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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
5
In dawn light Elinor plans flight with Ward after a perilous night. Ward, torn by past deeds and faith, confronts Elinor in Saint Paul’s, confessing love and seeking a future together with her under shared grace.
The Friend returns from abroad and asks about the old man’s wife. He reveals she divorced last summer and is now pursuing a stage career. The exchange hints at lingering connections and social shifts as the couple discusses marital changes and public roles.
Kansas expert Q B Reed of Kansas State Agricultural College says underfeeding is common and roughage should be the foundation of the dairy ration. Cows must be fed as individuals, measured by milk output and body condition, with grain to forage ratios guiding nutrient balance.
The article explains a simple formalin treatment to prevent smut in wheat and oats and related potato diseases. Mix one ounce of formalin in three gallons of water and dip seed grain for about two hours, then air dry before sowing. Never reseal in the previous sacks to avoid resuming contamination.
A writer notes outdoor feeding practices and describes a hay feed rack. Posts set feet apart with a 1 by 2 board around outside and 2 by 2 tops, posts seven feet high. The piece discusses waste prevention and practical construction details.
Vets between the center posts level with the ends a 2 by 0 is nailed for the bottom of the rack and slats extend to the 2 by 44 above the top to prevent hay waste.
Farmers plan immediate harrowing after grain removal to form a dust mulch. A disk harrow is recommended to reduce moisture and crusting, aiding future plowing and planting in hot dry weather. Early harrowing preserves soil condition and prevents hard, unmanageable chunks.
Farmers face corn hogging as a response to feed shortages but must minimize waste. The article notes hogging often wastes grain when large hog pens are used and urges fencing fields into small, exhaustively cleaned lots and avoiding moving hogs until areas are cleared.
A milk wagon bottom device prevents movement when the driver is absent. A rod pivots on a cranked shaft attached to the driver seat, with springs and bolts sliding in housings. When the driver sits, weight releases the bolts, engaging locks on the wheels to stop the wagon.
Outloor storage cellars or caves suit storing many vegetables. Structures vary by region with above ground Southern types and deeply buried northern types protected by earth and straw. Send for Farmers' Bulletins AT and $0.79 from the U S Department of Agriculture for full storage details and designs.
Dr. W. McCampbell of Kansas State Agricultural College warns farmers against overworking brood mares to chase quick gains. He notes brood work can trigger abortion in early pregnancy and stresses sound management, warning against sacrificing a good crop for a few bushels. Three mares can do two horse work and raise three foals, with a well bred draft colt selling around $100 at weaning.
Garden note advises lime on hard to plow pastures to balance soil and boost grass vigor. Recommend yearly top dressing with well rotted barnyard manure and periodic phosphate and nitrogen fertilizer. Also reseed bare sod areas annually with good grass seed to maintain pasture density.
Western Canada reports strong harvests of wheat oats and barley across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with yields higher than last year though not matching 1916. A farmer near Delia Alberta estimates 80 to 85 bushels per acre while land sells for about 25 to 60 dollars per acre. Hog production thrives with rising prices and robust grass and climate support. Calgary and Edmonton wool sales push the season toward two million pounds, reflecting a booming agrarian economy.
A New Haven Register note mocks German barter by saying customs in Europe are adopting moneyless payment. A shipment of several million eggs was held by Dutch authorities on the German frontier after Germany pledged to pay in gold and offered leder-like paper. The Germans did not receive their eggs after showing the "color of their money."
Promotion claims Cuticura Ointment and Soap heal skin troubles with hot baths and offer free samples by mail. Brief note mentions posters and a Boston department address. The rest contains garbled dialogue and unrelated stray phrases with unclear relevance.
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