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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1920
Page
4
The text describes rearing queen cells made of wax on wooden bases and the Doolittia cell method. It details molding wax on a stick to form a cup with a thin edge and heavy base, and pressing wax into a mold to create cells. After attaching to a bar, larvae are introduced and each cell is daubed inside with royal jelly to entice queen development.
The method uses a standard frame with a bara of queen cella on wooden bases. A Root pattern cella is placed top, royal jelly added, a three day old larva transferred with a bent toothpick, then the bar is inserted into a queenless colony where bees seal and feed the larva as it develops.
The article explains recognizing queenless hives by forlorn behavior and reduced foraging. It recommends restoring brood and eggs, buying or breeding fertile queens, or uniting weak colonies with strong ones. It notes July–September honey flow, buckwheat flowering timing, and bees’ adaptation to frost.
Prof. C. J. Willoughby recommends hand rubbing in recent cases of garget and bathing the udder for half an hour with water as hot as the hand can bear. Mothers used an ointment of equal parts soft soap and lard, with camphor added for severe cases.
The article asserts natural swarming is the only reliable method to grow a bee colony. It warns beginners should not attempt artificial swarming, noting experts discard old plans found in traditional bee books in favor of current practices.
An article discusses the skunk’s biology and behavior, noting burrow dwelling in winter, spring birth and parental rearing, and nocturnal foraging that brings it into villages. It details range from Hudson Bay to Central America, size about a domestic cat, and distinct black and white markings. It also addresses perceptions of the animal as a potential pet, with cautions about practicality and popularity.
Boston astronomer Dr Percival Lowell at the Flagstaff Observatory argues Mars hosts intelligent life. He discusses two slender 1000 mile canals observed since 1896 and 1999, contending their regular curves prove artificial construction and possible signals from Mars to Earth.
A Philadelphia firm promotes an electric gun capable of hurling large shells ten miles with no smoke or odor. Officials claim it is noiseless, highly efficient, and surpasses conventional cannons in loading and firing, with potential use in Europe soon.
A practical guide extols sod walls for barns and homes, claiming superior warmth in winter and cooler interiors in summer. It describes construction details, such as spacing from siding, windproofing joints, post-supported roofs, and frame integration to prevent weather ingress and ensure durability.
The Independence vein near Cripple Creek, Colorado, rose from a miner's hunch after a long day of doubt. Stratton and Womack staked two claims, with the Independence vein proving rich and famous as it yielded high gold values and sparked the Pathfinder discovery after initial discouragement.
Advice on durable foundation for macadam roads stresses proper foundations, drainage, and surface drainage. It warns against mixing sizes on poor foundations, emphasizes thorough grading, shaping, and rolling to create a watertight, smooth roadbed that resists surface upheaval and water damage.
The note discusses vetch hay as a livestock ration comparable to wheat bran, noting vetch improves Bermuda grass by extending green period in winter. It can be sown with various oats and clovers or alone, providing green forage in spring and enabling timely harvest before other crops. It suits poor soils and allows full land use for profitable crops.
Field and Farm notes that corn foliage varies by type and advises choosing a variety with foliage as the main trait. Kentucky station tests identify the Kansas Roseland White as excellent for fodder or ensilage, with blades up to six inches wide and plants about 12 feet tall. Ears measure 8 to 11 inches long.
A reflective piece notes the public appetite for varied poultry fare and cautions that repetitive meals, even when of high quality, may dull interest and lead to tedium over time. The writer explores how consistent menu choices can tire diners.
A teacher scolds Willie Jones for giggling during a long embellished Santa tale. Willie blurts out he was punished yesterday for lying, prompting a moment of humor and a quick exchange in class.
A man desires all he can obtain while a woman expresses unable to achieve what she wants. The fragment hints at a restless pursuit of fulfillment and contrasts gendered desires in a brief, stark note.
A simple shelter shown in a sketch offers a neat place to milk and store stools. The design includes a lower shelf for milking stools and advocates purpose built milking stools rather than repurposed items.
A note suggests bees and bee venom may have medicinal value by neutralizing uric acid and easing rheumatism, implying sting venom could counteract ailments. No scientific support provided. claims read as speculative.
The Philadelphia Record describes the shift from traditional whaling to nets and guns off New Zealand. It notes long decline of whale stocks in warm and polar seas, the use of cross‑water nets near Wanarura, and the dangers of entangled and fleeing cetaceans to crews and ships.
Practical poultry guidance urges scattering grain in deep litter, requiring hens to work for food. Feed at noon rather than all at once, supply greens and fresh greens variety, and provide grit and oyster shell daily. Avoid overfeeding, feed only fresh meat, and keep water warm in cold weather. Continuous effort and water access yield better egg output.
The article explains how crooked or double eggs form in hens. It notes that a second ovum can press against the first, causing a mis-shapen shell and flat side. Irregularities arise from irritation of the oviduct and varying activity as hens near the end of laying.
The text describes possible causes for a horse's limp including shoeing by a butcher blacksmith or feet with coins noted. It provides a salve recipe using shoemaker's half a pound beeswax half a pound maliow tallow with specific summer and winter quantities and a preparation method. It instructs to dress the corn, remove calloused skin, melt ingredients, and apply the salve to the affected hoof while holding the foot until the salve sets.
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