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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
3
A fragment describes feed hoppers and trays for chickens with references to dry feed, one pound coffee cans, lard pails, and a makeshift watering opener. The text mentions cutting a slit near the bottom of a tin to create a controlled opening for feeding.
The article outlines constructing a simple hopper feeder and advises poultry owners to choose the right breed for their environment and purpose. It emphasizes thoroughbred stock, better care, and potential profit from well-kept flocks, noting that meat and egg traits vary by breed and that eggs for hatching can yield good results.
A fragment discusses growing sunflowers for furnishing rich oil seed, noting hardiness and rapid growth. It mentions soil preparation, spacing, thinning, weed control, and general care to produce good breeding stock and outdoor quarters, with references to moult and breeding condition.
The article advises that ten Cockerell e cockerels weighing about a pound should be fed for four to twelve days with a mixture of bran and corn in a two to one ratio. If skim milk can be added it helps fattening, similar to winter feeding. It also suggests exercise in the yard and cig for form.
The Barred Plymouth Rock tops Prof. W. A. Lippincott list of marketable breeds based on factors like yellow shanks clean feathers and body size four to seven pounds. White breeds rank behind with Wyandottes and Rhode Island Reds close behind. The piece also notes the Gandil deal with the Nationals and its impact on receipts and team performance.
The poultry keeper must view fowls as creatures under his charge and his judgment determines profit or loss. Success or failure rests entirely on management and understanding the cause of failure.
The article explains that an egg is a chemical compound and that hens deprived of any feed element found in eggs reduce their egg laying power.
The article offers advice for raising fowls in heat. It warns against feeding large amounts of corn, stresses keeping coops ventilated and clean, and recommends lice control and disinfectants. It notes heat stress affects both birds and handlers and urges marketing safe birds after hatching.
Guy Zinn, initially overlooked after being released from Altoona, quickly secure a regular outfield job with the Highlanders. He drives hits in clutch moments, covers substantial ground, and leads the Kitties in hits as the team slumps, signaling a potential big league stay.
Monte Cross argues two reasons why baseball today is better: fewer boneheads playing and the discovery of the epitball.
The article praises Dode Paskert for exceptional fielding speed and range, noting only three or four center fielders in the country rival his speed and coverage.
A wave of disbandments and transfers hits the minor leagues this season as several circuits report dwindling attendance. Teams from the Virginia, Connecticut, Tri State, Ohio Interstate, Cotton States, Texas Oklahoma, New York Connecticut, Blue Grass, Oklahoma State, and Minny leagues relocate or fold, including Lynchburg and Danville leaving the Virginia league and New Castle and Connellsville leaving the Ohio Interstate league.
George Roche leads Pelicar batters with O'Toole and Marquard defeated. Lavender, a young pitcher, looks promising. John Titus shines for the Boston Braves while Philadelphia relies on Miller as pinch hitter. Ty Cobb homer reaches 450 feet to a house top in Cleveland. Cub fans prize Lavender after victory over the Giants. Walter Rehg moved from Boston to St. Paul with a string tugging. Jack Pfiester pitches for Middletown's independent club. Griffith favors hit and run over sacrifice but misses opportunities. Al Orth shines as Virginia league umpire candidate for majors. Reds slump, then calm before a potential storm. Rumor of Johnny Evers returning circulates. After firing Hub Perdue, Kling gains sole authority over his players.
Hank O Day backs Cuban Reds player Marsans as he shines in center field. Marsans surpasses .300, saves runs with a stellar catch, and Cuban fans celebrate each milestone with parades and bonfires. Bill Phelan reports Reds games to Cuban papers.
An editorial in Sporting News defends sliding to first as a safe fair play tactic. It cites A A umpire Brick Owens who always calls runners out on slides to first, arguing the rule is outdated laziness by umpires and harms legitimate plays.
The recent New York-Pittsburg game displayed about $50,000 worth of battery material. O'Toole received $22,500, Marquard $11,000, Kelly $6,500, Meyers $6,000, totaling $46,000. Magnate Drey fuss also handed over to St Paul Jack Mlynn an additional $4,000 for Kelly.
A social joke unfolds at a dinner as a lady asks about an ugly man opposite her and later about a handsome man, only to learn both are attached to strangers she confuses with relatives. The revelation reveals she mistook her brother and then her own husband, eliciting embarrassment.
In Ransom Illinois a two week old developed white pimples and thick sticky eruptions that spread to the body causing restless sleep and bleeding from scratching. After eczema ads failed, Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used with a tight hood nightly and washing twice daily, ending in full recovery. Signed Mrs F Sulzberger December 30 1911. Cuticura products sold worldwide with free samples and Skin Book offer.
Australian baritone Cecil Ryan, slated for a Herbert operetta, was quizzed on travel distance from New York. He replied that distance is measured by emotion, remarking it would take about thirteen dollars to mail a postcard home.
Folt to Romance portrays a playful scene where a young doctor is teased about proposing as the father interrupts with a comically practical request to examine the narrator’s tonsils. The exchange hints at family dynamics and lighthearted romantic tension.
Mrs Benham asks if she wore a picture hat. Benham responds she wore a roof garden. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething pain, gum softening, inflammation relief, wind colic, 25 cents a bottle.
A whimsical line notes that to have your innings you should also have your outings, pairing sport season rhythm with social ventures and suggesting balance between game time and leisure activities.
The remark observes that even when lectures are free attendees are urged to buy a book or a shaving strop from the lecturer. It highlights a common expectation of purchasing related goods at such events.
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