Sumner News Items Highlight Local Social and Death
Milton Davia is on the sick list at writing. Jlip Hicks made a business trip Thursday. Lee Smith of Lansing was a Sumner caller Saturday. Vance Woodward made a business trip to Alma Wednesday. Mrs. Owen Stearns of Eureka visited Horatio Stearns' the last of the week. Hicks of Elm Hall visited his sister Mrs. E. H. Torker. Ben Bennett and wife of Crystal and Allan Stafford and wife Sundayed at Philip Hicks'. Mrs. Iva Woodman and children of Midland spent the weekend with Mrs. Ella Hicks. O. B. Monks went to Saranac Wednesday to help care for his father who is very ill. Ernest Perry of Ithaca spent the early part of the week with his parents, Chas. Perry and wife. Dene Hammontree of Crystal spent Sunday with his parents, J. W. Hammontree and wife. Frank Hoover and Eddie Ferris left for Hubbardston Sunday morning to work the coming year. Nellie Button and daughter Rosemary arrived from Lansing Wednesday to visit friends. Mr. Frank Tulford passed away Tuesday morning near town after a illness with anemia. Interment in Ferris cemetery. Deputy Commander Claw of Alma met with Francis Hive last Saturday to aid drill work. Five new applications were secured, with refreshments served in honor of Mrs. Mable Rexford who leaves for a new home in Marion. The Hive in.
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Milton Davia
Jlip Hicks
Jee Smith
Lansing
Vance Woodward
Alma
Owen Stearns
Eureka
Horatio Stearns
Hicks
Elm Hall
Es Ti
E. H. Torker
Ben Bennett
Crystal
Allan Stafford
Philip Hicks
Iva Woodman
Midland
Ella Hicks
O. B. Monks
Saranac
Ernest Perry
Ithaca
Chas, Perry
Dene Hammontree
J. W. Hammontree
Frank Hoover
Eddie Ferris
Hubbardston
Nellie Button
Rosemary
Frank Tulford
Ferris Cemetery
Claw
Francis Hive
Mable Rexford
Marion
The
Hive
Odd Christmas Customs Around the World
The article surveys diverse Yuletide beliefs and practices from Greece, India, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Mexico, Armenia, Romania, and more. It notes legends of the kallkuntzaroi, deer at midnight, divination rites, gift giving in Germany, and regional feast traditions, tracing dating back to early 19th century origins.
Pasture Feeding Boosts Boar Health and Liveliness
The article argues pasture saves feed and improves condition for boars and hogs. Overfeeding risks, while underfeeding harms performance. a protein rich ration with tankage, oil meal, cowpeas, clover and alfalfa is recommended. Proper feeding yields larger, stronger pigs and avoids aging issues.
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Roy Coleman
Farmers’ Review
New removable calked horseshoe attracts notice
A novel horseshoe with removable calks is described. The calks fit by being driven in and are designed to fall out as they wear, allowing quick replacement. The Popular Mechanics article notes the prongs start slightly oversized and loosen as the calk wears, leaving an opening for a fresh calk to be inserted.
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Ditmarsh
Prepare stock for market in time with steady gains
The article urges rapid yet controlled growth of market livestock, noting young animals grow fastest early and gains slow later. Emphasizes thrifty feeding, preventing overfeeding, and daily weight gain. Recommends checking pigs teeth to ease sow discomfort and states optimal pork yield occurs from ten weeks to six months in well bred hogs.
Classifieds Hold Hidden Fortunes in Daily Paper
Read the Classifieds before setting the paper aside as they may hold important notices or a chance to find a valuable item or deal. The section is presented as part of daily mail reading and could reveal opportunities or rewards.
Up-to-date Plant In stalled last fall
A recently updated plant remains stalled since last fall, with reliability concerns and potential maintenance needs noted by operators. Local managers report ongoing checks and plans to resume full operation once corrective steps are completed.
Roads Pay for Themselves in Farm Land Value Growth
United States Department of Agriculture findings indicate improved highways raise land values along routes. Better roads reduce hauling costs, boost farm profitability, and enhance capital value by increasing efficiency for farmers and enabling easier market access. The report notes autos also raise values where roads are improved.
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United States Department of Agericulture
Department
Office of Public Roads
Dita
Eating Habits of Monkeys and Human Diets
Dr T J Allen cites Hagenbeck and others to argue that simple, solid foods and restraint in feeding reduce illness and cancer. He notes monkeys masticate well under safe conditions, favors livestock-like diets for children, and links malnutrition to cancer, quoting authorities Leblanc and Rayyer on animal pathology.
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Alma
Hagenbeck
Rayer
Leblanc
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