Local Social Roundup in Newark and Ithaca Visits
Newark residents visited relatives Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. W A Roberts and Mrs. Mary Larsen with son Lester in Amble. Margaret Knight of Pompeii spent the week end with aunt Mrs Willard Spurgeon. Tours to Ithaca for business included Mr and Mrs Charles Misenhelder and Mr and Mrs J A Probt. Revival services at Peasant Grove U B Church led by Rev Charles Harwood assisted by Rev Mieras of Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Roberts
R. A. Roberts
Margaret Knight
Pompeii
Willard Spurgeon
Charles Misenhelder
J. A. Probt
Ithaca
Mary Larsen
Lester
Amble
J. R. Peters
Guy Down
Ford
Mildred
Lloyd Martin
Willard Spurge
Peasant Grove U. B
Charles Harwood
Mieras
Lansing
Mixes Eather Daniels
Wm. Daniela
Don Bosley
Ruth Spurgeon
Prank Lawrence
Children Coughs and Colds Worry Parents Today
Advert shows Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as fast acting for children’s approaching colds. Claims soothe lungs loosen mucus strengthen the system with a guarantee. Also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores and stresses early treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Iny
Bucklen
Town Line Items Note Local Movements And Visits
William Bramall returned Monday after a pleasant visit with relatives in Saginaw. C Burns of Alma moves to a farm recently purchased from Mrs. Ida Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith of Forest Hill hosted a dinner last Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Gee. Milton Veeder returned home Wednesday after visiting their daughter Mrs. Herbert Mills of Port Arthur. Russel Atwood ill with measles at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E Church. Many townspeople attended the auction at Levi Pritchard farm near Elwell last Friday. Clyde Kiser of Alma guest of J H Church early this week. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wright attended the funeral of his grandfather John Wright Thursday in Fulton Center. Jess Crockett near Forest Hill worked for William Way and Barney Snyder. Charles Darling recovering after illness. Dell Wright spent a week in Maple Rapids returning home last week. George Webb family Donald Currence and Clyde Webb attended sleigh ride party at Riverdale hosted by William Webb. Florence Church sick with measles at home. Arthur Van Horn and wife formerly of this town now at La Crosse visited here recently. E Church made a business trip to Pontiae and visited daughter Mrs. Harry Haggard last week. Dell Wright received the sad news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Smith
Forest Hill
Hamilton Gee
Milton Veeder
Herbert Mills
Port Arthur
Russel Atwood
E. Church
Levi Pritchard
Elwell
Clyde Kiser
Alma
J. H. Church
Leon Wright
John Wright
Fulton Center
Jess Crockett
Near Forest Hill
William Way
Barney Snyder
Charles Darling
Dell Wright
Maple Rapids
George Webb
Donald Currence
Clyde Webb
Riverdale
William Webb
Florence Church
Arthur van Horn
la Crosse
Pontiae
Harry Haggard
Mina Barnes
High McLaren
Elie
Ruth
Marion McLaran
Giles McLaren
Earl Clady
Agnes McKinstry
Mary Huett
William Standigh
John Stoff
Oscar Pratt
James Pratt
Henry
Barney Davis
Ionia
Philo Davis
Barne
Benjamin Shaver
Barnes
Shaver
James Chrispellie
John Davis
D. Austin
Ithaca
Elmer Curtis
Carson City
Lloyd Davis
Henry Hattus
Birthday Club
Elvira Davis
Archie McKinstry
T Hugh
Judson Hulett
Nina Barnes
Howard
Mary
Lee Townson
John ‘Stoffs
William Standush
John Pratt
Mildred
Andrew Frantiger
J. A. Plank
Albert Plank
Sunshine Club
Arthur Atkins
Ella Shaw
Charles Davis
Fred
Tonia
Phil
Davis
Ida Miles
W. Everts
Death of John Wright at Maple Rapids home
John Wright aged man born in England died after a cancer illness at the home of his son William Wright in Maple Rapids. He came to the country young and leaves several children. His death is mourned by many friends and relatives. The Fulton Center church funeral was held last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wright
William Wright
Maple Rapids
Wright
England
Fulton Center
Birthday Club Gatherings Mark January Social Links
N. W. New Haven notes the Birthday Club meeting at Miss Mina Barnes home on January 4 with about 18 attendees and a fine noon dinner. Guests include McLarens, McKinstrys, Planks, Pratts, and others from Carson City Ithaca and Riverdale. January 6 meeting drew similar crowds. Sunshine Club met with Mrs Atkins. local visits and farm moves are mentioned amid routine town chatter and a W. Everts sale turnout.
Advertised Letters in Alma Post Office 1915 List
Advertising list for week ending January 11 1915 names Peter Jones H B Miller Susie Parka Mary Parks two others. Uncollected items will be sent to Dead Letter Office January 25 1915. V P Cash Postmaster.
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Alma
Mich
Peter Jones
H. B. Miller
Susie Parka
Mary Parks
V. P. Cash
Poultry and Eggs Feed Mash Advice for Winter
An article outlines economical mash for winter egg production by WR Gilbert, promoting a racellent mix designed to cut feeding costs. It stresses the importance of balancing meats, vegetables, and bulk ingredients to maintain taste and nutrition while using cheaper rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wienite
Gilbert
Eidvira
Mieustyes
Dominique fowl type and winter feeding tips
The article describes the Dominique breed similarities to Leghorn and Wyandotte, noting its hardy, active hens and strong mothering. It advises winter feeding strategies using boiled clover chaff, lime-rich protein sources, and a crumbled mash including pea meal or ground oats for egg production and bulk.
Making Poultry Pay For Market Prices
Advice on preparing poultry for market stresses dry clean sheds for 1 to 10 days for weight and appearance gains. Recommends fattening and prime condition, favors large breeds like Mammoth Bronze turkeys and White Peking ducks, notes darker colors show less well after dressing, and urges fattening for top prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SL. McKay
Kimball
Rhode Island
Turkey
Tobacco stems used as nesting material for fowl
Fumes from tobacco stems used in nests for laying hens do not affect eggs or contents. Some men use tobacco stems for sitting hens with good results. Pigeon men have used them for nesting material for years.
Dairy Notes From A Rural Newsletter Review
Practical dairy tips emphasize hygiene and careful handling of milk and cheesecloth filtration. Advice covers cow care during trouble, feeding strategies to maximize prices, and the comfort of dairy workers in cold nights. It notes evaluating a cow’s walking record and sire lineage, plus treatment for sores with vaseline or tannin preparations.
Raising Standard of Dairy Practices for Herd Improvement
The article argues for a fixed butterfat production standard to improve herd quality. It suggests averages of 400 pounds for purebreds and 350 pounds for grade cows, with culling of inferior cows and strict recordkeeping. It notes that first-year milk fat tests may mislead, recommending Hose cows complete two lactations before judgment. It also discusses buckwheat bran as feed, warning against hulls and recommending middlings without hulls for better nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarbut Phat
Negly Euys Hoard
Safe handling of a Cross Bull in pasture use
An agricultural note warns that a bull is unpredictable and may attack anyone nearby. It advocates providing a secure area for handling the bull and stresses firm but humane management rather than severe punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boll
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Durham
Guernsey
Farrow
Poland
China
Canton
New
Oliver
McCormick
Milwaukee
Shaw
Cora King
H. J. Warren
Prop
J. D. Heliman, Auctioneer
Will Wilson
Newark
William Bramall
Saginaw
C. Burns
Ida Miller
N. W
New Haven
E. ©. Crandell
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Crandell
Alma, Mich
Scott
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