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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
5
W. M. Kelly argues for early field selection of seed corn to capture traits like uniform ear size, stalk vigor, and leaf development. He notes ears from early or fully mature stages can seed strong offspring and discusses methods of drying and preserving germinating quality.
Drying seed corn is more important than selection this fall. If moisture is high at first frost it may be worthless next spring. Select mature ears and dry thoroughly at once. Prefer seed grown locally to that shipped in. Air drying in sun slower but safer unless fire drying is necessary.
Dry in sunshine and fresh air. Dry before danger of freezing. Use fire very carefully, if at all. Dry the cob thoroughly as well as the kernel. To avoid heating or molding, let no ear touch the next ear.
Guidance warns that corn dries slower in cobs than kernels and freezing poses greater risk. Do not store while cob moisture remains to avoid heat and mold. Store ears in separated air spaces, in ventilated racks, and finish drying before closing, with a small fire allowed to hasten moisture loss.
Automatic devices allow pigs to rub against an oiled surface to kill lice. Pigs learn to rub affected body parts on the oil, needing only reservoir refills after installation. Some stockmen recommend a medicated hog wallow by pouring crude oil on the surface.
A farm writer advises culling two year old lazy layers in fall to free room for productive hens. Fattening crates or pens suit different flock types, with care to keep birds comfortable and clean during marketing, water access preserved, and shade provided.
A four to six inch growth protects alfalfa crowns and snow. Early spring sown alfalfa sixteen to twenty inches high may be cut for hay by early September. Fields one year old or more may be cut by September 16. New seedlings should not be pastured.
The article notes strong progress in keeping purebred fowls nationwide and urges farmers to adopt modern methods and detailed care. It criticizes haphazard breeding and mongrel stock, highlighting experiment stations’ role and urging a switch from scrubs to standard breeds to increase profits.
Veterinary guidance from Wisconsin Agricultural College outlines wound care after barb wire accidents. Do not use axle grease. wash with warm water, clip surrounding hair, rewash, and avoid wet sponges in deep wounds. Dry dusting powder made from slaked lime sulphur and charcoal aids healing. For nail hoof wounds open for drainage and apply corrosive sublimate solution then dusting powder daily until healed.
A farm advice ad warns that horses and cattle can suffer blood poisoning from rusty nails and recommends Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh applied into wounds to kill poison germs. Suggested as a staple in every stable for versatile use.
A resident quips about the new state constitution saying he supports it if it does not bar him from playing golf on election day. The remark links constitutional debate to personal pastime amid ongoing public discussion.
Streaked gray or harsh hair can regain beauty and luster with La Creole Hair Dressing. Priced at $1.00. Adv.
For years a picturesque country scene vanished due to high corn prices I hope gleaners may be revived this year as they gather in the aftermath of the reapers toil in London town.
Investigations by the University of Minnesota and the U S Department of Agriculture show work horses on American farms are used about three and a half hours daily, less than half capacity. Doubling hours would cut hourly costs from ten to five cents, reducing crop production costs. annual horse upkeep averages about 125 dollars.
Old woman on a small English railway frets about a possible accident while an Aboriginal man explains crew shortages and an offer to drive, noting the driver may not know much. The scene portrays anxiety and concern over safety on the line.
E W Hamilton explains two methods for freeing rusted nuts. Soaking in kerosene works but heating the nut with a wrench expands the nut and loosens it. Apply heat to the nut end until bright red then use a second wrench to turn off once cooled.
The article argues that beef cattle success starts with growing the feed rather than when the animal enters the feed lot. It stresses feed quality and management as the key factors for profitable beef production.
Sugar beets make a good feed for cattle and should be balanced with grain clover and alfalfa.
A new self feeder for livestock allows animals to choose when and how much to eat. The system includes a large storage bin on runners with a feeding floor and a inner hopper fed by a spout from the larger bin. The design aims to balance rations for economical beef production using available feeds.
The article notes blister beetles prey on grasshopper eggs, but a beetle plague does not curb grasshoppers. It urges destroying grasshopper eggs in fall to curb both pests and warns cattle should not drink dirty pond water as it yields poor milk and butter.
Do not prune trees until sap has dropped. Prune very sparingly after sap flow ends to protect health and growth.
A witty quip from Puck recalls a prisoner’s claim that reading Romeo and Juliet taught him to become a porch climber. The visiting woman wonders how literature could lead to crime and a cell.
Polly notes Miss Yellowleaf prays for a man while Dolly remarks most men need praying for. The exchange appears in a Life magazine style dialogue reflecting humor and social observation.
A constituent tells a young congressman the speech offered food for thought and provokes a sharp reaction as the voter recalls doubting support, highlighting political tensions and personal accountability.
Herodotus claimed at least 20 000 inhabited cities during Amasis reign around 525 B C. Modern authorities doubt that figure and many scholars, including Maspero Champollion Flinders Petrie Rawlinson, dispute the city count. The Britannica offers a comprehensive treatment of the topic.
A historian notes crinoline origins in the sixteenth century with a Spanish princess hiding love letters. It cites Queen Elizabeth in English portraits as possibly first wearing the garment to conceal writings, linking earlier looks to Queen Mary. The piece discusses widened skirts as a skirt style.
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