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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1915
Page
2
Farmers with flocks or lambs can pasture them in late summer through fall in cornfields. Sheep and lambs weed the field, control crabgrass and foxtail, and leave corn blades untouched if the stalks are tall. Cowpeas between the rows add protein. the practice cleans weeds, improves soil, and provides good pasture.
A farm bulletin outlines the need for hog shade to prevent rapid weight loss in heat and describes practical shelter options from timbered land to improvised sheds. It notes that poorly drained, sour soils reduce profits, and drainage improvements can turn unprofitable acres into productive land, guiding farmers to weed out unprofitable ventures or reduce labor on such plots.
Weighing and testing milk of each cow is good, but a deeper study of every cow reveals her potential. If a cow underperforms, check for room to improve before discarding her. Water the scales with rewards for increased milk and often her output rises beyond initial expectations. Be fair and give her a chance.
Kentucky experiment station reports feeding wheat to hogs yielded 98 cents to 1.16 dollars per bushel last year while hogs sold at 7 dollars per hundredweight. Returns depend on hog prices. when wheat price falls to harvest levels, feeding may beat selling if hog prices are strong. Ground wheat offered equal or better value than ground corn, while soaked wheat lagged. Details appear in Bulletin No. 1%.
British steamer Clintonia sunk by a German submarine with eleven dead and fifteen injured. Lelander Therion lost with six crew dead and sixty one rescued. German troops occupy Mitau near Riga. Warsaw falls as German forces press on the Vistula line. London papers debate strategic impact while US and Mexico actions ripple through diplomacy.
Leicester bookseller asks fifty pounds for a newly discovered Shakespeare portrait drawing wide interest in English news. Identity evidence and history of the picture will be awaited, as researchers note many Warwickshire Shakespeares in the 16th century and several men named Richard Shakespeare are linked to the lineage of William Shakespeare.
Field peas thrive on clay loams with good moisture and stiff clays, while light sandy or gravelly soils dry out. Mucky soils boost vine but lower grain yield. overly wet soils ruin crops. Fall plowing aids early spring sowing. sowing depth ranges two to four inches. early April sowing gives full maturing yield, while late sowing reduces production. Peas improve soil nitrogen, boosting subsequent crops like wheat.
A Colorado experiment summary notes mixed views on nurse crops for alfalfa. Oats or barley, 30 to 40 lb per acre, help prevent blowing or baking on certain soils but should be cut for hay to avoid shading alfalfa. Generally not advised on non blowing or baking soils or under dry land conditions due to moisture limits.
Article by N B Chapman urges farmers to feed sour skim milk to chicks after a few days old to boost growth and later egg production. It notes skim milk and curds as among the most stimulating feeds for poultry, while sweet milk is considered safer only for the first week or so.
The dry farmer can fatten stock on a smaller grain amount, especially in winter. Experiments show extensive grain feeding is unnecessary and unadvisable. Focus on high grade live stock to maximize returns from limited grain.
A vivid crowd scene in Tibet shows merchants bartering from hidden pockets for jade cups and turquoise while a discussion traces the origin of the British Army mustache through Austrian officers in Waterloo, Crimea warmth and evolving fashion. The London Chronicle notes changing facial hair as a social mark.
A playful exchange about preparing for a motorboat trip. The mother asks who accompanies the child, he replies Mr Scatterbrain. She suggests a bathing suit and life preserver, and they joke about how the cottage was built as another tale.
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