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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
7
A heavy rain and windstorm caused considerable damage Wednesday. Lightning struck Mrs. Jane Wilson’s barn at about 4 a.m., destroying the barn and contents with partial insurance coverage. The rest of the long column records visits, dinners, farm transfers, and local movements among residents.
Six Points residents Charlie Ringer and his wife visited Indianapolis relatives over Sunday. Thanksgiving guests included Mrs. Laura Blanton Gip Blanton and families, C. M. Pettijohn and Wm. George and families. Beulah and Jessie Harrison visited Bessie Ringer Tuesday. Ray Haskett has been on the sick list. Frank Ringer and brother entertained Ben Hoffman Saturday night. Mrs. Rebecca Haskett visited her daughter Mrs. Ernest Hershman. Murry Barnes and wife visited the former’s mother Mrs. Hannah Barnes. Harry Evans, Murry Barnes and families visited Elmer Harrison and family Sunday. Mrs. Cap Moore and daughter shopped in the capital city Friday.
Fire was discovered about 8 oclock Monday morning in the Beals' Bros cotton stock. The fire was extinguished and the contents of the store saved.
Mrs John Miller and Oval join Will and Mrs Miller for a Tuesday visit. Charles Marshall makes a business trip to Oakland. Oscar Brown and wife dine with Wid Burton in Boxley. G A Hart and wife host Charles Marshall and family at dinner. Cade Burton travels to Indianapolis Saturday. Bernie Burton Debt Wilson and wives dine with Jesse Small and wife for Thanksgiving. Mrs Fred Kassebaum returns from Indianapolis after visiting Olive Devaney. Charles Marshall L H Perry assist H C Burton in butchering Tuesday. Henry Small's ill child shows signs of improvement.
South Adams notes say Mr and Mrs M E Hinshaw called on Alf Hinshaw and wife Friday. J N Cox and wife and Seth J Hinshaw headed to North Carolina for a Hinshaw reunion and visiting kin. The column reports local illness, school reopening after Thanksgiving, and a mill and elevator fire loss at Smith & Inman.
A school committee from each class oversees Anas exercises while about 35 Traveling State Library books have been read and half are checked out. Freshmen compete in a ten minute Irving biography and word-creation contest. Senior Winifred Foster tops spelling with 92 percent. others range from 70 to 76 percent. Local notes mention physics experiments, clean surroundings, and a district teachers’ institute. A school wagon improves morning arrivals. blankets and foot warmers were added. J C Coulson to sell farm goods at public gate near Sheridan on Dec 19 with terms.
C. E. Gregory the druggist endorses Zemo a topical preparation claimed to halt itching and destroy germs causing eczema. The ad asserts it has cured more chronic eczema and skin ailments than rival remedies and promotes its honesty and effectiveness.
Minnesota station analyzes weeds eaten by sheep with protein and carbohydrate contents compared to alfalfa clover and timothy hay. Entries include Lambs quarters purslane pigweed dandelion catnip goldenred mustard quack grass alfalfa clover timothy with varying protein and carbohydrate levels and fats.
The American Cultivator reports that Ikaffir corn and cow peas yield the most green substance per acre and satisfy milk production, while alfalfa yields the most air dry substance and supports higher milk output. Oats and peas suit as a spacing crop and rye gives early yields. Plans for new dairy barns by the USDA dairy division offer various costed designs for efficient barns and sanitation.
A concise assessment suggests the proposed plans will probably satisfy his requirements, balancing practicality and scope. Key considerations include feasibility, cost, and timeline alignment with the subject’s goals.
The text argues turning work teams out to pasture at night is better than keeping them in poorly ventilated stables. It urges farmers to breed and raise horses, selling colts when prices are favorable, and to handle young colts early yet judiciously to prevent them from going wild.
Hog notes describe rapid growth of hogs with heavy bones and frequent feeding surpassing pedigree. Dipping hogs becomes easy with a modern tank. An average litter of seven or eight pigs is profitable, with alfalfa pasture reducing corn costs. A good boar strengthens the farm’s footing.
The Ohio experiment station reports corn silage yields about 4.68 dollars per ton for beef cattle in tests. It notes that an acre producing ten to fifteen tons of silage represents a clear loss to anyone not using silage in beef feeding.
Green food aids digestion and adds bulk to the ration, supplying valuable nutrients especially protein. Protein is essential for bone and muscle growth, and growing poultry require it to thrive.
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