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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
3
W M Kelly argues raising early lambs brings high profits with rich meat from well fed sheep. He recommends Dorset rams mated with Merino ewes to improve flocks, notes some ewes fail to breed on schedule, and explains gradual replacement of Merinos with grade Dorsets as a long term goal.
Trials show oats grown as a forage for growing pigs reduce grain needed per pound of gain from 4.3 to 3.2 pounds versus dry lot feeding, saving about 1.1 cents per pound. Rape outperforms oats in gains and feed per acre across trials.
Draft horses should not be overworked as youths. Three year olds can endure light tasks, but four year olds need gentler regimens to stay fit. Five year olds can safely sustain more strenuous labor, with profit tied to sound development at maturity.
Tomato leaves show small flea beetle damage with tiny holes. A garden remedy uses a dust mix of one part sulphur and two parts lime sifted through a sack to prevent further feeding.
The text suggests that extending garden rows makes cultivation easier by increasing length and efficiency. It implies longer beds reduce effort and improve work flow for planting and weeding.
Missouri Valley Farmer reports seed testing warnings from the Kansas experiment station about adulterated seed and low germination rates. The seed control station tested about 1500 samples, finding high cheat contamination in meadow fescue and poor germination in kafir seed.
A guide from the State College of Agriculture Brookings SD stresses selecting breeding birds for breed type and constitutional vigor. It outlines features such as correct size, comb shape, body form, color, head, eye color, chest depth, and a strong coat, plus an active disposition to ensure productive, disease resisting offspring.
The silo provides inexpensive feed by converting 30 to 40 percent of fodder that is normally wasted into palatable feed. Silage should be fed with dry roughage and cottonseed meal to improve utilization of straw. Best results come when combined with leguminous hay for breeding, growing, or fattening cattle.
The timing and method of preparing lambs for shipment control the price they fetch at market. Success in the business hinges as much on marketing as on raising and feeding.
Eight year old son of a famed lawyer recalls his father's courtroom drama as the family attends a notable trial. A Lexington farmer named James Haggin registers with "James B. Haggin and Valet" while Sam Woolridge signs as "Sam Woolridge and Valise" in Versailles. Red Cross Ball Blue is advertised as a trusted laundry aid.
The American Humane association requests clergymen of all denominations to observe Sunday May 23 as Humane Sunday to highlight protection for suffering children and animals. Dr William O Stillman of Albany will distribute literature to interested humane society supporters.
The ad promotes Allen's Foot-Base antiseptic powder and Foot-Ease to ease tired feet during a California Expositions visit. It claims instant relief, prevents swollen feet, and includes a testimonial praising comfort during travel and stay. Get it today.
In a homely scene a young girl laments constant scolding and wishes for a baby brother. The piece blends a child’s exasperation with a casual ad for Marine Eye Remedy and a druggist recommendation, reflecting period advertising tone.
A Washington university group unveils medical building projects totaling two million dollars in the latest expansion. The announcement highlights new facilities and investment plans for the medical campus.
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