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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1929
Page
6
The United States Department of Agriculture promotes tattooing hogs as a simple inexpensive permanent mark for ownership and traceability after slaughter. It aids disease tracing from farms to origins, supports health officials, and helps in evaluating feeding tests and carcass studies. A copy of Circular 657-M is available from USDA Washington DC.
Swine specialist J H Zeller from the U S Department of Agriculture notes at the Beltsville experiment farm in Maryland two hogs crack corn kernels to eat the inside and neatly pile the shells. He doubts the trait can be taught to the general herd.
The article describes using a cone of wire cloth eight inches high with a small apex hole as an escape, placing a hive nearby for returning bees, and leaving a queen in the cavity while replacing the hive queen. After four weeks remove the escape and enlarge the cavity entrance, guiding bees to honey storage in the hive. The method requires a single cavity exit for success.
Sunlight harms milk kept in outdoor boxes or window sills causing a cardboard flavor and odor described like drying linseed oil. A common cause is ordinary light which acts as a catalyst in oxidizing milk fat.
New York markets pay a premium for cabbage heads weighing about three pounds. F. O. Underwood of the State College of Agriculture recommends the intermediate Danish Bull head as best for medium heads. Plant spacing, moisture, and soil fertility affect yields. close planting favors solid, well-formed heads, while tall stems reduce quality and storage.
Purdue experimenter A Han gen notes no definite date for cutting Canada thistle with August 14 as a rough center. Almanacs vary and signs fail for some farmers. A farmer cut when twins appeared and now has two thistles where one stood. Rotting stems after cutting and rain may explain why a single cut damages the infestation.
Alfalfa is a superior seed for livestock and in demand. One acre supports one dairy cow, soil prep aids wind breaks, and grain should stay under 15 percent protein on early pasture. Rape grows best on fertile moist land, limestone can be spread any season, and soybeans provide high value hay for renters as a roughage catch crop. Dal ea is acid resistant but stops growing midsummer.
The article recalls Johnny Evers’ temper and feisty history with umpires, highlighting a three day suspension tied to a batting order dispute with Umpire Quigsey. It notes Evers denied striking any official, citing only heated words and dust-throwing gestures as his most noted outbursts.
Harvard coach and former Cubs and Braves pitcher Fred Mitchell stresses that young pitchers should value the slow ball to disrupt a batter’s timing. He notes mixing speeds confuses hitters, citing Dick Rudolph’s craft and emphasizing that intellect and study of batters unlock true pitching control.
Grover Cleveland Alexander of the St. Louis Cardinals began his pro career in 1911 with the Philadelphia Nationals. He pitched sixteen shutouts in 1915, won thirty games in 1916 and 1917, then joined the Chicago Cubs in 1918 for eight seasons. In 1926 he joined the Cardinals and helped win the 1928 World Series as a reliable staff ace.
Fidel La Barba announces withdrawal from bantamweight title contention and will fight as a featherweight after losing to Kid Chocolate. The California collegian says he fought better as a flyweight and plans to return strongest in the featherweight division, noting 118 pounds is hard to make. Two or three matches are pending.
Baseball notes reveal Kyrie Prot fitt joining Pueblo Western league. St Paul ships Catcher Smith to Oklahoma City. Orioles improve at home while Arthur Musicant signs with the Athletics. Larry Woodall sold to Portland after a Detroit stint. Maple signs with Chicago White Sox. Liska praised for underhand delivery. Morrison shines for Lafayette against Lehigh. Umpire Geisel denial of no hitter. draft prices hit hockey at $5,000. Red Barron told to report to Boston Braves. Ainley sent to Reading farm system.
Trades in major leagues show mixed results with most clubs reporting satisfaction. The Chicago Cubs benefited from sending Rogers Hornsby to Boston for a host of players including Freddy Maguire and Socks Seibold, while Boston gained offensive punch. The Braves improved their lineup with Seibold and Cunningham as well as Leggett, sending Hornsby to the Cubs who also benefited. The Indians traded Uhie to Detroit for Tavener and Holloway, with Tavener boosting infield defense and Holloway winning games, while Uhie has performed consistently for Detroit.
A home design by William A. Radford shows a two material exterior using face brick and wood to create an appealing look. The 30 by 24 foot house has six rooms and two stories, with a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and a bath, plus floor plans illustrating room sizes.
The description outlines a two story TEDEM house with a front corner dining room brightened by five windows and an adjacent 9 by 11 kitchen. A central hall on the second floor opens to three bedrooms two of which are large 11 by 14 and 10 by 16 feet 6 inches, plus a 9 by 9.5 foot back room. An upstairs bathroom sits at the hall head. Exterior highlights include a roof projection over living and dining room windows and a colonial open porch with boxed pillars and a gable roof. The house is framed on a concrete foundation with a single brick veneer wall below.
A collage of sports notes highlights varied feats and events. Leo Lomski claims earnings of 250000 in 30 months amid college and boxing mentions. Arthur Buelow’s name is removed from the German Boxing union roll. Capablanca defeated 50 women in London. Horton Smith’s caddie carried 20 clubs at Ryder Cup Moortown. Dartmouth plans California trip to Stanford. King’s Plate at Woodbine marks long turf tradition. betting machines appear at golf tournaments in England.
This article explains how electric current heats conductors and why old homes with small wiring need caution before adding many high draw devices. It advises consulting an electrician for overload risks and suggests separate wiring for electric ranges and inspections when installing new appliances.
All form lumber should be surfaced on one side and one edge to ease work and improve appearance. Surfaced lumber produces tighter forms and reduces cement and sand pockets, yielding smoother concrete. Ship lap or tongue and groove lumber is most satisfactory for quality results.
Waterproofing the cellar walls of a new home costs little more than 1 percent of the total house expense. Preventing dampness protects beams plaster and prevents deterioration from leaks, making the investment worthwhile.
J Paul Atwood advises on roof leak prevention in the People's Home Journal. He suggests flashing around chimneys and vents, using copper or alternative metals, threading caps to seal gaps, relaying shingles, and keeping projections away from valleys to ensure proper drainage and minimize leaks.
Homeowners can repair plaster cracks themselves using a regular patching plaster sold in two and a half and five pound packages. Just add water to prepare the material for use and ensure a quality repair.
The charming house is defined by a multiplicity of carefully considered details that create harmony, ease and shining cleanliness as the goal of every homeowner of good taste.
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