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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
23
Tennessee experiments show feeding alfalfa and pea hay in place of wheat bran reduces milk and butter costs. Substituting roughage for concentrates lowers costs per gallon and per pound of butter, with alfalfa and pea hay offering the best returns in suitable regions.
Calf scours often result from feeding mistakes such as dirty milk, dirty pails, sour milk, or overfeeding. Start by halving the feed and ensuring freshness, then gradually return to full feeding if needed. For persistent cases, use castor oil in milk and a bismuth mixture, and disinfect stalls with cresol. If white discharge appears two days after birth, seek a veterinarian urgently.
Court W. Ranslow of Missouri Valley describes a gate fastener using a harness snap fixed to the post with a small open link or heavy wire ring. The design prevents the stock from learning to operate it and resists wind, avoiding the slipping peg problem.
The text argues dairy cows yield more certain profits than other farming phases. It notes grain crops depend on seasons and market, while feed cost and a stable market for dairy are as sure as possible in farming.
A compact guide lists common orchard pests and remedies. It names pear tree slug, apple maggot, tent caterpillars, flea beetle, gall on blackberry canes, strawberry slug, cherry aphis, and fruit-bark beetle with recommended early season sprays such as Paris green Bordeaux arsenite and kerosene emulsion.
The article advises compromise on moderate skirt width with fullness, forecasting possible two to three years of full skirts. It discusses plaited and circular skirts, hem contrast fabrics, and converting tunics into skirts. Sleeves adopt double designs with opaque upper and transparent lower sections, using chiffon or lace. It notes new fabric blends and beltless blouses, plus straight-line frocks with hip plaits and embroidery.
Advice from authorities recommends knitting in silk thread to strengthen heels in sacks and stockings for army use. Silk is favored for durability and pliancy compared with double wool, with No 20 unglazed black cotton mentioned as an alternative.
A theatrical suitor seeks a mother’s consent for marriage and is refused as the mother jokes of marrying him. The piece then shifts to an examination of the swastika’s history across continents and eras, tracing its use as a benediction emblem from bronze age Europe to modern Asia and its possible symbolic meanings.
Mrs Slathers confronts Bobby with a moral precept about intentions. The boy, a keen consumer of news, responds affirmatively. The exchange ends with a pointed remark about the peace palace at The Hague.
The quote notes Withers appears to have a gift of repartee while suggesting the wit may be a borrowed accomplishment. The remark frames Withers as both sharp and self-aware about originality.
The line suggests that even figures who may not be present or active are wrapped in specially made gowns, implying ceremonial or symbolic attire for overlooked or emerging individuals.
In a spirited exchange, Chubson declares he is debt rid den while another insists his status is strong. The dialogue highlights tensions over finance and status as the man speaks of a fine motor car and comfortable rides on credit.
A reader asks why a chiropodist is being sent for while another insists toe poisoning is the issue. The exchange hints at medical confusion and public worry over diagnosis.
The saying reflects that the person praised by himself is typically harsh or harmful to those close to him, harming family relations and trust. It underscores the paradox of self-justifying behavior versus its impact on relatives and dependents.
Jonah earned the distinction of becoming the first person to ride in a submarine, marking a historic milestone in underwater exploration.
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