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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
5
An agricultural expert compares corn stover to Timothy hay for winter horse feed. Alfalfa and clover offer higher protein but can strain kidneys if fed alone. mixing with corn stover or straw mitigates this. Heavy work horses require about one pound of grain per hundred pounds of live weight daily.
The undersigned appointed administrator of the estate of Elmer P York deceased. The estate is believed solvent. William P Hasler is administrator with Alvin Padkett as attorney. The notice references Mr and Mrs David Marshall and their daughter from Tardinsville visiting with Mr and Mrs P A Winkiepleck on Monday in Alberta.
The selection should emphasize a vigorous ram with active movement and strong masculine character. Priorities include type and fleece density, with mutton quality as the prime factor. A sturdy frame, good pasterns, strong back and sprung ribs support heart and lung capacity, boosting lamb health and numbers.
Requisites to bring a flock through cold weather include shelter feed and management. Shelter should be adequate but not excessive, especially for ewes in lamb. Provide large dry yards with ample space for exercise as the first requirement.
Livestock raising exerts greater influence on the husbandman than it first seems. Animals demand responsibility in care, regular feeding, punctuality, and personal interest and sympathy. These traits are presented as essentials for moral character and successful farming.
All sums under five dollars are payable in cash. Sums over five dollars are payable with a nine month credit at six percent interest from maturity. Purchaser must execute a note with approved security.
The column lists visitors and guests for residents of Odon Plainville and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs Fiddler Mr and Mrs Tomey Mrs Shively Mrs Wadsworth Mrs Keller and many others. Moves and travels are noted with barber Dennis Dow relocating his shop and several trips to Washington Sullivan Bloomington and Indianapolis. Multiple births illnesses and family visits are reported with dates and kin connections.
Worms contribute to hog cholera and no healthy hog is seen without worms. The text advises feeding concentrated lye at one half teaspoon per animal mixed in slop or soft feed to counter worm signs.
The text argues that colts require a warm stable every night and much of the day to shield them from cold winds that injure their tender bodies and cause weight loss when kept outside for long periods. It emphasizes shelter as essential care.
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