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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
2
The U S Department of Agriculture notes that many egg grades are meaningless and consumers are misled by price. Retailers may receive good eggs and label them with fancy names while letting quality deteriorate, so shoppers should avoid careless stores and pressure retailers to improve handling.
Three insect repellent formulas endorsed by Prof. J. R. Watson of the Florida experiment station aim to deter flies from domestic animals. Formula 1 combines laundry soap water crude petroleum napthaline and must be emulsified before spraying on animals. Formulas 2 and 3 mix fish oil tar carbolic acid Laurel oil Mnseed oil and are applied similarly.
The article states a guideline of three pounds of corn silage per 100 pounds of live weight daily. For a cow over 1500 pounds, 45 pounds of silage per day is advised and warns against moldy silage as excessive intake can cause digestive issues.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists urge listing each farm building and improvement separately in appraisals to enable accurate depreciation and inventory. They advise including land improvements in land value and considering either original construction cost or replacement cost with depreciation from erection to inventory date.
The United States Department of Agriculture warns against storing potatoes in large piles or bins. Tall depths cause sweating and high central temperatures, especially for immature or damp tubers. Aerating the pile prevents overheating and preserves quality.
A Colorado Agricultural College advice note warns that sore shoulders in work horses raise feed needs by 50 to 80 percent for the same work and that proper collar fit, harness alignment, and clean gear prevent pain. It recommends washing shoulders after work for young horses and keeping manes from under collars, noting small efforts pay off later.
In hot weather provide small shaded dust bath spots in yards free of stones and clods. Lightly sprinkle with water at noon to keep areas cool and moist. Dust baths help fowls counteract heat, remove vermin, and offer enjoyable exercise.
Governor Neff signed the departmental appropriations bill totaling 4,874,357 for 1921 to 1923 after vetoing 68,945 in items. Cuts hit state health, enforcement staff, park improvements, and oyster industry projects while markets and warehouse funding stayed intact. He appointed Charles E. Baughman as markets and warehouse commissioner and closed the tax commissioner’s office. Senate bills on utilities rates and levee districts also moved through. A concurrent resolution fixes state fire insurance coverage.
The Markets Latest market report from the Bureau of Markets shows grain prices rose from Sept 25 to 29 on bullish news and export demand, then fell on liquidation, with further activity Sept 1 limited offerings and strong commission house demand. Cash prices in Chicago for No 2 red winter wheat and No 2 hard wheat were 1.30, corn 56c, oats 35c. weekly changes varied across wheat, corn, oats, and futures in multiple cities.
New Orleans reports a firm rice market in which most offerings were snapped up at full board prices. Open market rough supply is tight while mills could clear nearly all output. receipts totaled 1602 packs rough and 782 packs clean with Honduras at 24 5/8.
The text argues liberty must coexist with necessary authority to maintain social civic and political order. It references Grit as a voice and notes a growing plant instrument called Cresograph by Indian scientist Str Jagadis Chandra Bose that can witness the heartbeats of a growing plant, showing plant throbbings as it expands.
The force of gravity changes with altitude and distance from the equator. In New York it is 82.1612 feet per second squared, San Francisco 82.1528 and Key West 82.1184, so a body weighs most in New York and least in Florida.
A compact line notes that crooked methods allow certain men to survive financially by bending rules. The phrase suggests illicit practices sustain livelihoods without detailing individuals or actions.
An old ad advises using Vacher Balm for summer colds and offers to send by mail from ED. W. Vacher, Inc. in New Orleans Louisiana. A proverb notes that those who can easily obtain credit are least likely to ask.
A London Zoo lecturer notes ostriches can roar and that their roars resemble those of lions. The claim, attributed to Dr. Livingstone, states the ostrich roars by day while the lion roars by night.
The saying Escaping by the skin of the teeth originates in Job 19 20 where the speaker laments that his bones cling to skin and flesh and he is saved only by the skin of his teeth, illustrating a dramatic narrow escape.
Donald went to church with his mother and on returning home his father asked what he did. He said his mother gave him a nickel and he put it in the popcorn popper.
A Galveston News quip notes that the sole reward for pessimism is that outcomes match expectations, delivering a concise wry observation on outlook and fate.
A fragment discusses old beliefs about toads as venomous frogs and claims various folk remedies and cautions. It cites a bone in frogs helping boil water, warns against sage leaf contamination, and describes a mythical method involving toads in pots and storms.
The clog almanac, a square stick with notches for days and festival symbols, was common in parts of England. Even older are Scandinavian runic calendars carved on wood horn or bone bearing runic letters.
A compact reflection on publishing choice arguing that many unnecessary books perish while life filled works endure. The idea frames a natural economy where readers seek meaningful volumes and publishers bear the cost of producing worthy titles.
The passage notes Slav weddings fetch the bride as an emblem of past abductions. Albanian weddings require the bride to weep and resist leaving home. The groom must gift a handsome dress to signal his taste, regardless of his means.
An advertisement warns against calomel dangers and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative. It claims calomel causes sickness and salivation, while Dodson's product cures sluggish liver and stomach issues with a money back guarantee if not effective.
A reflective quotation on music describing its moral power and role in lifting the soul, informing the imagination, and bringing life and charm to all experiences. The speaker extols music as moral law and a universal force.
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