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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
3
A renowned star is said to have been awarded jewels valued at two million by monarchs. Despite heavy fanfare and constant congratulations, she reportedly lacks a telephone due to nonstop calls and invitations.
A Texas farmer paid 600 for tailless javelines used to guard hogs, then learned their origin near Cotulla. Neighbors reported hogs trespassing on his pasture, leading to a hunt, a sale, and a curious claim that tailless javelines bore his ranch mark.
In a city kindergarten a child asked to sing Jimmy McNichol but the teacher guided the choice saying the kids were to pick a song. The boy repeated the title and it was later understood he meant Aly Snicholus.
Capt William J McDonald of the Texas Rangers, praised as a fearless peace officer, defies critics over Brownsville raids. The noted Southwest figure carries dual revolvers, endures threats, and may become Adjutant General of Texas as Governor Campbell weighs appointment.
The tale tells two prospectors Cal and Stumpy near Phoenix who chase a legendary golden cat. Their pursuit leads to a cave with a rich ore vein and a keg of gold, fueling tales of a Hassovamp boom rivaling Tombstone.
James Crazette attends a small audience showing, seeks an explanation from the manager. The manager cites Halle concert patrons as the real audience and admits the crowd goes to pick pockets rather than enjoy higher music, revealing a sly motive behind attendance.
A cryptic line explores why a woman might love multiple men or shift affection among alternatives. The fragment hints at love as a branching set of reasons, with emphasis on emotion over explicit judgment.
The piece argues that dairying is a large enterprise not suited to a few cows. It urges starting with sufficient cattle to gain interest, keeping barns clean and feeds wholesome, avoiding unnecessary fancy upgrades, and notes butter quality hinges on cow health and cream handling rather than churn time.
The dairy industry keeps dependable workers year round and can pay solid wages. In grain farms, six to seven month hires struggle to secure reliable labor as long layoffs prevent good workers from staying.
A top dairy expert argues dairymen must maintain strict cleanliness from milking to factory delivery. He warns that cream not kept clean cannot produce high quality butter and urges meticulous handling at every stage.
A dairy man notes an 11 degree temperature difference in his barns caused a 6 percent milk shrinkage. The report underscores the importance of stable, moderate barn temperatures to preserve yield.
The article stresses the value of combining home grown foods to create a well balanced ration. It notes that profits for the year hinge on how effectively the food is handled and prepared for consumption.
A Minnesota farmer states that in 1905 he sold whole milk to a creamery but separated cream at home using a hand churn. His cream receipts for 1906 were nearly one third higher than in the prior year.
A calf raiser advises two key steps to avoid calf trouble. Do not overfeed and teach calves to eat whole oats early. Keep calves in clean, dry quarters for easier care and better results.
The article urges dairy operations to use written leases, signed in duplicate, and to maintain clean pails daily. It warns that calf feed pails harbor gems of trouble, a dirty barn flavor taints milk, and straining cannot remove it. If dirt enters milk, discard it with pigs and wash the pails.
A dairy form highlights the value of a cow that earns about $100 yearly above feed costs. It argues profitable performance matters more than a glossy appearance and suggests practical returns over mere showy form.
Farmers can profit by growing seeds of new varieties while ensuring first rate quality. For seed sales, establish a reputation for fair dealing and honest representation. Do not ship poor stock or make excuses. guarantee seed quality.
A simple arrangement using three two by sixes or sixteen foot poles forms a tripod windlass or pulley system for hoisting. A rops and pair of pulleys prove convenient for butchering and many other jobs. We cannot have all the handy things, yet some settle for too few.
In Wisconsin an experiment fed six young sows equal parts of wheat middlings and ground barley with skim milk, yielding 648 pounds gain in fifteen weeks. A parallel group fed wheat middlings skim milk and corn meal gained 780 pounds. Food consumed per sow remained nearly the same.
The message urges farmers and merchants to start tracking their stock and sales from the year’s start. It argues that a lack of records makes it hard to know profits or losses and questions how a business can succeed without such accountability.
Some swine raisers find it profitable to sell their pigs when about six weeks old. Weeders are willing to pay $3 to $4 each for these thrifty pigs, and sows which will raise six or eight good pigs are surely good investments. One big advantage of this system is the risk of diseases practically nothing, for disease seldom develops while pigs are suckling.
The article advises testing seed corn for germination before planting. It notes that most testing methods work if seed is in fair condition and warns that low germination warrants testing every ear. It states dry corn testing 95 percent or higher may be planted if properly cared for until planting.
An Ohio farmer paid 4.75 per cwt for a 1106 pound load of Shorthorns destined for short feeding and March market return. High prices draw more cattle into feeders this season second time. Six cent cattle and 85 cent corn look favorable.
A LaSalle County Illinois farmer says he now averages sixty to seventy bushels of corn per acre while neighbors average about forty. He argues that higher yields bring more profit than growing two or ten acres at lower yields.
Rotation of crops without considering soil condition and the needs of the following crop is guesswork. Each crop should supplement the next, with the entire rotation building up the soil and reducing guesswork in farming.
The piece urges gentle calf training, noting calves resist forced feeding and that early lessoning helps both farmer and animal. It counsels restraint from hot headed methods and promotes coaxing the calf toward drinking to prevent starvation.
The season brings trouble in feed lots as cattle feeders report rising issues from unsound corn. Hog cholera runs rampant in northern towns, likely tied to excessive sour corn feeding.
Advice notes that to start hens laying, feed green cut bone. In summer the hens forage, eating bugs and insects. Provide substitute feed to replace natural insect meals and support peak laying performance.
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