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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1927
Page
8
The article urges dairymen to evaluate bulls by their daughters. It notes that healthy proved bulls may be cheaper than their breeding value when buyers lack herd data. It stresses keeping or joining cow testing to record milk yields, weigh and test each cow monthly, and to personally conduct or organize testing for high herd production.
An Iowa State College study from Ames reports early findings on milking machines. Results show machine use does not affect milk flow, saves about 48.5 percent time with 25 cows, one man with a machine can replace two hand milking, one man with two units is more efficient than three, and improper cleaning raises bacterial counts while machine milk has lower sediment than hand milking.
FE. W. Ellington and J. C. Knott of the Washington experiment station report results from calf feeding trials using dried buttermilk and semi solid buttermilk as substitutes for skim milk. Twenty four calves in three groups showed dry and semi solid buttermilk feeds satisfactory where skim milk is unavailable.
The notes advise rye and corn silage to ease hay shortages and record keeping to boost labor efficiency. Dry pastures lower milk unless concentrates and legume hay are fed, while hot weather and poor seeds reduce butter quality. Chasing cows with dogs or loud handlers lowers milk flow. summer site yields steady green fields independent of weather.
A collage of home cooking tips and recipes from a period kitchen column. Includes noodle making guidance, Chicken Warmein, Shrimp Gumbo, orange frosting, Cornish pasty, Dinner Cheese spread, Horseradish sauce, and sandwich ideas with cucumber onion tomato fills.
A Louisville Courier Journal fashion piece outlines fall winter trends with a feminine shift toward formal afternoon dresses, higher waistlines, and longer sleeves. It notes hemline nudges downward by one to two inches and advises placing waists about three inches below normal while favoring varied sleeve styles to harmonize with skirts.
A Paris fashion correspondent describes evening and winter street wear dominated by black coats. Styles range from youthful princes coat with a shawl collar in fur to wrap around fox collar and cuffs. Coats feature black velours and velvet textures, with fox trim common.
Ethelyn J Guppy outlines three cross-stitch methods in Needlecraft Magazine. She describes counted cross stitch on fabric, stamped cross stitch patterns, and a full-surface, canvaswork style using heavy yarn for bold designs like chair cushions and rugs.
Fashion notes praise two piece costumes as enduring favorites. Jumpers with heavy crepe de chine are richly decorated with appliques such as fish or game cock motifs in contrasting colors. Capes match the house color with the skirt, and skirts feature a heavy circular godet in back and fullness in front.
Fashion notes show sweaters glittering with metallic jersey and gold stripes, prioritizing ornament over warmth. The trend pairs horizontally striped garments with matching blue and green skirts, highlighting decorative rather than practical appeal for fall wardrobes.
Fashion notes describe coats with fur on one side only and collars on a single edge, reflecting a unilateral fur treatment trend visible on the latest imports.
M B Davis notes fruit trees suffer damage from mice and rabbits each winter. Simple gray building paper strips around trunks deter mice, while galvanized wire or expanded metal lath protects young trees for years but snow can let rabbits reach branches. Aged remedies include white arsenic and corn meal mix or a lime and sulfur wash, applied to trunks.
The article urges strawberry growers to mulch vines with straw before severe winter weather and keep four inches of straw over frozen ground. Remove three quarters of the straw in spring while leaving gaps between rows, then harvest. Straw retains moisture and prevents weeds, protecting fruit from soil and dust for cleaner berries.
A 25 year trend from San Jose introduced low headed trees, with stems as short as 18 inches. The open center framework remains popular for apples and peaches in New Jersey and other districts. Weak crotches can form when main branches are too close, prompting urges for better spacing and slight head extension as corrective pruning.
The article notes currants and gooseberries leaf out first in spring and should be planted soon in the spot they will occupy permanently. Plants may grow while in full leaf before transplanting, but they will not make strong growth the first year if moved from dormancy.
After a brief change in mindset, the subject moves away from feeling like the sole focus. The narrative notes a shift in self-perception as the situation evolves. The text hints at a transformation or new approach guiding the character forward.
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