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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
7
The article extols small Shetland ponies as highly profitable with minimal care. It cites Country Life on prices from 75 to 125 dollars, notes easy feeding and self-sufficiency, and mentions many pony farms are owned by women in the American Shetland Pony club.
Investigations at the Missouri experiment station show timothy cut from blossoming to bloom shedding is preferred by cattle and provides more nutrition than riper hay. The study argues earlier harvest is more advantageous than harvesting when nearly ripe.
Guidance advises feeding crushed oats and bran in equal parts to a young horse. Allow alfalfa and clover hay in ample amounts. Experience shows corn with alfalfa outperforms corn with timothy or prairie hay for better intake and results.
To obtain the best results cows should not be milked hurriedly then slowly. Milking should not be stopped repeatedly. After flow starts, milking should be steady and finished.
The guide outlines airtight smooth walls a round silo roof waterproof and strong materials. To exceed 100 tons capacity cost ranges 2 to 5 dollars per ton. Place near the feeding site and a 14 by 35 foot silo holds 100 tons of silage. A good silo is a valuable farm asset.
A veterinary style guide advises keeping disinfectant ready for stock wounds. Potassium permanganate mixed in water colors the solution light red and helps reduce irritation. Early antiseptic treatment prevents infection and rapid healing follows cleansing baths. For old sores, hydrogen peroxide baths and syringing with warm water plus antiseptic aid recovery.
Builders should set corner posts firmly to resist frost heave and pull. Tighten fabric to end posts but allow line posts to move with temperature changes. Fasten to line posts so wires slide horizontally to distribute strain. Place a short barbed wire above woven wire to deter cattle and horses from crowding or rubbing.
Two Texas men patent a bug swatting attachment for cultivators. A pump between reservoir and wheel powers spraying liquid or powder as wheels turn, delivering spray to plants to destroy insects.
Vegetable growers should value economic soil improvement as much as other farmers. Lime and phosphorus are crucial to improve less productive soils, just as in general crop production.
Roland Yorke befriends Rhoda Burton in the river valley. They discover a stolen box with judge Wharton papers, worth a five thousand dollar reward, and Roland pledges to share the reward with Rhoda as they face a hopeful future together.
Brooke in Pictorial Review argues feminism exposes true thoughts about women rather than appearances. He likens feminism to a factual test of chivalry and sincerity, urging clear language and real changes in attitudes and behavior toward women.
The piece traces Grub Street from George II era to Milton Street, noting its shift from a home for failed writers in literature and hack work to a general label for financial distress among authors. It suggests Grub Street now exists wherever writing tools are used.
The Squire-Another air raid last night, George, bombs dropped in several districts and some damage done. George-Lord, master! Now was it done by them German fellers or would that be our party. Denmark's greatly increased use of margarine is due to the high cost of butter.
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills touts long standing efficacy and invites readers to request a sample at 372 Pearl Street. An air propelled hydroplane built in France aims to operate on shallow African rivers.
Erysipelas and chilblains allegedly alleviated by Tetterine a noted old remedy for eczema tetter ground itch infant sore head and other akin diseases. The text also notes Bermuda’s heavy use of Virginia tobacco.
A hotel guest argues with the clerk about his room claiming dissatisfaction with the suite. The exchange hints at underlying friction as the guest insists on a change. No further details are provided about the hotel or the surrounding scene.
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