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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
6
A Raytown area farmer describes a clever goat as the key to herding sheep into a stock car for transport. Frank E. Essex explains the goat herds and blocks the exit to fill the car, then escapes, a mischief he jokes mirrors human duplicity.
Harold Isaac twelve at 23 Bartlett avenue earned praise after diving into Bargaintown lake to save George Kloris twelve who drifted in deep water. Isaac helped revive the unconscious boy and warned friends to keep silent before confessing to his mother.
Members of the Keep Welllers club described experiences at a Wade Park picnic arguing a man can endure thirty days without punishment and eight months on a daily milk allotment. Dr C M Swingle and A G Freeman shared trials while S P Brooks promoted a diet of milk and simple fare as a path to strength and appetite loss after three days.
A cat disrupts a governor's dining event in a city restaurant. Masie Bath charms attendees with a playful scene while the soup course is served amid the commotion.
The article lists nine guidelines for dairymen to keep milk pure. Bottle milk is preferred, can milk risks contamination, wash bottle tops, refrigerate promptly, wash and scald empties, use clean vessels with tight covers, do not mix fresh with stale milk, sour milk can be sweetened with lime water, pasteurization improves keeping quality, and avoid buying cheap milk which costs more in the end.
The article argues autumn calving yields higher profits and healthier cows. It notes September as optimal for a heifer’s first calf and fall-born calves develop into better cows. emphasizes nutritious pasture after calving and stronger winter feeding to extend milking. December and January are ideal for supervising bull service.
A gypsy released from jail explains his time in custody by saying he found a horse before the owner lost it. Clara rejects the plumber after warnings not to encourage him. An old bachelor quips that luck in love is avoiding the person, noting some friends are impossible to lose.
Sunlight is praised as an effective free disinfectant for milk utensils. The article describes a simple rack to hang cans pails and strainers for airing after washing. It also explains making a rack from a tree stem or by boring holes in a soft wood post for brackets.
Aimed at dairy farmers these notes discuss roughage intake and the value of cow testing associations. They describe boarder cows as a sign of contentment, recommend the manger for stored feed, and warn that sour butter or low cream indicates improper feeding. Stringy milk can result from udder fermentation due to bacteria.
A dairy cow is described as a machine to convert feed into milk. The text emphasizes a large middle region, strong constitution, and a prominent backbone to support the body and its function.
Dr. H. L. Barnes reports that ex patients earned over 266000 dollars in 1911, about triple the maintenance costs of the Rhode Island state sanitorium. Ex patients earned 103752 dollars, with weekly sums from two to thirty one, while concerns about tuberculosis facilities and patient family income are discussed.
A cryptic note presents a sharp line about a stout man and a dull bore, with a wry kicker on a woman's mirror reflecting judgment. The text blends social taunt and witty observation as a compact literary fragment.
Tourists, especially women, are threatening Edelweiss and other national flowers by digging up plants for souvenirs. A proposed law would ban buying, selling, or digging Edelweiss, fire lily, Siberian spring crocus, Alpine columbine, the Daphne, Alpine violet, and other national blooms to prevent extinction.
A lively exchange unfolds as Bobby jokes about training for a dinner at Mrs. Skimper’s house. The hostess quips about saving appetite, and Bobby admits planning to eat a square meal first.
A Florida Times Union quip notes that some men are so selfish they would not give up the ghost even in a haunted house.
A brief note reflects on fashion trends as women’s footwear remains in flux and comfort guides influence recent updates. The text touches on shoe construction and evolving styles without specific examples or dates.
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