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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
3
The article discusses three pasteurization methods flash holder and pasteurization in bottles. It notes pasteurization will likely supply a large share of milk to big cities within two years and emphasizes safety through destroying disease producing bacteria. The holder process is favored for its flexibility and lower risk of reinfection.
Guidance urges removing weeds from the garden corner early to reduce future weed growth. The tip stresses early action to minimize next year's weed proliferation.
The article notes that overfeeding green food or wet flowers causes a drumlike swelling at the front hip and teat side. It prescribes an incision with a cattle trocar to relieve gas. Without proper treatment, the cow may die.
The manuscript argues paint is essential for a building’s site value and long term upkeep rather than a future decorative expense. It frames paint as a prudent, though not flashy, investment aligning with structural preservation and decay prevention.
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station reports feeding trials where wheat can substitute for corn in hog rations when corn prices are high. At 70 cents per bushel corn, wheat up to 90 cents is profitable. at 80 cents corn, wheat valued at 1.08 per bushel. Adding tankage to a corn wheat mix lowers pork cost by 60 cents per 100 pounds, boosting carload profits. Full results appear in Bulletin 136 Feeding Wheat to fattening Hogs.
Nebraska College of Agriculture offers a whitewash method to help destroy pests and disease. Mix five quarts lime with hot water to cream consistency add one pint zenobeum or coastal product and one quart kerosene dilute with equal volume water. Applied with brush or pump the solution disinfects, kills mites, and whitens the house.
A new method prevents wheel rattling by using an expander bolt to tighten loose parts without removing and shrinking a tire. The innovation promises steadier rides for bogeys and wagons, reducing maintenance steps and downtime.
A Jelly section is cut to allow expansion and a bolt tightens the wooden rim against the steel hoop removing looseness. In a cropping aside, a farmer notes timely milking ensures a rich yield. The saying emphasizes prompt action in farming tasks.
In areas with rainfall at or below 20 inches, flax sowing should be 20 lb per acre, dropping to 15 lb in drier years. Regions with rainfall over 20 inches may use 25 lb per acre for higher yields. Sowing above 23 lb per acre on nonirrigated land is not profitable.
A farmer relies on ample silage and hay to keep dairy cattle fed through harsh winter. The diet supports milk production despite cold and drought conditions.
A tung lattice around the wheat field guides pigs to recover waste grain that would otherwise be lost, improving feed use and reducing waste on the farm.
Items of interest to agricultural readers from the United States Department of Agriculture and other notable contributors. Reports cover farming methods, crop conditions, market trends, and scientific updates shaping rural life.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports vast feed for cattle is wasted or underused, inflating meat costs and cutting profits. Straw and corn stover, valued at dollars per ton, could support wintering cattle when combined with silage and concentrates, saving feed and soil fertility.
Gapes results from gape worms in the throats of young chicks. Although injury is minor, crowded worms can reduce air passage and cause suffocation as they mature. Larger chickens may harbor worms unseen as they rarely cause obvious air loss.
The note stresses that white hatchery chickens thrive in sun but need shade. It recommends natural shelter or, absent that, placing hens on small posts to give protection and air circulation.
Farmers face yearly losses as storage facilities for perishable foods are poor. Each farm should have a cellar storehouse and refrigerator to save surpluses for later consumption. Inadequate facilities give speculators advantage in markets.
Instructions emphasize keeping the stock ram in a light clean well ventilated box stall and feeding him to maintain good heart condition. Ensure he has fresh water every day.
Soldiers and National Guardsmen at Tort Brown forced from tents to shelter in Brownsville city hall and public buildings after a gulf coast storm. Winds near 70 to 74 mph battered Brownsville Corpus Christi and Port Aransas, with ships lost at sea and widespread tent evacuations including the Thirty first Michigan at Camp Cotton El Paso.
The shipping bill creating a shipping board and funding 600 million dollars for government ship operations passed the Senate 38 to 21 after House approval. A Borah immigration rider failed 22 to 21. The child labor bill passed the House without debate, and Philippine independence moves toward final approval with a conference report ready for President Wilson.
An official Bulgarian statement from Sofia reports heavy Balkan front fighting with allied infantry attacks repulsed. Engagements occurred around Lake Doirac northwest of Saloniki near the Greco-Serbian border, as larger forces are seen opposing Bulgarian positions.
The Philippine bill as reported from conference with the Clarke amendment allowing independence within four years was approved by the Senate on Wednesday after removing the independence clause but promising freedom once Filipinos can maintain a stable government.
Washington Aug 21 The house voted 39 to 4 to adopt the conference report on the Philippine bill. It has passed the Senate and now goes to President Wilson for his signature.
Berlin reports a pause in the agitation stirred by German papers over Ambassador Gerard. The dispute, sparked by hostile editorials, appears to be easing as officials seek calm and diplomatic channels through which to address tensions.
A World War era piece recalls a Guardsman choosing his mother over his fiancee and sister at camp. The division limited visits to one woman per soldier to ease camp work, prompting the poignant moment and a reflection on family bonds in wartime society.
A brief dialogue contrasts the Long and Short of It Manager with an Applicant who claims mastery of shorthand. The exchange hints at efficiency vs. effort in note taking and writing speed.
A humorous exchange questions a husband’s habit with golf balls as he replies he simply loses them. The light dialogue captures a domestic moment with a playful back and forth about everyday objects.
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