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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
3
William A. Radford outlines modern hog housing and sanitation methods for farm builders. Details cover ventilation, concrete floors, wallows, drainage, fencing, portable hoghouses, winter and summer design, dipping tanks, and sanitary equipment to improve health, yield, and ease of cleaning on the farm.
A short aphorism urges readers to take the first step in resolving disputes. It highlights that leaders are those who initiate reconciliation and admit fault, suggesting envy should yield to the honor of being the first to say sorry.
The article explains a housekeeping tip for removing ink from books. A woman used oxalic acid diluted in cold water painted on the ink, then placed blotting paper to absorb the liquid and lift the stain.
Uncle Bhen voices a caution on forgiveness and treachery. He says forgiving an enemy may be wasted if they do not value mercy and continue betraying you. The remark reflects a wary, folksy take on loyalty and justice.
A summer resort hotelkeeper touts a “rather clever act” to lure and catch men, as described in an advertisement. The item highlights the tactic used by the hotelman to attract clientele.
A long excerpt argues for car cleanliness and upkeep, citing Dr. Leonard Hirshberg on car life, and lists do nots for caretakers from never washing in mud to avoiding rough cloths. It notes Vienna’s plan to ban gasoline cars in favor of electric operation and outlines a proposed charging network and battery standardization.
A new motor car attachment uses a steel frame mounted to the rear with two adjustable arms forming a tire holder and rack. It supports baggage milk jeans sacked grain and other cargo, enabling versatile carriage from a single sturdy device.
Description from Popular Mechanics Magazine explains braces that support the car’s top at the rear. Tire holders are under the rack and when unused the attachment folds up against the body, bringing the tires into an almost worded position.
The article warns against leaving headlights at full brightness when a car is idle. It notes wasted current from the battery and shortened lamp life, and warns the glare can annoy onlookers facing the car.
Spring clips are often neglected, especially on new cars. Tighten the clips weekly for about ten weeks as metal stretches with use. Inspect clips monthly on older cars and tighten holding nuts as needed to maintain secure fittings.
A photograph shows entrants navigating a sharp curve on the Rim-of-the-World hill climb. The eight mile course climbs a 15 percent grade in San Bernardino, California, with the winner finishing a little over 18 minutes.
A scratched porcelain spark plug can cause a short circuit when cracked. Removing plugs with a socket wrench prevents core damage and saves money. A motor truck helps a gardener deliver products in better condition to customers.
A brief urging motorists to avoid driving on a flat tire as it damages the wheel and tire. It counsels stopping to replace or repair promptly rather than continuing on the rim to reach a repair facility.
Ole Bergstrom, a Seward physician says the deeply religious homesteader has endured a string of disasters from bears to windstorms over twenty years in Alaska. He survived a bear encounter, a mosquito injury, a log axe mishap, and multiple injuries, all seen as providential tests. Neighbors note his survival and aid from Harry Hoben, Jim Davis, and Doctor Romig despite frequent misfortunes.
In Philadelphia a dispute over eight cents led to Frank Lattario killing William Wassabeck and Jerome Shark after a shoeshine exchange at his shop. The victims had proffered payment tickets for six for a quarter mile. tensions followed a recent price rise.
United States Department of Agriculture advocates using city garbage to feed hogs, arguing it would raise pork production and cut disposal costs. The plan calls for mandatory household waste separation, directing edible scraps to feeding and inedible trash to ash bins, with groups of families sharing a hog pen to fatten pigs cooperatively.
A US Department of Agriculture guide urges farmers to keep spring pigs on pasture as long as possible with ample water shelter and mineral supplements. It discusses grain ration levels, self feeding versus hand feeding, and timing for fall and winter markets, plus sanitation and disinfection practices for pig housing and barns.
Farmers are advised to disinfect stables henhouses cart pens and more yet many lack clear steps. The U S Department of Agriculture offers explicit directions with practical methods for applying chemical disinfectants effectively in varied situations.
The passage describes feeding Timothy hay to a young calf named Timothy Bay, estimated two or three months old. It states the calf receives plenty of protein from skim milk and suggests alfalfa or clover as a better follow up feed.
Trees require careful handling to protect delicate structures and ensure fruit. The message notes that without bees there would be little fruit, stressing the essential role of honey bees in pollination and crop yields.
Tests by the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture and a La Crosse county canning factory show inoculated peas outperform untreated ones on sandy soils. Inspectors report average pod counts rising from two or three to four or five per plant, with four to six peas per pod, suggesting a tenfold potential yield increase on light, acidic soils.
A local note states that a hen fed plenty of greens uses other and more expensive feeds more efficiently. The advice highlights cost savings and better overall feed efficiency for households and small farms.
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