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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
7
The U S Department of Agriculture announces revised interstate cattle TB restrictions. Changes include en route testing for emigrants with state approval, 18 hour temperature recording after tuberculin, removal of return time limit for purebred cattle, and heifers placed on the same testing basis as other females.
Experts from the United States Department of Agriculture say fall is best for small poultry keepers to start. Buy pullets rather than older hens and choose well matured birds with bright combs and solid size to lay through fall and early winter. Arrange purchase with a dependable farmer or poultryman and fixed price for future delivery if needed.
Weevils and other insects may be kept out of seeds by carbon bisulfide. Treat seeds once after the planting season ends to protect them through summer, and a second treatment in fall before cold weather. Place seeds in a tight vessel, add about one tablespoonful of carbon bisulfide per 10 gallons of space, seal, and leave overnight.
Discussion on making alfalfa silage during wet periods. Favorable results come from cutting alfalfa in full bloom or near maturity, while dew or rain is present, and packing it tightly in the silo. First crop alfalfa is preferred by most who have tried silage.
The hen in good health and laying condition is a high speed heavy duty dynamo requiring special facilities and conditions to live and do her best. She needs an abundance of fresh air.
The hay crop is short in some areas so farmers seek feed substitutes. Corn fodder can be a solid cattle feed if cut when kernels are glazed and before frost, with medium sized shocks tied tight for preservation. Oat straw not rusted helps wintering horses, though straw and corn stover cannot fully replace clover or alfalfa hay for dairy cattle or fattening other stock.
To avoid garlic flavor in milk cows should be kept away from garlic or wild onions. If garlic appears in small patches fences can separate those areas and let young stock sheep or horses graze the rest. If garlic is widespread remove cows from pasture at least four hours before milking with noon milking in a garlic free area.
Late hatched chicks are less profitable than early stock but proper care helps. Provide shade for hot weather hatchings and offer sour milk for rapid growth. Maintain a dry mash at all times and ensure a wide hopper so vigorous chicks aren’t crowded.
A compact report notes progress in Turkey for a major ward effort. The text highlights a key step toward achieving success, emphasizing organizational aims and ongoing developments in the region.
A New York fashion note details mid season street frocks in serge and satin. Black satin returns for street wear with simple lines and rich embroidery, while blue serge gowns feature red green and purple trims and wide underlayers. The era urges individual styling and careful figure consideration.
Coats for fall suits vary from hip to knee length with fur styles noted in the selection. The article highlights fabric and form choices for the season.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a beauty tonic that refreshes the scalp, fights dandruff and hair loss, and makes hair appear fuller and thicker after use. It advises seeking the 385 cent bottle from druggists.
A Kansas City Star report notes a tourist emerging from a cornfield with a dozen roasting cars aimed for sale. A second car stops, the buyer asks price, and the seller sets a dollar, remarking on the field’s ownership.
Catarrh can be cured by constitutional treatment through Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The medicine is taken internally and works via the blood on mucous surfaces, destroying the disease's foundation and improving general health. Available from all druggists. circulars free from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
In a quarrel over marriage plans the bride says she would not dream George could be so spiteful. A friend recalls George sending a silver cellarette as a wedding present.
A quip about a marriage crossing party lines sparks talk of political tensions. The exchange contrasts a Republican and a Democrat, hinting at ensuing trouble.
An ad touts Bayer as the genuine aspirin product with the Bayer tablets slogan. It claims safety from millions of users and physician prescriptions for over twenty years and urges customers to buy unbroken Bayer packages with clear directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. It notes 12 tablet tins cost a few cents and mentions larger packages sold by druggists.
A Pittsburgher describes Bulgarian Blood Tea as a life extending tonic from an old Bulgarian, claiming it cures ailments, boosts vitality, and prevents sickness. He cites wide use in the United States, influenza relief, and a 15 year track record, urging readers to consult druggists due to high demand.
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