Legion Meeting Attendance Urged After Busy Program
About 100 legion and auxiliary members enjoyed a lively night with Clarence Hoorneman speaking on American citizenship and the Legion’s need to root out skeletons in organizations. Highlights included dwarf stunts by Clarence Roseberry and Earl Georke, two piano solos, a Dorothy Mierus dance, and a large Ladies' Aid luncheon. Net profit from the poppy sale reached $92. Next meeting is the first Thursday in July, with MacNider Day at Sheldon on June 10 and a summer schedule of one meeting per month.
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Clarence Hoorneman
The
Palace Steam Laundry
American Legion
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Earl Georke
Dorothy Mierus
St. Joseph Church
Oak Leaf Poisoning Dangers For Livestock
USDA warns oak leaves can cause fatal poisoning in cattle when eaten continuously, especially in spring due to forage scarcity. Small amounts of alfalfa hay with oak leaves can prevent poisoning, and some cattle may consume leaves for long periods without ill effects, while others are severely affected after extended intake.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Uric
Goat Meat Market And Slaughter Trends In Early 20th Century
The article notes goat meat is rare in markets with an average slaughter of 141,487 goats yearly from 1916 to 1920. It suggests most meat is sold as mutton and rarely under its own name, with Angora wethers marketed distinctly in adjacent towns.
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Iwo
Angora Wethers
Ram Feeding Guidelines Before and During Breeding
Ram requires grain for weeks around breeding. Feed at least a pound daily of oats and bran in equal parts, plus good alfalfa or clover hay. Provide pasture access, avoid confinement, and limit heavy feedings of suAge or roots during the breeding season.
Digestive tract size influences calf feeding frequency
The calf's digestive tract is comparatively small so frequent feedings of small amounts are recommended during the first month.
Cattle and Sheep Prosper on Clover Pasture
Cattle and sheep thrive on clover pasture but should not be turned in when hungry or while dew is on. Feeding careful guidance emphasizes timing and conditions for grazing.
Healthy Pigs on Clover Breeding Stock
Pigs raised on clover are described as healthy with high constitution and strong bone structure. The report notes their breeding value and suggests clover enhances vitality for stock quality.
Prehistoric Ivory Mix Up Reveals Mastodon Tusks in Cargo
In Portland Oregon a shipment claimed to contain walrus tusks was found to hold mastodon ivory tusks instead. The substitution by Siberian natives backfired as the ancient tusks, though well preserved, proved more valuable than the walrus ivory.
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Portland
Quirinal Palace and the Italian Monarchy Origin
The Quirinal hill in Rome, dedicated to Romulus, hosted the Quirinal palace built in the sixteenth century. After 1870 the church state breach, it became the residence of Italian kings and the term Quirinal signified the united Italian court and monarchical regime.
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Italy
Oliver Twist Life and Writing Habits of Dickens
A 1919 Britannica style summary notes Charles Dickens preferred morning writing from nine to one and his rapid page turns. It recounts Oliver Twist’s origins and plot arc from orphaned poverty through Fagin’s gang to Brownlow’s rescue, Nancy’s sacrifice, Monks’ plot, and Oliver’s ultimate adoption and happiness.
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Whale Gang
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Agnes
England
Red Ollcloth Makes Bright Table Coverings
Red Ollcloth bright red fabric proves unusually effective as a table cover in dark corners. While often used in kitchens, it also appears in studios and sitting rooms, creating a lovely glow in subdued light.
Pruning and Caring for Grapevines for Best Yields
Vines offer tasty fruit and decorative foliage with easy year round care. A trellis or arbor provides shade, privacy, and an attractive leafy screen, while proper pruning supports steady annual yields and makes grape growing efficient.
How to Start Grape Vines for a Summer Kitchen
Practical guide to planting and pruning grapes in any good drained soil with clay preference. Includes soil prep with stable manure and wood ashes, fall pruning to shape canes, choice of varieties like Campbell's Early Niagara and Concord, and late-season care and bagging for fruit protection.
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Lindley
Niagara
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