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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
2
The article explains adjustments to harnesses for draft animals citing the need to balance weight distribution along the back and neck. It describes modifying back straps, trace length, and collar fit to prevent restricting movement and to keep draft in proper alignment. It emphasizes preventing wear on the animal and improving efficiency during pulling tasks.
A readable fragment describes horses known as roaring to illustrate the impact of a disease on their breathing. It notes how the condition affected movement and work, and mentions surgical attempts and the risk of further harm.
Kansas Agricultural College researchers Wentworth and Ambel report that pig litter sizes may be inherited. Early data suggest fecundity runs true to heredity, but hard records and error margins must confirm whether litter size accurately reflects genetic factors. Wild boar averages four pigs per litter, Tamworth breed about one per sow.
The passage explains that land types like dry tanherbs and high dry grasses suit cattle and horses, but sheep rely on growth from showgrowth and dry pasture grasses. It notes sheep require specific conditions and often graze near water, with care needed to avoid overland pasture damage.
A historic notice warns that dry root foods cause fever and stomach troubles in cows and sheep. It suggests mixing green roots with grain to prevent harm, and mentions the practice of feeding through a gulper as a method to manage larger groups.
A historical meditation honors war dogs used by French and British forces in World War I. The piece notes dogs as sentinels and couriers, detailing famous canines like Marquis and Prince, and recounts feats of loyalty, tracking, and rescue across trenches in France and Belgium.
Captain de Booy, a young East Indies expedition navigator, reports bringing a rare "God of Death" pottery relic to the United States. He found it in a cave in the West Indies during a four month voyage, noting that it is the larger mate of only two known pieces, with natives fearing caves and thus never discovering it before Columbus.
Burlingame officials plan a city ordinance to curb barking by dogs and other noises that cause discomfort to sensitive residents. After numerous complaints the city attorney was asked to draft a measure banning any sound loud or prolonged enough to disturb sleep, with opponents led by women from prominent kennels in the community.
White Plains New York Guay Walker forty years old was killed by an electric shock while using an iron rod in a tank car in the freight yards of the New York Worcester and Boston Railroad. He touched an energized feed wire when withdrawing the rod and about 11000 volts passed through him killing him almost instantly. He leaves a wife and five children residing at Silver Lake.
Los Angeles anglers aboard the launch Swatika U1 joined Capt Tad Gray and two companions in a fierce hour plus struggle with a large thrasher shark off Catalina Island. The fight featured a swordfish assisting the shark as they battled the monster during a three day fishing cruise.
Dorothy Huggden declares her love to Dick Garrett as a Panama trip looms and a father’s blessing frames a poignant farewell at the Country Club ballroom. The pair confront choice and fate as the music fades and a future abroad beckons.
The Wisconsin Highway Commission notes springy road spots stem from surface and underground water. Deepened side ditches and better underdrainage, including center tile drains, can stabilize roads. raise road crown where needed and use crushed stone or gravel for backfill. Tile depth and spacing are outlined with cost ranges for four and six inch tiles and sewer pipe.
New York faces rebuilding two thirds of its highway bridges as many cannot bear eight ton weights. Damages totaling about 1 million dollars are attributed to bridge failures.
Farmers lament missed profits as muddy roads kept produce from market when prices were high. Delays to town impeded delivery, leaving potential earnings unrecorded on the books.
M F Miller of the University of Missouri agricultural experiment station predicts ground limestone will be used as commonly as barnyard manure by many Missouri farmers in the coming generation.
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