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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
12
A January 11 1914 sale in Alma lists numerous Holstein cows heifers and bulls with ages from three months to eight years. Many cows are due in spring or early year and several are bred to Beauty Peitrie Sir Burke. The lot includes both registered and grade stock and an average milk yield stated as over eight quarts per milking.
A catalog of auction items includes four gray mares in foal aged 7 4 and 2 with weights 1350 1300 1350 a bay mare colt coming 2 weight 1000 two Duroc Jersey sows with pigs twelve shoats 125 each and multiple farming implements such as three 3 row beet cultivators Ajax cultivators McCormick mowing machine Farmers Combined Feed grinder various wheel cultivators discs harrows planter drills and horse-drawn equipment plus several buggies rakes tedders rollers and wagon wheels and numerous other articles.
A farmer urges planting trees along pasture fences to provide shade for cows in hot weather. Dense shade lowers heat stress, preserves milk quality, and can be cheaper than rebuilding shelters. Even without trees a simple shed and posts with a straw roof offer refuge. with shade and clean water, the milk cow remains profitable.
A Paris season dinner gown features a triply arranged bodice with brocade, chiffon overdress, and fur trim. The straight skirt, demitrain, and beaded girdle highlight a narrow fur edge, with a square-front neck and lace sleeves. A marine ruff with hidden wire supports the upstanding collar, delivering a practical yet elegant look praised by fashion editors.
Saturday visits and holiday travel populate the Alma area as families, neighbors, and visitors share greetings. A baby dies of scarlet fever, sales and business plans surface, and community members from Battle Creek to Trout Creek are noted with relatives and events. Dr King’s New Discovery advertised as a cough remedy with testimonials from storekeepers.
Alma College quartette led by Button Butler Anderson Austin with Miss Mary Rose pianist presented the first High School Lecture course concert on Friday evening December 16 in the opera house. A large audience praised the program with most numbers earning encores. The whistling solo by Button was particularly well received.
A Colorado agricultural note explains to mix in calf feed with separator milk. Cooked flax seed or flax meal is advised, about a double handful per feed. If unavailable, ground corn and oats or ground corn and barley may be used. Calves should transition from whole to skim milk over six weeks, adding a quart of skim milk weekly.
Joseph Stewart of Missouri reports a method to prevent gate warping by suspending slide gates on short boards. This keeps the gates in a constant position when open or closed, eliminating previous ground contact warpage. Milk costs from Oklahoma tests vary with rations. 11.3 cents per gallon with wheat bran corn hay and roughage, 10.0 with cottonseed meal, and 11.7 in another barn ration. Silage supplementation yields 10.4 per gallon with slightly higher output.
In dairy practice calf bowels and digestion issues arise from overly rich milk feeds. Young calves often suffer when fed rich batter mixtures, while older calves falter on insufficient feeding. Some cases reflect gut weakness and poor digestion rather than diet alone.
A historical guide describes crafting durable serving aprons using India linen and cotton weave lace. It details one piece bib and apron with long shoulder pieces, machine and hand stitching, binding, insertion work, and decorative touches to withstand frequent washing, rubbing, and ironing.
Text notes rapid changes in fashion with frequent novelties this season. Some items are practical and pretty while others are eccentric, requiring ongoing updates to maintain a fresh look.
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