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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1913

Page

11

HedeK Vor Publication Notice of Estate Hearing

The Probate Court for Swibity Ob Tr the snatter of the estate of Tarte C. Pur Vislaren? Alam Mich. Dothe be heceby given they a months fren the nth day of January. A D114, have been owed fier sreditors to sitegeat their elabie sit wid deceased tu aakt court for exaon a Ligat aist midjieabnent, witd Hyuk aL cues there Of sil Uscrand are resuited to present their court, at the trobate office fy the Tahincath hale coubts on at before thy of May. A 2, Ae see that said tinles vent be heard ts Alyea court an Thesday: the TV day of May, A. D. WAY, at Len Dreloct in the forenoon.

HEDEK Bepore Tarte C Alam Trobate Alyea Len Dreloct

Probate hearing set for estate of George W. Fowl

A probate notice from the village of Luhach Kir convenes a hearing on the estate of George W. Fowl. Jostin Haveding is named clerk, with a public order for publication three weeks prior to the hearing at the probate office.

Luhach Manele A. Lh Lee George W Apel Alia Secord JK Potts Benny Jenne

Miss Opportunity Shines on City Want Ad Page

In this city many homes credit prosperity to the want ad page as readers seek work. Miss Opportunity stands out as a keen patron of want ads, suggesting the page is a key resource for employment and better jobs.

Want Miss Opportunity

Notes on farm stock care and marketable produce practices

Agricultural tips emphasize budgeting feed costs, proper stock handling, and soil preparation. Topics include chaff litter, horse training, dairy butter yields, calf and foal management, poultry housing, and field prep for winter grains. Onions and green onions are described with market timing and packing for fresh sale.

Selection of Onions by Lavilla Wright Macomber

Selection of Onions discusses sorting onions by size, retaining larger sets for marketing, and selling small or leftover onions to stores. It notes grocers may accept leftovers cheaply, using them as sets despite imperfect sprouting, to speed outdoor growth and save time before sprouts start.

Lavilla Wright Macomber Grocere

Destruction of Rats and Methods Employed

The article outlines three rat destruction methods: hunting, trapping, and poison or rat virus. It notes terriers and ferrets aid hunting, favors spring traps that kill instantly, and describes wire eel-basket style traps that lure but trap the rat.

Harvesting Alfalfa Early Claim Turns Yellow Crop

Some experienced alfalfa growers claim harvesting before new shoots are strong enough to withstand sun exposure after the previous crop is removed will cause the following crop to turn yellow.

Chance for Better Farmers In Rural Improvement Drive

A call to improve farming practices highlights a broad opportunity for growers to advance. The message stresses a significant need and a clear path forward, noting that progress is possible with collective effort and timely action.

Combat Poultry Yard Foes Promotes Essential Control Measures

Expert poultrymen led by George M. Turpin outline methods to curb insect parasites causing loss to poultry farms. Recommendations include separating houses, thorough cleaning, regular dust baths, dust mixtures from road dust and sulfur, twice yearly whitewash sprays with salt and carbolic acid, and lard applications to chicks if lice appear.

George M. Turpin

Shipment Of Baby Chicks From Incubator To Market

An article on poultry logistics explains shipping day-old baby chicks directly from the incubator. It notes that 72 hours post-hatch the yolk supplies all nutrition, allowing long-distance express transport in various climates without feeding or watering initially.

Keeping Rats From Poultry

A writer in the Iowa Homestead advises farmers to cut rodent access by mortising posts at each corner of the poultry house and inverting strategies to block entries. Implementing multiple secure barriers can reduce rat intrusion and protect poultry.

Iowa Homestead

Bucket Trap Guards Poultry House From Rat Intrusion

A three gallon tin bucket is placed over a post to deter a rat from entering the poultry house. The device blocks the animal by climbing into the bucket but fails to reach the interior, preventing access to the coop.

Rat

Hen Manure as Fertilizer on the Farm

Hen manure as a fertilizer has greater value than other fertilizers but its value depends on storage. Keep roost droppings covered with absorbent like sand plaster or South Carolina rock. Do not mix wood ashes or lime. Apply sparingly to corn at last hoeing, and store under rover until use.

South Carolina

Proper Turkey Killing Method Described in Old Guide

The text outlines a traditional method for killing a turkey. It advises tying the feet, hanging the bird, cutting the throat to bleed, dry picking with head and wings left on, then dipping in hot water followed by cold to achieve a fresher appearance.

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Lit Potts John D. Spinney Pollasky Block J. E. Suydam, M. D Allee Woodworth Ave Alma Nor Superior St Swigart Sullivan Real Kress & Dunham Circuit State U.S J.E. Wise Pollasky F.R. McNabb V.S B.v.sc Vibber Alma, Mich Creneral Blacksmithing L. B. Woodard Sumner AE Brook Farm Vitdhliam Babcock Poultry Yard Iowa Dairy Otto, Sanderhoff Alma Michigan White Sewing Machines The White Company of Cleveland Wright Brown Mich
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