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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
5
Dairy yard tips emphasize young animal feeding value in skim milk, consistent milk yield, and the need for a healthy herd. It advocates home grown protein, gentle handling of cows, early development of calves, plain barns, and balanced feeds like bran middlings oil meal and clover hay, warning against overfeeding.
The article urges farmers to prioritize high quality seed from the best varieties, noting seed vigor and germination test methods. It argues that good seed leads to strong crops and higher profits, while inferior seed yields weak plants. A simple germination test is described to ensure viability.
By 68 E LER Wievonsin Experiment Station there are several reasons a farmer should own a cream separator. Skim milk loss is minimal preserving high feeding value. Home skimmed milk reduces disease risk. Time saved avoiding transport of whole milk. Fewer dairy products to handle on the farm. Cream commands a wider market than milk.
The note urges providing green feed for fowls and stresses daily feeding if yard changes are not feasible. It emphasizes consistent greens as essential for poultry health and productivity.
The choice depends on purpose whether eggs or market meat. Breeders favor different breeds, but the key is to select a pure strain.
A practical tip explains straining the spray material through a fine strainer to prevent nozzle clogging, saving time and ensuring smoother application. The guidance emphasizes using a good strainer to maintain spray efficiency and reduce waste.
An agricultural notice by H A Bittenbender stresses vitality as key in selecting breeding stock. It outlines marks of strong vitality in head, eye, beak, comb, wattles, body, and gait, and contrasts with signs of low vitality such as narrow head, dull eye, poorly developed wattles, and narrow breast.
Dr A S Alexander of Wisconsin provides a cow physic recipe for treating diseases. The method uses one pound epsom salts for a 1000 pound cow, three pints warm water, half an ounce ground ginger, and a cupful of black strap molasses. Administer slowly from a bottle or drenching horn while keeping the cow’s head level.
Observe hens that have wintered quietly and endured cold emerge hardy and ready to lay. Such birds show the largest percentage of fertile eggs when they begin laying, indicating that a calm rest period improves reproductive performance.
The foliage color guides watering needs with dark green indicating adequate moisture. Do not spray daily or every two days. Wait to water until beds show real need and avoid soaking the soil unnecessarily.
A note warns that a few poor eggs in a batch can taint the whole lot. The message urges strict freshness checks to ensure every egg meets standards.
Towns face housing as a central concern in urban life. The text links housing quality to crime, vice, health, and morality, arguing that good light and ventilation bolster health and character while poor housing breeds disease and undermines self respect. It cites Benjamin Harrison on appearances and tariffs to illustrate misreadings of housing's social impact.
Walter Prichard Eaton in the Century extols the elm as the king of urban trees. He describes its self sufficiency, solitary growth, noble trunk, and precise branching that align with architectural lines. The elm gains dignity from its symmetry and size, fitting village streets and scholarly avenues.
A builder places a sanitary drinking fountain in a western city wall niche between two stores. The porcelain bowl edge is flush with brickwork, keeping the sidewalk clear and not obstructing pedestrians. The design combines utility with decoration, suggesting fountains as curbside pedestals are unnecessary.
Rochester Municipal Enterprise in Rochester N Y passes from private to public support. The exposition spans 45 acres with impressive buildings. Exhibits include manufacturing lines such as cameras optical goods shoes clothing office fixtures and prepared foods.
A speaker derides a woman’s marriage prospects and taunts a man with a boastful claim about his wife, describing a clock stopping face and a frontisplace as awe. The quote reveals a heated, intimate confrontation.
A fragment from a paper features dialogue about who should receive an article on the modern feminine face, with a remark that the subject is observed by the make-up man. The brief passage hints at editorial process and characterization within a newspaper context.
The article describes the middy blouse as a durable stylish piece for the sportswoman, noting its popularity in golf tennis and other activities. It details a white linen version with blue trim, front lacing pockets shallow box plaits and sturdy construction suited for home or field use.
Fashion notes describe evening gowns mostly with sleeves that reveal shoulders while some sleeved designs remain dominant. A few sleeveless options exist as exceptions and the 1860 drop shoulder silhouette begins to influence styles, offering a distinctive line in select gowns.
A new electrically powered device opens letters at a rate of 300 per minute, marking a notable efficiency gain for mail processing. The machine showcases rapid automation in document handling and could influence postal workflows and industrial efficiency.
Mourning hats in crape, black and white, are shown as grave yet elegant millinery. Designers balance somber formality with decorative crape flowers and foliage, including an all black turban and white floral trims on darker hats.
Fashion note describes simple seasonal hairstyles. The plain Chinese chignon with un waved hair, light forehead shaping, and soft cheek curls suits small features. Also favored are stately classic, lightly waved pompadour, and medieval culture styles with hair parted, braided, and coifed over the cara. Gray and white hair.
To clean a white belt make a thick paste of cream of tartar and cold water. Rub the belt with it for an hour, then rub with a mixture of alum and fuller's earth in equal parts. Next day brush with a clean soft brush until powder is removed. Rub again with coarse oatmeal and powdered whiting.
A brief discussion on how some women value a distinguished appearance while others reject it. The text notes that many would avoid preserving or restoring the natural color of their tresses to maintain a certain look or social impression.
The article describes shoulder capes that decorate fashionable frocks and salts, removable to reveal the dress or underlayer. In velvet, a cape of tailless ermine sits atop a second velvet cape, recalling Puritan days.
A cartoonish exchange cites familiar film plots and suggests originality by swapping roles. A fat plumber and thin carpenter joke about making a plot with a waitress as heroine and a cook as villainess. The cook allegedly poisons the hero with mashed potatoes to spark conflict.
Miss Green sells church bazar tickets while Mr Wise jokes about being sociable. The light humorous exchange captures a small town social scene with friendly banter and everyday community life.
Observers note Gadson and Dubwaite comparing watches and joking about their timepieces. They anticipate no quarrel as both men share tin watches and a good sense of humor.
A reformer studying nightlife asks a young woman if she realizes the path from cabaret to gutter. She counters with wit, noting she would rather dash for a taxi on a rainy night than walk. The exchange hints at social contrasts in urban scenes.
Dialog excerpts describe a shady man who claims global citizenship and hints at possible undisclosed inducements to settle in a chosen location. The exchange underscores suspicion about his true motives and allegiance.
In a tense exchange Miss Elderly declares frustration after a call from Mr. Blecker. Miss Young-Young teases about aging while defending restraint, framing the incident as a social misstep rather than conflict.
In a sharp exchange, a student asks why the man is assumed to be a physician. The great detective replies that overhearing the man claim poor health suggests a medical background, a sly deduction that hinges on indirect clues.
A dialogue about a moving picture story notes the adventure tale and the hero described as a homely wretch. The speaker expresses hope for the hero amid the brisk, self aware critique. The exchange hints at early cinema commentary with a personal tone.
A brief Life magazine dialogue excerpt features Parke lamenting the need for a lasting occupation and Lane suggesting a New York lawsuit as a long term pursuit. The exchange captures a humorous reflection on career plans and legal ambition.
In a fragment from the Boston Transcript a daughter explains to her mother that she thanked Mr. Carr for a ride but kept silent about it. The reply, Dont mention it, underscores the polite restraint in the exchange.
In a playful exchange a parent jokes about not knowing what an armadillo is while noting the abundance of novel fighting machines in use these days, highlighting a humorous clash between rural speech and modern tech.
A sketched exchange recalls a London visit with muted bravado. A narrator returns from the city and, amid talk of a rich uncle’s lingering grudge and a vanished will, notes there was nothing worth praising or dramatic incident to recount.
A brief exchange contrasts deep versus hard thinking as a joke about Dubson. The line implies Dubson overvalues effort in thought, prompting humor about the nature of intellectual work and mental strain.
The dialogue notes Blabaon ran for office in the recent election and made a close race. He reportedly received only a few hundred votes and spent only a few hundred dollars.
A judge asks a witness if they have met the prisoner at the bar. The bartender confirms, signaling familiarity as the exchange unfolds in the courtroom. The brief dialogue centers on prior acquaintance between the judge and the prisoner.
A jewelers circular notes filmy jewelry should be paired with filmy clothes. It raises questions about stage dances and implies jewelry is not the principal part of the attire. The guidance suggests coordination between ornament and overall costume.
A woodsman worries about forests while a town idler dismisses concern and praises his wife for preserving green tomatoes and watermelon rinds implying she can save nature. The exchange underscores humor and rural character in a micro scene.
A woman questions a husband’s optimism and courage. Mrs. Torkins confirms his optimistic nature and notes the cost of his beliefs at the race track. The exchange highlights stubborn resolve and financial risk tied to gambling.
Mrs Fritters remains inconsolable after her husband’s death as villagers discuss sorrow and doubt. A neighbor questions motives while others urge sympathy, reflecting strong emotions and social tension in the aftermath.
A reader notes remarks about a husband famed for his sports passion. The exchange highlights his dedication so intense that even garden choices must honor his zeal, with roses or vines needing to be runners to suit the athletic lifestyle.
A brief critique on political theory and race lines. The dialogue contrasts professed freedom with reality, suggesting the nation remains defined by racial hierarchies more than universal equality. The exchange highlights skepticism about true liberty for marginalized groups.
A humorous exchange warns against naming a boat Will o the Wisp as the name reportedly tempts bad luck and shrinks to a swampy fate. The dialogue riffs on nautical superstition and wordplay about names and curses.
A fragmented dialogue evokes a railroad collision as a cautionary example. The exchange highlights perception of danger and the term destructiveness through a terse, stylized question and answer.
A remarking excerpt notes a seamstress’s hardships and the seamy side of life. The speaker pities the seamstress for the burdens she bears, highlighting themes of toil, gender roles, and moral judgment in a vignettes scope.
A brief dialogue contrasts quick tempered metal metaphor for wires with danger of crossing them. The exchange shifts to politics and economy with a student denying business involvement in politics, asserting a belief in keeping business out of government.
A humorous exchange notes a character’s habit of not buying unseen. One person jokes about paying for electricity without ever seeing kilowatts, highlighting consumer skepticism and comic irony in trust and perception.
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