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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
3
The passage stresses careful breeding, early maturity, and strict flock culling. It urges avoiding aged breeders, regular feeding, ample water and salt, parasite-free pastures, and salt treatment for Canada thistles. Emphasizes cleanliness, varied fodder, and early market lambing for profit.
The article by F L Washburn from the Minnesota Experiment Station suggests simple controls for woodchucks in gardens. Methods include white muslin strips above peavine supports, carbon bisulfide soaked stones packed into holes, tightly sealed dens, rifle shooting from a vantage point, blasting powder with a long fuse, and steel traps as deterrents.
The article notes the value of knowing exact barrel counts by grade and describes packing apples the day of picking. It warns that double handling by dumping into barrels and rebarreling after weeks does not improve quality.
Prof Alva Agee of the New Jersey experiment station says soil lime limits crop yield. He warns lime depletes organic matter if excessive and urges applying 1000 to 2000 pounds of fresh burned lime or double that of limestone per acre to restore fertility.
A fragmented item notes a local event titled Grow Your Own Wool lo po with a July 8 pool element. Readers glimpse a planned activity or workshop, but details and organizers are unreadable in the clipping.
Agricultural guidance by Dean Mumford outlining rape as hog pasture at ten to twenty hogs per acre, seeding rates, succession with oats and clover, graze rules, frost tolerance, and remedies for hog scabs and sores. It covers sowing windows from spring to mid May, grazing duration of ten to fourteen weeks, and seasonal growth into fall.
Advice for first time breeders on managing a large flock of pullets. Emphasizes range-raised birds needing exercise, recommends one daily meal and scattering small grains to stimulate activity, and favors small grains like wheat to prevent overfeeding while ensuring nourishment.
The tiny mite, visible to the naked eye, infests nest boxes and sheds, driving hens off the nest and disturbing nearby horses and cattle. It sucks blood and weakens birds. control by lime and sulphur or kerosene spray every two weeks plus ample dusting for hens.
Bees preparing for winter should be fed sirups made from 50 pounds of sugar to 20 pounds of water. Boil water, dissolve sugar, then boil again and add 3 teaspoonfuls tartaric acid dissolved in 1 cup water. Acid inverts sugar to prevent granulation. Each colony should have at least 35 pounds of syrup or honey. blackstrap is unsuitable.
The article highlights efforts in New York and nearby areas to improve care and treatment of draft horses and work horses. It notes successful parades and public interest in horse welfare and the role of drivers in promoting humane practices.
The passage recalls Trimalchio style banquets with silver vessels, olives in two colors, dormice with honey, honeyed sauces, and a sequence of courses called fercula. It notes satire and laws failing to curb extravagance, common in imperial Rome, and lists favored fish like sea barbel, Ravenna turbot, and haddock as staples.
A discussion of a dying old collector driven by a priceless K an g Hsi Famille verte vase. The sight of the vase revives him and sparks bargaining vigor, prolonging life for years before death ends his years and the British Museum inherits the piece.
The passage questions why the bright red color forms where fruit flesh meets the seed. It notes that animals are drawn to flesh for dispersal, yet birds peck only after the fruit is ready. It contrasts dye woods and indican chemistry, where pigment formation requires fermentation and oxidation, a process not active in living tissue.
A traditional leopard trap uses a live goat decoy inside a barred enclosure. A lever and rope mechanism raises a heavy door. when the leopard advances to reach the prey the log releases the lever and the door drops, trapping the animal for capture, shooting, or spearing.
Parson Holler urges faith with caution urging honesty and diligence. He warns against reckless schemes and reliance on imagined uplift, quoting a Kansas City Star line about foolish hopes and deceitful plans.
A fragment describes United States ordnance facilities at Sonats NM Y and Washb indon navy yard, noting separate uses for army and navy. It mentions private manufacturers and government roles in ordnance production. The text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or further specifics.
A deciphered inscription described by Professor Langdon links a primeval paradise in Dilmun to the deluge. Tagtug, a guardian and garden keeper, eats from the forbidden tree of life, incurring Nintud’s curse and mortal fate, with no mention of a woman in the disobedience.
A small boy sobs over his sister's upcoming marriage as a benevolent gentleman consoles him. The boy accuses the groom of paying to keep out of the way, sparking a tense exchange in the street.
Aerial passenger cableway planned to cross the Niagara whirlpool in Canadian territory six miles below the falls. The 1770 foot long line will run about 250 feet high, carrying fifty passengers per trip. The system, illustrated in Popular Mechanics, mirrors a San Sebastian span and a Wetterhorn ascent.
Advice for home care of a cold that descends into the bronchial tubes. Recommend a warm bath at bedtime followed by chest and back rubbing with turpentine and sweet oil. Dress the child in a cotton nightgown and a warm flannel gown, keep feet warm, use a hot water bottle, and give chopped ice to relieve thirst and coughing.
In Vegesack near Bremen Germany residents erected a brick statue of an African explorer. The 39 foot monument sits on a marble like pedestal and shows a man with a camel crafted from clay fired in a kiln and cut into brick blocks.
Authorities note that evolution does not require a single ancestral stock for mankind. Development theory permits several Simian species to have culminated in multiple human races.
A terse musing frames humanity’s chief foe as stupidity and darkness of mind. The fragment suggests a deliberate meditation on ignorance as the main obstacle to progress.
Alfredo De Oro, the three cushion champion, powers to a world record run of 13 in a title match against George Moore in New York. The season also sees Maupome 18 in practice, Kieckhefer 17 in Milwaukee, and Wakefield 50 in 22 innings, marking remarkable early runs.
San Francisco on the Panama Pacific exposition program will host two harness race meetings in 1915 with four stakes at $20 000 each for trotters and pacers. Two races aim to attract international entrants. Total purses and prizes near $225 000, under the Pacific Trotting Horse Breeders Association.
The war slashes hockey pay with Canadian players facing contracts as low as 20 per game this winter. Art Ross once earned 1000 for two games and 2700 for ten, illustrating former earnings against today’s harsh market.
Maurice McLoughlin, an Oakland tennis star and real estate man, downplays his wins against Brooks and Wilding. He often learns of triumphs through newspapers, practicing on an electric-lit court near his home under Wickham Havens, his realty boss and tennis enthusiast.
The piece praises Evers as a swift and clever player, notes Marenville as a floor whirlwind, and Braggy as the top New England catcher in basketball. Mann and Hank Gowdy are highlighted for their Columbus game heroics, with attention to several others who could form a dominating team nationwide.
The Cardinals have nearly finished securing training quarters at Hot Wells near San Antonio. Manager Huggins has scout Bob Connery inspecting the grounds to assess facilities and readiness.
Promises to be real finds as Costello, the outfielder signed by the Pirates, shows solid batting and fielding promise. The newcomer, noted for fair hitting and strong defense, aims to contribute early this season.
Amid Boston players sharing World Series money freely tensions rose in the Athletics camp over Tonnie Mack's split. Davies, Thompson and McAvoy reportedly received one share to divide, though they believed they deserved more.
Crowds on the coast debate whether Willie Ritchie’s four round loss to Johnny Dundee marks the end of his career once regarded as the nation’s best lightweight. Ritchie has fallen from the title glow and another fighter has felt the blaze.
Cleveland fans anticipate Bill Rogers taking over as Nap in Geld lineup’s initial prelim work next season. Lajoie, the legendary Craines elder, steps aside for a younger player in the Cleveland baseball setup.
Former Yankee catcher Jim McGuire recalls the old way of forming rosters with small recruit numbers and tough rookies. He notes scouting was rare, training trips focused on conditioning, and familiarity among infielders grew from long-tenured players while modern squads carry many more players and extensive scouting.
Havana hosts a winter boxing carnival proposed by Senor Bardt of the Post New York. Willie Ritchie is sought for a world lightweight title bid in February with possible opponents including Welsh, Wolgast, Duffy or White. A Welsh-Ritchie rematch is favored to draw the big crowd.
The three cup defenders and Shamrock IV lie idle in U S yards with spars and rigging removed sails stowed and decks boxed for winter as the America’s Cup contest scheduled for September is postponed to 1915. The invested money in elimination races and rigging changes likely totals at least 1 500 000 dollars, with war risk threatening complete deterioration if delays stretch for years.
Heine Zimmerman declares he is through with the Cubs after pay was withheld during suspensions. Zimmerman says his punishments arose from loyalty and zeal for the Cubs, while President Thoman notes games played during his suspension.
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