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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1899
Page
2
In Aunt Jane’s party mood, Kitty admires a refined self in a London toilet glass and debates a marriage proposal from John Mortimer. She vows to refuse, feeling grown past Aunt Jane’s control while confronting fear of her mother’s reaction.
Kitty and Dora discuss vanity love and future plans in London. Kitty resents the idea of being in love and contemplates becoming a governess or marrying John Mortimer, while Dora jests about appearances and possibilities as they contemplate leaving London for independence.
The narrator describes a looming deadline to fulfill a wish and a forthcoming move from Cornwall to Brittany. He recalls John Mortimer's place in the life of his sister and a steadfast friend described as eternally young at heart, admired by all.
Aunt Jane directs Dora to dress for the evening while Kitty joins John Mortimer in the drawing room. A quiet exchange reveals his sincere interest as Kitty recalls her old fashion struggles and longs for his steady, earnest gaze.
A German- founded Boerne tale recounts a king and queen chosen for strength who ruled until the idea was deemed unfit for America. The ex-queen, now worth $100,000, owns a third of the town and works six days a week at laundry, her authority lingering with older residents.
A historical notice recreates Bill Nye’s sale ad for a cow named Rose. The eight year old dairy animal is described as plump and fearless, with raspberry color and mixed breed traits. The seller offers a shotgun with the cow and notes Rose’s tendency to travel in May, returning with a tall red calf.
Successful farmers share practical tips for managing dairy cows and poultry. They stress clean housing, steady feeding, and regular health checks to keep stock productive and animals sound. Practical advice helps farmers improve yields and welfare on mixed farms.
The article notes Britain’s dairy cattle numbers rose from 2,204,000 in 1871-75 to 2,562,000 in 1891-95 while the population grew from 26,854,217 to 33,823,120. Per 1,000 people milk cows fell from 87 to 76 by 1891-95, with further declines through 1897, raising reliance on imported butter as the population outpaces bovine growth.
Farmers' Review outlines turkey raising tips for Christmas markets including fattening timelines, wing clipping debates, cleanliness to prevent lice, free range for strong hatch, and careful coop design. Advice covers feeding, housing, brooding hens, egg handling, and keeping poults warm and disease free.
Emma Clearwaters notes that hens may lay 18 to 25 eggs in the first clutch, 15 to 20 in the second, and 12 to 18 in the third. She compares turkey raising to a game of chance, where effort continues even without guaranteed profit.
Mrs Ju liette Lamkin of Texas describes a method to make and store butter in hot country without ice. She details daily skim milk handling, cooling in well water, immediate churning, thorough washing, salting, and moist packing to prevent tallowy or musty butter for summer markets.
Rural World explains a method to halt horn growth in young calves. Apply caustic potash or luna caustic to the horn nubs before they start, ideally at about one week old, to kill the horns with a single careful treatment. Wrap the stick, cleanse the knobs with soap and water, and protect surrounding areas with grease.
The article states cows have potential for rich milk with proper feed and care, but poor feed destroys that potential. Even with good management, a cow suited for good milk yields best returns when properly fed and cared for, while poor cows won’t fully improve.
Milk from the Canadian Experiment Station farm showed bacteria from 8 000 to 18 000 per cubic centimeter, while town retail milk ranged from 121 000 to 1 200 000 per cubic centimeter. The contrast highlights the impact of strict cleanliness versus ordinary handling on germ content.
The farmer who makes his own butter should tailor production to dealer demands to secure and retain a good market. Deferring to dealers' judgment helps ensure regular supply, uniform weekly quality, and the best character, a crucial yet hard to attain goal.
The Texas Stock Journal notes authorities expect heavy hogs to remain out of favor as consumer demand shifts. Heavy hogs are 60 to 250 pounds, with 150 pounds ideal. 225 pounds tops for best pork. Packers seek lard and pork, prompting farmers to target quick growth and earlier market, even at six months.
Langshan advocates claim the breed outperforms Light Brahmas for winter laying. They praise hardiness, calm handling, strong mothering, and long productive lifespans, with several judges and raisers endorsing Langshans over other birds for egg production and brood care.
A Newark Call study argues hereditary defects extend beyond physical deformity to habits temperament and behavior. It notes trotters often pass both speed and trot-oriented tendencies to progeny and stresses heredity’s significance for breeders leveraging good traits and avoiding bad ones.
The piece advises that when sows are fat, piglets risk thumps a nearly incurable disease. Regular exercise and reduced feeding prevent it. Drive the sow from the lot and urge the piglets to accompany her. Give grass oats bran and exercise, discard excess food, and avoid indulgence while keeping the pigs active.
Farmers warned that milk in bad condition should not be sent to creameries as it risks spoiling many batches. Proper handling and feeding tainted milk to hogs or poultry recommended to avoid waste and spoilage.
A brief note describes a mother worrying about her daughter who refuses further birthday parties, implying social expectations and family concerns without detailing events or names.
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