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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1906
Page
8
Guidance on transitioning cows to stable housing before winter, including gradual diet changes, clean housing, and water intake. Features Garfield's Black Princess Jersey cow with notable milk yield and lineage from Amer ican Cultivator research.
F B Scribner of Fond du Lac County Wisconsin argues thorough milking removes entire udder secretion to keep milk glands active. With good feeding the cow’s milk production rises, aiding heifers with calves to reach high butter yields, from 190 pounds per year to 500 pounds or more.
A Pennsylvania farmer notes cows thrive on mixed feeds including roots with carrots, while pasture quality and individual herd needs drive milk production. The piece discusses alfalfa grinding, new equipment ideas, and doses of diet to improve efficiency, citing sources from Farm Journal and National Stockman. It also includes brief notices on a timber sale and patent medicines.
The readable text discusses fat content in milk and compares percentages with other items. It mentions a fat content around 2 percent and contrasts with higher levels, implying a study of dairy composition and related measurements.
An advertisement touts Kodol as a cure for sour stomach loss of appetite and indigestion. It claims the remedy cleanses purifies and strengthens stomach mucous membranes and promises relief from dyspepsia and related ailments as touted by testimonials from Ravenswood West Virginia. Bottles cost 1.00 and a trial size is offered. Prepared by E. DeWitt Co. and sold by Chas Rhodes with references to 1906 Kodol and a 200 year calendar.
An advertisement extols Mia stomach niblets as a guaranteed remedy for indigestion and related nerves and weakness. It claims Mi-ona costs 50 cents, backed by a signed guarantee that it costs nothing if it fails to cure. It promotes health for townspeople and urges readers to buy old papers from the Record office while supplies last.
Chas Rhodes guarantees Hyomei as a cure for nasal catarrh by killing catarrhal germs in the nose throat and lungs. The complete outfit includes a rubber inhaler a medicine dropper and a bottle of Hyomei priced at one dollar with extra bottles 50 cents. If not cured Rhodes will refund the money upon following directions.
An advertising claim touts Kenn Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a pleasant effective cathartic that clears the head reduces phlegm clears the throat strengthens bronchial tubes and relieves coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Sold by Chas Rhoiles.
Professor F B Cooley argues feeds should be produced on the farm to boost dairy profits. He warns against starvation rations and overfeeding expensive feeds, urging experimentation and calculation to determine the most profitable feed mix for each farm. He notes that quality protely rich feeds and coarse fodders grown locally improve returns.
A study discusses selecting cows to improve uniformity in offspring. Emphasizes breeding for desirable traits to achieve consistency across generations. Highlights challenges in maintaining quality while aiming for predictability in progeny.
James H. Sherman urges Republicans to support the National Campaign Fund with one dollar subscriptions. The plan aims to unite supporters and promote Theodore Roosevelt's leadership and party achievements as the central campaign message. Subscribers will receive the campaign textbook and committee leaflets by mail.
An early ad touts Kodlol as a digestion aid by Chas Rhodes claiming it ends belching, puffing, palpitations, and sour stomach after meals. The copy emphasizes a habit forming cure and immediate comfort.
The Ann Arbor R R announces the 21st annual Ohio Excursion on Wednesday in October. Tickets to Toledo and other Ohio points sold via multiple railroads including Wheeling Lake Erie Wabash Hocking Valley and Lake Shore Detroit Toledo & Ironton Penn Central and others. Big Four Special leaves Alma at 914 am with return valid to October 18. Toledo trip price listed at 4.20 with return options to November. Further info from Ann Arbor R R Agent.
An ad by Chas Rhoades promising Dr Colwell's Egyptian Pile Cure will cure piles. He guarantees satisfaction and offers to refund the purchase price if not satisfied, stating a money back guarantee to reassure patrons.
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