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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
6
A reflective line notes a man’s sense of self contentment when he suspects others mock him. The fragment hints at social judgment and inner morale, suggesting a moral lesson about self-satisfaction regardless of external opinion.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions a drive and loss of arre. No identifiable people or organizations readable. Further readable text needed to form a factual summary.
A light exchange centers on money and a humorous mispronunciation about an income impediment. The joke contrasts financial concern with a playful misstatement during a domestic moment.
An old advertised remedy claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia cramps colic sprains bruises cuts and burns with antiseptic Anmedyne priced at 21 5 cents. The note also mentions a parish social gathering praising local girls as popular at the event.
A Savannah resident promotes Shuptrine's Tetterine after using two dollars worth to cure eczema and skin sores. The ad cites J. R. Maxwell of Atlanta endorsing the product and notes availability from druggists or by mail for six cents and one dollar.
An expedition of federal relief sailors locates Uncle Eph in a dilapidated skiff near Mississippi flood waters. He struggles to keep afloat while bailing and padding. When hailed, he answers with the terse request for wings, saying nothing but wings are all he wants.
During a family meal the McTavish clan watches Mr McTavish carve a fowl as their dog fixates on the bird. A slip sends a fragment rolling and sparks a joking dispute over who claimed the leg and foot as the dog eyes the bite.
A former city teacher explains six years on a forty acre farm near small towns where bees poultry hogs and dairy provide year round income. She details profits from honey, eggs, pork, vegetables and milk plus lessons on vermin control and diversified farming to insure steady cash flow.
The article notes herbs are rarely used for medicine and many gardeners buy them instead of growing them. Growing requires rich soil and weed removal, with straw mulch for winter. Sage is highlighted as a desirable herb valued for seasoning, with guidance to harvest leaves multiple times and store in covered jars.
Buckwheat can be sown after frost danger until early August with cool seasons giving best results. It yields fattening grain with a near 1 to 7 nutritive ratio, attracts bees during blooming, improves weed control, and can follow wheat to yield two crops. Planting tips include soil prep, seed rates, acid phosphate per acre, and interplanting timothy and clover for better pasture.
In a Farm and Fireside piece, H W Whis Gerber recalls a catbird that perched near him to gather insects. He notes the bird resembles the northern mockingbird, possesses musical ability though not as varied, and helps control harmful insects while only lightly affecting wild fruits.
A Maine inventor creates a potato picking implement with a long handle a projecting scoop and a front rake. The net holds tubers as the device moves along the row the scoop and rake coordinate to scrape potatoes into the net quickly and comfortably.
The Ontario experiment station examined egg fertility by incubating eggs from ten hens without a male then with a male present. Fertility varied from 70 percent on day one to 0 by day ten, then rose to 74 percent by day ten when a male returned, suggesting male presence and hen count affect results.
To estimate hay weight use a geometric formula: take stack height in feet to the saves plus half the height from eaves to crown, multiply by length in feet and by width in feet, then divide by a7 to yield cubic yards. New hay weighs about 130 pounds per cubic yard, old hay 160 to 190 pounds per same volume.
Measles is common in small pigs and spreads rapidly once an outbreak starts. Symptoms include coughing sneezing red watery eyes nasal discharge reduced appetite and a tendency to stay in the nest or bed.
An authority on horses states gray horses live the longest, followed by roans. Blacks rarely exceed twenty and creams about fifteen, though grays and sorrels are noted for useful old age. The short terms of other colors are debated.
Alfalfa serves as an ideal pasture crop for hogs. Split the field into three or four sections and graze each briefly. This rotation keeps plants growing undisturbed most of the time and provides hogs with fresh tender pasture continuously. The system benefits both the pasture and swine.
Farmers report calves suffering scalding during early year feeding as pails become contaminated. Experts urge clean water, frequent pail washing, and separation of feeding gear to prevent illness in young cattle.
The article argues that chicks reared in open air from the start are generally hardier than those raised in warm rooms or on board floors. They grow faster and show fewer diseases, two crucial factors for profitable poultry farming.
A short note advises using a spray as an alternative to dipping swine for pest control. The instructions suggest spraying pigs when dipping is not possible and imply ease of application for caretakers.
A local note urges taking young children on the mower to share work experiences. Fathers who involve boys in operating farm machinery remember how it raises their confidence and connection to the land.
Senator Borah recounts a tale about a psychologist and a mediumistic professor visiting a small Idaho town. The professor discusses soul travel to other planets during sleep, provoking a shocked reaction from a young woman who refuses to believe it in her nightgown.
A New York bachelor and a woman discuss housekeeping and food literacy. The man cites restaurant and market experts claiming many women who eat out cannot name eggplant and related vegetables, while the woman concedes the point and notes men overlook such knowledge too.
A testimonial quotes a husband and wife who quit coffee after trying Postum. The man recovered from severe illness including yellowing skin and kidney problems, attributing his improvement to giving up coffee and using Postum. The speaker notes weight gain and restored strength, and promotes Regular and Instant Postum with preparation tips.
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