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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
3
The bluejackets keep the Santa Claus myth aboard ships with gifts distributed by a brig rigged boat. Flags, horns, and a staff accompany the officer in charge as small arms are hidden in wooden tubes called spiggoty guns aboard the festive flotilla.
Sailors aboard the Der Profit enact a grand christmastime salute with a boatswain and admiral leading the crew as Santa Claus greets the officers. Presents are distributed, whitewashing books is joked about, and a boisterous big feed follows with pie turkey and plumduff as cooks and mess attendants toil to serve a rowdy crew.
A guide explains that improper egg handling costs millions annually and that fresh eggs command higher prices. It describes building a home made egg tester from a shoe box and lamp to grade eggs and distinguish fresh from bad, with advice on using it for fertility checks and timing for setting hens.
A farm needs a suitable repair space for cold or stormy weather, a small building for repairs is essential alongside tools and materials. The article by W R Beattie stresses the value of a dedicated repair shop on rural properties to keep work going when conditions outside are harsh.
An article describes testing fertilized eggs by candling to distinguish fertile from infertile eggs. It covers using a small hole in a testing box and a lighted lamp, identifying embryo presence, blood vessels, and blood rings if dead. It also advises reseating embryos and setting up a well lit workshop with ample tools and supplies.
Farmers sheltering engines in fields should protect them from weather with tarpaulins or coverings. Keep batteries charged with a clean spark plug and strain gasoline before filling the tank. Use good lubricating oil and ensure correct air fuel mix for efficiency. Proper housing and care prevent quick balking and failures.
Practical notes advise using shavings for duck beds and letting ducks nest in them. Keep a light burning at night in large duck sheds to prevent fright and smothering. Do not feed ducks after ten weeks. provide clean food and avoid tainted meat. Excess green feed before market may turn flesh yellow, a matter of dealer preference.
The article urges farmers to breed good feet along with blood and weight, noting pure bred mares as valuable for small farms. It compares draught work to speed, stresses sturdy horses for farm labor, and advises on stable floors, bedding, and floor materials to prevent injury and slips. It condemns harsh tack as well as poor flooring and suggests a clay floor with cinders as ideal.
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