Application for Liquor License in Ferdinand Indiana 1909
Notice to Ferdinand residents of a male applicant 21 years or older requesting a March 1909 license from Dubois County Board of Commissioners to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a 18 by 20 foot ground floor room at the northwest corner of lot 234 Ohio and Lafayette Streets. He seeks one year license with luncheon and confection sales, under Indiana liquor laws.
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Ferdinand
Board of Commissioners
Dubois County
Indiana
Nortwest
Ohio
Lafayette
Ferdinand Township
Notice of liquor license hearing in Dubois County Indiana
Notice to citizens of Columbia township Dubois county Indiana that James S Smith, a 21 year old resident, seeks a one year license to sell vinous and malt liquors in one room of a two story building on Jasper and French Lick road. Hearing at the February 1909 Dubois county commissioners term.
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Columbia Township
Dubois County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
French Lick Road
James
Smith
Working Butter Twice for Quality and Packing
Butter is worked twice to improve quality. The first pass mixes salt, then after 4 to 6 hours at 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit the salt dissolves and a second working removes water, producing 85 to 87 percent fat. The butter becomes firmer and more satisfactory, then is packed in clean packages for market.
Profit in Soiling Crops for Dairies
The article argues that feeding dairy cows entirely on green crops in the barn boosts milk yield per acre two to five times versus pasturing. It notes higher land efficiency, ability to support more cows on limited ground, and faster land productivity, with manure saved and applied advantageously.
Utility of Nitrate of Soda in Garden Crops
From experience, nitrate of soda boosts growth on cabbage cauliflower and corn when used sparingly. A teaspoon around stalks speeds growth, while scattering between rows of corn yields noticeable gains. No injuries observed, but excessive near stalks can harm plants. Not beneficial for sweet potatoes.
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Anyme
Overfeeding Calves Causes Indigestion and Scurvy
The article warns that most calves are overfed leading to indigestion and diarrhea. Keep calves slightly hungry to avoid scouring. Prevent irregular feeding quantities and temperatures, and maintain absolute cleanliness of feeding vessels through frequent scalding to reduce calf troubles.
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Colorado
Cold Storage Fruits And Food Preservation Methods
The bureau of chemistry of the department of agriculture finds sulphuric and boracic acids as food preservatives injurious. It will study cod storage or sterilization as preservation methods. Many fruits and meats are kept this way for years, though food may deteriorate over time regardless of preservation.
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Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
The Guernsey Cow in Local Breeding Record
The Guernsey breed has never been popular here. the best animals are rare. Grade heifers yield up to 7 602 pounds of milk by age three, with butterfat averages over four percent.
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Guernsey
Welebaden Ohems
How to Save the Milk From Calves and Cows
The excerpt argues removing calves from cows to save milk, asking why keep a cow a year with no return. It suggests selling a yearling for about two cenia per pound and notes butter fat conversion, implying economic reasoning for dairy herd management.
Calf Ration Study Shows Linseed Meal Efficient
Eight calves in three groups were fed six months with uniform rations except for butter fat substitutes. Linseed meal proved economical and effective for replacing butter fat in skim milk. Corn germ oil meal performed well but corn was costly and labor intensive. A two percent mixture was too laxative. calves fed linseed meal and corn germ oil meal stayed in good condition and most were weaned.
Portable Sheep-rack and Pen Construction Details
The article describes portable sheep racks 18 inches deep and about 16 feet long built from corner posts and boards. Racks form pens arranged along walls creating long or square enclosures with a water trough passage and manure removal in winter. Two men can handle them. ends swing like a gate for access.
The Selection of Corn Advances in Breeding Practices
Corn experts describe breeding methods to improve yield and quality. Selecting ears with strong stalk connections increases shank length and stalk height, while choosing tall stalks and wide leaves expands leaf width. High ear placement raises average ear height, and selecting vigorous, healthy stalks boosts feed value and acre yield.
Starch Promise From Sweet Potatoes Prospect
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley of the Agriculture Department forecasts sweet potatoes becoming a major starch source for the world. He asserts the day will come when this root provides the starch needs of global markets, signaling a significant advance for growers.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Agricultural Department
Duck Raising for Profit and Low-Mature Mortality Guide
An article explains profitable duck farming in small yards with an 12 inch to 3 foot fence and simple housing. It notes high productivity with twenty five ducks per 12 by 12 feet, early-maturing ducklings, and common mortality from improper feeding and chilling, advising four feedings daily for quick consumption.
The Indian Runner Duck An Eccentric Upright Waterfowl
A historical note describes the Indian Runner duck, introduced to America from England about ten years ago. Originating in India, it moves upright on strong legs, has a long neck, black breast, fawn or gray back, white wings, and bright yellow legs. They mature quickly, reaching four pounds for drakes and about four pounds for ducks in roughly twelve weeks.
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America
England
India
Innovative Egg Crates From New Zealand Inventors
Inventors propose wire egg carriers attached to wooden battens to form a durable crate. The design keeps eggs from touching any rigid surface, reducing breakage during transport. Battens are spaced to fit egg size and crate use, offering versatile and economical handling.
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New Zealand
Planting for the Fowla in Poultry Yard Crops
The article advises growing feed crops in the poultry yard such as oats cowpeas sunflower seed kafr corn sargum millet and clover. It argues most feed should be farm produced as profits come from eggs and fowls.
Tuberculosis in Fowls Becoming More Common
Article notes that tuberculosis causes many fowls to waste away and die, with the disease's prevalence increasing compared to earlier years.
How to Raise Turnips in a Farmer’s Guide
The Indiana Farmer article outlines soil and fertility needs for Ruta Baga turnips. It advises soft well drained fertile sandy soil, 1200 pounds per acre of cottonseed meal phosphate and kainit, row width of 18 inches, two furrows per bed, and planting in July to September.
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Indiana
The Mormon Hay Stacker
A Practical Farmer illustration details a Rocky Mountain hay stacker built from five timber base timbers and a center pole. The design uses corner posts, a long arm with a pulley system, and ladder braces to lift and move hay onto a stack.
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Rocky Mountain
Vitality longevity of garden seeds in Griener’s table
A gardener cites Mr Griener’s book listing how long seeds stay viable. Seakale and peanuts one year. onions and parsnips two. corn dandelion salsify scorzonera two. chervil two to three. many herbs three. carrots squash four to five. asparagus kale broccoli Brussels cabbage choy four to five. others five to eight. cucumber endive ten.
Establishing a Good Herd Through Selective Stock Breeding
The text discusses cows on a rancher’s land with care and proper feed to become profitable milkers. It suggests selecting the best animals and pasturing and breeding them to create a strong dairy herd.
Roller uses in farming aid soil and crop success
A detailed guide on homemade rollers for fields explains how rolling smooths surfaces, breaks clods, and presses seeds for better germination. It describes a two-roller design, materials, construction, and a protective cover, noting cost and longevity for farm use.
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Henry Heake
Inser-Ion
Ork
Nebraska
Vox
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