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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
3
A brief feature from the United States Department of Agriculture and allied writers outlines ongoing agricultural trends and expert guidance for readers of the Times. It highlights soil health, crop planning, and practical farming tips.
Prepared by the U S Department of Agriculture this notice details swelling risks from bites and stings, toxic bites from snakes and rabid animals, wound cleaning, antiseptics, caustics, and injections. It covers rabies handling, burn degrees, treatment, fluids, dressings, and cautions on extending injuries.
The piece warns that white grubs will be abundant in 1917 and 1918, threatening timothy, small grains, and corn. It advises late fall or winter plowing to destroy hibernating worms, encourages farm poultry and hogs to destroy pests, and notes moths lay eggs in late summer on grassy fields.
The article explains uneven colt hoof growth can cause permanent bone and joint injuries. Regular trimming with proper tools keeps feet proportional, with six to eight week checks. Owners should hire help if needed, as poor care can cut value by fifty to one hundred dollars later.
The piece extols composted manure as superior and cheaper than ordinary rotted matter, reducing waste and leaching while balancing plant nutrition. It argues silage is essential for farms, noting all livestock will thrive on it and that silos preserve the full value of succulent green corn.
If a horse is boor condition and does not respond to feed and care, the issue often lies with the teeth, indicating dental problems may affect appetite and health.
The piece asserts that poetry of agriculture and horticulture captures the beauty of rural life, praising the aesthetic value found in farming and plant culture. It frames agrarian work as a poetic, elevating art.
The text discusses pasture land as nonproductive unless pasture quality yields a proper return on investment. It notes that economic value depends on land price per acre and pasture quality, urging careful study of pasture value when choosing farms. Data on stock head, costs, and potential product value guide comparisons.
The collar should fit snugly with no pinch at the crest of the neck. It must allow a hand to pass between collar and neck and have a smooth contact surface evenly distributed over the bearing area. Daily maintenance is advised to keep the collar in proper condition.
Farmers are urged to castrate lambs early in life to ensure healthier growth. The guidance emphasizes timing at a young age and proper handling to reduce stress and complications for both lambs and shepherds.
A brief note warns workers about injuries when near saws threshers or fast turning machinery. The advisory stresses keeping coats and wristbands clear of moving parts to prevent accidents.
A quirky note riffs on currying and cows, suggesting payments and feeding as payoffs. The piece hinges on wordplay about cows and value without a clear narrative or names to anchor facts.
A proposed hen house measures 20 by 20 feet to provide adequate housing and exercise area for Jim hens. The plan notes a width under 10 feet is impractical for proper coop design and ventilation.
Fragmentary report notes a doorway menace to sheep near a gateway. Local keeper urges caution as livestock safety concerns arise and calls for reinforced barriers to prevent entry.
I E Box of Kansas State Agricultural College cautions that poor handling and marketing of eggs and poultry cause large losses. He cites Kansas egg industry value near 20 million annually and potential gains of 2 million with proper methods. Improper housing feeding care and shipping raise costs for producers and lower quality for consumers.
The article emphasizes choosing a purebred male to improve laying quality and overall vigor. It notes a cocker's influence across offspring and advises selecting a well bred cockerel with meat and egg production ancestry to suit the flock's purpose, whether for eggs or meat.
A Missouri Valley Farmer sketch explains an adjustable or scraper crowder used to clear snow from walks and roads in winter. The device can be covered with sheet iron and built with hinged or solid construction to suit preferences.
The article argues well-rotted manure is superior to fresh manure for gardens and cheaper than commercial fertilizers during wartime shortages. It cites blockade disruptions and high prices for explosives materials as reasons fertilizers are costly.
The text notes 176 insects are TaeTe or less injurious to apple trees and states birds will destroy every one of them.
The text warns that egg production declines when hens are kept in crowded poorly designed and ill maintained houses. It emphasizes housing quality as the main factor rather than production methods.
A laying house must be a reel hone for the hens before they will undertake their domestic duty of egg laying. The piece emphasizes proper housing as essential for productive laying.
A brief caution notes that farming without manure will lead to soil exhaustion and reduced fertility over time, warning of long term decline in productivity.
Article notes higher production costs for clean milk due to health insurance. Implies premium pricing may be needed to cover costs. No specific figures or named entities provided.
Washington January 8 Senator Jones substitute for Hitchcock peace resolution passed 48 to 17 with Progressive Republicans joining Democrats. Senator Lewis argued the European war cannot continue without US involvement and warned opposition signals ongoing slaughter and a fractured peace. He asserted US power and urged end to the world’s carnage while defending President Wilson’s peace efforts.
Teutons report the capture of Matchin and Jijila in northern Dobrudia. Russian and Romanian forces in Moldavia face strong attacks with heavy losses to attackers. Barcesci and Topesci towns and several hill positions were taken by German forces.
Washington reports Senator Stone of Missouri, chair of the foreign relations committee, arraigned Thomas Lawson on charges of wrongdoing. Stone asserts no public official is implicated in the note linked to the Wall Street scandal.
Jefferson City Missouri January petition contesting the election of Frederick G Gairdner Democrat as governor was presented to the legislature by Senator A E L Gardner Republican before the joint session in the capitol.
Fire at Joliet Prison in Chicago ignites six alarms as crews battle flames. No injuries reported and cause under investigation. Authorities secure the scene and limit access to affected areas.
The fragmentary passage presents a perplexing exchange suggesting doubt and a request for consideration. It centers on a demand for an explanation or benefit, with unclear speakers and context.
A 10 cent Castarets advertisement claims the tablets cleanse and regulate the stomach remove sour food and foul gases take excess bile from the liver and carry off constipation waste from the intestines They promise relief for constipation indigestion biliousness and headaches and say they work while you sleep.
A humorous exchange between two Irishmen compares New York and Chicago, debating lawn and golf concepts with miscommunications about croquet and golf. The piece ends noting Paris’s streets with 6 070 trees and listing plane trees chestnuts and elms, a curio about urban forestry.
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