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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
3
A famous army officer links strategy to rapid decision and execution. A guest encounters Jiggers amid a shirt crisis, noting the paradox of a garment too dirty for wear yet not dirty enough for laundry. The anecdote illustrates indecision vs. decisive action.
An advertisement touts Cuticura fragrance rich creams for shin scalp hair and hands. It claims cleansing purifying beautifying effects and economy. Free samples offered by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
In a fragment from a diary style page, a character considers a suggestion for a moniker and settles on Gone Home as the final destination, with Mrs Newweeds remarking it would be acceptable since it was the last place he ever imagined returning.
A poultry breeder notes that any hen variety will lay well if bred along the right lines and warns against swapping breeds for higher egg output. Differences in egg yield stem from using birds descended from an egg producing strain rather than from the same variety across different flocks.
Farmers overfeed whole grain and fattening rations harm hens. Use half ground foods and by products like wheat bran and middlings for better egg yield. A bulky mash of bran cornmeal middlings cut clover beef scrap and ground oats works, fed dry or wet. If milk is available adjust beef scrap.
Choose not to sacrifice a long rangy cockerel too early. Early maturing birds may stop growing while later birds with strong legs fill out into larger, more desirable farm birds. Size with vim and ginger is valuable. avoid keeping only small birds resembling their fathers at four to five months.
The Massachusetts experimental station reports a mash formula with excellent results. Mix equal weights of cornmeal ground oats flour middlings gluten bran oil meal and beef scraps then add one pound of salt per 100 pounds of mash. It can be fed dry or moistened.
A discussion notes that hens contribute to the nation's wealth and deserve dedicated buildings, while lamenting they are often allotted only leftovers. It argues for proper facilities to support poultry as a productive asset.
Instructions emphasize driving hens from the coop, then cleaning thoroughly before applying a five per cent coal tar disinfectant solution to the poultry house.
The article argues sterility is essential for quality eggs and that many eggs sold as fresh could hatch if incubated, due to fertilized eggs from farms where poultry is not prioritized. It notes lack of sex segregation on farms allows fertilization and that such farms largely supply U.S. egg consumption.
Practical guidance urges separating ducks and geese from chicks to avoid tainting water and illness. Feeding tips stress liberal animal-based food for ducks and minimal care for geese on good range, with liberal twice daily rations when forage dies. A goose mash combines bran middlings cornmeal and vegetables, while dry, clean straw bedding is essential to prevent rheumatism from damp quarters.
Advocacy for humane poultry care insisting breeders be provided clean ventilated spaces and proper food. Argues insanitary pen conditions ruin health and egg quality and that fair treatment yields better results for fowls and handlers.
A group of peace supporters in a back room declare the war must stop. The entry of a military aide in uniform orders them into service with the first company of the Second Regiment of the Black Brigade, marching to the front this afternoon.
Senator Sorghum avoids clear explanation in a quip about a puzzling question. The dialogue hints at confusion and deliberate obfuscation to prevent further scrutiny.
A clipped poetic exchange discusses love returned by a Boston girl and the need to warm it again after it has been chilled.
A dialogue contrasts Grabson's preoccupation with wealth with the need for patrons who fund libraries, art galleries, and auditoriums. The exchange suggests a balance between enjoying art and supporting public cultural institutions through donations.
A man driving a trip through the country passes a broken-down motor car and notes a passenger with a far-away look. The exchange hints at thoughts of a hoped-for destination and a sense of distant yearning.
Street car conversations rise above gossip as riders note the difficulty of being heard. One passenger argues only meaningful words rise to the surface, making the trolley a place for worthwhile talk.
A witty dialogue jokes about a young woman singing loudly at the piano to drown out her mother washing dishes in the kitchen. The exchange plays on conscience and neighborly hearing.
A year long trap nesting study of 16 Plymouth Rock hens in Canada shows egg production ranging from 231 for the best layer to 71 for the worst. The article suggests culling the poor layers to improve overall flock productivity.
Mr Growcher states he has no preference between summer or winter. He finds it equally depressing to dwell on the hottest day ever or the coldest day ever, indicating indifference to seasonal extremes.
A French barber teaching daily phrases during shaves sparks a witty exchange about language learning. The barber uses lather as a humorous aid to improve pronunciation, while the student comments on the challenge of replying.
A rural notice condemns harboring scrub roosters and urges farmers to sell scrubs and acquire purebred males for next season. Officials call scrub poultry a positive abomination and demand action to improve flocks.
An egg consists of about 66 percent water illustrating why flocks need ample pure water. Adequate hydration supports health and productivity in poultry.
The note asserts hens must prioritize body needs before laying eggs. It argues that if a hen’s basic requirements are unmet first no eggs will be produced. The guidance emphasizes feeding the hen to ensure egg production.
A single setting of good purebred eggs stands as the best investment a farmer can make, offering strong returns and reliable stock quality through careful breeding practices.
The concrete floor is presented as the ideal surface for a poultry house when properly constructed. It emphasizes durability, cleanability, and suitability for housing chickens in a farming setting.
A rural advisory stresses that sanitation is crucial in poultry operations, deemed more important than decorative structures. It urges farmers to prioritize clean housing, proper waste management, and regular sanitation to protect flock health and productivity.
A brief note urges securing a winter sand supply now before it’s too late. The sand should be thoroughly dry before use in the henhouse to ensure proper bedding and dryness.
Swiss chard described as excellent for chicken feed. The note emphasizes chard as a nutritious option for poultry diets.
Farmer Corntessel quips about this year’s crops being just enough to not demand heavy work yet ample to lure summer boarders into thinking they live on a real farm.
Oldham asks about the evening lecture on The Girl of To day while Youngan replies that the girl of tonight is far more attractive.
Diggs notes his friend the doctor is funny because he is always taking somebody off. Biggs asks how, and Diggs explains the doctor makes humor by lifting people with his wit.
Husband questions why bills arrive weekly instead of monthly. Wife recalls his remark that large bills were undesirable, prompting the weekly plan.
The excerpt presents a light exchange about an aviator and a birdman, noting a worn appearance as natural for someone in that field. No identifiable organizations, dates, or locations are provided.
A historical exchange shows a heated clash over vigilante justice with a blunt defiance toward social order. The dialogue underscores tensions between authority and mob mentality in a tense public moment.
The advertisement urges readers to send 10 cents for a trial package of Anuric from Dr. Pierce to combat kidney disease and uric acid buildup. It claims Anuric dissolves uric acid, offers free medical opinions, and markets Favorite Prescription for weak or sick women, with no alcohol, available as tablets or liquid.
A courtroom scene unfolds as a speeder disputes a 60 mph arrest. The defendant quips that friends will hear the police testimony while insisting he has money to pay the fine. The exchange showcases bravado and legal bravura in a small town trial.
A traveler declines Vesuvius in Italy. He jokes the steam would remind him of winter battles with a stubborn janitor to heat his apartment, implying a bitter memory tied to cold, ongoing discomfort.
Dialogue reveals two men comparing secretive “Ananias clubs” and the recurring pleas of long time members seeking money. One says his club prompts occasional loans after hearing hard luck tales.
A dialogue contrasts pessimists and optimists while proposing a middle path that balances realism with hope to assess life’s true value. It explores the leavening effect of pessimism and the cheer of optimism.
A columnist critiques an egregious landlubber who complains about the United States Navy. The speaker exposes the stereotype of the critic as a private-gangplank captain who misreads maritime leadership and discipline.
An exchange reveals a magazine editor and an artist trading jibes about a portfolio of humorous pictures. The remarks hint at a controversial or provocative collection sparking debate over taste and publication standards.
Senator Sorghum jokes that a republic will loosen up if you know how to convey a gentle reminder when a tip is due. He denies leaving office poorer and argues a republic is not ungrateful to its servants.
In a clipped exchange Mrs. Twobble rebukes Henry for a stitched story that won’t hold water. He retorts he isn’t trying to make it hold water, only to buy time, as their odd quarrel unfolds in genteel domestic fashion.
Mr. Comrox praises the new library while noting its quiet space for trying out the latest records on the phonograph. The exchange highlights the library as a hub for listening to music and enjoying a peaceful environment.
A debutante answers a talk of Mr Dubson’s society with frank humor. She prefers being absorbed in a play to any company, stating she would rather sit beside Mr Dubson than anyone else during performances.
A brief dramatic exchange notes a man named Jimway judged as one kind of fellow and then declares he will not be much longer after it is revealed he has purchased a second-hand motor car.
Inventors seek a cheap fire resistant cotton finish rivaling wool. The method uses ammonium phosphate dip and dry, but requires reapplication after each wash. Estimated weekly laundry cost adds 15 cents, yet many families cannot afford it and universal use seems impractical. Efforts try to persuade mothers to treat children's clothing, though universal adoption remains unlikely.
A heavy storm drives a young wife to flee to the dark parlor, fearing danger. Her husband dismisses thunder as harmless, while she warns of being thunderstruck. The Philadelphia Record notes the couple’s tense moment and Edith’s pending marriage after a cooking school graduation.
Advertisements claim Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic builds the system against cold weather. It contains quinine and iron in a tasteless form, purifies and enriches the blood, and strengthens the whole body. Price 50 cents.
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