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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
16
A Chicago report describes a new miners lamp powered by a pocket storage battery. The unbreakable aluminum body and waterproof design allow underwater use with two-volt output. The lamp attaches to clothing, prevents gas ignition, and stays lit in wind. It promises safer mines, less waste, and long bulb life, with no oil or dirt handling.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. EM Conley, only six days old, has already visited a dentist. The report notes the unusual early dental treatment in York, Pa, where such early procedure is rare and described with concern.
A widow and two families unite as Joseph Markinag and Mrs Emima Moarkle wed after eight years of separation. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. Edward Mayes, ties together grown children and extended kin in Clear Ridge Pennsylvania.
A historical note on weed seeds and their impact on farming. It lists weeds such as chicory and wild carrot, discusses their effects on crop yield, quality, and pasture, and stresses careful observation of weed habits to prevent spread. It notes both drawbacks and rare uses of weeds, urging farmers to curb infestation.
Step by step guidance describes splicing rope with figures 1 through 4. Instructions cover unraveling strands, creating loops, weaving strands under over patterns, drawing tight, and finishing with two unravelled ends joined neatly to form a smooth splice.
White Hollands are hardy quick growers and excellent layers, suited to crowded farms. They brood well, care for nests, and mother well during incubation. Proper care, feed, and stable manure routines support dairy and garden crops. Practical notes cover milking hygiene, dairy cow comfort, and profitable poultry and hog housing ideas.
The Homer is prized for breeding, large size, and fertility. It describes strong feeders and fat condition for selling or profitable growth. They can be bred indoors or outdoors, producing 12 to 16 young yearly. They lay two eggs and hatch in about 18 days, then feed their young as nesting repeats.
The article warns duck raisers that ducks hatch well yet make poor mothers. It advises frequent cleaning, ample fresh water, and proper food like corn fodder and rye. It covers artificial incubation, grit, greens, bone meal, and cautions against letting predators or feed contaminate the brood.
A cow and calf charging through a weathered district caused destruction in a second floor flat. They dashed into a parlor through a furnished rooms sign, wrecking furniture. The owner paid $97 for damages after the cow could not be moved down stairs and had to be slid out.
Summer dairy management at L A Blanchard’s Jeffergan county Waah farm is outlined. Cows receive staged feedings with green forage and hay, adjust amounts to intake, and calves are raised with dam milk then transition to skim milk, fox seed meal, and grain. Calves are weaned by two months and fed silage as they grow. Water is available at all times.
The text discusses best practices for dairy farming with Holstein cows on pasture, noting that good pasture reduces grain needs and that proper feeding is essential for quality milk and cream. It cautions against overreliance on single cows, emphasizes attractive butter packaging, and warns that a small dairy operation must balance herd size with profitability and proper nutrition.
An illustrated guide describes a Baldwall style cow stall featuring a movable manger and rear rack that let the standing length be varied for each cow. Front rack is a 2x4 frame with 7-16 inch planks, designed for swing and slight adjustment to aid cow movement.
A brush arrangement cleans the interior of milk cans. The device attaches over a water receptacle so water can enter the can after it is positioned over the brushes. Cans may be whirled by hand or held stationary while brushes rotate.
The feet of bulls require careful attention, especially when confined and fed. Trimming should be done in stocks with the foot strapped to a beam, keeping the sole upward, using pincers and chisel for a quick trim while avoiding deep cuts that can cause bleeding and lameness.
Modified milk, called Modified milk, not a mixture of ink, cream, and sugar, is prepared for bottle fed babies. It is mixed to doctors orders to meet each case, with variations in cream and sugar, using fine pure milk as the foundation and priced 20 to 20 cents per quart in small refrigerated packages.
A fragment advises on calf care and feeding to boost value from one to eight dollars per head. It hints at simple methods to increase weight and salability, reflecting seasonal farm guidance. The readable portion emphasizes practical husbandry over market jargon.
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