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Newspaper
Pendleton Times
Location
Pendleton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
3
A United States Department of Agriculture guide explains plowing barn lots yearly to reduce internal parasites while providing pasture forage for hogs. Rye is recommended for fall to spring pasture with sowing rates of 3 to 4 bushels per acre and staggered plantings for continuous grazing.
Oklahoma A and M expert A F Darlow warns farmers to rush spring lambs to market and change pastures to reduce stomach worm losses. Drenching with methods from Oklahoma station bulletin 137 by J E Guberlet is advised for worm control.
University of Wisconsin feeding trials show pigs given yellow corn and skim milk gain better and stay healthier than those fed white corn. Over half of the white corn group were seriously affected and several died, while the yellow corn group produced fairly good returns, supporting earlier tests that yellow corn has higher vitamin content.
Caring for sheep is pleasant work for those who like them and study their habits. Lice on hogs may be controlled by dipping or crude oil, as recommended by experienced experiments.
The United States Department of Agriculture warns beekeepers to insulate hive bottoms and fronts. Tests show heat escapes rapidly through uninsulated bottoms, making top and side insulation underutilized. Experts urge full insulation in commercial double walled hives to prevent heat loss.
A farm expert urges weekly or ten day inspections of tractors to tighten bolts and fix faults. Regular maintenance keeps power high and prevents costly breakdowns, noting loose crank cases, valve timing, clutch, fuel and ignition issues drain power and raise repair costs. The article stresses listening for changes in tractor rhythm to catch problems early.
This advisory explains caponizing timing by tracking comb and wattle growth rather than age. It warns that risks increase as the comb reddens and urges operating when the comb shows a hint of red to minimize danger and pain.
The article explains that hens molt every fall reducing egg production. Early hatched pullets reach laying age in fall and early winter, providing a vital egg supply while older hens rest. Hatch early and ensure a good number of early pullets to cover the demand.
The USDA gathers honey samples nationwide to set reliable color grades for extracted honey. Agriculturists, in cooperation with the division of grades and standards, will use a new spectrophotometer and also examine honey from other investigations. The pollen content will be identified by the microchemical laboratory of the Bureau of Chemistry.
A home made poultry self feeder praised by the Knox County Indiana extension agent uses an old mower wheel a barrel with ends removed an old washtub and rough plank platform. The wheel rests on the platform a barrel sits on the wheel is filled with dry mash and the tub covers it leaving space for feed to drop inside.
In drought years farmers with silos can feed livestock from stored silage rather than selling at a loss. Properly ensilved corn remains edible for years, allowing herds to stay healthy when pastures burn and feed costs soar.
Dwarf Essex rape may be sown in late summer or early fall to fatten hogs. Turning pige on rape after a month or six weeks aids finishing. Minnesota authorities say an acre of rape can feed twenty to thirty pigs for several weeks. Sow on rich soil with five pounds per acre.
A well fitted collar lies snug along the neck with space at the bottom for a hand. Sweat pads adjust the collar for different horses and account for flesh loss. A collar fitting in spring may be too large later.
A feature on frame bungalow design and affordable living. William A. Radford offers free expert building advice by mail from Chicago. Readers learn about room layout closets baths kitchens and cost considerations while emphasizing working plans to obtain accurate bids.
The article praises a simple house design for its practicality and cost effectiveness, noting sturdy materials and skilled labor. It highlights a wide porch, dormer windows, and a large front living room 23 by 13 feet 6 inches, with ample light and ventilation. It also mentions spiders reacting to musical vibrations rather than true music understanding.
Cockerels tend to eat more scratch feed and less mash than pullets. Medium sized birds are preferred over oversized roosters, particularly for birds kept for breeding purposes.
As chicks grow they require more room and cost more feed. Two-year-old hens should be sent to market, as keeping them beyond the third season seldom pays for their upkeep.
Report notes a Korean belief that cutting hair or beard dishonors parents. Hair loss is saved and combined with nail parings in a coffin so the deceased can return to another earth intact.
A brief item notes a quotation about life's value urging attention to worthwhile things. The saying suggests that those who feel life is empty often neglect meaningful aspects, attributed to the Boston Transcript.
A reflective line notes luck and value, comparing it to other things and suggesting appreciation only when lost. The speaker draws a general lesson about fortune and perspective.
The passage surveys diverse items from history and science. It notes the eggplant fruit nickname mad apple a Greek shorthand traces in ancient times England’s artificial flower industry employing over ten thousand people Maine inventor’s precision tool for shoe lasts accurate to one thousandth inch a 17th century machine gun with 64 barrels a sky with 20 brighter stars a sea bottom sand movement at four tenths knot per hour and serologic blood tests distinguishing human blood from animals except anthropoid apes.
Uncle Eben explains that true friendship rests as much on forgetting faults as on remembering favors, stressing mutual forbearance as a foundation for lasting ties. The saying highlights the value of mercy and gratitude in enduring bonds.
William Hoylen of 16 Spring St Bristol Connecticut credits Tanlac with curing his severe stomach trouble after fifteen years. He reports three bottles added fifteen pounds and restored health enabling him to eat steak and onions again. The ad claims undigested food poisons and Tanlac rebuilds the stomach and body and urges readers to buy at local druggists.
A Birmingham Age-Herald amusement paragraph describes a village optimist and grouch debating the noisy Sabbath day happenings in town. Automobile parties rumble through, stirring dust terrorizing pigs and poultry as residents complain they will continue all day.
A Diamond Dyes advertisement touts simple directions to dye or tint worn clothing and home textiles. It claims guaranteed perfect results on wool silk linen cotton and blends with no streaking fading or running. Buyers are advised to tell their druggist the fabric type for best results.
A witty exchange in a hotel lobby features an old gentleman with an ear trumpet responding to a boastful delegate. The humor centers on a mock “uplifter” convention and the horned device scaring off eager talk about the cause.
广告提醒家长在给婴幼儿使用的 Castoria 中核对签名确保为“使用超30年”的正品。强调孩子对 Fletcher's Castoria 的需求呼声。
During an early spring snowstorm Jack and his shaggy dog Turk came to a porch to shovel. Turk sat up begging for bread and butter, and Jack agreed he would eat it if the dog refused.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment to remove pimples and blackheads and Cuticura Soap for washing in five minutes. It advises daily use to keep skin clear and notes inclusion of Cuticura Taleum in the product line.
Henry speaks with Marla about his speech while the laundress sings O Happy Day. The scene shows domestic wit and social contrast as the couple's banter unfolds amid a wartime era mood. A closing ad and a quote from Louis M. Notkin appear in the column.
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