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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1916
Page
3
An Austrian scientist in Graz claims to produce synthetic eggs from blood albumen, calling it haematall, used in German and Austrian abattoirs and hospitals as an egg substitute. The report notes taste and smell conceal origin, with dissolvable powder used in pastries. House pigs to get largest profit.
The article argues for starting litters around March 1 to maximize pasture use and reduce winter grain costs. It praises good pig houses with open sunshine, dry air, warmth, and exercise, noting that two litters per sow are possible with proper housing and that old sows produce better results. It critiques poorly designed pens and emphasizes optimal window placement for solar gain and ventilation.
Experiments at the Nebraska Experiment Station last winter found grinding grain and alfalfa hay for lambs unprofitable. Lambs fed a mix of round corn and ground alfalfa ate quickly and stayed vigorous, but weight gain cost nearly $1 per 100 pounds. Ground combinations lagged shelled corn, whole alfalfa, and corn silage in efficiency.
The article argues producers should maximize gains on young calves and pigs, noting calves grow cheaper up to ten months and pigs up to six months, with many baby beef steers finished at twelve to fifteen months and hogs around eight months at about 125 pounds.
A Kansas Agricultural College three year feeding trial shows silage from corn kafir and sorghum provide equal feeding value when harvested at proper maturity. Kafir yields heavier than corn in much of the southwest. sorghum exceeds kafir. Dwarf kafir matures earlier, needs less moisture, and is best grown with home seed.
Article discusses Sudan grass adaptability within sorghum, saying it thrives where feterita does, needs abundant sun and warmth, and suffers in cool nights, especially at high altitudes. Also notes dry-picked fowls are preferred to scalded in city markets as scalding dulls meat and skin. A blue ointment skin remedy is suggested for cleanliness.
The dairy barn project is discussed alongside methods for handling milk to reduce bacteria in the mill. The text also urges attention to capons, advising timely care to improve their condition for upcoming hardships.
During winter or confinement, provide waltable grit charcoal and green stu in addition to regular grains. Working With Dung Fork suggests using a dung fork as a careful alternative to a manure spreader, asking if you can do it.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine promising dandruff free, glossy hair after weeks of use. It claims immediate improvement in texture, luster, and new hair growth, urging readers to try a 25 cent bottle. Also notes a Danish firm’s new quicker method for freezing fish, claiming faster herring freezing demonstrations.
Marine after exposure to cold winds and dust is restored and refreshed by a promoter named Faye Hrenith. The piece mentions Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago and a book on request. It also notes ninety year old tree gear and apples from Pacific coast reserves sent to agriculture inspector A A Quarnbere.
Three readers describe relief from female weaknesses after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. Mrs. Franks Kwon of Harrisburg reports growth removal after treatment. Mrs. F B Yost of Albert Lea gains strength and appetite. Mrs. Ciewextial Dornerso of Pittsburgh regains regularity and stamina to work daily. All women invited to write for confidential advice.
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