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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
5
Daily arrivals and visits weave through Martin and surrounding counties with numerous pass throughs by residents of Odon Burns City Linton and Bloomington. Notable mentions include John Richardson teaching in Oakland Eva and Ivan Connell and J B Phipps visiting relatives in Linton and nearby towns. Labor Day events and a church gathering link the week.
A writer argues White Leghorns are best for quick returns and high prices due to early maturity and white eggs. Trap nest records show some birds laying 100 eggs in a year, with proper care, housing, and feeding. Not all Leghorns are good layers, but strain and management drive results.
Farmers are urged to choose pure-bred bulls carefully because a sire influences calf traits as much as the dam. The article argues for high butterfat benchmarks, warns against low-fat bulls, and stresses health and spread of disease control in selecting breeding stock.
A writer suggests using an incubator with space around the egg tray to let hatchlings drop. If crowded, remove first-hatched chicks to a warm flannel-lined basket and close the door. Temperature differences between tray and nursery floor can cause high mortality.
North Dakota station reports old chickens more prone to tuberculosis or fowl consumption than young stock. The issue, also called going light, suggests old birds should not be kept at all and recommends action to prevent spread.
The tubercular cow is a menace to public health and regular feeding yields steady milk. Regular handling, kindness, and good surroundings improve yield and milk quality. Cream separators are essential. Start digging a pit silo this week for future gains. Foot and mouth disease is a warning against lax disease care.
The text notes stock being killed while only reserve stock remains two years old. It states the disease spreads faster in poultry kept in poorly lighted and poorly ventilated houses, drawing a parallel to human vulnerability.
Fragmented text notes a belief that feeding smacil squashes to poultry adds body or walk to the mash mix. The passage is garbled and unclear but hints at perceived benefits and cautions against certain ingredients.
Guidance on managing dairy cattle before calving and hog finishing for profit. Emphasizes not milking lightly calved cows unless heavily milked and highlights evaluating sire dam records and diet. Includes advice on feeding decisions to maximize returns.
Edith attends a concert for the first time and tells her mother she did not like the organ because there was no monkey with it. The exchange preserves a light humorous tone about expectations and musical instruments.
A garbled text fragment hints at social critique and personal relations. It mentions trust, flattery, marriage impact, and political left-right framing, with unclear references to social behavior and insurances. The readable items are sparse and loosely connected.
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