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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
3
A historical piece argues Pekin ducks lead in market value due to eggs for ducklings, abundant soft-feathered plumage, and profitable fattening. It notes Pekin foragers thrive with pond access, quick growth, and reliable demand, making them preferred by eastern duck raisers.
A historical notice recalls how buttermilk was once discarded into sewers in creameries. It notes the shift to recognizing buttermilk as a valuable feed for humans and animals, with large quantities repurposed as both whole product and ingredient.
Every pound of vegetable matter turned now will be worth more for better crop next year. Farmers to store up fertil ity by composting and returning organic matter to soil to improve fertility and yields.
The article argues woodlots help conserve coal by supplying cooking fuel. It notes many farms contain amber and would benefit from timber yields, while removing dead wood and weathered material improves remaining amber for faster future growth and better woodlot conditions.
Charles G. C. Wentzler explains June bugs breed in meadows and cornfields, take three years to develop from eggs, and swarm around lights. He urges plowing and cultivation to destroy their food sources and prevent crop damage, with chickens following the plow to consume many.
Kansas Binte Agricultural College runs a sunflower silage feeding trial to measure milk production. A clone record will track mall production over several weeks to see if sunflowers can become a major farm feed for dairy cows. If successful, sunflower butter may rise as a useful Kansas plant beyond poetry.
Practical farmers experiment with melilotus or sweet clover to test its adaptability as a forage crop. The plant shows strong growth across varying temperatures and soils, thriving where alfalfa and grasses fail, indicating potential as a valuable addition to farm forage and soil improvement.
A brief notice notes that manure is a valuable waste product when saved and applied to the land. Proper handling and storage can raise farm income by reducing waste and improving soil nutrition, central to improving farm profitability.
An 1900s discussion reviews Dr Severin Teard’s physico chemical litmus test for life. It explains how body alkalinity shifts to acidity after death, notes timing windows, and describes practical methods using forceps to obtain serous fluid for testing. The article cites Delagree and Icard tests and warns about family sensitivity and practical limits.
An American observer notes Finland’s women at heavy manual work, in factories, banks, and even high offices in Helsingfors. With manpower depleted by war, women run businesses and government roles, displaying keen, disciplined efficiency. The visitor likens Helsinki streets to Chicago in dress and brisk stride.
French specialists in Cayenne propose using hydro airplanes to map the Amazon river route via French Guiana. The plan includes freight and passenger transport, forest prospecting for balate trees, and landing on smooth water surfaces. Separate note mentions Fong Sings cases in San Francisco federal court with chaotic proceedings and multiple defendants.
Louie Haramett survived being struck by a fast passenger train, carried eight miles on the pilot, then dragged along the track before coming to a stop. He was carried to safety by a nearby passerby and survived the ordeal.
A report from the American relief agency states that about 120,000 French refugees have gone back to their former homes in devastated areas. In August, over 100,000 refugees returned, with many still displaced in the Lillie district. Prosperous districts like Chalons sur Marne added to local populations, while Red Cross aid extended to 1,800 towns and villages. Supplies valued at 10 million francs, about 1 million dollars, were delivered in August.
A fragmented report depicts Mina Mina Trainle forging a path amid hardship. She pursues self reliance through daily labor at a fruit cannery and other tasks, adapting to the world despite injury and limited support.
The article reports the slaying of Mrs. Cummings in Hoopeston after church, her home rifled and valuables hidden. Sheriff Perrone arrests a suspect as investigators describe a violent scene with a destroyed room, strewn papers, and a wall of wealth claimed to be in the Bolton house.
Coeds at Morefield Hall amid a university scene faced a winged arlery threat as AR units moved to prevent a state action. Officers and students described a tense moment with heavy police presence and reports of incidents around Ervin Hie alauabers.
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