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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
7
Concrete tanks offer superior storage with easy cleaning and resistance to rot and rust. Proper mix ratios use cement sand and gravel, with continuous pours to avoid joint leakage and careful surface bonding between layers. Square tanks risk bulging if over four feet deep, round tanks recommended.
The article explains hens need mineral matter for eggshells and bone, suggesting lime supplementation when grain ash is insufficient. It notes 1.6 pounds of mineral matter per year per hen laying 160 eggs, oyster shells at about 95 percent lime, and dry ground bone at 49 percent carbonate of lime, beneficial for chicks.
Advice on livestock care emphasizes frequent water access in hot weather. Recommend at least five drinking opportunities daily, spaced between meals, with small portions when animals are very hot to prevent water stress and related illnesses.
A Beatrice Nebraska tip suggests digging a large barrel into the ground as a dairy storage. Surround the barrel with stones sand and dampened earth to chill, cap with a light lid and a strong outer lid, and keep a damp sand base to prevent odors. Hang pails of cream milk and butter on the barrel sides.
A method using a rope around the cow's hips to bind hind quarter muscles and curb kicking. Tighten as needed, work repeatedly until the cow ceases lifting her foot, relying on the rope's presence to deter kicking.
Instructions for dairy utensil cleaning emphasize rinsing with cold water to remove milk, then scrubbing in warm water with washing powder. Utensils should be steamed or boiled, not touched by a wet cloth after scalding, and placed in sunlight and fresh air when possible. Separators require thorough washing soon after use with warm water not hot enough to cook curd.
The Agriculture Department urges farmers east of the 104th meridian near Cheyenne and Denver not to plant wheat from seed grown west of the line due to stripe rust. Spore spread via seed or railroad grain shipments could disseminate the rust, which has appeared in the country but only west of the meridian.
Leg weakness in chicks is linked to excessive protein or brooders heat. If overheated, lower temperature gradually to prevent discomfort. If protein excess is the cause, increase ash with oyster shells. Proper feeding methods usually restore strength.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a supplemental report condemning Texas rail rate practices as unduly discriminatory toward Shreveport. It eliminates the Texas classification and prescribes maximum interstate and state rates to remove prejudice, covering commodities from beef cattle to glassware and livestock. The new scale starts with short hauls and applies various differentials up to long-distance routes, with special rules for joint line applications and livestock car lengths.
A whimsical look at Florida bike culture where bicycles appear everywhere in contrast to fading use elsewhere. The piece notes hundreds waiting to be hired at Pahin Beach and crowds on shaded roads with riders in bright attire.
Dialogue shows Parson asking why Hodge has not attended church. Hodge replies that he has not been coming.
A proverb notes that a man who guesses a woman's age too young often makes a wiser misstep, illustrating caution in estimation and social judgment.
George A. Johnson, consulting engineer of New York City, says supplying all U S urban populations with filtered water of equal purity would yield typhoid deaths of 14 per 10 000. He notes a 67 percent drop in typhoid rate immediately following filtration has been demonstrated.
A terse comment on male self image notes widespread dissatisfaction with appearances and the uneasy reflection men see when facing themselves in a mirror. It suggests a common mood of self doubt and scrutiny.
A playful line notes that the men in the moon are the sole chip which seems to prosper on a high ball, implying a whimsical or metaphorical gaming or party scene.
Cook county coroner Miners warns that home accidents exceed street or factory incidents. Over 11 years 15 241 of 20 854 deaths occurred at home with burns scalds and neglect common causes. In 1915 105 children under five died from scalds and burns.
A brief dialogue notes a character claiming a bad start can yield a good end while another insists on having his choice, favoring a fine start each time. The exchange centers on decision making and personal agency.
A clever man can perform many tasks yet struggles to earn a steady living. The quote suggests talent does not guarantee financial success.
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