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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1896
Page
11
The article discusses grain and feed shortages impacting cattle farmers, noting a spring surge in pasture and feed management. It highlights price declines, cautious profit recovery for beef raisers, and the potential end of the downturn as cattle owners seek ways to sustain herds despite economic strain.
Iowa experiment station researchers under Prof. Wilson examine breeds from England including Yorkshire Tamworth Jersey Duroc and Hampshire to develop a hog suited to current conditions. The aim is superior pork quality and efficiency using imported stock and careful selection.
Fragmentary text appears to describe a cosmetic product promising skin whitening and acne relief. The garbled lines mention a brand or ingredient name and a mail order note, but key specifics are missing.
The article discusses beekeeping housing with shade options, noting that sunlit frames and top ventilation improve airflow while avoiding overheating. It describes two hive tops, shade-bound designs, and wind resistance, plus a practical brick weight to secure hives. It also covers sow and pig feeding, recommending ground grains with milk or water, and mentions the restless Leghorn as a profitable poultry breed under proper care.
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