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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
3
A suburban man obsessed with chicken consumption tries farming. He buys equipment for six dollars and raises twenty five chicks from a hundred eggs. Losses include eleven stolen birds and three eaten by a dog, plus fines, garden damage, and costs. The moral says the farm is the right place for farming.
A compact want ad notice printed in a local Herald section advertises a short listing of goods or services for sale or trade. It highlights a contact method and price range, inviting readers to respond.
Lincoln Nebraska surgery reports a man swallowed an iron staple during porch vine work two years earlier. After years of coughing and weight loss he underwent an operation to remove the staple from the left lung. Surgeon details note the instrument and technique used. The patient recovered and can walk, run, and breathe deeply again.
The notice explains a method to rid premises of fleas by sprinkling floor surfaces and treating clothing with pennyroyal oil. It describes how this practice provides comfort where fleas are abundant.
An advertising firm lets consumers buy better goods at lower prices by boosting sales and spreading fixed costs. Advertisers rely on higher sales with small margins, while non advertisers seek larger profits from fewer sales.
Jellico Tennessee two young men James Monroe and Albert Rolland camped near Laurel River Cumberland River valley Kentucky. A panther approached their fire at midnight crying like a baby then circling the camp with a glowing eye gaze and a seven foot shadow, finally vanishing at dawn after a frantic defense.
In Shelbyville Indiana a Baptist pastor baptizing thirty converts on Lewis Creek felt an unusual tug up his trouser leg. A one pound dressed fish wriggled above the waistline during the ceremony and was removed after. The pastor then shared a fish supper with the congregation.
A Denver pawnshop owner describes lending $10 on a St. Bernard named Prince, owned by a globe trotter whose identity is kept confidential for business reasons. The dog, traveled across North America, was soaked by its owner and would have followed to Canada, but for unspecified conditions.
Aberdeen Washington. Dr Paul Smits captured a two year old buck deer in the surf south of Westport. The exhausted animal fought the waves as Smits waded in and made a flying tackle to seize the deer by its hind legs.
A cylindrical can on a long handle mounted like a kerosene torch tips forward or backward by a one inch wire at the rim, letting plants on high shelves be watered without a stepladder. The device operates when hooked and tipped for easy pouring.
The article outlines waterglass preservation for surplus eggs, noting fresh eggs, daily gathering, and correct solution mixing. It cites J A Helmerich of Colorado Agricultural College and details proportions, vessel choice, storage conditions, and one year shelf life. It also mentions birds crossing the Gulf of Mexico and ends with advice on sandy soil for poultry runs.
Wilmington financiers sank more than 200000 in stock to a Peruvian gold mine touted by Raymond McCune son of A W McCune of Salt Lake City The prospecting party vanished for six months returning with glowing reports but a mining engineer found no signs of Inca gold The scheme led to the formation of Peru Gold Placers Inc with 20000000 capital and a police investigation ensued
The Juanita Oil and Gas Co based in Madill Oklahoma assigns stock only to women under bylaws. Men cannot acquire interest except via husband. Mrs Carrie Arbuckle is president Miss Juanita Arbuckle secretary and Mrs W E Hornaday treasurer with headquarters in Jennings Oklahoma.
A young rabbit found by Arthur Keen east of town was taken home and placed with a litter of kittens. The mother cat adopted the rabbit, treating it as her own. The rabbit thrives, playful and content among the kittens.
Advice emphasizes correct interpretation of farm records focusing on labor income as the best Profit indicator. It warns misreading accounts can misguide decisions and urges evaluating how changes affect all farm enterprises and overall economy before making gradual changes.
A Colorado Agricultural College expert explains eggs begin incubating at 0 degrees or higher, whether in a pantry, store, or henhouse. Infertile eggs keep better than fertile ones, and even eggs incubated for 21 days were used successfully in baking, challenging common beliefs about incubation.
A Oklahoma woman poultry raiser shares a home remedy for sorehead in chickens. She instructs dipping birds by the head and neck into a warm milk and kerosene bath, repeating after two to three days if needed, and doing the treatment in the evening to prevent colds.
A Department of Agriculture bulletin highlights how saving surplus berries through washing, sugared barrels, and refrigeration can reduce waste in the South where 20 to 26 percent of crops remain unpicked. It notes potential for crushed fruit jellies preserves and marmalades, the growth of storage to extend season supply, and the benefit of grower associations in centralizing processing.
The Storrs experiment station reports milk feeding greatly improves growth and reduces mortality in young chicks. Sweet and sour milk perform equally well for growth and survival, with results unaffected by souring levels. Clean, modern milk is advised, with consistent type chosen for the feeding period.
A farmer notes a DIY plow shoe to prevent ground digging by sliding a cut shoe toe over the plow point. The piece also observes poultry yard earnings rising as high poultry prices and crop shortages push more money into Christmas gifts.
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