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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1910
Page
8
A dairy expert traces cattle development from beef and dairy lines, arguing beef breeds prioritize meat yield while dairy breeds optimize milk and butter fat. He describes dual purpose cows as stepping stones, notes management and market forces, and recounts a travel tale about suitcase misadventure and a bank robbery reward.
The article explains a pig identification method using ear notches to mark litter origin and dam lineage. It details notch values for right and left ears, inner and outer edges, enabling unique numbers up to 100 per litter, and urges recording marks in a private herd book and pocket record book.
A Homestead feature praises a versatile hand tool for butchering. Built from strong materials with bolts for disassembly, it can lift beef and store away. The windlass uses a cedar post and winding arms adapted to fit available supplies.
Describes a windlass driven hog and beef butchering outfit with a rope gambrel system. The hog is lifted, dressed, then pulled through a track for cooling. The setup allows multiple hogs and can accommodate a beef, with the stalling vat and table positioned for convenience.
A pair of well matched horses with equal freedom and calm temperaments will naturally produce more work and be more profitable than an ill matched pair. The idea stresses harmony and efficiency in labor teams for better outcomes.
The article argues pure-bred cattle yield highest success and notes cross breds. It discusses sow lineage producing better pigs, Shropshire sheep in America, and the value of good fleece and form in sheep. It also stresses humane horse handling and seasonality in horse feeding, and that heavy horses outperform lighter ones in value.
A Woodbury Connecticut farmer installed a space saving feedbox in a horse barn loft. A galvanized leader pipe brings oats and other grains to a drop box near the stable door. The openable cover doubles as a trough and the jointed three inch leader allows flexible routing without soldering.
H. H. Shepard explains feeding practices for new corn. He advocates using entire plants when green including green stalks and roasting ears. He describes thinning at early stage to increase fodder and later ears while removing large weeds to protect moisture and nutrients for late maturing corn.
A local ad urges that many people need dental work before problems arise and links poor teeth to various disorders. It promotes prevention through cleaning and examination, noting a free initial examination by Dr. Lindley, The Dentist.
I H Kalley trustee announces appointment by Harland Ruddell and Jesse Burnett partners of Ruddell and Burnett for general assignment to creditors. The firm is probably insolvent. First insertion July 13, 1910-81.
Undersigned trustee for Harland Ruddell and Jesse Burnett partners in Ruddell and Burnett will sell at public sale at No 23 South Side Sullivan Indiana on Saturday August 13 1910. Items include general stock of groceries counters shelves scales cash register horse delivery wagons office furniture and fixtures and other articles. Sale held in lump if not sold in lump then by parcels. Terms cash. Sale starts 1 30 p m and continues daily until all sold.
The administrator of Susannah Walters deceased will offer the real estate in Sullivan Indiana for private or public sale on August 11 1910. Sealed bids by noon August 11 at No 8 North Court Street will be considered then a public sale follows at 2 pm. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with 6 percent interest and attorney fees secured by mortgage. First insertion July 13 1910.
Farmersburg July 12. The school board names A. H. O'Dell superintendent for seventh year, D. T. Cushman principal, Eva Reefs English, Juanita McClain science, Elsie Hill domestic science, and a list of grades instructors including Hosea Stewart Luna Reed Zora Wisener Hubert King and Sadie Lovelace.
Prosecutor Hudson filed in circuit court to forfeit a $25 bond with John Cummings as surety in the Walter Odgers case for provocative charges. Odgers did not appear in Squire Kirkham's court on June 14.
James Veazey and Sadie C Waldorf appear in the marriage licenses list. The notice records their intent to wed, naming both parties and their legal details in the local filing.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Buskirk of Rocky Ford Colorado and Mr. and Mrs. George F. Hughes of Crawfordsville are due in the city next week to visit Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hughes. A Hughes family reunion will be held during their stay.
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