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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
6
Special farrowing pens aid comfort and safety for sows and piglets. Ensure space of eight by eight feet for small breeds up to twelve by ten feet for large sows, with rails to prevent crushing and a calm bedding approach using short material. Early feeding should be moderate, avoid milk-boosting feeds, monitor near birth, and encourage piglets to feed as soon as possible via creeps or separate runs.
The piece explains sore shoulders in work animals stem from friction and pressure. Healing requires rest and relief from work. continuing effort reopens sores. It notes poorly fitting collars as a primary cause and suggests alternatives like breast harness for tender skins or reassigning work.
The article advises feeding corn to horses by grinding only if they have poor teeth. It favors feeding the ear or shelled corn, and notes ground corn with meal is costly and less efficient. A mix of corn, bran and linseed meal makes a good summer ration, while 1000 pound horses need about 10 pounds corn and 3 pounds bran daily, roughly equal to 24 pounds oats. A small amount of all meal can offset this.
The article explains how to crown rural roads to shed water into parallel side ditches that run along the right of way. It covers underdrainage in cuts, building up embankments, and using a road drag to maintain a smooth, water tight surface. It also mentions paring with logs, dragging technique, and timing after rain for best results. It concludes with local notes on visitors, dance plans, and twin births in the community.
Judge Ralph B. Campbell of the U S court at McAlester Okla decides in United States v Mackey that the Arkansas river is navigable but Indian allottees have no rights beyond high water mark. The bed between high water marks belongs to the state which may dispose of it, including leases for oil and gas, affecting valuable oil territory.
Sunday School at 9:30 with W. W. Ralston as Superintendent. Morning Worship at 10:45. Junior Service at 2:00. Epworth League at 6:30. Evening preaching at 7:30. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30. Pastor Chas E. Taylor.
A Paris Illinois reader testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his backache and kidney pains. Edward Flannagan of N Jefferson Ave urges neighbors with kidney issues to try the medicine. Sold by dealers nationwide with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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