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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
6
A column of eclectic items notes misheard sayings about beehives and Czars, crops in Canada, German airships, court fashions, university birthdays, and quirky news bites. It spins humorous takes on divorce, shopping abuses, railroads, fashion, and amusing local oddities with a playful tone.
The annual report of Theodore N. Vall president of American Telephone and Telegraph and Western Union argues for public regulation of public service firms. He contends permanent commissions are needed to ensure fair, semi public discussion, reduce aggressive competition, and avoid burdens on the public, signaling a new era in economics and politics.
A historical plan describes a 36260 foot barn for fourteen horses with two feed rooms, a hay storage of about forty tons, a three foot wide feedway, ten windows each side, and permanent hay feeding on the floor. It notes options to extend capacity to eighteen and cost about $1,000 for Farm Buildings.
The article argues that dry land farming and new homestead laws are reducing western ranges. It notes larger cattle and sheep arrivals in 1909 and 1910 due to fenced ranges and dry summers, but predicts fewer stock on ranges next spring. It suggests future beef and mutton will come from free range pastures and increased farm production nationwide.
Improve stock by moving top layers from the main house to a separate area with the best male bird. Use eggs from these hens to hatch chicks for future stock. Aim higher production this year with selective mating and careful brood planning.
The series displays three poses with toes turned out, inked attitudes, and unturned toes. It argues correct attitude is essential to maximize farming success whether standing or moving, featuring the Orange Judd Parm er.
A reflective quip critiques physiognomy noting faces rarely reveal genius or truth. The author mocks judging talent by appearance, citing a chain of literary figures and performers to argue nature withholds a matching visage for greatness. Shakespeare’s face is labeled dull despite celebrated poetry.
A humorous item from Youth's Companion recounts Little Mrs Bride showing eagerness to learn housekeeping. A marketman presents fresh asparagus, saying it was picked three hours earlier, and she wonders if it grows like that, mistaking braided ends for preparation.
Poultry guidance on daily feeding for young chicks includes five daily feeds for ten days, then four, then three as they grow, with oat or clover-based meals and green foods. Emphasizes skim milk options, animal protein, and clean water. Warns against overfeeding and promotes modern commercial chick foods over baking specialities.
Protection of our inced eating birds has become a nationwide campaign issue due to crop losses. Backed by ranchers, orchardists, planters, and farmers nationally, the National Association of Audubon Societies aims to secure state declarations on conserving bird resources from each state legislature.
A planter explains making a 24 inch end pieces holder four feet by 24 inches, hinged with leather straps, covered with coarse mesh, hung high to keep fowls from roosting. Use wooden or leather hangers so chickens can peck greens like clover grass or chopped cabbage without soil or spoilage.
Conclusions from expert study at North Platte Neb substation show that thoroughly cultivated land absorbs water faster and loses little water from the first foot if mulched. Growing crops use water in proportion to dry matter. summer tillage stores 6.5 to 7 inches more water in six feet, enough to meet 4 to 60 percent of rainfall. Water in six feet is available to crops, alfalfa draws from deeper layers, and drought protection depends on total available soil water.
The willow's rapid growth and hardiness suit prairie use giving quick shelter. Plant two rows of cuttings eight feet apart and one foot within rows to form a dense hedge. cultivate like corn for two to three years and expect spread to form an impenetrable windbreak.
This note highlights that hog lice do not infect cattle or horses and raw cabbage aids sheep. It discusses horse training faults, feeding costs, pricing trends, and care tips. Emphasizes dry ventilated sheep barns, avoiding mud for hogs, and market timing for young stock. Provides practical observations on breeding, feeding, and maintenance affecting livestock health and value.
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