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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
3
A poem recounts young Johnny Winters injuring himself while playing with a cannon cracker. He bent over a powder stick as friends watched. The blast left him on the ground with stunned peers nearby, highlighting danger of fireworks to children.
A compilation of Thomas Jeffersons life rules from a banquet in Indianapolis and his oral inaugural address of March 4, 1801. It lists ten life maxims misquoted in parts and outlines Jeffersons political creed including equal justice, peace, commerce, and support for state governments, limited central power, civil supremacy, and freedom of religion and press.
David J. Brewer reflects on the United States founding and its expansion across the continent. He lauds the steady foundations, the growth from ocean to ocean, and the realization of liberty as a daily fact for thinking and acting men, honoring those who endured for progress.
A method from the Iowa Homestead suggests building a small self feeder on a horse feed box to curb bolting. The design resembles a poultry hopper, using inch boards to create a trough and a bottom with slats so the horse retrieves only small portions at a time, preventing rapid eating.
A field note describes ongoing hog louse control noting frequent lice resurgences after introducing a breeding sow. A reader shares a method mixing hog lard and kerosene oil, applied before farrowing and reapplied, to kill lice without harming hogs, while kerosene alone irritates skin and evaporates.
Model pig pen design described by Carroll Murray of Wadham in the Missouri Valley Farmer. Cross section shows shed platform and feeding area with a 12 by 16 feet pen, two platforms for feeding, scraping access to earth, and gates to drive through. A swinging trough gate allows filling without access by pigs.
The guide stresses precise movement in light horses, emphasizing a straight line trot with no wobble or foot swing. It notes the rear should drive straight, with the rest picked up quickly and the legs flexed, placing each foot immediately before the previous one.
Alfalfa described as king of forage crops for all livestock. Noted to yield higher protein and digestibility than clover with superior feeding value to rough feed. Observers report hay quality and feeding efficiency exceed clover and approach wheat bran.
Prof G H Glover of Massachusetts offers practical guidance for treating animal flesh wounds. Focus on stopping bleeding with clean bandages, avoiding dirt or cobwebs, removing clots, and using antiseptic Creolin solution. Emphasis on drainage, avoiding tight closure, and consulting a veterinarian for ongoing care.
A reader from the Talvarsity of Nebraska explains how to operate a dipping vat cage. A horse or team hooks to a rope passing through pulleys at the drum top and an auxiliary pulley, allowing the rope to move toward the unloading or other directions.
The piece argues buyers and sellers face high feed costs as corn sits around 80 cents a basket and mid dlings at 1.75 per cwt. It suggests pig owners with no feed should consider selling to those with feed and notes that even with high pork prices there is little profit in feeding hogs on a ration bought at current prices.
A historical note on livestock management stressing humane handling of horses cattle hogs and poultry. It warns against dirty housing and floors to prevent lung trouble and disease, advocates selective sire choice, and discusses forage crops and wool marketing. Includes remarks on early farm practices and animal care.
A 1910s era guide extols using serpentine white rick-rack braid to craft daisies and wreaths for lingerie caps hats and dresses. It describes making single and multi row daisies with yellow centers and arranging them in lines wreaths or garlands for gowns sashes and trims. The piece notes sourcing from millinery ideas and retail craft departments.
The article describes a wicker washstand with French Bisque ornaments for nursery use, including two pink china bowls and small pitchers, emphasizing child-friendly height and appealing appearance. It then offers decor tips for meals, urging varied centerpieces and simple breakfast schemes, with thoughtful dinner decoration.
White remains the preferred shade for gloves with taupe tones gaining popularity. Champagne hues pair with the right ensemble, while black gloves are expected to be widely worn with the season’s white costumer.
A reader friendly device presents a ribbon bookmark with fringed ends and a sliding card, attached by a small card piece that moves along the ribbon to mark exact page position. The device aims to help readers and booksellers by indicating where reading paused.
The article describes a cutout card with rib honla threaded through slits for adjustable movement. It notes a Jeweled Brooch pin in a jeweled rim, featuring black moire ribbon framed by diamonds that can be swapped for different colors. A nearly three inch pin helps fasten drapery or hair ornaments, with watch fob buckles offering the same ribbon-matching versatility.
Sheer French crepe popular for smart summer frocks in pink blue and mauve shades. Imported gowns feature hand embroidery in white with elaborate designs. White net platoons Valenciennes lace and glass buttons complete an extremely delicate ensemble.
A brief note favors Shetland wool shawls over chiffon or mousseline for seaside use, citing their lack of crinkling in dampness and modest price. The piece suggests they suit all women, especially young girls, with an affordable average cost under one dollar.
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