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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1911
Page
2
A sample of quirky items and social notes mix humor and odd facts. Anon reports on fashion, weddings, rabies warnings, taxes on tobacco, alimony rulings, and a New York judge's stance on breakfast duties.
The elk population in the Yellowstone region of Montana has grown sharply over the past five years. Cows with two calves are more common as herds move into high mountain ranges. winter survival is tough, with many calves dying from deep snows. Large bands descend to ranch lands each winter, tearing fences and feeding on hay stacks, while government efforts feed 100 tons of alfalfa annually to park game.
A German physiology teacher inspires a 21 year old student to push beyond improvised tools. Theodor Schwann, later known for cell theory, faced poverty yet advanced science by discovering cell structure in animals, influenced Pasteur, and earned European honors despite meager pay. The piece laments lack of long term reward for scientific toil.
A garbled piece recalls Brooks club in London and its famed association with Paper ery. It mentions Beau Fromme winning large sums from Alderman Combe and the brewing patronage, with anecdotes about the social circle and a quip from the alderman.
The article explains that crop failures in northwestern states often occur during maturation due to lack of moisture and damage from hot winds. It urges soil moisture preservation through surface cultivation or humus buildup, via rotation with grasses or clover and summer fallowing, to weather droughts and protect grain filling.
A practical note on transporting butter for sale: use a Rolla n and box lined with white paper and eight light covers. Wrap the box in multiple layers of newspaper and seal it in a larger box. This setup allows butter to be carried several miles in warm weather without excessive melting.
Nutrients such as protein fat nitrogen free extract and ash are defined as nutrients in animal nutrition. Each nutrient has specific functions that promote growth and support the maintenance of the animal body.
A fragment notes farmers speaking against objections to rearing sheep stating that properly cared for stock face fewer ailments. It mentions sheep have taller and stronger masts than other farm animals, reflecting concern for health and management practices.
Curative guidance suggests turpentine as a worm remedy for pigeons. The proposed dose is one spoonful per 80 to 100 pounds of animal weight, taken once daily for three days, though the text is garbled and unclear about administration and safety.
A farmer can save moisture by cultivating and keeping the soil loose and mulched. Evaporation from bare soil in July can drain millions. proper tillage and timely harrowing help form a mulch, protecting the crop and conserving moisture for later growth.
The note warns about moisture retention in cultivation, stressing careful watering as tubes break and soil vents evaporate. It compares treated and untreated soil, urging immediate adoption to prevent drought during midsummer and to protect crops started early from heat stress in July.
A garbled OCR text references soil moisture and farming tools like harrows and rain, with fragmented notes about plowed land and potential weather impact. No clear events or individuals are identifiable. the readable elements imply agricultural context and moisture concerns rather than a news item.
A garbled note warns against picking berries in wet bushes and cautions about red rust in blackcap shrubs. It advises digging up and burning inferred beings while avoiding spreading dust to healthy plants.
A damaged OCR note from a Canadian swine breeder describes a remedy for scours. It mentions mixing a gallon of something, feeding to the sow after cooling, and withholding other food for twenty four hours. Specific ingredients and measurements are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmentary note discusses fertilized eggs and testing approaches. It references Levine and a four day testing period with a focus on egg viability and early assessment. Further context is unclear due to garbled text.
Livestock guidance urges selecting ewes that avoid breeding and notes hogs need ash lime and salt for cleanliness. Warns against cholera in old sow dens and recommends reduced feed to prevent litters' losses. Advises draft mares for farming work and frequent stall cleaning and whitewashing barns to deter diseases.
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