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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
7
A New York experiment station study fed hens increasing salt in their rations to determine effects on egg yield. Results showed hens given slightly salted food laid about twice as many eggs as those on nonseasoned grain, with excess salt causing diarrhoea.
The secretary of agriculture updates Order 143 effective August 15 1913 allowing tobacco dip for cattle scabies with at least 0.07 percent nicotine. Previous rules required 0.50 percent nicotine and 2 percent sulfur flowers. The new dip need not include sulfur. Lime and sulfur dip rules remain unchanged.
The passage argues that a heavily boned male hog is preferable for breeding and finishing. It costs less to raise through bone weight than via fattening with corn, as heavier bone implies better breeding weight and lower risk of collapse when finished.
Article notes turkeys hens profitable until five years. change gobblers yearly. It states turkey eggs hatch in twenty eight days and a setting comprises seven eggs. It advises the nesta should be on the ground.
A farm grows through a solid dairy herd and returning every pound of manure to the soil. The advice emphasizes cattle efficiency and soil fertility as core strategies for expansion and productivity.
The note warns that letting pig beds stay wet and damp leads to sore tails and scours in piglets. It emphasizes proper bedding and cleanliness to prevent disease and health problems in the herd.
Agricultural adviser Julius Erdman outlines home weed killing methods using salt, carbolic acid, sulfuric acid, arsenic mixtures, and lime with sulfur. He notes commercial products exist, stresses best timing after rain or on hot days with a sprinkler, and warns of poison hazards requiring careful handling.
The article asserts proper feeding is crucial for exhibition birds. If a chicken spends equal time in the coop and in the show, and is fed correctly, it will be healthier and present better to the judge.
The unsuccessful poultry raiser fails to consider the time needed for feeding and cleaning, and overlooks errors in his housing methods, leading to continued poor results.
The University of Washington has secured two sections of land on the Snoqualmie National Forest for use in its forestry courses. The arrangement supports field study and hands on instruction for students at the university.
The article urges sheep farmers to store part of their corn crop in silos to boost efficient mutton production. It emphasizes the timing and value of preserved feed for improving lamb and sheep output.
National forest officers report higher timber sales this year and lower receipts from timber trespass compared with last year, signaling growing use of the forests and greater respect for federal forest policy.
Snails damaging gardens can be trapped by placing poisoned turnip cabbage or potatoes under boards to limit harm to birds. The method hides bait under a board so fowls are not killed.
A gardener who relies on his own plots safeguards quality and offers top produce, inviting a king to partake. His self supplied sustenance proves adulteration fears unnecessary as he shares premier fare.
Instruction on training horses emphasizes teaching one task at a time. Mastery of a single skill ensures the colt remembers it and applies it reliably, reducing confusion and resistance during learning.
A Russian scientist says he has discovered an inoculation to protect forests from insect pests. The claim positions a biological approach as a potential safeguard for timber and woodlands.
Advice on inexpensive curtain colors and fabrics for autumn living rooms bedrooms and wing rooms. Recommends green and yellow combos with cheesecloth silk muslin and poplin options. details curtain construction hanging methods and pricing like cheesecloth at ten cents a yard and silk muslin at twenty five cents.
Instructions for a golden sponge cake with separated eggs and yolks beaten until thick and creamy, then combined with sugar to a light cream. Adds lemon or vanilla, sifted pastry flour folded gently, baked in a buttered tin until a golden brown, with careful cutting to keep the grain light.
Instructions advise periodically shifting a stair carpet a couple of inches to even out the pile and extend its life. This simple, costless practice preserves the carpet’s appearance and durability.
A historical note explains using soft lint-free cloths soaked in a gasoline and kerosene mix to create a splendid cleanser. Cloths are air dried between soaks, with a warning to keep fluids away from fire due to high inflammability.
For discolored enamelware, to keep white enamelware looking new, scour occasionally with plain vinegar. The tip emphasizes using common household vinegar as a gentle whitening aid.
A shopper asks for a size up to account for shrinkage while a clerk notes the fabric is unshrinkable. The customer then demands two sizes larger, citing the mismatch between fit and fabric behavior. The exchange highlights sizing challenges in apparel retail.
Advert says mothers should examine every bottle of Castoria for safety and the seven signature mark. Claims 30 years of use and notes children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
Fragmented quotes show characters arguing alibis and liberty in a candid 19th century style. Advertisements claim cures for stomach issues and worms from period products while a fleeting line suggests a woman seeks to learn a secret.
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