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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
4
The text critiques female mannerisms and carriage that detract from beauty. It cites hip and shoulder jiggles, forward heads, and a birdlike tilt, noting such poses often birth ridicule. It points to Miss Ethel Barrymore and cautions against adopting a mere girlish pose as permanent carriage.
A fragment outlines methods for killing poultry, including suspending birds by the legs, opening the beak to sever the cranial region, and bleeding by neck vein severance. It notes withholding food for at least twenty four hours before killing to prevent full crops.
Astronomers led by Prof. Edgar Larkin examine star No 1830 Groombridge to illustrate the immense forces in play. The star moves 7 seconds per year, takes 185000 years per circuit, and lies about 200 trillion miles away, implying enormous universal masses though the exact weight remains unknowable.
Castle Staleaire, the ruin at Loch Linnhe near Appin, has been bought by Charles Stewart of Achara, restoring the property to the Stewart family after centuries. Built circa 1300 and linked to Sir John Stewart of Appin, it was rebuilt for hunting lodgings used by James IV during diplomatic Highland visits.
The Michigan Supreme Court affirmed the claim of William L. Curtis and James R. Wylie against Charlevoix County for a $1,500 loan to the former Manitou County, organized by James J. Strang on Beaver Island. Interest accrues beyond the principal, and the ruling follows years of legal dispute after Manitou’s dissolution and island attachment to Charlevoix and Leelanau Counties.
The policy pursued by the ruler secured long term success. For roughly two centuries the castle remained a power base for the Stewarts of Appin as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Adjt. Gen. F C Ainsworth reports a drop in desertions to 4.6 percent of all enlisted in 1908, down from 5.6 percent in 1907 and 7.4 percent in 1900. White soldiers deserted at 4.75 percent versus 0.57 percent of colored troops. The army’s actual strength grew despite higher authorized numbers, while 19 officers were retired after riding tests.
A contractor hires an Irishman to unload and move over a ton of window sash weights. He warns to keep each size in its own pile but the worker sorts all weights together. The Irishman declines another job, saying he’s good at digging but not at real headwork.
An Aunt Mat listens as a boy reads Black Beauty and pauses to cry, confessing he must stop and cry for a moment. The scene captures a quiet, tender moment of grief and empathy in a domestic setting.
A historic farming note advises humane handling of dangerous bulls. Blindfolding calms aggressive animals, while low light hurdles form quick, quiet guides. Proper restraint and gentle treatment reduce risk. avoid overliberty to prevent sudden violence in bulls. Economy and production thoughts urge saving all farm outputs including manure and waste.
Tips from the Epitomist on building roosts and nests to ease cleaning and reduce vermin. Keep perches off walls, flood roosts weekly with coal oil, and align levels to minimize crowding while resisting lice and mites.
The condition of dressed poultry affects market price. Poorly presented birds ruin the sale of good poultry and hurt the shipper’s reputation. It is better to discard absolutely poor birds than lower overall prices for quality stock.
The article outlines methods for preserving alfalfa leaves by raking and cocking while green. It recommends cutting in the morning, letting swaths stand, raking before dew, and stacking in tall cocks or drying windows. If rain threatens, move to a barn or wait for sun, with two days as a practical drying limit. Weekly Witness.
A poorly fitted collar troubles the young horse and causes discomfort. It is vital the collar fit well to prevent pain and shoulder injury. To harden tender shoulders, rinse with a salt solution after daily work, a practice advised by the Week ly Witness.
An experienced farmer recommends preparing a milk rich drink by mixing one quart of bran with two gallons of water and slight salt. Feed this warm liquid daily to cows to secure a generous yield, noting it suits morning noon or night and helps those with stable and soil challenges.
Farmers Home Journal notes sheep show with legs spread and stretching due to excessive dry feed. Remedy advised includes a bran mash and an ounce of raw linseed oil to restore comfort and health.
The Weekly Witness warns that planting only one crop year after year on the same land fosters insect pests and fungous diseases specific to that crop, risking poor yields and degraded soil health.
Milwaukee officials push to nearly end horse use across municipal departments citing efficiency and cost concerns. The change affects police, public works, and ceremonial functions as riders transition to motorized units and trained vehicles.
Cement is increasingly used for roofing in France with notable activity centered around the Lyons region, reflecting a shift in construction practices and material preference.
Officials state Korea’s annual rice crop averages about 2.56 billion pounds, reflecting steady national output. The figure is used for planning storage, supply, and price stability strategies across agricultural sectors.
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