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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
11
Horace Wetcher comments on aspirin branding and a cautionary mood about leaving school while noting diverse reactions among people and laughter at some. The fragment hints at naming, humor, and social observation without clear action or events.
The text outlines improving hatch rates with properly raised stock and careful egg selection. It discusses breed ratios for mating, the benefits of free range over confinement, and the importance of uniform, fresh eggs. It mentions avoiding overfat stock, cleaning eggs, and avoiding old or abnormal eggs for hatching. It also references school gym anecdotes and local issues unrelated to incubation.
A United States Department of Agriculture report highlights Milo as a versatile feed for all stock. The crop has expanded from 25,000 to 2,205,000 acres over two decades, valued at about 21.4 million dollars, with notable growth in production and economic impact. Farmers are urged to select good seed, prepare a solid seedbed, and provide clean cultivation. Milo can feed livestock as grain or roughage and is noted as having potential for human food use as corn meal substitute.
The Scientific Afterloun describes an improvement on a windmill. Gisson of Ord Nebraska claims the invention aims to provide means for constructing and enhancing windmill efficiency and reliability.
A faded draft describes a yearling colt longing for green pastures as spring arrives and farm chores resume. Graettinger High School reports a successful season with basketball wins, a knee injury minorly affecting Ulla Rothermel, and upcoming Sophomore Easter break.
A fragment discusses feeding with sunflower seed versus grains. It notes sunflower seed may be similar in composition to corn and oats and could be higher in protein and crude fiber. The text suggests hens fed sunflowers might fare better.
An old medicinal claim extols S. S. S. as a blood cleanser to prevent disorders linked to impure blood. It emphasizes blood purity for rheumatism eczema and general debility, urging readers to obtain literature and advice from the Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta.
A jumble from a 19th or early 20th century page includes Cuticura soap and ointment pitches for pimples and skin care, then Dr. Finley on good manners in New York schools, plus cartoonish quips about beans and a coroner’s inquest. It mentions a detachable wheel for railroad velocipedes and a speed record tale.
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