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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
8
Public notice from Wilt and Chandler Publishing, Pater, announces changes at the Mable Hill post office. The weekly service day shifts to Thursdays with updated hours and procedures for patrons. Citizens are advised to check local listings for exact timings.
Town correspondents report visits among families in Grisham and nearby towns, health trips to Oklahoma, and church and Sunday school activities. The piece notes a bereavement from Prince telety edaled and a baby born at Trace Creek, plus a death and funeral of little James Vernon in Oran.
Dennis C Srazier writes from Sedgewickville sending $1 for a one year subscription to The Press. He shares news of hot dry weather and cooling nights, fast prairie grass dying, many jack rabbits, and his new telegraph operator job on the Santa Fe railroad. He asks for news from Mis souri and mentions Sam.
Zalma Missouri June 28 1917 residents near Burfordville express heartfelt thanks for clothing and bed clothing donations after the May 30 tornado. They report gifts valued at 41.60 dollars from Mary E Slinkard and 24.05 dollars from W M Criddle, hoping others avoid such disasters.
Missouri wheat shows exceptional color and quality at a Kansas City cereal conference attended by officials nationwide. Missouri seed wheat likely to be sought in neighboring states and corn belt markets, with University of Missouri certifying fields for purity, disease resistance, and weed freedom. Extension service to inspect five to six counties for large wheat acreages.
Digestible nutrients and energy values compiled from 1915 Henry and Morrison edition and 1911 Massachusetts annual report. Notes reference Pennsylvania bulletin corrections and Kellner sources. Obscure archival data emphasize nutrient energy conversions with historical terminology and institutional attributions.
The passage notes straw has low feeding value but high fortifying value, recommending spreading straw on the Belgian field and preventing burning or waste. It discusses straw’s role in reducing winter killing of wheat and suggests careful management to preserve soil and crop health.
A discussion on evaluating dairy rations beyond standard tables. It argues such tables misrepresent digestible protein, fat, and carbohydrates and emphasizes actual feed efficiency. The text notes milk yield depends on numerous variables and promotes using experimental, station-tested rations to aim for about three to four pounds of milk per pound of mixed feed.
An opinion piece argues reformers rush into measures harming industry. It cites dairy and canning sectors, noting diversions of equipment and risks to harvest timing. The piece urges gradual change to avoid food supply disruption and defends established industry methods.
A 19th century ship tale warns of a deadly consequence from misreading a ration chart. A sick sailor uses a book page showing No 4 and No 60 to piece together a flawed dosing plan, leading to catastrophe and a grim warning about unsafe feeding practices.
The article warns that mixed feeds vary greatly in concentration due to careless practices. It credits government action and steel mills for standardizing feeds, noting that scientifically prepared feeds doubled herd yield and profits. It argues home mixing is costly and inconsistent without laboratory guidance.
A garbled passage discusses practical torts and dairy feed pricing. It mentions eight tons of first class feed, twelve and a half tons of farm grain, and a rough $20 per ton figure. The text is incomprehensible with missing context and illegible phrases.
The Monte court of Holmper county Mississippi grants letters of administration to the undersigned for the estate of Chris tophec J. Slaughter deceased. Creditors must present claims within a stated period or be barred from any benefit. This notice requires all claimants to exhibit their claims to the administrator by the specified date.
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