Memorial Day tale of a girl courier and a Civil War Christmas tale
An elderly veteran recounts the girl who carried a secret Civil War message hidden in an egg to outwit Union sentries. She travels through Federal lines, delivers the note to Confederate forces, and later nurses a wounded officer before returning home, celebrated by old soldiers and a lively dinner with Captain Dawson.
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Captain Dawson
Dawson
Virginia
Matilda
Valles
Stonewall’ Jackson
Stittnton
Federal
Yankees
Ize
Tie
Hne
Pao
Pop
Jackson
Mrs. Dawson
Dairy Wisdom on Feeding and Care for Profit
The article argues for fair trial and proper testing of dairy cows with appropriate feed and scales. A cow with constant appetite yields better profits, while bad management and poor stable conditions lead to poorer milk and losses. Proper care, good food, and humane handling are essential to profitability.
Pig Health Remedies and Common Ailments Summary
The guide lists remedies for pig ailments including good feeds and physic such as castor oil and epsom salts for diarrhea and white scours. It emphasizes cleanliness, disinfecting pens, sun exposure for pigs, and exercise to prevent thumps. It notes piles from laxative or constipating diets and suggests soothing washes and, in severe cases, stitching.
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L. A. Weaver
Missouri Experiment Station
Freshening Cows Feeding Guidance
The article advises against heavy grain feeding just before cows freshen, but some feeding remains good. Bran can be fed safely at any time. Small amounts of oilmeal and cornmeal are acceptable, but after calving cows should not receive a full grain ration for at least two weeks to prevent udder troubles.
Feeding Tips to Prevent Thumps in Pigs
The notice advises reducing corn in sow and young pig diets and using mixed laxative rations. If water lacks lime, add lime water at one ounce per quart. Roots and hay are recommended feeds for lactating and nursing sows.
Growing Sweet Potatoes for Beginners in the Garden
A Kansas Industrialist item explains planting sweet potatoes in spring, from sets or sprouts, on warm sandy land. It covers ridging, spacing, watering, weeding, cultivation, and lifting vines weekly to prevent unwanted rooting.
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Kansas
STOCK STOPPING GATE A simple bid to keep stock out while easing access
A plan described by American Agriculturist shows a two post gate system with a V shaped fence opening. The STOCK STOPPING GATE swings both ways and remains open for people while preventing animals from passing.
Old Advice on Barn Yard Manure Keeps Moist and Treaded
A Rural New Yorker note recounts age old guidance from English farmers on storing manure. Keep it moist and tread it tight to ensure it serves the yard as needed, a simple practical philosophy.
Farming With Brains Warns About Bridges and Soil Health
The article urges caution on old bridges for heavy loads and promotes soil vitality through cover crops and humus. It notes sodium arsenite as the sole chemical to eradicate Canada thistle, with application, and stresses fair treatment of hired men, irrigation, manure, and green manures to improve soil moisture and structure.
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Iowa Press
STOCK LEGUMES AND HUMUS FOR FERTILITY
Stock, legumes and humus form the trio for successful farming. Raw grain exhausts soil, while rotating grain with livestock prompts feeding needs. Legumes such as clover vetch cowpeas and alfalfa fix nitrogen and, with barnyard manure, build humus and moisture retention.
Mischievous codling moth harms American orchards
Farmers face heavy losses from the codling moth, a major apple pest. The article outlines timing for sprays, recommended materials like arsenate of lead or paris green, and notes a typical dosage and possible multiple applications to control the damage.
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United States
Remedies for Healthier Fowls Homemade Hopper Design
From the Hen Doctor. Advice on avoiding costly condimental feeds and using a simple hopper with charcoal and epsom salts for sick fowls. Describes a five by eight by twelve inch hopper, materials, spacing, and assembly to keep birds fed while maintaining economy.
Summer pruning effects on tree fruitfulness and storm damage
Summer pruning can curb excess growth and promote fruit bud formation while increasing overall fruitfulness if done carefully. It may also encourage weak growth from side buds reducing fruitfulness. Pruning is used to repair storm or heavy-fruit damage when possible, as noted by Country Gentleman.
Halter Pullers Cure Many Halter Pulling Problems
The method uses a small rope stretched across the stall behind a horse prone to halter pulling. This simple setup has cured many cases by interrupting the pull and discouraging the behavior.
The Flockmaster On Sheep Care And Fertility
Farm Journal advises that ewes losing lambs should be paired with twins or orphans. Monitor for constitution, feed with wheat bran and oil meal, and provide careful daily attention. Warmth helps chilled lambs, using hot coffee sparingly, wrapped in a dry blanket.
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Farm Journal
Handling Cross Rams in Flock Management
An Ohio Farmer excerpt notes cross rams pose risks to people yet yield robust progeny. Author shares management tips to curb aggression by sidestepping rushes, gripping horns, and delivering targeted punishment to nose and legs. A leather blindfold method is also described for severe cases. Photo credit to Arizona Experiment Station.
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E. P. Snyder
Ohio
Hampshire Downs sheep breed profile and breeding use
Hampshire Downs sheep are hardy and mature early, known for rapid growth and fine quality mutton. Common in corn belts alongside Shropshires and Oxfords, they handle feeding well. In the U S crossbreeding with Merino yields early black faced lambs. a Hampshire ram is used in breeding experiments at the Arizona Experiment Station.
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Hampshire Downs
Arizona Experiment Station
Resourceful shepherd uses broomstick device to stop ram fights
A shepherd restrained ram fighting by a homemade gadget. A sharpened broom handle attached to the ram’s tail prodded the rear when he backed up, forcing the rams to stop and lose interest. The piece notes that only pure bred, high quality rams justify keeping, otherwise replace them.
Feeding Guidelines for a Working Horse
The text prescribes noon meals of corn in ear form and night and morning meals of five parts oats to one part wheat bran dampened with water. A 1200 pound horse should receive 12 to 14 pounds of grain daily when working hard and less when idle. Feed light hay, mainly at night, with one or two pounds at Boon.
Doctor Briggs Eye Specialist in Briggs Building
Dr F Briggs physician and surgeon offers special attention to eye diseases. Glasses fitted at office in Briggs Building with office phone 263 and residence 146.
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F. Briggs
Walter N. Thompson
Isaac H Kalley Attorney At Law Ad
Isaac H Kalley Attorney At Law offers prompt legal service with emphasis on collections and probate. Loans available on long or short terms with easy terms. Office located on the ground floor of Sullivan State Bank building.
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Sullivan State Bank Building
Hays and Hays Attorneys at Law Office over Sullivan State Bank
The law firm of Hays and Hays filed a suit relating to Sullivan State Bank. Details indicate a dispute over banking matters and remedies sought through litigation. Local court actions and dates are not specified in the readable text.
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Hays & Hays
Sullivan State Bank
Attorneys and Notaries in Sullivan County Offices Listed
John C. Chaney and A. Prich announce legal services in all state and local courts with prompt attention. Brown & Schroeder provide abstracting and estate management services from the Dr Crowder building. Walter F. Wood offers legal work from Usrey's Store location.
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Jas. R. Brown J. S. Schroeder
Brown & Schroeder
Sullivan County
Hunt and Gambill Attorneys-At-Law
Chas. D. Hunt and Gilbert W. Gambill advertise their law practice. They invite all business to receive careful prompt attention and note offices over National Bank at Washington and Main streets and on the north side square up stairs. They will practice in all courts where services are required.
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Hampshire
George W. Buff
W. P. Stratton
Citizens Trust Building
N. Side
John C. Chaney
Citizens Truat
Citizens Trust Co
Chas. D. Hunt
Gilbert W. Gambill
Want & Gambill Attorneys-At-Law
National Bk. Cor
Washington and
Main Streets
North Side Square
Atairs
Cc T Howard Veterinary Surgeon At Parks Knotts Livery Barn
Veterinary surgeon Cc T Howard announces graduation from Indiana Veterinary College with an office at Parks and Knotts livery barn in Sullivan.
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Cc. T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Knotts Livery Barn
Sullivan
J EF Scoherb Insurance Real Estate Office Sullivan Hunt Gambill
Insurance and real estate office records show J EF Scoherb operating with Hunt and Gambill in Sullivan Indiana as agents for rental and property dealings. The notice emphasizes agency affiliations and local business activity.
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J. EF. Scoherb Insurance Real Estate and Rental Agent
Hunt & Gambill Sullivan
Ind
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Esse
SMW
Dairy Wisdom
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Cross Rams
L. A. Stewart
Art Dentistry
West Washington St
J. W. Lindley
Isaac H. Kalley
W. L. Laurent
Shelburn
A. G. McNabb
A. Prich
Notary Public
West Side
Walter F. Wood
Usrey’s
Lee F. Bays
George Knapp
Vincennes Davis House
M. A
Haddon
Watson’s
Northj
Sige Square
Electric Bitters
Alston
Raleigh
N. C
Milver
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