20 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
1
The Otterbein Sun headlines a playful array from London to California with wry quips. A Pennsylvania man contracts smallpox from banknotes while sailors dress in pajamas and a St. Louis man faces a lengthy sentence for past violence.
Indiana dairies should prefer pure bred bulls with known parentage as they influence the entire herd's performance. Purdue's Jersey herd shows bulls from high producing lines raise milk and fat yields, with the selected Wissire from island stock bringing desirable traits and proven records.
A. Galligher explains proper duck and chicken rations, stressing separate needs. Ground grains with cooked vegetables outperform whole grain for ducks, and soaking corn helps. Dry oats and wheat are poor for ducks unless cooked, with careful mixing to avoid a sticky mass.
The guide covers duck diet and housing: use a moist mash with pumpkins potatoes or turnips, remove seeds, add oats and bran when veg are scarce, and provide grit separately. Include green meals daily, rye for winter, and avoid sand or oyster shell in the feed. Build a simple duck house with sturdy roof, dry bedding, and avoid handling ducks in cold weather.
Purdue extension notes fall calving lends higher milk yields, better herd management, and reduced midsummer stress. It argues fall calves avoid heat period, gain with silage feeding, and promote early breeding readiness, improving long term herd profitability.
A reflective piece contrasts a snarling dog with a friendly, wagging canine to explore kindness and mistrust. It questions human generosity and progress while weaving in quips about art, business, and a fortune teller’s cynicism.
Almost any millionaire would give up a large portion of his fortune if he could tell the difference between a genuine masterpiece and a daub. The remark reflects a common belief about art valuation and discernment in wealthy circles.
Mrs Ka Flippe is down with double pneumonia and the remark that she always goes to extremes in everything reflects the sentiment of a local observer. The brief note captures a moment of concern and characterization within the community.
Beatrice Nebraska case shows a patient avoiding surgery after three doctors urged it and healing after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The Cary Maine account reports relief from intense pains, backache, and insomnia after starting the same remedy, restoring strength for a family of four.
An advertisement notes Mrs. Austin's Bag Pancake as a sure to please product for grocers. It then offers a quip about a bank teller and a spendthrift, suggesting a contrast between honest earning and loose money handling.
Grace asks Tom to invite her mother and father to live with them. Tom affirms his willingness to do anything for her, noting he would not refuse any reasonable request. The dialogue centers on family sacrifice and commitment.
A Clothesline Burlesque manager asks if comparing oneself to Shakespeare is valid and notes that critics roasted Shakespeare and authorities threatened to shut his show, reflecting on public reception.
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