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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
8
A detailed experiment discussion on cow feeding shows energy and protein balance affect milk output, butterfat and profitability. It covers forage choices, roughage ratios, grain substitutes, and the impact of over or under feeding on yield and animal health. Practical notes include cottonseed adjustments, rations per 100 pounds of milk, and nitrogenous needs, with poultry tips appended.
Professor George A. Smith at Geneva experiment stations argues farmers should cull cows not showing strong milk potential by year end. He cites three cows of similar size and care producing 8000 pounds at 3.6 percent, 6000 pounds at 4 percent, and 4000 pounds at 4 percent, with over 40 dollars annual keeping cost per cow, suggesting one profitable cow from three. Additional bred cows yielded 12,000 and 9,000 pounds respectively, implying farmers can select the best producers for profitability.
The article stresses choosing a boar carefully to fit fattening goals whether for fresh meat or longer growth. It notes the importance of matching hog size to market plans and urges prudent selection. Also cited is a man with four years egg records claiming his 100 hens laid a steady winter average, with income described as based on feed value rather than direct money.
The New York Weekly Witness argues farming is now a science, stressing that success depends more on the farmer’s intellect than on the soil or fertilizer. It asserts a farmer must use brains to manage the land and operations rather than rely on mere inputs.
Fragmentary 19th century sermon notes discuss spiritual bondage and liberty in Christ. It cites Paul, Romans, Luther, and Abraham’s faith, arguing true liberty comes through faith and the Spirit, not merely law. Mentions Greek language study and moral formation as paths to deeper discipleship.
A dated ad-style narrative promotes Peruna as a cure for kidney and bladder catarrh. It cites testimonials from Mr C B Newhall and others claiming relief from urinary irritation, improving health, appetite, and sleep after Peruna use, and argues it contains no narcotics and is harmless.
Fragment describes a dialog where a character named Jack Jones and another person discuss names and affection. The passage is garbled with typos and missing context, making the core action and outcome hard to determine. It hints at a possible name change but lacks a clear event or result.
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