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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1916
Page
7
A Georgia State College of Agriculture bulletin outlines a beef cattle feeding campaign from November 1 to January 20. It specifies daily feed schedules using corn, sorghum, crop residues, and cottonseed meal, with gradual increases and reductions in quantities to fatten cattle efficiently.
Fire destroys seed in true clovers and harms key grasses while hastening erosion. Experts from Mississippi A and M College warn burning leaves soil bare, washing nutrients away and risking forest regrowth. Retaining corn stalks and grasses helps prevent gullies and keep water in the ground.
Farmers should test every seed lot for germination before sowing to ensure a good stand. Poor germination leads to weak stands and possible failure even in favorable weather. seed should be sown densely enough to compensate.
A fragment describing 3000 concrete intended for floors walls and silos with good water resistance and compatibility with cementitious mixes. Mentions pricing around 3 14 per cent of cost and notes for use in low water pressure settings.
The article argues winter pruning reduces summer hand picking and improves next season’s fruit. It cites Opera ton stimuli and College Bulletin notes that careful winter cuts stimulate buds, avoid overbearing and save labor.
Article explains two wiring methods for dash and tail lights using a single switch. The preferred two wire system isolates lights from the car to reduce short circuits and improve safety. It emphasizes clean wire joints and well taped connections for reliable operation.
The text discusses a single wire lighting system for cars, noting its dangers, flexibility in wire choice from insulated copper to rubber covered cord, and cautions about securing wires to the frame to avoid snagging. It compares cost and safety unfavorably to a two-wire system.
A Twentieth Century Farmer guide notes using the car frame as a wire path to connect one side of the battery and lamp circuits. Joints should be scraped bright then taped, with solder drops for a sturdy connection.
A Lafayette Courier opinion piece notes a shift from horse theft to automobile theft, urging vigilance by communities and harsher penalties. It cites organized gangs, central stations for stolen vehicles, and calls for severe prison sentences to deter crime and protect life and property.
Howard C Marmon of Indianapolis Inc has patented a vehicle spring suspension designed to stiffen on severe deflections to protect springs on rough roads and reduce rear seat ride discomfort The invention aims to appear at upcoming auto shows and promises a smoother ride for drivers and passengers alike.
The article explains storing onions for winter to prevent waste. It describes storage house types from simple sheds to dugouts with artificial cooling, all aiming for dryness, good ventilation, and uniform temperatures to prevent spoilage. Onions tolerate frost if storage is dry and temperature controlled.
An article discusses the need for automatic lubrication systems to protect engines from splash lubrication flaws. It notes numerous hidden oil and grease cups in hard to reach spots that are often neglected, highlighting design lapses and the push for better distribution methods.
The feeding of a dairy cow should match its milk production capacity. Keeping a daily production record helps identify cows that respond to increased feed and those that do not. Profitable feeding requires knowing each cow's yield and the value of feeds to avoid waste.
An essay reflects on how legumes and livestock support community prosperity through soil fertility and farm economics. It notes wealthier states grow more legumes and livestock, implying strong farming systems sustain finances and land productivity.
A new camping auto features a center double bed, full kitchen, clothing drawers, and a front shower powered by engine heat. A headboard light lets reading in bed. Stockton dealer Harry Sage says he can drive cattle at night using the car’s headlights, reducing heat distress and stray stock.
A Washington state man devised a tire belt to increase traction on sand and rough roads and prevent skidding on wet pavement. Described in Popular Mechanics, the device uses heavy fabric around the tire and a pulley under the running board, applied to rear wheels. It claims to save wear, boost mileage, and reduce fuel use on easy roads.
A major automobile maker plans to organize workers into four six hour shifts with no meal breaks. Workers would be paid one dollar per hour. The arrangement would keep the plant operating 24 hours a day, avoiding downtime of eight hour shifts.
The college of agriculture Lincoln warns that replacing burned out safety plugs with bolts can explode tractor boilers. A thorough threshing season cleanup is advised, including removing the plug and scraping deposits to prevent explosions. Also noted is a Rider and Driver proposal for widened motor highways with a center autos lane and side horse lanes.
Mrs Dabney, a beautiful young widow and principal heir to Capt George W Bay, announces she will devote her fortune and life to helping exconvicts. The gesture is described as a major sacrifice for the unfortunate in this country.
In Swedish waters the German prize crew aboard the Themis found insufficient coal and acted to move to a home port. A Swedish government agent refused recognition of the vessel as a prize and expelled the German prize crew from Gothland Island port. The incident drew surprise from observers. The census bureau reports 1915 death rate in the United States registration area at 1.5 per 1,000, based on 900,155 deaths across 25 states and DC plus 41 cities in registration states.
Fragmentary report notes St Paul public events and German equipment comparisons, mentions Calgary electric system, French wartime farming, and German investigators on artificial lakes altering climate and fog days. Details are garbled and uncertain.
A light exchange in which Senator Sorghum jokes about Washington being "first in war and first to peace" and hints at shared roles between preparedness advocates and pacifists. The remark prompts speculation about political theater and historical labeling.
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