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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
7
An article notes beef breeds like Hereford Angus Shorthorn Polled Durham and Galloway differ in traits but all aim to maximize beef production under specific environments. It reports eight feeding experiments across five stations finding no clear gain in beef bred cattle over native or dam-raised stock for the same feed amount and questions purebred efficiency.
Adherents tout Hereford cattle as the best rustlers and cheapest feeders among beef breeds. They thrive on roughage like straw and corn fodder where others fail and imprint strong qualities on crossbreds. The grand champion Hereford cow shown is Lady Fairfax IV, owned by Warren T. McCray of Kentland Indiana.
The article compares beef type, native, and dairy steers noting beef breeds eat similarly but yield stronger profits. Beef cattle show lighter waste, heavier cuts, whiter fat and better marbling, with higher prices for thick fleshed carcasses. Baby beef costs rise per pound, and well fed dairy or native cattle differ in fat placement and market value.
The article warns rickets in pigs from malnutrition and worm infestation. It recommends stopping corn and feeding middlings oats flaxseed meat and milk with limewater or precipitated lime in slop, plus iron sulphate in slop for five mornings and joint rubs with iodine ointment every other day, noting lime and worm control as key remedies.
The Titan who earns the most money from hogs provides the best shelter. Plant evergreen windbreaks to protect the hog yard and farm buildings for winter gains. Separate young sows from fattening stock and keep sow records to gauge breeding value. Fatten rattle headed sows and handle young boars carefully to avoid danger.
The article discusses teaching horses to walk rapidly, noting intelligence via habit, and compares road construction teams to farmers using fast teams. It argues that teams must match the slowest pace, with lessons from such work emphasizing consistent gait and collaboration.
The article argues for keeping brood mares at work to produce foals and high prices, recommending pure bred draft stallions and noting Percheron stock at the Pennsylvania Agricultural College. It discusses driver skill, matching horses, and the harm of pairing a fast colt with a slow, gentle older horse. It also covers hog cholera prevention with serum and the value of pumpkins as dairy cow feed.
Paul Smith the Adirondack guide tells a humorous tale of a dangerous sidehill creeper and a hooked tail bear. An English hunter dodges the beast by running uphill where the creature’s tail wraps a tree and tumbles, leaving the guide to admit being outwitted. New York Herald story.
Public notice from Lancaster County urging all taxable inhabitants to appeal 1913 real estate personal property and militia assessments. Appeals heard at the County Commissioners office in Lancaster on designated January and February dates with specific boroughs townships and times. Companied by the proper official and property details required to appear.
Legal notice directs the Mayor Aldermen and all justices peace coroner and constables of Lancaster County to attend with rolls records exams and remembrances to perform duties of office and prosecute prisoners in Lancaster jail on December 24.
This stock features 45 inch serges and panama cloth in blue green brown grey and black. Includes 60 inch German damask. Described as broken assortment of good quality mercerized imported fabrics, specially priced at 48c. Stock cleared of short pieces marked at half regular value.
Partial list from Hershey & Gibbell Lititz PA details several properties near Lititz and West Cocalico township. Listings include 2 acre farm near Lititz with house and outbuildings for 150, 20 acre tract 24 miles away with 2 story frame house, 4 acre lot near Lititz, 2 story brick house on Front street with modern utilities for 2000, additional 2 story frame houses on Front and Warwick streets, and several Broad street options with terms. Also mentions Orange street property for 2400 and up to date Main street brick house with easy terms plus stock and bonds offerings.
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