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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
5
The article weighs penning options for hogs with large houses and individual pens. It notes many top raisers use both, finding this mix most satisfactory and cost effective since buildings stay usable year round. Farrowing occurs in large houses, then sows and litters move to individual pens as weather allows.
The article chronicles a long standing legend that Alexander I faked his death in 1825 and lived on in exile. It traces sightings of a Siberian hermit Kozmitch, believed to be the czar by some, and notes influential figures who visited his grave and relics passed to the imperial court.
A New York court issued a novel injunction restraining a farmer from speaking to his wife. The unusual order highlights evolving ethical limits on personal communications within families under state law.
After filing for separation the wife seeks alimony and counsel fees. The husband, with counsel, visited his wife and daughter’s home several times during the injunction and shared meals, though he observed silence.
Some scientists believe the subtropical basil acts as a guardian against malaria bearing mosquitoes. In India it is grown in Hindu homes placed on a four horned altar where the housewife prays to Vishnu for relief from malaria. Roots decoctions are used for fever and the plant is said to repel mosquitoes.
A robin nests in a watering can a kettle or a library shelf. An Emu report notes a starling nest with one egg found in wool on November 10 on A Burger’s farm at Telanga Australia. A Field note mentions a small bird nest in a horse’s tail in Cape Colony.
The growing use of rubber spring heels for human feet leads to a similar concept for horses. The rubber pad features a crossbar design with a spring placed between the pad and the shoe top, reinforcing the heel pad.
The article explains sowing rape seed for pig forage, including broadcast and drill methods, seeding rates of five pounds per acre or three pounds per acre, and pasture rotation. It notes rape’s rapid regrowth after being pastured, suitability for pigs and brood sows, and the need to ease cattle and sheep onto it to avoid bloating, with caution in damp conditions.
Horse footing pressure from lying down can inflame the elbow area causing a tumor or shoe boil. Treatment advises opening the boil to drain fluid, applying lead acetate for hot swelling, and using tincture of opium injections. A cushioning straw pad around the foot is recommended to protect the inflamed area.
The text notes that keeping stock from shade during summer is a serious handicap to achieving cheap gains and minimizing growth costs. It discusses the impact on productivity and cost efficiency for maintaining livestock or assets exposed to heat.
A simple shed for salt licks in fields or pastures can be cheaply built. It can be circular or square and covered with boards or thatched with straw. Use a tree stump or post with a wooden measure on top filled with rock salt. The post height lets sheep reach the salt, and thatch keeps it dry.
The notice recommends providing undisturbed feeding space for draft colts this summer. It stresses oats as best for young horses, with a small amount of corn to help grow big horses.
Advice on pig care focusing on shelter wallows and the risk heat poses to sows. Emphasizes providing water and mud, ensuring both external and internal drinking water, and keeping troughs filled with clean water.
Regular grain feeding on pasture improves growth and wool yield. Green grass is the best general feed for growing farm animals. Inspect limping sheep for foot rot and provide air and exercise to ensure healthy development. Cold or cement floors hinder thrift and health.
A historical explanation of why a unified standard time was created in 1883 for U S railroads. It details how 17 degree time zones were chosen, the lines at 75 90 105 120 degrees west, and how travelers adjust watches at Ogden Cheyenne Buffalo and Chicago to stay synchronized with railway time.
The quotation explores discomfort in heat through a fat man who worries about others’ remarks. It frames social perception as a factor shaping personal ease in warm temperatures.
The article notes corn yields in South Carolina rising from about eight to 18 bushels per acre, praising the Boys corn clubs. Jerry Moore, who in 1910 produced 228 bushels on one acre, leads an army of over 5,000 boys in the south learning scientific farming and teaching elders.
A quoted line images a young couple behind a screen with a boastful proclamation. One declares the other the only girl for him and the paragon of womankind, reflecting a sensational magazine tone and stylized rhetoric.
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