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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
7
Thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen and the remedy Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer is touted as healing. An insurer notes many insurance applications are rejected for kidney disease yet sufferers often have no idea they are ill. Samples offered for ten cents to test the preparation.
A collage of old advertisements and anecdotes quotes Castoria for infants, Wright's Tadian Pills for stomach issues, Cuticura for sore hands, and Garfield Tea. It includes a humorous exchange about an elderly voter and a critic’s demand for dramatic sea paintings, reflecting era style and attitudes.
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and needs constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrah Medicine is advertised as a remedy acting through the blood to reduce inflammation of the Eustachian tube and restore hearing. Circulars free from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. The column ends with a dated quip about life choices.
The bulletin states no perennial hay plants perform well on poor sandy soil and recommends temporary crops like rye, peas, sorghum, and short-rotation grasses. It highlights Alsike clover for sour soils and redtop with meadow fescue on wet land, plus adjusted seeding rates and soil preparation for better establishment.
The article discusses planting timothy alone for market hay or timothy with clover and redtop for farm use. It notes advantages like good seed habits and deep rooted red clover, plus the differing maturity times of timothy and red clover. It gives a suggested mixture of orchard grass, tall fescue, and alsike clover per acre.
The United States Department of Agriculture says detailed labor records need little time to maintain and reveal how many days of man and horse power are needed to produce crops. Such data show labor devoted to productive work vs. unproductive tasks and help balance a farm year with steadier workloads.
All screws and nuts on gas engines should be kept tight. The engine should be checked daily or so when used, with connections tightened and oil wiped off. Regular maintenance helps prevent operating troubles as engines vibrate and loosen bolts and parts.
Dairy experts note water is vital as 87 percent of milk is water. A cow consumes 8 gallons of water per 10 gallons of milk, yet labor to water cattle is costly. Study of 14 states shows modern bowls allow instant drinking, increasing efficiency.
Reports indicate labor savings from approximately half an hour to five hours per day. An average suggests about 114 hours saved weekly, varying with herd size and operations.
Silage offers a cheap, efficient feed for dairy cattle and other livestock. Corn silage, properly cut and packed with moisture, preserves succulence for high milk production and broad livestock use.
The text argues that lower feed prices and steady butterfat prices create profit opportunities for dairy operations. Corn and alfalfa have dropped in price while butter remains about 60 cents per pound in cities. Marketing through cattle stock, especially milk cows, is advised for strong income and good profits.
A fault in the cream separator can reduce flow from the cream spot. Foreign matter may lodge in the screw, causing portion of the cream to be retained with skim milk. A test of the milk will reveal the issue.
A survey of old time home life arts notes woodwork screens paper flowers and wax figures making a comeback as collector items. It highlights Mme Wolkoff and her rag figures made from scraps for Russian soldiers in Petrograd and now in England. It ends with a playful election anecdote about Mrs M- rejoicing in Republican prosperity with her husband.
The Baltimore American notes a remark describing John’s unusual antipathy to potted plants. The line emphasizes a rooted dislike, illustrating a quirky personality trait within a brief cultural snippet.
Dialogue hints at family ties and teasing as Madge and Jack exchange light banter about eyes and a father's look. The conversation suggests affectionate humor within a domestic scene.
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