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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
3
The article describes sanitary disposal of dead poultry and other fowl, criticizing manure piles and shallow burial. It introduces a low cost crematory consisting of a cement base with grate bars, a galvanized incinerating box, and a protective wooden cover. It notes drainage, dimensions, and a stove pipe for exhaust, plus storage details.
The guide recommends planning crop succession to keep land in use most of the year. Avoid planting the same or related crops consecutively such as cabbage after cauliflower or mustard. Tomatoes and peppers should not follow each other. When possible two to four crops yearly may be grown, with cowpeas or crimson clover used between harvests to prepare for fall crops.
A fragment discusses calf feeding in the West, mentioning a corn based ration and variations. The text critiques deficiencies in the common calf diet and hints at concerns over nutrition and feeding practices.
Beekeepers are advised to place a shallow trough near hives with a wire screen to prevent drownings. Keep water clean to avoid pests and ensure bees drink safely. Goldenrod blooming nearby boosts nectar. honey ripens in two to three weeks and must be stored cool and dry to prevent moisture damage.
Farmers using tall ladders face weakness and danger at the correct angle. A wire brace fixes the problem. Have a blacksmith craft two V shaped irons and attach them to the side sills with small bolts. Bore small holes through sills at each end.
A method using two pieces of No 9 wire passed through holes and locked by bending ends over pins creates a wire brace. The brace runs over V irons and is tightened with a lever, then secured at the far ends. This technique claims to double ladder strength with minimal cost.
Advice on handling young chicks with clean water, separating sexes, and roosting needs. Tips include dry feeding, avoiding excess corn in summer, preferred rolled oats, hopper feeding for large flocks, and providing shade and range. Warns against overfeeding and hot sun, plus kerosene spray for brooder interiors.
A device used to deter hens from sitting involves a screened coop with a bottom of wide slats. Inside, a hen naturally stands to be comfortable. sitting is hard and air currents distract from laying. After two to three days in the box, a hen typically resumes laying eggs.
Promoters advertise the White Holland turkey as the hardiest variety with a quiet disposition. They tout among the heaviest egg-laying breeds with flesh quality and early maturity, claiming it matures in the first season.
A writer notes that hens respond to warm dry quarters good food and clean water with increased egg laying. The piece emphasizes hens focus on utility rather than affection from their owners as they reward proper care.
Pekin 4 duck origin tied to Chinese attestations in a brief notice.
In Atlanta a mass of 7000 plus citizens surrounds Gov John M Slaton's home bayonets fixed militia suppress a mob demanding Leo M Frank death. Slaton had commuted Frank sentence to life, sparking protests and a public outcry across Georgia with martial law declared in parts of Atlanta.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt discusses Gary's New York address to the American Iron and Steel Institute. It argues the true rockers were leaders who pushed Wilsonian trade policies, while conservative business figures urging redress are not rocking the boat.
The Indianapolis News lauds William H. Taft praising his prudent counsel to support the administration, noting his selfless restraint, steadfast patriotism, and respect earned during retirement.
The German tariff system is cited as a model run by experts who are protectionists. A permanent U S tariff commission would need protectionists, as the American public strongly supports protection and rejects a hybrid nonpartisan body without clear direction.
Congress may convene in an October extra session, though not necessary as the treasury is empty. The Boston Transcript notes that pledges from the Baltimore convention have all been broken.
The lesson outlines a six to ten lesson program on David from Saul’s disobedience to David’s kingship and ark era. It suggests a chart with columns for place characters events key verse and teaching and proposes classroom activities. It emphasizes reading Psalms and First and Second Samuel to illustrate David’s life and faith journey.
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