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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
6
The reader is invited to identify two wild flowers suggested by pictures in a New England Homestead issue. The page includes puzzles and word games such as an anagram, charades, central acrostic, and hidden quadrupeds, with references to missing sections and amateur verse.
A collage of puzzle prompts including Floral Enigmas with several plant names, a Word Square with Mars Asia Ring Sage, Palindromes list Otto Hannah mum deed toot peep redder refer madam, Hidden insects, Truth In Nonsense pairs, Volcano hint Vesuvius Itals, Framed Greek Cross fragments, and a Dictionary Girl name lineup with multiple entries.
Commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns discusses Exodus as a tale of faith and God’s eternal purpose. It connects Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, and Israel’s deliverance to New Testament prophecy, urging belief in God’s sovereignty despite oppression and opposition.
An article argues incubators outpace natural hatching for profitable poultry farming. It notes last season’s incubator sales exceed 250 000 and urges improvements to old machines or replacement with a better model. Incubators enable early chicks, brood of broilers, and fall sales, with cold storage broilers mentioned as ready sellers.
An illustration shows a variable poultry house suited to small spaces. It provides ready shade for old and young stock, with a space beneath for hens with chicks during warm weather. The design can be built in multiple sections or a single 10 by 15 foot unit.
Guidance on gathering eggs promptly to keep them clean and bright. Store eggs in a cool dark place with the lid on in an egg case. Avoid leaving eggs in the nest where hens may trample or sit on them for hours.
Feed hens liberally to keep good laying. Many flocks suffer half starved conditions and underfeeding. Cost is about a dollar a year per bird. Also notes a second cure for chicken pox emphasizing clean surroundings and antiseptic baths with copper sulfate solution and carbolic ointment as beneficial.
Enlargement of the liver is linked to overfeeding grain and little exercise. Some stocks are more prone. In bad condition kill affected animals. For the flock, switch to a bulky diet with more green fodder and less grain. Also provide as much exercise as possible.
In a Noch community segment hens are described as a slisgrace and are urged to be weeded out before breeding. The piece warns that their offspring may face rejection and harsh treatment next season if not removed now.
Compact neat cottage built fifty times in Dliners. First three by Chicago contractor Harris. Large reception room and fine bedrooms have central entrances as special features. Betty cottages average $3,000 each according to GLENN Lb SAXT vev.
Brennan, inventor of a monorail balance gyroscope system, says his gyroscope based setup could stabilize flying machines against strong winds and provide complete control in all directions. He asserts the apparatus would be light, require little power to counteract air tilt, and keep machines steady even in hurricane conditions.
A recent dispatch reveals Omaha mayor James Dabiman startled visiting Tokyo Journal editors M. Fakasi and M. Osiko by theatrically roping their heads from a distance. The incident, linked to rumors of the mayor's western cowpuncher past, caused the visitors to react with fear and confusion as they watched him lasso and lift the rope over each head.
A quirky report recalls a mayor addressing cowhands about roping steers. The scene centers on cattle handling, law and order themes, and rural humor reflecting local life and past traditions.
Terry Harrison Lewis writes Turper's Weekly about the Panama Canal Commission’s vast requisition showing the scope of materials needed. The list includes 800+ tons of dynamite 20000 gallons of roofing paint 250 tons of white lead 130000 pounds of black powder 130000 feet of rail ties 4000 mule shoes 106000 beds and 1500 mattresses 20600 gallons kerosene 4000 feet steel rope and 350 pounds rubber bands highlighting opportunities for manufacturers and dealers.
A San Giovanni villager claims a vision showing a sacred heart marked pig on its back. Villagers search for the creature and treat it as miraculous, housed lavishly while a parish priest warns of danger and may intervene. Merchants push space with sensational talk to capitalize.
A historical guide argues draft horses remain vital despite modern transport. It stresses selecting sound, well-bred stock, outdoor exercise, ample feed, and proper care to develop bone and muscle for market readiness. It warns against inbreeding and urges careful pairing of stock to preserve desirable traits.
A rural article urges sheepmen to keep fleeces free from dirt by preventing fleece contamination from straw and hay. Clean fleeces fetch higher prices, with even small gains totaling for the whole flock. It recommends low racks to keep roughage away from wool and notes careful shepherding yields brighter, pricier wool at shearing time.
A fragment advises thorough cleaning of feed areas to prevent spoilage and ensure lambs eat fresh grain. It notes that sweepings should not be wasted and warns against trying to feed lambs with spoiled remnants.
A writer in the Journal of Agriculture urges starting pigs early on a balanced ration for rapid uniform growth. He notes that purchasing one-year-old bred sows saves costs, and uniform herds improve appearance, sale value, and feed efficiency. Proper care of sows and young pigs solves much of pork production.
Practical notes on hog management emphasize clean pens, ample water, shade, and occasional weed feed. Breeding animals should grow rather than fatten, with early growth for lean meat and market readiness when properly fitted. Regular pasture rotation, fresh water, lice treatment, and careful culling of unhealthy sows are advised.
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