poland-China and Berkshire often yield gains in some traits but incur inevitable sacrifices elsewhere. The advised path is straight breeding and crossing with feed rather than mixing breeds.
A narrator recalls a dirt smeared boy and childhood antics as age quietly advances. The poem contrasts memories of honest mischief with a parent’s longing to relive simple play spots and shows a Christmas exchange where Alfred receives a handmade necktie and Ermyntrude gifts gloves that resemble sofa pillows.
Henry Ward Beecher argues that flowers convey expressions of countenance comparable to humans and animals with varieties that seem to smile sad or pensive while sunflowers and tulips appear honest and upright in demeanor.
A collection of quips and stray lines including remarks about actors, foot relief praise for That actor is a queer fellow and other ad copy style phrases. The item references Burrows and Providence and mentions Wrigley's Spearmint flavor while encouraging readers to seek familiar brands.
Two men weep over their lives as one laments making enemies from lies while the other mourns telling the truth. A man in a white apron pitches a new drink called A Trip to the Sea shore, described as stale water with sand rubbing the eyes, offered at $50 a day.
Arsene Lupin is bold. He announces beforehand what cents more is going to be. The French Police give up their attempt to the wily Lupin and send to Ex Mand for Herlock. The clever rogue challenges the English detective in this August number.
A friend worries about hunger as he enters a man’s office asking where his next meal will come from. The man replies with a grim twist noting he already knows where his next meal is coming from.
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