Wedding of President Wilson and Mrs Galt Will Be Family Affair
Washington reports a private December 18 wedding at 1308 Twentieth Street as Edith Bolling Galt, widow, marries President Woodrow Wilson in a strictly family ceremony. Attendants include relatives from both families and one cabinet member, McAdoo, son-in-law of the President. The event, planned for minimal public presence, will be followed by a southern honeymoon before a January White House reception.
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Western Newspaper Union
Washington
Twentieth Street
Edith Bolling Galt
Woodrow Wilson
United States
John Tyler
Julia Gardiner
Wilson
Galt
Tyler
New York
Miss Gardiner
Church of the Ascension
McAdoo
Grover Cleveland
White House
Miss Folsom
Bertha Bolling
Mar
Garet Wilson
Francis Bewes Sayre
Williamstown
Mass
William G. McAdoo
Anne Howe
Philadelphia
Joseph R. Wilson
Baltimore
Helen Woodrow Bones
Edith Bo
Julian B. Bolling
R. E. Bolling
Panama
W. A. Bolling
Louisville, Ky
Galt Residence
South
Congress
City of
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Marine Band
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Trousseau
Jefferson
Madison, Fillmore
Benjamin Harrison
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
Curtis
Thomas Jefferson
John Wayles
Martha Skelton
Wayles
Dolly Madison
James Madison
Martha Washington
Letitia Christian
Virginia
Julia
Gardiner
Long Island Sound
New York City
Cleveland
Frances Folsom
Cleve
Executive Mansion
Making Up Winter Rations for Layers Explained
W M Kelly outlines a balanced winter ration for layers focusing on protein carbohydrates and ash. Emphasizes mixed grain diets, varied grain batches, whole grains in litter, two mash feedings with dry grain, and supplements like wheat bran linseed meal skim milk and ground bone for optimum egg production.
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W. M. Kelly
Diseases of Farm Flocks Digestive Troubles in Birds
Digestive diseases in fowls are less common than in larger animals due to simpler digestion. Overeating causes the usual troubles in the crop and gizzard. A grain wedged in the beak can block eating and kill the bird if not removed by the owner who should inspect the mouth.
Remedy for Enlarged Crop in Poultry
An enlarged crop is treated by cutting out a portion and sewing it to the proper size. Catarrh results from irritating foods forming a doughy mass. rinse with coffee injection, then saleratus water or mild antiseptic. Neglect may cause crop paralysis.
Destructive White Grub Plague Threatens Midwestern Crops
A government entomology survey warns white grubs with a three year life cycle threaten corn timothy potatoes and strawberries across Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connecticut and New Jersey. It urges farmers to fall plow destroy May beetles and rotate crops to reduce losses estimated at over 12 million dollars.
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Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Ilinois
Attaching Wires to Trees to Make Fence Posts
A Farmers Guide excerpt suggests attaching a wood strip to trees to secure fence wires with staples. Call it a windbreak, as trees planted eight to ten feet apart along a line quickly form usable fence posts and durable windbreaks at low cost. These live trees can outlast the owner and offer long term value compared to standard posts.
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Farmers’ Guide
Picking Laying Fowls by Ear Lobe Color Change
The article notes White Leghorns show a yellow ear lobe color that fades as layers begin laying. After two weeks or a month the color change helps identify layers. Observing color and shade throughout the year is important.
Wet Mash Formula and Preparation Notes
Any dry mash formula can be used as a wet wash but there is no advantage unless it is cooked. If cooked vegetables may be added. Soft food should be crumbly and crumble when dropped in balls.
Practical winter feeding for laying hens in litter use
Farmers are advised to supply hens with litter such as clover hay alfalfa or better yet alfalfa to ensure abundant litter this winter. Give small amounts to prevent waste and encourage birds to forage the leaves and stems as they search for grain through the cold season.
Hopper Feeding Policy Urged for Farms and Breeders
Advocates urge formal adoption of hopper feeding for a dry grain mash on farms and in large breeder yards to standardize feeding practices and improve efficiency.
Indication of Laying in Hens Through Comb Condition
The text notes that soft pliable combs indicate good laying conditions. When a hen stops laying her comb dries and shrinks and hardens, whereas laying hens retain soft pliable combs, size not always a factor.
Milking Machines Save Time and Spread Worldwide
The first U S patent for a milking machine arrived in 1849 with two more by 1860. New York Geneva tests show machine milking does not affect milk flow and yields significant time savings. Thirty cows take 121.02 minutes total, about 4.034 minutes per cow, with faster results under commercial use.
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United States
New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Geneva
Clean Litter Is Hen's Delight
Clean litter from barn sweepings serves well for hens as bedding and litter. The note underscores practical use of farm waste for poultry hygiene and comfort.
Squabs Success Tied to Experience and Market
The piece argues that success with squab production hinges on experience and business ability plus access to a steady market, noting the importance of steady demand and practical know how.
Hens Prefer Being Outdoors in Mild Weather
The article notes hens favor outdoor settings when weather permits and retreat to comfortable quarters during bad weather, showing a clear preference for outside space in favorable conditions. It emphasizes the impact of weather on poultry housing choices.
Vigor First Essential in a Breeder Says Expert
A breeder states vigor is the first essential in breeding birds. Without vigor even the best formed and plumaged bird is a dismal failure.
Roost Heights Plan for Stable Bird Housing
The roosts must be built on the same level two feet six inches from the floor. A dropping board about eight inches below the roosts completes the construction.
Hens Save Waste Grain On Farm Flock
Farm flock uses waste grain to cut costs and stay self sufficient. The keeper warns against relying on spoiled moldy feed and stresses proper storage and caution.
Greatest Foe of Roup Poultry Feeding in Clean Places
Poultry should always be fed in a clean place to combat roup. Cleanliness is emphasized as the greatest foe to this disease.
Keep Out Vermin in Poultry House Says Farm Guide
Instructions urge keeping vermin away and the poultry house clean at all times to maintain hygiene and prevent disease.
Fix Bath for Birds
A bird bath in the yard invites birds to drink and preen. Place a water-filled dish or container on a stand or post out of reach of pets to keep it safe and accessible for feathered visitors.
Profit in Fertile Soil Than Wasteful Acres
A saying notes greater profit from one well tilled acre of fertile soil than from three acres of infertile land. It emphasizes soil quality over sheer area in farming returns.
Animal Protein in Poultry Feed for Fall and Winter
The article outlines essential animal protein sources for hens during fall and winter. It recommends fresh bone as the best protein, with beef scrap or cracklings as alternatives, and notes milk can supplement but not replace bone or scrap. It warns against tainted bone and advises gradual milk incorporation to avoid digestion issues.
Watch Young Pigs Close Cholera Risks After Weaning
Article warns cholera common among pigs after weaning especially on farms with prior outbreaks. Vaccinated sows pass immunity to nursing piglets, but once pigs are removed from sows protection drops and exposure can trigger illness. Prepare single serum treatment quickly, using fifteen to forty cubic centimeters per pig based on size and condition.
Feeds for Ewes and Mares Guide
The article urges breeding ewes to favor roots and vegetables as succulent foods while noting corn ensilage as acceptable. It recommends feeding ensilage once daily, providing 2 to 4 pounds per ewe. It warns basilage is unsuitable for mares and advises caution if any is used.
Decline in Mechanical Plowing Usage Despite Tractor Spread
Despite rising tractor use only one acre in thirty thousand is plowed by mechanical power. This note highlights the limited adoption of new farming technology in the era of mechanization.
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