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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
7
The article advises selecting soil that retains moisture but drains well, avoiding stiff clays and very loose sands. A sandy loam or loam with some clay is preferred, with open drainage to prevent water standing. It warns against frost-prone low land near marshes and recommends avoiding overly dry soils that bake or stay crumbly.
The article notes that proper maintenance keeps planters in good condition for another season. It warns that leaving planters neglected leads to extra costs for replacements or searching for missing parts, stressing careful storage and care.
The text outlines air tight airtight silos that keep air out and juices in. It emphasizes smooth walls to avoid air spaces and durable materials resistant to decay or wind. It notes a 2 to 3 inch daily feed off a silo and prefers tall silos for bottom compression. It stresses bursting-pressure resistance and moisture affecting silage weight year to year.
Feeding farm work horses relies on home grown feeds with corn as the principal grain. A mix of three parts corn to one part hay, such as alfalfa or clover, provides adequate roughage with grain. oats can be replaced by cottonseed meal or oilmeal if unavailable. A 1 500pound horse needs 21 2 to 4 1/2 pounds of grain per 100 pounds weight daily, and grain should be halved on idle days to prevent stomach issues.
Dialogue depicts a tense exchange in a garage where Erastus Pinkley speaks of illness and a near fatal gas exposure. A narrator notes fear of not reaching heaven and the hazardous conditions that led to the near disaster.
Collodion is said to relieve chigger bites by forming a colorless skin-adhering film as alcohol and ether evaporate. The bottle should be kept tightly corked for best storage and use.
A promotional notice advises hot baths with Cuticura Soap and daily use of Cuticura Ointment to clear eczema and itching for all ages. Offers free samples by mail and includes an address in Boston. The text also contains unrelated dialogue about ownership and a humorous line about a man’s pride being hurt by a mistaken idea.
A simple plan describes a cattle proof entrance using four posts placed at compass points with rails nailed on the east and west posts. The design yields an opening that is easy for a person to pass but remains closed to cows, suitable for a cowyard fence in frequent entry locations.
Swiss chard is recommended as a green feed for poultry. Keep the plants from growing too large and pick the leaves for hens and chickens. Many poultry keepers raise it specifically to feed their fowl.
Article notes dried sweet corn as a highly nutritious food and describes its ease of drying compared with other vegetables. It mentions suitability for small tracts or large fields and implies its value for winter storage.
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