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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
7
The article explains a ten to fourteen day milk fattening process for chickens, using fattening crates, trough feeding, and a sour milk based ration. It notes selection of vigorous birds, careful feeding cadence near 12 hours apart, and sanitation. Gains rise from day three to ten, with cost around seven to eight cents per pound gain. Markets are local. best use is on the home table.
Farmers urged to hand pick all destined fruit, use one ladder, and avoid bruising. Careful sorting, immediate use of injured fruit, and proper stacking in barrels or boxes in a clean cool cellar extend storage life. Late varieties placed at back to keep earlier fruit accessible.
Common millet is cited as one of the past millet varieties suitable for emergency hay or pasture. It notes millet can be sown under challenging soil and climate conditions and is recommended for quick forage.
At the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis the Indiana Real Estate association formed with 700 members expected for an October 7 9 meeting. J Edward Morris named president Ryland A Wolcott secretary treasurer and four vice presidents from Fort Wayne Terre Haute Evansville Muncie and Gary. The group discussed taxation good roads and tax reforms aiming to influence the next legislature. An office opened in Indianapolis and a statewide organization was planned after a preliminary Indianapolis Real Estate board meeting.
The 1912 road and bridge spending in Indiana reached 8.88 million dollars, with California at 9.90 million. Nationwide road expenditures rose sharply, from about 80 million in 1904 to 206 million in 1913, as states increased funding and mileage neared France’s national system.
Indiana men active in the National Conference of Charities and related groups receive prominent roles for 1914 15. Amos W. Butler and Timothy Nicholson hold executive positions. Frank D. Loomis becomes assistant secretary. Dr. Charles P. Emerson is vice chairman on state care of the insane and epileptic.
Article explains how keeping soil moisture relies on preparative tillage and a continuous earth mulch. It details surface protection, straw mulching, and shallow cultivation for strawberries, deeper care for bush fruits, and the need to cultivate during blooming and fruiting periods.
Instructions on equine welfare and stable practices emphasize proper harness fit and adjustment, regular checking of equipment, ample rest and water, quiet clear commands, daily grooming, and humane handling to prevent injury and stress. The guidance concludes with a reminder to whistle instead of harsh reactions when issues arise.
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