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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1924
Page
3
Jan Pienaar of Rhodesia faced a leopard that gripped his left shoulder and lunged at his throat. He steadied his rifle, freed the weapon, and fired, wounding the animal and escaping with scars he bears to this day.
A Kansas City Star excerpt recalls Meadows Crossing once known as the Commercial. Proprietor William Bugg and patrons called it the house. Piano tuner Meeler visited monthly, noting a changing opinion from customers and asking for his view on service after a long habit of patronage.
United States Department of Agriculture reports show 11 of 15 Upper Peninsula counties have organized purebred sire campaigns to locate unprofitable scrubs. Committees of leading farmers oversee efforts moving to weed out scrub bulls. A development bureau keeps blotters detailing the mortgage risk of scrubs, with a calling card announcing resignations and new sires. Local organizations including Michigan Agricultural College extension, railroads, and banks aid the effort.
The article explains bridge grafting to repair bark injury on fruit trees, mainly apples. It covers selecting scions from last year’s wood, beveling ends, inserting under bark, and securing with grafting wax and cloth. It notes care with cambium contact, number of scions, and best timing just before growth starts.
H Embleton of Colorado Agricultural College explains there is no single best breed, only strains. He outlines three general classes small medium and large, notes egg production and meat traits vary by strain, and advises buyers to choose stock from trusted breeders who focus on their desired purpose.
Ewes in good condition should thrive on clover hay with little shelled corn and avoid grains until four to six weeks before lambing. Target medium flesh at lambing. If concentrates are used, mix shelled corn oats wheat bran linseed meal or corn linseed meal with corn stover. Offer about 2½ pounds of grain mixture daily plus two pounds of clover hay and as much corn stover as desired.
Advice warns against fattening and killing a sow after one good litter. A sow with one successful litter tends to improve with more litters, maturing and better at caring for piglets. Keeping the sow allows stronger offspring and sustained lactation without sacrificing future breeding potential.
Iowa State College reports J M Bevard findings showing soy beans and hay as wintering feed for breeding ewes. A mix of soy bean hay and alfalfa outperformed either alone. Experiments with 100 acres produced 106 pounds of wool per acre, noting lower grain needs and better weight gains for ewes on the blend.
A damaged OCR passage presents scattered words and names with no clear narrative. No identifiable events, persons, or places are deducible for a concrete headline or detailed summary.
United States Department of Agriculture urged poultry raisers to hatch chicks early to maximize egg production. Early pullets reach laying by October, boosting November to January output and annual profits. Hatch timing varies by breed with Plymouth Rock Rhode Island Red Wyandotte needing late March to early April, Leghorn and Ancona late April to early May. Late hatchers yield less profit.
Fragmentary OCR text describes wet floors on a deck leading to a death and mentions unhealthy birds, poor selection, and aeration. The garbled lines reference a breeding pen, quality concerns, and possible fatal outcomes, but no clear names, dates, places, or organizations are identifiable.
A garbled note discusses the essential role of produce for families and the impact of costs and access on gardening and local markets. It mentions low income constraints, potential penalties, and the effect on supply, urging consideration of affordable access to fruits and vegetables.
Fragmentary OCR text references Keelpe and Malioy in a grafting context with unclear meaning and multiple garbled phrases. No coherent event or entities beyond these names can be confirmed for a concise news item.
Lacymay Schaer, a Hot Springs resident, rose from school record holder to a first class U.S. government clerk. She proved merit over pull, excelling in mail handling at 72 letters per minute with zero errors. She later led local and state Business and Professional Women’s clubs and advocates women’s efficiency and self improvement.
In Orlando Florida a woman named Julia Chapman runs two small but influential enterprises. She sells railroad tickets and provides insurance and loans on houses, earning respect for her diligent work ethic. Her story highlights how a modest role can become a significant local presence through dedication.
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