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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
2
The piece argues increased farming with scientific methods is needed as population growth outpaces cultivation. It cites experts in agriculture, calls for more farmers and better practices, and notes billboards and beauty may soon be confined to improve public space.
William A. Radford explains a wide lake shore house plan featuring a backward front stair and a rear chimney to brighten the living room, improve heat distribution, and free wall space for bookcases. He notes a lot at least fifty feet wide is needed and cites common mistakes when narrow lots are used.
The article describes window sash variations and methods to reduce drafts with solid frames and seat boxes. It stresses supervising exterior work and plastering for comfort and durability. A well built home from skilled work bears a lasting street appeal and owner credit.
A satirical sermon on the proliferation of societies in modern life. It mocks endless organizing and proposes forming a final society to prevent useless societies, ending with the exhortation Let Spasus be the battle cry of humanity.
A society event features Mrs. Van Clews eager to perform on stage while her husband Wilfred worries about public reaction. She frets over appearing in tights for the role, and he quips that people will claim he married her for money.
The article defines horse quality as fineness of texture and dense bone, noting steel-like cannon bones and a lean head with fine coat. It argues quality plus quantity yields substance, with quality harder to achieve in heavy horses, and stresses size, conformation, and endurance for usefulness and soundness.
A Missouri study shows fattening cattle in open sheds with sun and air yields faster gains and better feed efficiency than barns. Over three winters, open sheds averaged 1.92 lb daily gain and 5.24 lb gain per bushel of corn, while barn housed cattle averaged 1.70 lb daily and 4.91 lb per bushel.
The belief that buying cows is cheaper than raising them is dispelled by recent prices for good cattle. If you own good cows ensure you raise heifers from the best of them.
Advice urges valuing existing breeds over new experiments. Emphasizes improving the old, recognizing good in all breeds, and urging readers to draw out positive qualities through careful stewardship.
Mrs J Brooksher describes two years of facial skin trouble that localized on her face and neck with scarring and itching. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment for cooling the skin drawing out matter and curing her condition after a month of use. Ad promotes Cuticura products and a free 32 page Skin Book from Boston.
Dr Buckley of the bureau of animal industry confirmed sulphuric acid discharged into Great Salt Lake killed about two million waterfowl last year. The American Game Protective Association had sent Buckley to Salt Lake City to check for contagious disease.
The art inspector tells a student named Miss Brown to worship her own drawing. The poorest pupil expresses surprise and pleasure. He cites the Bible forbidding worship of likenesses, prompting a puzzled but intrigued response from the student.
The baggageman questions the youth about being the troupe villain. The youth denies and says the real villain is the company treasurer, who is said to be about five hundred miles on his way west. Washington Star quotes the exchange.
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