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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1913
Page
2
A field note describes building a mouse-proof granary tank on cement blocks with sheet iron edging to deter rats. It covers tank placement, door clearance, securing with bricks, and adjusting pipe height to avoid ashes blockage for cattle drinking near the door.
Advice on dairy herd management highlighting feeding, silage, and milk yield. Emphasizes selecting good cows, timely calving, proper feeding, and cost efficient practices to maximize production this fall and into winter. Recommends silos, safe buys, and preparedness to maintain high milk flow and reduce disease risk.
Frost-safe roots like horseradish parsnips and salsify can be left in the ground well into winter. These roots resist cold and are improved by freezing, extending harvest flexibility for gardeners.
Pleasant Daya spends the pleasant winter days cutting old canes from raspberry bushes and trimming the orchard, turning quiet downtime into farm maintenance.
Widespread reports indicate sickness and flee are scarce at poultry quarters where areas are kept dry and clean. Observers note improved conditions and reduced disease risk due to sanitation efforts.
A practical method allows easier animal movement between fields without gates. Posts support a flexible ramp for ascending and descending over a fence with a single top wire, enabling smooth field-to-field passage and reducing labor and cost.
Anna Galigher explains celery culture for cool fall growth and winter protection. She endorses banking soil around rows, mulching with manure, and using dry leaves or hay to insulate while allowing air to reach tips. Frost, timing, and handling after harvest affect flavor and whiteness of stalks.
A carload of about 600 bushels of alfalfa seed from Oklahoma to New England farmers is praised by eastern newspapers and agricultural colleges as a profitable soil restoration crop. Proper soil preparation, pure seed, lime, and patience are cited as keys to success with multiple harvests per year and strong yields.
Guidance on rations for flocks to support lambs and wool growth. Emphasizes ample feed to meet 42 mands requirement and maintain ewe health. Warns against letting the flock deteriorate in condition.
Farmer advice on improving butter sales through proper packaging. Proper molds and parchment wrapping yield higher prices, avoiding oil paper. A small extra effort on churning day can add profits and quality to the product.
Feeding cows while milking need not hurt milk quality. Using proper feed and the correct pail often calms the cow, aiding a smoother milking process.
A collection of practical household hints by women including Mrs Curtis Feester on cooking with lard, Lillian Holland on waterproofing shoes, Mrs Farley on polishing a nickel kettle, Mrs W W Witesel on lamp light, M E P on stove repair with salt and ashes, Mrs Samuel Hart on moist Hamburg steak, Mrs Walter Johnson on cleaning galvanized pails, and Mrs Louis Sander on tinting cream curtains with yellow ochre.
Practical household tips for better kitchen and sewing room organization. Suggestions include a shelf behind the kitchen table for cups and brushes, a stove holder made from an old stocking, easy access to sewing patterns, a scrap bag on the sewing machine, and essential sharp scissors and a sturdy work table.
Beat the yolks of two eggs add salt maple sugar and sour milk with soda. Sift in flour and stir smooth then add melted butter. Fold in stiffly beaten whites and two and a half teaspoons baking powder. Beat thoroughly and fill waffle iron two thirds full. Add water if batter is too thick.
Recipe details two pounds lean veal with salt pork eggs lemon juice onion juice salt and red peppers baked in stock in a buttered pan. After an hour bake and baste, then turn out and serve with tomato sauce.
Glazed chintz shades replace plain ones in country cottages. They fit standard windows on an ordinary roller and let light filter through to enhance the chintz patterns. White draperies hang straight or draped back to suit the decor.
A household tip suggests straining hot soup through a muslin cloth wrung in ice water to remove solids. After the liquid passes, reheat and serve for a smoother texture.
Vessels containing milk or butter should always be kept well covered, whether in or out of the refrigerator, as they absorb odors and germs.
A cloth saturated with turpentine bound over a burn is said to prevent aching soreness and blistering. The remedy appears to soothe the injured area and may reduce discomfort during healing.
A fashion note advises preserving cream colored gowns by keeping them in fine condition and avoiding fading. It suggests adding a little strong boiled coffee to the storage routine to maintain color intensity.
An advertising claim explains how Cascarets cleanse the stomach remove sour undigested food and foul gases take bile from the liver and carry out waste from the bowels. A 10 cent box promises a clear head and regular bowels by morning.
A London Observer correspondence recalls a laborer who treats the ballot as sacred. He explains he marks his vote with his eyes closed, praying, and leaving the rest to God, saying God knows where his mark is even if he does not.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism cure. It claims pain relief is instant when rubbed on tender spots and asserts it cures sciatica neuralgia lumbago back ache and sprains with no skin burning. The ad urges readers to stop drugs and try the remedy.
A patient guest debates the date with a waiter as the newspaper in use evokes a pun. The waiter, prepared for such remarks, refuses to rush the service, keeping the moment light yet formal.
An old fashioned hair dye, Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur, offered in stores for about 50 cents, claims to darken gray hair naturally and evenly, stop dandruff, itching scalp, and hair loss. It advises applying with a sponge or brush for gradual darkening by morning and after additional uses.
An old political quip notes a nemesis is a man whom you once foolishly promised a political job. The dialogue frames accountability and promises in public life with a sly tongue in cheek tone.
An old ad style notice warns horse owners that stepping on rusty nails can cause blood poisoning. It recommends Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh to apply to the wound to kill poison germs and urges keeping a bottle in the stable for various uses. It also includes a wedding quip and a brief ad for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup.
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