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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented discussion questions universal military training as a solution. It notes fears of militarism in America and claims the nation has neither masters nor slaves while considering the burden and direction of such a program. The text questions citizens’ readiness to accept universal service amid social tensions.
A dairy farming note discusses balancing hay ensilage and cow feed to maximize profits and milk yield. It highlights that hay and ensilage sustain a cow and produce about 15 pounds of milk, with grain required for higher output. Protein feeds have fluctuating costs, with hay and clover offering cheaper protein than purchased feeds.
A fragmented note discusses how feeds vary in dairy farming, noting some feeds yield better results than others and suggesting comparisons among stock and prescriptions.
The piece discusses multiple factors in formulating cow rations including digestibility, fat and protein balance, palatability, and grain choices. It notes costs and margins in feed distribution, emphasizes matching rations to roughage needs, and cautions against overfeeding and misusing tables, stressing practical, horse sense farming.
Believers claim an effective winter clearing device can be built by any farmer. The simple implement works by swinging ahead of the rear wheels to push snow aside, aiding road maintenance during deep snows.
The text describes assembling and securing a brace on a longer plank with a spike to the end, using devices and a rivet to the end, and adjusting to extend the brace four feet wide. It outlines how to hitch the plow and position the brace to remain outside the side forms.
A brief call for changes in how New York roads are treated to better support the heavy automobile traffic. The note highlights wear from frequent use and the need for improvements to accommodate increasing car travel.
The article discusses funding for rural highways, detailing how money will be borrowed and repaid by taxpayers who will benefit from the road improvements. It outlines fiscal mechanisms and the anticipated public advantage from infrastructure upgrades.
Public roads outside town limits in the United States total about 2 452 000 miles with around 27 million miles surfaced. The surface road length grows by about 19 000 miles each year.
Travel offer promotes a 3 in 1 National Park pass covering Glacier National Park Yellowstone National Park Cody Road and Rocky Mountain National Estes Park. Burlington advertises easy trip planning with no service charge and invites inquiries for arrangements.
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