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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
8
The Massachusetts Agricultural College unveils a new dairy barn with a steel-stanchion stable set in concrete and a washable, plastered ceiling. The design targets near pure milk under normal stable conditions with King ventilation and operable windows to minimize dirt buildup.
The article describes a model dairy barn with an evaporative cooling system, a separate milk house, and a dedicated flow from stable to milk room. Milk is strained, cooled, and bottled immediately, with a sterilized separator room, refrigerator, and butter room. Three key notes are separation of milk house, no entry for milkers into the separator, and rapid cooling after bottling.
Guidance on cleaning and airing milk cans, proper handling from factory to farm, and best practices to prevent milk spoilage. Notes on washing with brush, air drying, and avoiding overnight barn storage. Also includes an Institute speaker’s remarks on feeding cows and comparing milk to beef as economical food.
A discussion by L P Batley of the Ohio state board of agriculture covers two main paths to better dairy herds: selecting for an ideal type through careful mating and inspecting the dam, and ensuring calves grow thriftily on rough forage before shifting to concentrates as they near cowhood. He urges avoiding overfat calves, emphasizes dairy conformation, and notes that even good mating can fail if ancestors were inferior.
The article warns that tainted salt can transfer odors to butter. It cites cases where salt stored near kerosene or with codfish contaminated butter, causing off flavors in farm butter intended for sale. Home use fares better than commercial sale.
Circular 115 issued by W J Fraser of the Illinois experiment station outlines a method to rig a dairy equipment system. It discusses arranging milk scales and record keeping to improve efficiency and accuracy in dairy operations.
A young man and the girl argue over a hat and fashion choice. He teases her about Canlow’s approval while she resists his judgments, leading to playful bickering about taste, music, and attractiveness during a social moment. The scene blends vanity and affection as they tease and press for honesty.
A Ninety third Pennsylvania aide recounts meeting Abraham Lincoln in Washington. Lincoln, tall and cordial, notes heights of several officials and grants a pass. Later the writer visits the White House, is invited to dine, but fears his worn uniform. Lincoln tells him it is the courage of the heart, not clothing, that matters.
An older narrator recalls his youthful bravado, a staged claim to “wife” a girl, and a trip swimming on the Missouri River. He describes the nerve rack of a boy facing a mother’s scrutiny, his wet hair and jacket misbuttoned, and a public licking that exposed his boast. The memory centers on a small town romance across the street and a brother’s reluctant aid.
A reminiscence recounts the 1900s baseball season with Johnny McGraw guiding Baltimore, Hanlon’s rejection, and a pennant race where Lachance’s home run and a 13 game catching streak by the narrator shaped the outcome. It highlights training tips like racing a runner to force a pull up and pitchers moving to third base to pressure runners.
The Rede sign Ralph Sayedge a finger nail curve pitcher from Memphis Southern league team Tom Jones plays first for St Louis McAleer cites veteran reliability and Foxen the southpaw is a rich pickup. Charley Death predicts league wonder next season Browns report strong half season finances Croas linked to Athletics for young pitchers Cubs hampered by Sheckard absence then regain form pennant saying remains they always fall down.
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