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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
7
A rural guide notes lambing peaks in winter, with shepherds working around the clock to tend ewes. It highlights Shropshire sheep as hardy and good mothers, advises year‑round care, and details pen setups for ewes and newborn lambs.
The article explains churn appearance changes after beer use, noting dark coloring and mildewed looks from improper drying. It warns neglect to clean causes odor absorption and persistent odors. It advises scalding the churn interior with boiling water and recommends a stiff brush for cleaning, while varnished exteriors need only wiping.
The text instructs thoroughly washing dairy utensils with warm water and washing powder, rinsing with hot water, drying by drainage rather than wiping, and placing items in a milk supply tank. It also notes cleaning dipers, cans, strainers, and pails with hot water and brush, then hot rinses. It adds guidance on flat feet in horses and proper shoeing with a wide well and leather under the shoe.
Farmers should choose early maturing sheep for breeding and keep only well fed and cared for animals. Sheep are key to crop rotation and stock production, but buying from stock yards and housing in poor shelters risks losses. Modern sheep can be a profit maker and builder if properly sheltered and fed.
President Henry Waters of Kansas Agricultural College addressed the American Society of Animal Nutrition at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago noting corn lacks ash and proper protein. He cited experiments with pigs on corn, alfalfa, and mixed feeds showing growth depends on protein quality. The Mulefoot sow owned by John H. Dunlap of Williamsport, Ohio, is highlighted for championships.
Veterinary experts report starvation in corn only fed pigs, while pigs given corn with complete protein from blood serum tankage or alfalfa grew well. Skimmilk with casein proves valuable in protein nutrition, whereas corn alone or ash supplements fail. In Manhattan tests milk with casein yields rapid girth and market-ready weight, unlike corn with ash or sugar. Kansas Industrialist notes pigs on corn and casein reach 250 to 800 pounds, others remain thin.
Instructions for sheep care stressing daily fresh water in troughs both indoors and out. Clean out A trash and fodder debris regularly. Warns that stale slimy water is unfit, noting sheep are sensitive to feed and drink quality.
A humorous tale from Harpers Weekly describes an elephant offered a mix of rice and plantains. The creature initially accepts, then discards the food after a single bite, showing distaste and spitting out pieces. The scene highlights the elephant’s picky palate and comic reaction.
The Chicago News notes Japan welcomes the new year with early rising and temple rites. A family breakfast features special dishes like an orange, rice dumpling and lobster, served on a red tray, signaling prosperity. Festivities last sixteen days with minimal business in the first week.
A remembered 1890 Indiana game featured Anderson stopping three triplets, a double and two singles in one inning yet scoring none. Eveland tripled and was tagged out, Wiswell's apparent run was cut down at the plate, Shumway doubled, Derby bunted for two bases, Faatz and Shumway advanced on a fielding play, and Fear's liner to right retired the side.
A reflection on missed friendships from small acts of generosity. The piece cautions that genuine happiness comes from inner, selfless motives rather than seeking exchange or recognition. It notes the ease of sharing kindness daily and the risk of life losing meaning when self centered reserve dominates.
A vivid sketch describes Whitby’s parish church perched 200 feet above sea level accessible only by 199 stone steps. The scene shows worshipers threading the winding path up and down the cliffside approach, a striking image of devotion.
A reflective motto urges restraint and thoughtful utterance. It advises speaking little while avoiding empty talk, echoing the value of measured speech and meaningful words.
Fragmentary lines show a bookkeeper addressing a boss Mr Grouch and a plan about going home early. The tone suggests workplace tension and a dry exchange on a rough day. Named entities include Mr Grouch and a business setting.
A terse exchange sees the barber noting the victim’s gray hair while the timepiece prompts a jab about elapsed hours. The dialogue highlights tension over time spent and attention to appearance.
Exquisitely woven washable dress materials from overseas include English Marquisettes 42 inches wide with silk brocade effects in evening shades priced at a yard F1.00. New novelties feature voile and ratine stripes also 42 inches wide at 75 cents per yard. Rich dress trimmings reflect Far Eastern War influence in subdued East tones.
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