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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
3
William A. Radford details a combined small farm barn design that fits within one building. It provides stabling for six cows and five horses with a haymow, grain room, and wagon space, plus a concrete foundation and smooth floors for easy cleaning and maintenance. The design emphasizes lighter construction, increased barn volume, a horse fork haylift, and a wide upper door for efficient loading and handling.
The article describes plank frame barn construction using light roof trusses and gambrel roofs with no cross bracing to maximize haymow space and simplify framing. It also reports Dr Charles Walker claiming safenixum cures cancer and relieves suffering, noting cancer’s toll and past search for remedies.
The article notes improvements in barn construction including ventilation lighting and energy saving devices. It describes modern finishes from light gray with white trim to white roofs and introduces a combination barn 86 by 46 feet for small farms, highlighting contemporary practice and efficiency. It ends with a Kansas City Star quotation reflecting social humor.
A four year old boy named Fhiup lounging with his dog Bob describes the postman provoking the dog into a humorous remark about carburetors. The boy’s playful misinterpretation shows a childlike view of engines and the dog reacting with drawled expressions.
A short dialogue notes leap year oversight and jumping to conclusions. Mrs Gaddy mourns in black for her husband though no one known is dead. The damp London atmosphere prompts a pun about continual reigns.
An article by ROL WILLIAMS of the University of Ali ona describes dairy cows as machines to convert food into milk. It details ideal physical traits such as large size angularity a long neck strong shoulders a big barrel and a high attached udder with prominent mammary development and veins.
Gillette argues for extra care of the easy calving cow during cooler weather. Proper quarters affect milk flow, so provide a roomy box stall, light feed, and warm water. Offer assistance at parturition and prevent return of the afterbirth to avoid inflammation and complications.
A public health notice warns that dirty milk cans cause poisoning risks to babies. It cites cans with holes, lead patches, and long use, urging creameries and dealers to inspect cans regularly and condemn rusty or broken vessels. It also stresses quality in butter and milk and notes cows thrive on good alfalfa hay.
An investigation of battery complaints found over 90 percent stem from improper spark coil adjustment. Operators often tamper with the vibrator screw causing wrong current, harming battery life and condenser point wear and leading to unsatisfactory engine operation.
Instructions detail adjusting a motor coil including removing a vibrator contact screw and setting gaps on the vibrator spring, aiming for no misfire. Steps cover staking the screw point, polishing platinum surfaces, and fine tuning the condenser screw while starting the engine.
In cold weather starting is difficult due to gasoline vaporizing slowly at low temperatures. Tips include warming cylinders with gasoline, oiling and adjustments by the operator, using hot water on the radiator or carburetor to aid vaporization, and ether priming though costly. Automobile industry growth is noted with car production and sales figures from 1900 to 1915.
A report from the provincial Secretary of Nova Scotia states 3 163 automobiles and other motor vehicles have been registered in the province since the act requiring registration began. About 266 of these are new machines registered since September 1915, with estimates that over two thousand vehicles are currently in use. The note warns against overstraining engines while breaking in and related mechanical issues.
A New Jersey farmer, once shipping to New York commission merchants, now sells apples peaches pears plums potatoes and garden truck directly to nearby towns within five miles. He uses covered market wagons and vehicles to fulfill telephone orders and increasingly supplies perishable fruits and vegetables to auto customers. Since switching, quality has risen, thinning allows selective produce for special orders, and profits improve with discriminating buyers willing to pay higher prices.
A simple U shaped wire headrest attached to a curved aluminum band five inches long is sewn to the back of a cap. When worn, it hooks to the band and keeps the head in a comfortable position while working under vehicles, with rubber padding to prevent floor slipping. Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The article urges selecting waxes and polishes to protect vehicle finishes from water dirt and sun, recommending safe formulations, gentle dusting, and washing dried mud. It lists driving cautions from avoiding overcrowding to preparing for rain and safety. It notes a carburetor popping back causes and suggests solutions, then reports Edward C. Smith receiving two months for slow driving obstructing traffic in Worcester Massachusetts.
The heat radiation of an aircooled Franklin owner’s car radiator has been increased by attaching to the front fins a beehive. Bees misidentify the radiator as a hive and attempt to use it, boosting radiating area but creating danger. Never accelerate your engine until it has run 2,000 miles unless in an emergency.
The notice warns that brake cables risk progressive failure if a single strand breaks. It stresses the importance of inspecting cables where they pass through the sheave and around pulleys to prevent total loss of braking function.
The United States Department of Agriculture promotes colt shows to boost breeding of high quality horses. Shows rise as an annual feature in many states, with Minnesota reporting 25 events in 1915. Fall exhibitions better suit farming cycles, drawing buyers and improving community horses. These shows, often standalone from county fairs, aim to create lasting trophies and trusted judges through state divisions or stallion boards. Over time, colt shows may expand, helping communities become markets for well bred horses and higher sale prices.
The excerpt discusses funding options for an exhibition for weanlings and yearlings, proposing separate classes for purebreds and grades. It outlines plans from stallion owners, county associations, banks, and business subscriptions, emphasizing premiums, ribbons, and a suitable trophy for the championship.
The department of agriculture has a staff of more than 16,000 people devoting their whole time to the improvement of agriculture the investigation of marketing problems and the enforcement of federal laws.
Implements on farms are costly investments that rise yearly. Extending their usable life adds profit by reducing replacement needs and preserving productive capacity. Proper maintenance and timely upgrades maximize return on equipment.
United States Department of Agriculture summarizes 2040 stallion cases from 13 states with stallion service laws. Percentages show unsoundness across defects such as side bone spavin stringhalt and cataract, plus other issues like chorea and general un soundness. Variability in state rules means some diseases disqualify stallions while others require noting soundness on license certificates.
A writer argues colts should be haltered when ready to be weaned rather than letting them roam until ages two or three. He notes they often eat grain before weaning and stresses halter use as sound business practice.
Several new sunflowers have appeared this year and are well worth growing. Tie fleece with wool twine, the only acceptable method as it does not injure the fleece.
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