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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
3
An advice feature by William A Radford on affordable home design. It warns against oversized houses for moderate incomes and suggests practical layouts with rear porches, pantries, two bedrooms, ample closets, a central hall, and a concrete substructure. The article promotes value and comfort through efficient arrangement and materials.
R I Throckmorton of Kansas State Agricultural College argues dairy farms should gain fertility through on farm manure and leguminous rotations. He notes milking and feeding leave nutrients, while hay and silage crops renew soil humus and nitrogen, with concentrated feeds boosting fertilization when manure is spread.
A design article outlines flexible bungalow living spaces with built in furniture, stairless flow, and a front porch across the facade. It praises matched living and dining rooms, a central fireplace with bookcases, and a buffet niche, noting the style’s coziness and ease of furnishing. It also mentions a story and a half variant for larger families and references Hamlet as a cultural aside.
Reading history helps separate local from universal lessons, distinguish exceptions from rules, and trace causes. It guides identifying general principles that hold everywhere, against incidental circumstances that vary by community.
Albert Kinross notes in Atlantic Monthly that Saloniki defies Europe labels while standing apart from the modern coastal city. He invites readers to leave the white stucco bayfront and venture into the old town climbing the hill, entering a markedly different world.
Popular Science Monthly notes that Esparte Shoes made from coarse fibers remain in use in Iberia and parts of Spain and Portugal, reflecting regional footwear traditions.
The text argues that keeping live stock extends market time, enables farm diversification and independence, and supports national agriculture. It notes that nations with strong livestock bases enjoy firm farming, and asserts a patriotic duty to provide meat, dairy products, and animal-derived materials for garments.
Advice explains actinomycosis or lumpy jaw in cattle from fungal infection on grasses. Injury from dry forage allows entry, causing tissue decay, bone growth, and jaw enlargement. Symptoms include swelling on jaw or throat, tongue swelling, difficulty eating, and potential tooth loss. not contagious, but infected animals should be isolated.
A brief editorial note warns that high priced feed with low milk prices is a harmful mix yet some producers may accept early losses to keep milk flowing. It argues against letting milk supply collapse despite unfavorable margins.
Working in cooperation gives dairymen access to business methods at a very small cost through forming a cow testing association.
The article outlines surgical removal or iodide of potash treatment for tumors in animals, detailing dosing of one and one-half drums twice daily for 1,000 pound cattle over ten days to two weeks, with rest and repeat as needed. Early treatment is urged. advanced outbreaks should cull cattle. Milk must be discarded until cows recover.
Sudan grass yields the best hay when cut just after full bloom. If the season is short, cut earlier to secure two crops or preserve hay quantity. The plant probably stands longer without deterioration in hay production than other forage crops.
Wisconsin station experiments with hogs cattle and rats show a poisonous germ in wheat causing stunted growth in young animals abortion or weak calves in pregnant cows and partial paralysis in pigs. Investigators believe the toxin targets nerve tissues.
The article discusses a silo as valuable farm property for livestock feed. It advises feeding a cow lightly for ten days before calving and for a week after. It also notes that five years from now growers will select seed corn directly from their fields.
A guide argues for producing high grade butter and routing sales at premium prices. It discusses using a grain and oil meal ration with grazing to steady milking, increase milk flow, and generate rich manure. Cream testing 30 to 40 percent butter fat stays fresh longer and commands higher prices, while preserving skim milk for calves and poultry and conserving land fertility.
A discussion on Jersey cattle critiques hardy reputation citing Jersey Island climate as mild. Emment’s Beas, famed cow, was bred and raised in a temperate environment, challenging assumptions about weather resistance.
In severe Michigan climate a Jersey cow named Passport from Pennsylvania Jersey has set a remarkable milk record. Despite freezing conditions in an open shed with temperatures near zero, the animal demonstrated strong adaptation to harsh weather and varied environments.
The article notes rising focus on milk handling due to bacterial counts in cities and state dairy inspections. It stresses applying sanitation principles to all dairies, with emphasis on washing udders and teats and drying with a clean cloth before milking, and warns wet hands lead to contamination with E. coli.
Silage alone does not balance a ration, so include grain fed to cows that yield the most milk. Ensure at least one pound of cottonseed meal is part of the daily grain ration to boost production.
The fragment discusses using a dangerous bull for work, warning of its risks. It shifts to butter making with churning and buttermilk washing, then notes cows failing to milk causing financial strain, and ends with a comment on dairy cow feeding and milking. The tone mirrors a quirky 19th or early 20th century agricultural column.
M Rowe of the American Automobile Association argues for simplified universal traffic rules to cut accidents. He cites pedestrians as the main cause, with motorists bearing less fault, and he advocates codifying practical rules to maximize freedom while preventing collisions.
Repairs won’t stick due to moisture in fabric or insufficient roughening of the old carcass. Cement applied over damp fabric loosens tread after miles. Ensure proper surface roughening and firm pressure during curing for durable repairs.
The American consul at Lyons tested several motor fuels in a 1914 Mercedes touring car with an ordinary carburetor. Gasoline achieved 3.00 miles at 4 mph, pure benzol 379 miles at 42 mph, a benzol alcohol mix one pint to three at 4.34 miles at 39 mph, and equal benzol and alcohol at 4.68 miles at 42 mph.
The Maryland state automobile commission urges painting all country road bridges and culverts white to improve visibility at night, arguing white structures would prevent numerous accidents. It notes that dust and oil reduce sight at night and calls for a vast investment in auto related costs nationwide.
Experts argue a coast to coast auto run could beat rail times by a wide margin. Speed analysts note milestone tests show six day records shrinking, with forecasts of four and a half days under ideal conditions and flawless coordination across the route.
A growing trend shows more families driving vacations, trimming costs and expanding trips as households convert travel time into savings. The shift reflects broader budget pressures and a preference for flexible itineraries.
A New Yorker describes a detachable luggage rack mounted above a car hood with side suspensions and pivoting posts attached to the dash rack. The system allows easy securing to the bracket and chassis, letting families carry extensive clothing without frequent searches during long trips. Also advised is brass care with rain protection and polishing before driving and washing to preserve finish.
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