Careful management needed in breeding cows for dairy
A dairy expert argues breeding the cow determines dairy success. Choose cows with strong Babcock test results and uniform type, prefer purebreds or high-grade descendants, and match care to breed origins. Use pure-bred sires, avoid inbreeding, and raise heifers to calve at 24–30 months with abundant, high-quality feed for profitable butter and cheese production.
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Wo M Kelly
Royal Road
Babcock
Jeraeys
Jersey
Mulching the Strawberry Bed From HF Grinstead
Strawberry beds require careful mulching with oats or sorghum between rows. A mix of oats and sorghum or kell corn proves resilient in dry falls, with sorghum germinating in frost and oats dying back later. The method reduces weeds and helps keep the fruit beds clear in spring.
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Grinstead
Laying Drain Tile Through Swamp
A practical instruction notes laying drain tile through bog or swamp to ensure drainage. Drive stakes, lay a one inch board across them, then position tile along the board for initial flow. Place tile below the wet weather water level and allow years of drainage before reanchoring.
Cure Feather Pulling Remedy for Hens
A remedy for feather pulling in hens involves tying a piece of tough meat or bone to a teat clinging to it. The hens will peck the meat instead of pulling feathers, offering a practical distraction-based solution.
Keeping the Cereal Fresh by Storing Above Heat Sources
Tips on keeping opened cereals crisp by storing packages above the kitchen range or on a radiator. Suggestions include drying stale cereals briefly to revive flavor, using crumbs as bread substitutes, and lining a sheet with brown paper to reuse and reduce dishwashing.
A Young Wife’s Culinary Quest and Floor Color Rules
A young wife embraces daily new dishes after mastering cookbooks and recipes, turning into a kitchen wizard admired by husband and friends. Also discussed are floor color harmony, preferring darker woods than trim to preserve restfulness, with rugs chosen to complement.
Swedish Stew and Jellied Meat from Frugal Kitchen
Frugal recipes describe Swedish Stew using three pounds of duck beef, peas, carrots, onion, bread, cloves, salt, and bread slices layered in a bean pot with water and slow baked five hours. Jellied Meat combines cooked beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, sage, gelatin dissolved in rolling water, packed in a cocoa can and chilled for a cold meat dish.
Croup Cure Advised with Glycerin and Camphor Mix
A historical remedy recommends applying a glycerin cloth saturated with camphor to the throat and chest, sprinkled with nutmeg. The cure is described as excellent for croup.
Ham Preparation Tip From Old Times
A dated cooking hint suggests soaking a rolled ham or smoked tongue in cold water at eight degrees after removal from the vat to loosen the skin smoothly. The method aims to ease skinning and improve texture, reflecting traditional kitchen practice.
Forest Hill News and Social Visits
Mrs Tonkin of Mt Pleasant visited her aunt Mrs George Kemp a week ago. Charles Coon entertained his mother Mrs Wilson of Owosso for a couple of weeks. Mrs Mary Leonard returned to Coleman after a visit here and at Coe. Delbert Conly and children spent Thanksgiving with her parents near Lansing. Charles Leeland's brother preached here a week to Sunday. Mrs Canfield and sister Mrs Saw of Spokane Wash spent Thanksgiving with Roe and family at Farwell, with Bert and family from Tewart. Sil ls Moody and wife and her sister Mrs Beach of Medina Ohio plan a California trip starting Thursday evening to spend several months. Mrs W F Sunstad will join them at Chicago and they will leave December 19 night. Bert Markham has been visiting Warsonal Middleton. Mrs H W J White went to Indiana Thursday to attend a reunion of her. She took one lot her grand with her.
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Tonkin
Mt. Pleasant
George Kemp
Charles Coon
Wilson
Owosso
Mary Leonard
Coleman
Coe
Mra Delbert Conly
Lansing
Charles Leeland
Canfield
Sawall
Spokane
Wash
Roe
Farwell
Bert
Tewart Sills
Moody
Beach
Medina
Ohio
In Memoriam Adams Remembrance Notice
In loving remembrance two year anniversary daughter and sister mourns. Catielyn referenced with family names Mr and Mrs Allen Admins Mrs Ritesell J Mader December vi. Fragmentary obituary note honoring Catielyn with date and family mentions.
Whiskey or n Whiskey in Isabella county debate heats
A public dispute over opening whiskey joints in Isabella county prompts a defender timeline arguing local option failed and saloons harmed youth and homes. The column notes improvements under prohibition and urges officers to enforce duties while predicting no vote. Also mentions a Lutheran service at U R church next Sunday with sermon by Adolf Sauer.
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Winiter
Mount Mensaoy
Isabella County
Therese
Tsulellie County
U. R
Adolf Sauer
English lord chief justice dissents in US arbitration verdict
Sir Alexander Cockburn, former Lord Chief Justice of England, delivered a sharp dissent in the tribunal of arbitration that settled the United States debt claim. The award favored the U S for 517,571,000, but Cockburn's conduct and tone during the closing session drew criticism from U S attorney Caleb Cushing and others.
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Va Tribunal of Arbitration
United States
Dare Ce
Alexander Cro
Almos
Caleb Cushing
Alexander Cockburn
Fragmentary text from paper page noting copyright and theater terms
Brief OCR fragment shows odd phrases including spyright and a ciphered line about drama or theater. No clear people or events can be determined. content appears garbled, likely misread text from a newspaper page.
Church Announcements Readings and Services Schedule
The text lists church service times for multiple congregations. CHURCH OF CHRIST announces Sunday services at 10, prayer and Sunday school details, and Wednesday evening gatherings. Morning service 10, Sunday School 11 30, junior league 3, epworth league 6 66, evening 7, midweek 7 16 led by Rev W B Dory at 724 State Street.
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Rpworth
Church Services and Schedules for Presbyterian and Free Methodist
The Presbyterian Church holds worship Sunday at 10 AM and 7 PM with Bible school at 11 30 AM and Young People at 6 PM. Mid week conference and prayer meet Thursday at 7 15 PM led by Rev H L Crain at The Manse 528 State Street. The Free Methodist Church advertises worship at 1045 AM and 7 30 PM Sundays with Sunday school at 1 30 PM and midweek prayer Wednesday evening at 7 30 PM at the church corner W Center and Cedar Street led by G W Kiffer.
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Presbyterian Church
H. L. Crain
State Street
Free Methodist Church
W. Center
Cedar Street
G. W. Kiffer
Church of Christ Regular Services and Rector
Church of Christ announces Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School at 11:04 a.m. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:80 p.m. St John s Church morning prayer and sermon at 10:00 a.m. Evening prayer and sermon 7:00 p.m. Friday litany 7:30 p.m. Rector J Frank Jackson.
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Church OF Crrist
Society
St. John’s Church
J. Frank Jackson
For Rent One First Class House
An advertisement offers a first class house for rent with inquiries directed to Messinger's store for details.
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Messinger
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Tadine
A. Macy
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Spyright
Joseph TH Bowles
Trou Tis Ree
Drat Giat
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Scist
Knights of Pythiak
Riv
W. B. Dory
D. W. Robinson
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