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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
6
Tommy sails to a jeweled mountain pond with the Wind and meets Georgie Green Frog who explains patient animal talk and life among frogs. The frog recalls a past banquets with the Stons and invites Tommy to share a feast as frogs, turtles, birds, and rabbits gather around.
Archaeologists discuss coins bearing the name Burgred found in Peakland caves England. The Burgred king of Mercia allied with Aethelred and Alfred against Danes, but Danes under Guthrum later overran Mercia. Burgred fled to Rome where he died, leaving a legacy linked to Hartlebury castle and Worcester.
In London Christchurch the bishop of London, addressing centenary celebrations, urged a return to Christ’s teaching and a new heart to meet modern upheavals. He argued old religion suffices for a new age, stressing unity with other churches and nonconformists and the need for broad team spirit in social and industrial life.
In future warfare food and drink will be dropped to besieged forces by airplanes. The British air ministry has ordered new provision dropping parachutes and metal cans with percussion caps to absorb landing shocks. Cans measure 36 inches long and 10.5 inches in diameter and detach from bomb racks for two descent rates.
A fragment shows Gladys and mummy discussing sizes with daddy. Gladys notes numbers and asks about feet and handkerchiefs. Mummy confirms, highlighting contrast between daddy's huge handkerchiefs and smaller ones for others.
USDA warns four forms of necrobacillosis including foot rot, lip and leg ulcers, a venereal infection, and naval infection threaten western flocks. Control hinges on removing affected stock, disinfection, and preventing introduction. gravel bedding and clean sheds boost prevention. Idaho studies urge flock owners to isolate infected animals and cooperate with state and federal agencies for bulletins.
A farmer admitted losing 50 to 100 chickens to disease after he dumped carcasses in a hog pen and spread chicken house waste in hog fields. Tuberculin tests found about 25 percent infection in fowls and one sow tested positive, with the outbreak described as a meteor-type infection.
Groundhog Day loses traction as farmers contest wildlife and forecast credibility. Local campaigns expand with USDA help, four county efforts completed showing success and prompting requests for 20 more counties. Over $6,000 raised by county commissioners for fumigation materials to aid farmers.
Dairy husbandry specialist John M. Shaw of Iowa State College warns high producing cows are at risk during the first 48 hours after freshening. Early signs include restlessness and nervousness, progressing to rear leg paralysis and collapse. The air treatment, using a milk fever outfit to seal the udder, is cited as a reliable cure, with the udder kept air-filled 12 to 24 hours or longer if needed.
Prof W V Dixon of Cambridge says tight corsets vanished and anemia among young women declined due to changing fashion. He cites historical hospital visits in London twenty years ago versus modern practice, noting health awareness and reduced use of corsets.
A humorous note on the Cornish pies famed for diverse ingredients. The jibe that Cornish housewives can turn anything into a pie prompts the Devil to avoid Devon, fearing a tempting array of pies. Also an advertisement promotes Caticara Ointment and Soap for skin and hair care.
Gen. Augh Drum, during a Washington visit, says war books show every World War battle was a victory for both sides. He notes no general failed from start to end, then adds that to err is human and to lie about it is more so, drawing a wry laugh.
Calves should have hay from birth with intake rising by day fifteen. Alfalfa may upset some calves, red clover offers better results for diarrhea prone animals. Silage is acceptable if not overfed and mold avoided. Iowa State calves benefited from silage in diet. Eckles data show seven calves averaging 30 pounds whole milk and 270 pounds hay over six months.
A 12 foot 4 inch alligator, reportedly 300 years old and over 550 pounds, was wounded by rifle fire and captured alive near Lake Gibson, Lakeland area. Two young men trapped it and expect a $500 reward.
Local brief reports a humorous mix up after a person kissed two girls under mistletoe, thinking it harmless mistletoe but causing a cold sore due to contact with poison ivy. Officials remind readers to consider plant allergies and skin reactions in winter celebrations.
Mrs Rush Fullerton of Clearfield Pennsylvania recalls severe pains and weakness before using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She reports restored strength appetite and renewed health and offers to answer letters about her experience. Sold by druggists nationwide.
In the Louisville Courier Journal, a light note recalls youths enjoying brass band privileges and a playful remark about red-headed girls in a forthcoming filming of Flaming Flappers this week.
Agricultural tips cover muskmelons needing warm soil and fertilizer, sunflowers as ornament and feed, the silo essential for dairies with 30 plus cows, iodine for pregnant ewes to prevent goiter, basic farm tools, livestock feeding strategies, poultry shade and water needs, and a standard portable chicken house size.
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