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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
7
United States Department of Agriculture notes sheep as valuable weed destroyers. They move between fields, clean fence rows and cornfields without injuring standing ears, helping reduce weed seeds and offset crop damage. Woven wire fencing aids confinement and post stability. Sheep outperform goats for this task on typical farms.
The mule shows clear benefits over the horse as a farm worker. It tolerates heat better, slows when needed, and is safer with careless drivers. It eats less grain yet consumes roughage well, suffers fewer digestive issues, and loses value less with age and hard use.
The United States Department guidance says winter beef steers should be kept in a dry lot with a north windbreak or given open shed access. In some Southern areas weather alone may not justify open sheds, but savings in feed and manure and pasture protection can make sheds profitable. Breeding animals may need greater protection than an open shed provides.
The article argues that hogs need a suitable balanced ration for comfort and profitability. It emphasizes feeding brood sows abundant alfalfa daily, allowing them to take it from the rack as sheep would, to improve comfort during winter.
A reflective fragment echoes Lowell on cherishing old friends and spreading kindness while noting time and change. The piece blends seasonal sentiment with a practical odd line about mayonnaise dressing and whipped cream.
A long reader recipe list details French seasoning powders for soup and spice blends, Amber Marmalade steps with fruit and paraffin sealing, a cheap honey substitute, and mixed spice for puddings. It includes instructions for chicken dumplings, friendship muffins, oatmeal bread, waffles, raised muffins, plus aphorisms about friendship and borrowing.
The article lists practical ideas to improve common meals with garnishes and dressings. It covers hard sauce for hot puddings, multiple salad dressings including Honey and Thousand Island styles, and a Ginger Ale fruit salad. Also includes banana dishes, stuffed onions, tenderloin cutlets, and chestnut stuffing with step by step prep notes.
The Bureau of Chemistry through the Food Research Laboratory demonstrates how faulty packing and car stowage damage eggs. Four town meetings drew over a hundred shippers. they expressed interest in conservation methods and the department’s folder How to Load Cars of Eggs, available from the USDA in Washington.
A breeder emphasizes vigor as the key to hens chosen for breeding. Hens lagging in winter are dismissed as unfertile, while feeding shifts before hatching improve fertility and chick strength. Beef scrap is added as laying tapers to boost quality during breeding season.
A fragmentary exchange questions a hidden plan to “chickenize France” while contrasting it with doubts about the fate of domestic home musical comedies. The brief line suggests concern over strategy and cultural entertainment prospects.
Warning about kidney and urinary trouble urges early action with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims rapid relief and a money back guarantee, recommending two capsules daily and stressing brand authenticity for safety.
A brief quip notes Germans demanding food and a retort that they will receive “food for thought” as a witty wartime remark.
The piece extols Nature's herb cure Garfield Tea as a gentler option, contrasting it with harsh drug cathartics. It also comments on vanity and impudence as twin sisters, reflecting cultural attitudes of the era.
Washington agriculture specialists urge poultry owners to hatch pullets in March or April to be well matured by fall. Proper housing, warmth, ventilation, and clean litter are essential along with beef scrap in feed to encourage exercise and scratching.
Advocates emphasize giving females the best care with fresh air exercise and green food. They question forcing heavy egg production during winter as it may affect chick vitality and urge proper conditions to keep breeding females in top condition.
A rural child gains a chance to save by earning through caring for chickens. The program highlights practical work and financial learning, strengthening future prospects for the participant.
A civic exhortation highlights financial prudence as residents are urged to count their change after a busy shopping season. The note stresses careful budgeting and monitoring of expenses amid local commerce.
Promotes a general digestive cure using May Apple Aloe Jaljay and Pelleta tablets for ailments like indigestion and bilious attacks. Mentions a brand Pierce’s and a sales pitch aimed at consumers seeking quick relief.
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