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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
6
Living in a barn converted to a dwelling, Pensie Penfield runs The Custard Cup apartment house with help from two adopted boys Drink and Thad. A stranger seeking Pensie under her maiden name turns out to be her uncle Jerry, who plans to stay near the Custard. A tenant entrusts Pensie with a package and Lettie, a feisty small girl, is adopted into the makeshift family.
In a domestic snapshot Lorene negotiates who joins a Diablo outing as Mrs Penfield cautions about sticking to circles of friends. Uncle Jerry remains outwardly calm while Lettie proudly drums up a decocted kettle and a leak reveals itself amid the living room scene.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a word fragment and unclear references. No identifiable people organizations places scores or dates are readable. The readable portion provides insufficient facts for a concrete event or conclusion.
In a sunlit living room Mrs. Penfield sews a silk sweater for Lettie while neighbor Mrs. Wopple questions its wearability. Lettie, moved by the gift, kisses Mrs. Penfield and vows to be good for Sundays. Uncle Jerry arrives seeking space and traps, hinting at his own needs.
Perennial Prue and Miss Penfield banter over a hen while Crink quivers under a stocking stitch. Mrs Wopple disapproves of Prue’s seriousness as Uncle Jerry appears in a domestic moment prompting surprised reactions.
Citizens note Mr. Bosley riding in a brand new car as celebrations mention support formations. Local observers link the event to a broader campaign review and recent community meetings.
M A Seaton of the Missouri College of Agriculture notes half the chicks hatch are lost but many losses are preventable. He advocates colony brooding at 100 degrees F initially, ample clean water, careful feeding starting after 50 hours, and a dry, frequent feeding routine including sand, oats, bread crumbs, eggs, and milk to prevent diseases and provide protein.
Poultrymen learn it pays to candle all eggs before incubation. Candling by light helps identify infertile or stale eggs, saving space for fertile ones. Do not replace thorough candling with a quick check if time allows.
Lameness in birds can stem from rough male bird behavior, rheumatism from damp conditions, or as a sign of tuberculosis. Liver spots may also appear as symptoms. A laboratory exam is needed to definitively diagnose fowls with tuberculosis.
A fragmentary note argues religion should translate love and hope into concrete deeds. It urges freer spiritual expression and rational use of sentiment, referencing times when religious influence was more charitable and grounded in practical charity.
Poultry hints advise milk as the sole drink for chickens with no other animal protein needed. It warns against using small egg-laying breeds like Leghorns for market capons and stresses feeding poults as they grow.
A fragmentary OCR reads as an 18th century style quotation about reading Gibbon. It mentions not skipping portions and the overall imperative to read widely across eras and topics. The readable bits suggest emphasis on thorough engagement with historical writing.
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