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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
7
A settler near Alameda bought adjoining land at 90 dollars an acre and paid the cost from a single wheat crop of over 18 000 bushels, planning livestock later. Canada’s trade shifts show exports to the United States surpassing imports for the first time in decades, with a cash, low credit system and strong national finances.
The piece recalls Mr. Asquith delivering a biting rebuke to a Member of Parliament over a political appointment. It describes public speculation following the death of a notable figure and repeats a sharp reply from Asquith about a friend seeking the post, implying the coffin suitability for the job.
A vintage advertisement promotes Cascarets as a remedy for stomach liver and bowels discomfort. It urges immediate use at night to end biliousness and misery from digestive issues.
A historical article by H. M. Cottrell argues for limiting boar service to sows, recommending one sow per boar daily with rest days. It stresses using boars around twelve months old, proper feeding, and regular tusk removal. It also advises marking bred sows and separating them two weeks before farrowing to ensure better litter outcomes.
A south facing shed with dry earth floor provides shelter for sheep. Feed in racks and troughs. use straw for bedding and bedding remains. Do not let manure accumulate to avoid footrot and ailments. Ensilage grows in favor as sheep food. introduce gradually to prevent over eating. mix with straw and hay for best results.
Roy M Phuice advises building a hog fence with solid corner posts three and a half feet deep in 18 inch holes, set in concrete. Fill to three inches above ground to drain water. Use a 20 inch high fence with mesh at the bottom to be pig tight. A pig kept growing will be well behaved if adequately fed.
A brief note states boiled potatoes are not worth more than the same price if used for pigs, suggesting no gain in value for feeding porkers.
Early pigs yield top profits though spring winds affect fall finances. Track the sow carefully to manage care for the piglets at the right time.
An advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to treat children’s constipation claiming quick relief and a gentle cleansing of the bowels. The copy warns about counterfeit syrups and promotes a 50 cent bottle with usage directions for all ages. It also notes a Danish firm’s new freezing process for herring reducing freezing time from hours to half an hour.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming immediate, dramatic improvements in hair texture and scalp comfort. It promises sturdy new growth after weeks of use and urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle to see the transformation.
A London Opinion snippet humorously contrasts a soldier’s gloom with family woes at home. A brief exchange notes a sister-in-law’s illness and a rousing sentiment about leaving for home on leave amid domestic tension.
An authority warns meat eaters that excess protein clogs kidneys and poisons the system. The remedy suggested is four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in water each morning to cleanse the kidneys and neutralize acidic urine.
A light exchange explains why a dog licks a hand as a sign of approval and affection. The remark humorously frames canine behavior as the dog’s way to show agreement or acceptance.
The article argues the exact credit for better feeding and care versus better breeding is less important than the overall result. Tests show nine to fifty percent production gains from improved feeding and care, with even greater increases when combined with better breeding and selection.
A cream separator uses centrifugal force to quickly separate butter fat from milk. It promises major savings for dairymen with five or more cows by increasing cream quality and reducing labor, often paying for itself within a year and lasting about a decade with proper care.
Winter butter making should start with cream kept at 52 degrees Fahrenheit until two days before churning when it is moved to about 75 degrees. During churning keep cream at 58 to 60 degrees and rinse butter with 60 degree water two to three times. After final rinse perform twenty short revolutions and drain the water. Salt the butter evenly as you work it on a flat board.
Milkers should only milk with dry hands to prevent teat chapping in winter. Do not wet hands with milk as it is a filthy habit. Milking should be quick and thorough with no violent jerking, and milk should be moved to the milk house immediately after each cow is milked.
The note argues wooden stalls have flat surfaces and cracks hard to clean and disinfect during disease outbreaks. It favors metal pipe stalls and swing stanchions for better sanitation.
Caution urges readers to protect health this spring from biliousness and a general run-down condition with simple measures and awareness.
French scientist Dr J Glover reported to the Academy of Medicine on a method of telephoning using a microphone placed against the body. He found voice transmission clearer with body contact, reducing outside noise, suggesting practical future use.
A courtroom style exchange unfolds as a husband asks about new acquaintances and a wife recounts narrowly avoiding social ties. The dialogue punctuates with the judge’s quip on good advice and a roguish line about bagging an heiress. The final remark notes even a tired man delays death.
A public health bulletin notes the tuberculosis death rate fell from 200.7 per 100 000 in 1904 to 146.8 in 1914, a decline of over 25 percent. It attributes the improvement to anti tuberculosis movements and broader health awareness and fresh air initiatives. The report contrasts this fall with overall mortality trends, stressing the movement’s impact on civilization’s scourge.
The fragment cites postwar Paris noting over 7,000 men blinded by injuries. It jokes about women and applied science and humor around hats and hair. It also mentions a reindeer capable of pulling 200 pounds at ten miles per hour for 12 hours.
A fragment references Pamuwa as a household safeguard and contrasts it with Paauna. It notes a large number of people lacking relief and cites a failed or ineffective course of action, suggesting ongoing struggles for aid.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis notes progress since 1905, with 1,500+ antituberculosis organizations, 600 sanatoria, 450 dispensaries, 800 open-air schools, and over 100,000 people involved in prevention. The group, based at 105 East 22nd Street New York, offers literature on tuberculosis.
A brief exchange notes jonquils and daffodils for sale asking why early flowers stay yellow. The Louisville Journal quips that spring is as billowing as the season and responds with a light remark about nature.
A brief item notes B Palmer has led the Maple Grove Tennessee church choir for 68 years. The text contrasts gender misunderstandings and mentions potters making family jars among other topics.
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