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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
6
Dr J T Dinwoodie of South Dakota State College warns that feeding carcasses of animals that died from infectious diseases to swine spreads disease and is unsafe. He says burning is the only sure method to destroy carcasses and burial does not prevent danger.
An old farm notice urges hog raisers to combat lice by applying medicated or crude oil and using hog oilers. Hogs rubbing against rails or showing rough coats signal lice infestations, and oiling is described as safe and cost effective, with year round use recommended.
Missouri Valley Farmer contributor M Walden details a portable feed rack built from 2 by 12 runners ten feet long with rounded ends. The 12 foot wide frame uses 2 by 6 cross pieces for a solid base, 2 by 4 uprights, 1 by 6 boards for rack slats, and 1 by 12 end boards to raise the manger two feet above ground.
Excess salt in livestock feed can be poisonous as chickens and other animals die from overdoses. Do not let cows and horses become salt hungry. Salt sparingly at first after a period without it and keep salt accessible to prevent overeating later.
Mr. Peters of the North Dakota Experiment Station advises allowing exercise for young pigs starting at six to seven days old. He also recommends starting feed at about five weeks, using a thin mixture of shorts and skim milk as a good starter.
The National Park Service has been organized with Stephen T. Mather as director and Horace M. Albright as assistant director. Parks are opening to autos, new roads are built, and private capital funds hotel and transport improvements. Public patronage grows as Congress funds road building and park sanitation to create self supporting parks.
Michael McNamara, a County Mayo native who served as a sergeant major in the U S Marine Corps, left retirement to volunteer again. He sailed at fifty plus to rejoin the Marines and fight under the flag he loved.
The U S Bureau of Fisheries advocates whale and cetacean meat for food noting it resembles beef in texture and color and lacks a fishy taste. Interest grows on both coasts with potential fresh, canned, and preserved products. Whale meat has entered Seattle and Portland markets at 10 cents a pound and appeared on hotel and restaurant menus.
Stocks of European pianos in Sao Paulo have been replaced by American instruments. The shift is attributed to wartime demand and the perceived superiority of American makes, according to U S authorities.
Ohio experiment station tests show a simple ration of corn and protein supplement yields nearly as much. meat scrap and self fed mash provide similar returns to complex mixes. Hens on the simple diet laid more eggs but not enough to offset higher costs. additional feeds like tankage and skim milk cited as beneficial.
A four frame covered wire yard attaches to a brooding coop to keep young chicks sheltered from rain and wandering. Hinged side and end frames fold for compact storage and help reduce chick loss and farm chores.
The device folds compactly for shipment or storage and when placed before a brooder coop it gives chicks a grassy range while staying within earshot of the hen. The coop can be opened to let the hen share the range, providing exercise for both. The pen also helps keep rats and other varmints away from the chicks.
Instructions describe packing eggs for hatching in a strong basket with an inch of excelsior lining, half inch thick wrapping, and a cloth cover secured by tacks or sewn string. A upright handle basket prevents crushing by stacked items, ensuring the eggs are not jarred.
Farms expand into purebred poultry by breeding and shipping cockerels to lead flocks for next year. A wide field opens for farmers aiming to specialize in this market segment and supply eggs and birds nationwide.
Early hatched poults should have large roomy coops. They need space to exercise indoors with their mother when weather is bad and access to the ground when conditions permit.
A kitchen column urges economy through smart cooking and sharing surplus. It combines dietary advice with practical recipes for Butterscotch Pie Strawberries Preserved Whole Bran Pudding Irish Stew Tomato With Sardines Prune based desserts and more, highlighting healthful, frugal meals for households.
A discussion on disciplined appetite urges abstaining until hungry, avoiding meals under stress, and judging hunger by physical demand. It argues excess stems from cravings, not natural appetite, and promotes simple foods like beans rice and whole grains over rich meats and condiments.
A quip from Egbert laments his letters and gifts returned while a photograph of him is refused. He wonders if the picture would have drawn Life magazine’s editor’s eye for a $100 payment to anyone who can supply a suitable caption.
Otto Ht. G. Lippert a Cincinnati pharmacist reports twenty five years selling Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with no complaints and strong sales. He endorses its value for kidney and bladder issues and invites readers to request a sample bottle and information booklet from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. Regular sizes available at drug stores.
The Scientific American reports a price rise in common metals prompts manufacturers to consider substitutes or alloys. The Bureau of Standards notes many factors affect suitability and urges research into new materials for varied articles, as current metals may not be better despite price differences.
Sir Herbert Keerbohm Tree faced repeated losses of cast members during tours in Cunabda and the United States. At least ten performers enlisted, including two women for war hospital service. A humorous incident arose when a self described deputy joined US duties, sparking later improvisation as a nurse volunteer filled the vacancy.
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