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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
5
Hoard's Dairyman urges dairy farmers to set a standard for fat production per cow, 100 pounds for purebreds and 250 pounds for grade herds, and to cull inferior cows. It stresses keeping records, selecting by performance, and feeding to maximize fat yield and future lactation potential.
The article notes that milk value depends largely on quality and that quality is controllable by the producer through proper care or negligence.
A discussion outlines limits for heifers and cows aiming to improve herd quality. The plan fixes weights for first year at 255 pounds, second year at 340 pounds, and third year at 340 pounds, with the goal of fostering a strong, profitable breeding stock.
The article discusses buckwheat husks as feed being of little value and warns against feeding whole kernels. It notes the buckwheat kernel portion may be valuable, and mentions a treatment method using formaldehyde solutions before drying and grinding the seed to prevent scab.
There is claim of constitutional Catarrh treatment with Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It states a $100 guarantee if it fails to cure and promotes internal use to reach blood and mucous surfaces, with Druggists selling at 75 cents. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Ruth arrives as Elsie worries over their mother's fatigue and headache. Ruth applies episphorated oil, warms a pillow, and positions it across the tired lower back to ease pain. Auntie reports feeling better after Ruth’s help.
Instructions on choosing sterilization for canning and a potato salad recipe using one pint of potatoes, crated can, parsley, and salad dressing. Includes a method to refresh limp vegetables by soaking in cold water and optional sliced apples and roasted peanuts for serving.
The text warns that waste piles accumulate during winter and, once warmed by spring sun, hatch millions of disease spreading insects. It prescribes a bean poultice to treat neuralgia with steps to boil white beans, make a paste, and apply it with muslin, repeating until relief.
A recipe fragment instructs mixing one half can of mayonnaise with a half cup of heavy cream then heating. It adds three tablespoons of chopped walnuts, seasoned with salt and lemon juice for flavor.
Trustee notices announce weekly sessions on Wednesdays to attend to Madison township business at Wodres Gay Street and Saturdays in the same area.
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