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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
5
A fragment describes portraits of a Persian lady returning one by one to the rive through small holes acting as entrances to the interior of the faree leg.
The historic St Agnes lighthouse, venerable guardian of the Scillies since 1680, was shut down and the light extinguished after long service. The Trinity Board deemed the old light too extravagant and replaced it with a modern automatic beacon on nearby St Mary’s.
The Nile's annual rise begins around April 15 and reaches Khar toum a month later. A curious green tint appears as upstream swamps, thought to decay and foul the water, contribute to the color. The phenomenon marks the seasonal transition from fetid to clearer river water.
The passage describes rapid weed growth forming long columns from 250 to 600 miles, with weeds dying and decaying as turbid flood waters end them. The green water is praised by Egyptians as a sign of the real flood time and the end of water famine.
The article claims the German house key doubles as a weapon and shield and notes keys and cor ridor keys are made of soft iron. It estimates one eighth of a pound per key and about a quarter pound per person in iron in pockets and handbags. It cites totals of 2 tons in pockets and 2 560 tons in interior keys.
Mark O. Dennison presented with a living beehive carried in his wooden leg at the Cleveland county jail. Deputies sleeping in the park were attacked as the bees, trained by Dennison, reacted when he resisted arrest. The swarm reportedly stung the officers despite their tame nature when commanded.
The article describes the historic hunter bear dynamic in the Sierra and Northwest valleys. It notes grizzly scarcity in modern ranges, their retreat to remote wilderness, and dramatic encounters with buffalo where bears deliver swift neck-breaking blows or bulls counter with horn thrusts.
Odd signs in Silesia near Warmbrunn feature figures carved from tree trunks. The illustrated sign shows a schoolboy holding a slate bearing direction markings.
The story recounts Thad Stevens the Pennsylvania statesman gambling through a long night and donating $2,000 to a church as a quick mortgage payoff. A neighbor invites help and Stevens, blessing the odds, gives exactly the sum from his winnings though the gesture may have come from luck rather than charity.
The article notes olives and olive oil rising in use nationwide and praised for healthful qualities. It advises frying methods to prevent oil from overpowering flavors and mentions modifying piquant taste by boiling the oil before adding foods.
Persian censorship bans a Persian rendering of Jules Verne Voyage to the Moon deeming it irreligious. The article notes a prior stunt where scientists fired a shell toward the moon, described as Mahomet's coffin, and states the attempt itself is considered a crime in Persia.
The article explains the Cahen d Anvers name, tracing origin to a founder who lived in Antwerp and adopted Cahen d Anvers as a mark of distinction. He passed the name to descendants, and a Cologne correspondence anecdote shows the playful signature O de Cologne.
A Narragansett social leader plans a musicale and consults a local professor. He muses on having two first violins and two second violins, then declares no need to spare expense for extra players.
Bailey Bruce argues that accurate cow milk yield records weed out unprofitable cows and reward good milking. Daily cow records reveal poor milking by workers, reduce dry off, and act as a barometer of condition. They guide feeding, improve dairy economy, and help select heifers to replace culled cows.
A Homestead writer describes a simple improvised device to stop a cow from kicking during milking. A strap through a strong stick is buckled around the cow's leg just before milking to curb the habit.
A compact farm truck designed to ease dairy labor, marketed as a labor saver for barns. The device features a sturdy lumber frame with iron handles at each end for pushing or pulling and straps that grip the axle ends below the wheels, improving stability.
The dairyman should focus on silage as a vital, cheap on-farm feed that sustains milk flow after calving. Silage’s succulent quality aids cow health and production, making proper feeding and care essential during periods of high-priced external feeds.
A brief note emphasizes cleanliness as essential to milk quality. It stresses sanitary stable care, clean utensils, and the need to boil or steam equipment to eliminate bacteria before use.
The Jersey cow Pedro's Estelle 197245 bred by Missouri Agricultural College posted 12 months of data for a three year old. Milk 11 068 pounds fat in milk 605 pounds total fat 6 476 pounds butter 712 12 pounds based on 85 percent rule. Weight rose from 880 to 960 pounds. Grain intake averaged fourteen pounds daily totaling 6 110 pounds. Best previous fat record 618 pounds surpassed by 87 8 pounds.
The dairy firm Clean Milk asserts that any dairyman can produce clean milk in any barn if proper care is taken. The statement emphasizes the priority of barn care over equipment changes and focuses on the single essential factor in milk cleanliness.
The article advises feeding cows and swine ample green fodder to keep digestive tracts healthy. It emphasizes plenty of pure cold water and shade, and stresses sanitary wallowing areas.
Farmers report most dairy pastures are cowed down after a period of grazing and weather. The remark notes widespread pasture damage and a downturn in forage quality impacting milk production.
The article emphasizes warm milk for calves, clean handling, and proper cream processing. It highlights the dairy farm as highly profitable, stresses churn timing, level cream separators, and the value of a good cellar and ice for hot weather butter. It also notes the role of clover or alfalfa, body weight influence on feed, and that firm butter comes from thick cream while light cream sours easily.
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