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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
2
A practical guide describes simple low cost methods to construct an ice house using a shed frame with white oak poles and pine boards. It explains packing with sawdust between ice cakes, layering technique, drainage, and the need to keep air out and moisture in for summer preservation.
Rot in potatoes is best delayed by storage at about 8 to 10 degrees and by sorting after sweating to prevent spread from decaying tubers. Dry rot rarely transmits between potatoes. Field pits promote rot. cleaner potatoes show faster spread of wet rot. Moist soil hinders rot transfer. Also mentions farming tips on silo use, mangel feed, and molasses in fattening rations.
An old advertisement extols Ayer’s Hair Vigor as a scalp medicine that quickly destroys dandruff causing germs. It promises a healthy scalp with no dandruff pimples or eruptions, asserting it yields healthy hair and strong results.
A detailed guide outlines five key dairy cow traits: temperament, feeding capacity, constitution, milk organs, and quality. It explains signs of vigor, udder quality, and the value of pure bred lineage, stressing records and early restoration of nerve strength for maximum work capacity.
The article outlines the Pure Food Law now in effect, its aim to prevent adulterated foods and medicines from interstate commerce, and notes early challenges in enforcement. It cites Professor Stillman’s synthetic dinner demonstration and highlights support from Idaho Senator Weldon H. Hepburn as an example of pure food advocacy. Government spending and inspector qualification steps are described as preparations proceed.
The article warns that dodder parasitic seeds appear in red clover samples and outlines testing via a fine sieve and boiling seeds to identify dodder. It also discusses Apple Orchard care with sheep for weed control, fallen fruit removal, spraying pumps, and seasonal apple varieties suited to Colorado climates, plus frame coverings to protect young trees.
Fragmentary ad notices describe bargains in jewelry and infirmary items at a store run by Willian Davies. The text mentions mountain tem and central items, with a call to not delay purchases.
Dairy breeders must align animal form with function for profit. Don’t chase the fat cow alone. milk yield depends on constitution and vigor, whether dairy or beef type. A profitable cow should endure year after year of high butter yield at good profit, from productive lineage and proper mating. Ensure proper care, supervision, and skilled help to maintain a healthy herd and high-quality dairy output.
Fragmentary report notes special Johns and agents from Jamestown Exposition traveling to Arkansas sites for Marynettes and varied entries. Sparse details mention HP Mueller and GP in connection with exhibits and demonstrations at the fair.
A local notice announces Myvi ase as candidate for delegate to the state constitutional convention. The item also advertises Dr. King's New Life Pills from G. & Sharer’s drug store and claims health benefits. The tone is promotional and dated.
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