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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
7
A fragmented old column discusses late fall pigs and wintering methods. It advises keeping pigs growing year round, using corn and pasture, and notes variations among farmers for finishing pigs for market. It emphasizes steady feeding to yield healthy brood sows and potential benefits of feeding corn in summer to finish pigs.
At the national swine breeders convention the Duroe Jersey hogs from New Jersey and the Durves from New York were classified among red swine families with similar traits. The report notes the Duroe being poorer in bone and carcass than the ot
The Jersey reds bred in New Jersey for over fifty years are described as deep cherry red with no markings. The breed shows a compact body close to the ground, light ears, and a thick short neck. Doty, a famed large boar, won top honors at the St. Louis exposition, his portrait reproduced from American Cultivator.
A farmer with one or two rams should use a mixed feed of oats and bran with small amounts of corn and wheat, offered twice daily. Avoid too much wheat or corn. provide ample clean feed and keep appetite strong. For heavier feeds, danger rises. omit corn to prevent issues. For forage, feed mixed hay high in timothy or pure timothy hay.
The article outlines hoof growth rates in horses with the hind hoofs growing faster than fore hooves and unshod hooves growing quicker. It notes toe, wall, and heel growth timelines from coronet to ground, and estimates defect disappearance. It also covers sheep housing, wind protection, and shed utility, plus farm advice on linseed meal for pregnant and suckling sows and general notes on stock management.
A scrambled, era-battered item describes a railway accident near the coast and a curious tale of fake shillings, a metal disk token, and a clerk from Damfriceshire. It details a treasure with a red ore vein, a costly find, and a suspect scenario ending with a missing coin and a shift toward Manitoba for the culprit’s capture.
A dying mother asks Cynthia's foster sister Margaret to become her daughter’s lifelong guardian until Cynthia comes of age. Margaret vows to stay single and not seek her own children, while Irving Peck has pledged respect and marriage if Cynthia’s love remains blocked. Years pass as Cynthia, deemed a coquette, dreams of a match, until a Caldwell visit stirs new possibilities.
Prose excerpt recounts that warm falls fatten turkeys by abundant bugs and extended foraging, while cold falls curb activity and yield lean birds. The New York Press quotes that athletic turkeys gain mass in warmth but fail to meet public demand.
In a British scientific address, radium is described as vastly more powerful than dynamite with estimates that a small amount could lift a ship or raise substantial weight. The piece also praises President Roosevelt for opposing docking horses, noting the practice is rare in Kentucky beyond fairs and that the sun may be radioactive.
An article fragment discusses unusual transverse depressions along top-of-rail areas in NYC subway lines. It notes their irregular width, frequent appearance across boring units, and inconclusive causes not tied to curves, brakes, or acceleration. The piece hints at a special project to identify the source.
Cut and scoop out three medium grapefruit, prepare gelatin as directed, and sweeten. Stir juice with gelatin until just firm, then cut into small cubes and arrange five per saucer. Fill gaps with whipped cream until bubbles form, producing a light dessert with a rich buttery taste.
How to reuse old newspapers for cleaning and polishing saving washing and duster work. Advises keeping a pad of papers to wipe grease or water from stoves and surfaces. Shows a cheap method to make windows opaque by dissolving epsom salts in hot water and painting inside, creating ground glass tint. Ends with removing fruit stains using milk and salt, then washing as usual.
The article advises humane rabbit care detailing proper housing with air flow, clean bedding, and regular cleaning. It emphasizes balanced feeding using hay oats bran peas beans bread carrot tops and greens, avoiding overfeeding greens, and offering twice daily meals. It suggests a dry dry environment with a small hay supply for minimal waste and a movable wire pen for lawn exercise to prevent turf damage.
A Brooklyn Times tip describes a cheap ironing board from a small wood board about 30 by 10 inches. Cover with blankets and a white cloth, add a removable outer slip cover, and hang by a leather loop. Use a tin pan as a mini boiler to scald small pieces, and starch with a tablespoon per quart of lukewarm water before ironing.
A camp dining routine describes washing greasy frying pans at the creek with mud water and moss to scour and brighten dishes. The writer notes dishwashing is easier when husbands help and are taught the method, insisting it produces cleaner cookware than soap and worn water.
A brief set of step by step home canning notes describes washing and stemmed greengage fruit, packing jars in cold water, boiling until tender, draining juice into a kettle, adding sugar to form syrup, boiling again, then sealing jars. It also suggests using plums similarly.
Real estate ad offers 191 acres on a Mercer County pike with improvements, near a railroad station and a new flour milling operation over a river. Mills and farm available for cash. many parcels listed with various acreages, houses, road access, and prices. Contact Real Estate Agency in Tansee Ky for details.
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