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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
2
In a post dam crisis scene, Montague Smith grows harsher as Kinzie schemes to trap him. Verda Lawrence meets his menace with sharp wit offering aid only to win, while a planned move on the Baldwin ranch stirs tension and power plays.
Bartley Williams and Dexter Baldwin fret over legal roadblocks as Kinzie backs a hostile takeover and Smith threatens radical action. Smith accelerates plans with thirty day stock options to gain control, while Stillings proposes a risky tactic involving Miss Richlander to curb his fury.
Charles H. Parsons of New York stresses music as essential to troops. He notes Spanish American war tunes from vaudeville and Dixie as morale boosters, and predicts canned music and phonographs will entertain front-line troops with programs by opera stars and entertainers.
Egg laying age varies by breed. Egg breeds like Leghorn Minorca Hamburg and Ancona begin at four to five months under good conditions while unfavorable conditions push to six months. Meat types such as Brahma Cochin China Langshan mature slower requiring six to eight months. General purpose breeds like Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Rhode Island Red Orpington and Dominique reach laying at five to six months, with some as early as four and a half. Some rare cases report laying as early as three months.
The article notes Western Canada swept first second and third prizes for wheat at the Peoria Illinois exposition. It cites S Larcombe of Bittle Manitoba as the double prize winner and touts high yields and profits from Western Canadian lands. It urges U.S. renters and landowners to consider migrating and investing in Canadian wheat country.
The Ohio State Journal laments high living costs driven by unnecessary purchases. It argues redistributing wasted money could fund a simpler life with basic foods and charitable uplift. The piece critiques the university ethos of not vexing land misuse and urges individuals to shed trifles.
A London Chronicle note critiques venison as a plain roast, saying its appeal hinges on costly fixings. It contrasts today’s modest preparation with aristocratic past dishes featuring sauces, wine, spices, and elaborate accompaniments.
The article explains how long range naval guns rely on highly precise optical range finders and periscopes. It notes instruments exceeding 30 feet in length, the use of high grade glass, and the push to produce superior optical glass domestically to boost military efficiency.
A glass pendant device absorbs light by day and emits glow at night to aid dark rooms. The invention aims to simplify finding switches in darkness and improve safety.
A historic note recommends duck fattening food using three parts cornmeal, one part wheat bran, and one part high grade beef scraps mixed with milk or water fed at morning and noon. Evening feed should be cracked corn. Feed only what's eaten promptly and remove troughs after meals.
From the hen's viewpoint water is as valuable as feed for egg production. The article warns that a farmer who provides high priced feed but neglects water will face a limited egg yield and a poorer overall response to feeding.
Ducks are more tractable than hens and easier to manage. They can be tamed with a little care. Breeding stock should have dry quarters but may run outside all winter. Their thick down protects them from severe cold.
Advice warns against forcing hens to care for chicks when they show reluctance. Forcing such bonds can lead to hens attacking or even destroying the young and the flock.
The article argues that chicks gain benefits from free range allowing access to natural green feed and insects. When range access is limited, daily feeding of sprouted oats, cut clover, mangelwurzel beets and similar greens is recommended to supplement nutrition.
A concise note asserts that true horticultural success requires a strong capacity for careful, detailed work. It warns that a person unwilling to attend to small details cannot profitably grow fruits or vegetables.
A short note emphasizes cleanliness and precise temperature control as essential to keeping milk fresh and safe for consumption.
The saying notes the milk’s worth hinges on how the cow is treated after milking, implying care at the dairy stage determines quality and value.
A light note observes how golf shapes decisions, noting one man chooses to take his winter vacation where he can golf southward. It humorously contrasts travel plans with weather and sport, reflecting leisure thinking.
Ad promises $100 for an uncured catarrh case and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine works internally through the blood. Mentions Dr. Tooter, Sola by druggists for 16 years, price 7c, testimonials free, and J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio.
An abstract remark from the Boston Transcript notes no humanitarian support for allowing a distinguished citizen to travel in a lower berth amid the ongoing egg in transit discussion. The quote emphasizes bureaucratic friction and travel restrictions framed by economic concerns.
A columnist reflects on an unusually eventful season highlighting climate chatter and a summer full of notable happenings that have given people much to discuss and debate.
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