Change in Nebraska Appraisement Law Repealed in 1915
The Nebraska legislature repealed the long standing appraisement requirement for real estate sold under writs of execution. Foreclosures of homesteads may now be sold without appraisal for two thirds of value, enabling sheriff sale like pawned property. Governor Morehead signed the repeal on April 17 1915, ending 40 years of protective appraisal practice.
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Nebraska
Wymorean
John H. Morehead
Germany Accepts America Terms on Submarine Warfare
Germany on September 1 formally accepts U S terms governing submarine use. The policy allows searches for contraband and permits passengers to escape before torpedoes are fired unless escape or sinking attempts occur.
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Germany
Amercia
Nebraska inspectors laid off over unpaid fees crisis
All Nebraska pure food, drug, dairy and oil inspectors were laid off September 1st as the state treasurer blocks fee payments. Gov. Morehead criticized the treasurer and suggested it may be necessary to convene the legislature to address the situation.
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Nebraska
Morehead
Submarine F4 Raised After Honolulu Sinking
The U S submarine F4 with twenty two crew members aboard went down at Honolulu on March 25 and has been raised. One body has been recovered and identified. The bodies are in a bad state of preservation and will be embalmed as quickly as they are removed.
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U. S
Honolulu
Wisconsin
When a Girl Is Six and Twenty Six
A zingers about a girl's shifting expectations as she ages from childhood sorrow over a torn doll to adult fuss over a fiancé who won’t spend on her. The quip contrasts childish tears with grown up demands for generosity and attention.
Thaw Files Divorce Petition From Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Harry K Thaw petitions for divorce from Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw alleging adultery and naming John Francis as the alleged correspondent in the divorce action.
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Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
John Francis
Watchful friends guard access to a get rich quick scheme
A conspiratorial scheme hinges on monitoring friends every minute to prevent exposure. The plan relies on vigilance and secrecy, with participants fearing leakage or betrayal that could collapse the scheme. The warning implies coercive incentives and high-risk behavior.
Farmer Uses Wheat Hay After Poor Crop Harvest
A farmer recalls cutting and storing wheat as hay due to hay shortages and a small harvest. With a meer he cut the wheat early and used the stored wheat hay to feed horses through the season, as described by H. H. Shepard in Farm Progress.
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H. H. Shepard
White Leghorn Fowl Highlights in Egg and Broiler Growers
The White Leghorn remains the best known American fowl prized for egg production. Many birds and flocks have established strong records over one to three years. Leghorn broilers reach market weight in about six weeks when prices peak. The hen and cock shown are White Leghorns.
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America
Wheat in the Sheaf Boosts Egg Production for Poultry
A historical note describes feeding wheat hay and sheaf wheat to hens and chicks, noting higher egg yields through summer and winter when wheat was stored for poultry. Egg production declined after wheat hay ran out until fresh wheat was fed again. The author reports better results using wheat in straw or bundled form for scratching activity.
Drying Off a Cow With Belladonna and Camphor
The article outlines udder rubbing with equal parts bella donna leaf extract and camphorated oil twice daily to stop milk flow. If persistent, internal belladonna may be used starting at ten drops three times daily, increasing gradually, then returning to initial doses if symptoms appear, not used beyond a few days.
Why Cows Should Be Tested
Dairymen should test their cows to locate unprofitable animals and assess returns from feed. The tests determine results in feed changes and aid in selecting animals for breeding to improve offspring. It also demonstrates to the public the improvements possible through selection and breeding.
Dairymen urged to protect cows with proper feeds and sprays
Farmers warned August is critical as heat and poor pastures cut milk supply. Short feeds and careless methods threaten profits. Dairymen should test herds, keep only cows yielding profit after feed, and use effective sprays to protect cattle health.
Value of silage for milk production
The American Agriculturist notes silage increases milk output for dairy cows compared with corn fodder. At New Jersey station silage cost $11.22 per acre with eleven tons of green forage, versus $10.51 per acre for dry fodder yielding ten tons. Holstein cows lead in both milk and butter fat production, and are claimed to produce butter cheaper per pound than other breeds.
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New Jersey
South Omaha Live Stock Prices Steady as Receipts Rise
At Union Stock Yards South Omaha on Sept 1 cattle receipts topped 7 500 with heavy hogs about 6 000 and sheep and lambs around 3 000. Prices remained mostly steady for beef cattle and steady to higher for light hogs with top lambs near 9 00, while cattle and feeder quotes ranged by class and lot. A Wisconsin Bulletin note adds silo tips for farmers including size and placement guidance.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Wyoming
Montana
Ewes
Wes
Test Shows Higher Milk From Corn Silage Cattle
Daily rations of wheat bran, dri brewers grains, cornmeal and linseed meal were fed to two groups. The corn silage cows received 24 pounds of silage daily plus grain, while the corn fodder group got 143 pounds of fodder plus grain. The average milk yield was 23.7 pounds for silage cows vs 21 pounds for fodder cows, about 13 percent higher. This test supports the value of corn silage.
Supplementing Pasture for Cattle Nutrition
Grass pasture provides protein rich forage but needs carbohydrate supplements. Ground corn or barley offer better pasture augmentation than cottonseed meal. Cows benefit from dry hay, with hay remaining a valuable supplement alongside green sugar cane and oats as noted by Hoard's Dairyman.
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Hoard
Feeding Calves with Grain Mixtures and Grinding Stages
The article advises calf feeding with equal parts corn and oats or bran as a substitute for oats. Very young calves may eat whole oats and corn, consuming all they take. After four to five months old, grinding the corn and oats is preferable for better digestion.
Swine Plague Guidelines for Hog Herd Care
Swine plague requires immediate isolation of affected hogs. Place them in a separate pen and withhold all feed for two or three days, ensuring they do not starve. The guidance emphasizes containment and careful monitoring of the diseased stock.
Luring Wild Geese with Live Decoys and Calls
The article explains spring migration of American wild geese from southern waters to northern Arctic shores. Hunters use live decoys raised in captivity and painted steel decoys to lure geese toward pits, aided by goose calls that mimic real birds, creating deceptive hunting setups.
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Arctic
Canada
Philadelphia
North Amer
His View on Long-Term Honors in Baseball
Willis argues a man may hold the highest honor longer than four years if he dominates batting for ten or fifteen years. Gillis agrees, saying stellar performance benefits the sport. Boston Journal
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Willis
United States
Gillis
Sears
Boston Journal
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