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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1915
Page
5
A historical note from American Sheep Breeder on selecting a sheep herding dog. It extols the collie as the natural guardian and stresses puppies raised with sheep, early acclimation, and a calm, confident temperament. It warns against dogs with temper, cruelty, or unfamiliarity with sheep.
The USDA estimates U S horse numbers on January 1 each year, except 1910. Projections show increases from 19,839,000 in 1910 to 21,195,000 in 1915. Despite autos and heavy wartime exports, total supply remains ample. Cavalry use seen in trench warfare, and Russia’s vast horse stock reduces reliance on American draft stallions.
Advice on stable ventilation for winter horses emphasizes lofty stalls with vents placed high for fresh air, a cozy but not damp stable, and careful care of colts and sows. It warns against overfat sows and recommends winter quarters in prime condition, sturdy shelter, and well-bedded protection against sudden cold and rain.
A farmer describes two cellars for storage, one at the house and one in a barn on a side hill. Moisture and cool air prevent rot and shriveling. apples and roots kept in sand, boxes, or barrels remained fresh into spring. A cemented section and a side hill pit also held roots and apples, with straw covers and a board lid for water protection.
Farmers ignore silo benefits at risk of yearly losses. Silage yields ten to fifteen tons per acre and, when fed to steers, outperforms whole corn. Silage saves grain and hay, enhances digestion, and is preferred by steers over dry fodder, boosting fattening efficiency and profits.
Nebraska College of Agriculture notes unusual conditions this year push farmers to select seed corn early in the dent stage. Properly cured seed can be safely chosen, but earlier picks risk uncertain vitality and mold if left in piles. Drying must start promptly with air circulation and above freezing temperatures. avoid ear-to-ear contact during drying. rainproof buildings help. well-preserved seed corn from last year remains satisfactory.
Sanitary arable floors are important for milk quality. Squabs produced per breeder pair vary from one to eleven per year, averaging six to seven pairs. Prices peak in cold weather as pigeons breed less in winter. Fresh ground feed is best when ground fresh every few days.
A Kansas Journal discussion notes corn fodder use prompts soil depletion if the crop is removed without immediate manure. It argues best practice is to feed on site and plow stalks back to return nitrogen potassium and phosphorus and build soil humus.
An Iowa farming note explains that a single pair of ice will yield about 126000 offspring in six weeks, underscoring the need to protect poultry from lice. It details lice habitats on birds, and prescribes remedies including powder dusting with carbolic acid and gasoline, second applications after ten days, and blue ointment rubbed near the vent.
The article advises wrapping young fruit trees in newspapers to shield them from rabbits as harvest nears. It discusses preventing egg-eating in poultry by addressing shelless eggs from misfeeding or nest-box issues. It emphasizes vigorous flocks and healthy chicks for ample egg production.
A report to the New York state highway department by David J. Shorer argues that highways should hire convicts from state prisons as equal laborers, with pay only for hours worked and immediate discharge for nonperformance. The study notes mixed camp conditions in Green county, but finds convicts 60 retained outperformed 51 civilians, supporting cooperative administration and a reward-based system to ensure success and accountability.
A rural editorial urges action against poor roads seen as a thief of time and money. It argues good highways attract buyers, reduce delays, and support farm sale values, calling for drainage, modern roads, and road-making knowledge. It also urges care for farm stock, urging draft colt raising as profitable.
Olivehill Tenn man writes of back ache and bladder inflammation worsened by diabetes heart disease. After four years of nervousness he used Dodds Kidney Pills and claims complete relief. Also mentions Diamond Dinner Pills for constipation and Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion. Adv.
Fragmentary lines discuss men achieving more than women and a remark on indolence of the mind. the text appears to reflect outdated stereotypes about gender and marriage with no clear event or names to anchor a concrete report.
Do you suffer eczema and itching that drive you frantic? Thousands found resinol ointment and soap stop the itching and burn and clear skin, even in severe cases. Doctors have prescribed resinol treatment for twenty years.
A brief remark praises Alpine scenery as very grand and opines the subject is very durable, expressing confidence it will pull through the war all right. The line reflects wartime morale and resilience with vivid setting and optimistic forecast.
An OCR fragment advertises Red Cross Ball Blue with grocers selling it and promotes a illustrated Eye Book from Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago. It mocks religious charity and notes a bald spot in many men, paired with brief consumer pleas.
In Vilna now under German control lives Peter Laptier born in 1789, one of Europe's oldest men. He guided Napoleon's vanguard during the invasion of Russia after being hidden by locals, later fighting for Russia against both France at Borodino and Britain in the Crimea. He later became a brick maker and now lives in retirement with his son and grandson.
A playful exchange reports Willie asking to visit neighbor Jimmie Crown who stays home to avoid spreading mumps. Willis reasons it’s what Jimmie would prefer, while mother discourages due to contagion, illustrating youth curiosity during illness.
A fragmented diary style exchange hints at a tense domestic scene. Questions about remarriage and a sharp exit suggest emotional conflict and a threatened kiss ending with a firm departure from the house.
A pithy saying suggests fortunes visit all people once, yet convincing a man to believe it remains difficult.
This discovery from Doctor Pierce head of the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute at Buffalo claims Anuric eliminates uric acid better than any other remedy. It targets symptoms of inflammation including backache burning urination and urine sediment and promises relief in rheumatism gout and gravel with rapid disappearance of pains and stiffness. A 50 cent package is available at drug stores.
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