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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
3
The article stresses caring for pregnant sows to ensure strong litters. It recommends shelter at farrowing, portable hog houses, and interior protection to prevent pig mortality. Emphasizes pasture as the base of profitable pig handling and balancing corn with leguminous feeds for proper nourishment.
The Pennsylvania experiment station findings from winter 1909-10 show that fattening steers is most economical with roughage heavy rations and limited concentrates while local beef demand caps ideal finish. Increasing corn silage boosts profits, cold protection remains crucial for succulent feeds. average corn price was $1.05 per bushel and risk margins ranged 1.23 dollars per cwt for bulky rations versus 1.68 for concentrated rations, with outdoor shelter showing a 0.172 dollar advantage.
The swinging dividing pole for double stalls hangs from the ceiling by a chain and is tethered to the manger by a short chain, allowing free movement. It offers better room for horses than a stationary pole in crowded stalls.
The notes advise on pig health noting cholera hits young pigs first and post mortems help identify deaths. They warn against mud in pens, discuss feeding for fat, warn frozen alfalfa is indigestible, and emphasize ample air space for hogs. Practical ideas include heater costs for cattle water and risks of crowding young stock with older animals.
A writer argues corn alone is poor for breeding ewes, causing excessive oil in fleece. Mixing corn with oats and wheat bran yields a better grain ration. Caution is advised on cottonseed meal with timothy hay unless ample roots are fed, due to constipation. At current prices, build housing for pigs of all sizes.
Arch Hoxsey of the Wright team broke the altitude world record at Dominguez field by reaching 11 474 feet in a 30 mile gale. He soared above Los Angeles amid thousands of cheering spectators then landed safely despite severe cold that benumbed him.
Washington Taft letters secretary of the interior praising the engineers passed on uncompleted reclamation works. The document sums the project as feasible and worthy of $20,000,000 in expenditure. When Congress reconvenes the president plans to transmit the report with a message.
Washington reports fear of a new Honduran revolt prompts Secretary Meyer to order gunboat Yorktown from Corinto to Amapala to observe and report conditions on the west coast. Amapala, longtime storm center, hosted opponent General Valadares ousted by President Da villa.
Sydney scene reports Dave Smith, holder of the Australian middleweight crown, defeated Billy Papke in the tenth round on a foul. Smith led every round, while Papke appeared not to be in his usual form.
A reader testifies that Resinol Ointment relieved a varicose leg ulcer after weeks of use. The endorsement credits a sister Mrs Cairns Ladykirk Norham on Tweed who was cured after 14 months of prior treatment. Robert Davidson Gateshead on Tyne also endorses the product.
The Chronicle notes Cassidy-Harringan bragged about beating Finnegan last Monday. Casey mentions it was nearly a week ago, and Cassidy only recovered from the bout this morning.
A humorous excerpt notes a man ready to propose asking a woman named in a magazine quote. The scene captures anticipation and a hopeful reveal as he plans the moment while hoping she is nearby.
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