War News From Many Fronts Roils Global Pubs
Late dispatches report Gallipoli and Dardanelles actions, 4500 Russians captured at Slenikowne, and Austrians routing Russians from Sienikovee with 10000 in losses. Four allied ships torpedoed, 300000+ troops landed at Saloniki, Serbs fight back but are pressed. Britain faces political debates on conscription and ministerial strategy as global fronts shift.
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Cost of live stock ration important
The article stresses that ration cost drives farm profits, urging foresight in planning feed. It notes balancing nutrients with affordable grains and silage, warns about feeding risks with seeds and molds, and outlines how feed choices vary by animal type and production stage.
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Qualifications of Hens for Breeding
A wary view cautions that egg count alone does not determine breeding fitness. Strong, well-developed, well-cared-for parents are essential for robust offspring, so a waning hen with many eggs may still be unsuitable. A good layer should not be discarded as a breeder, but bodily development must indicate breeding capacity.
Costs of Milk Production in Jefferson County Dairy Farms
A Cornell study of 804 cows in 63 Jefferson county herds shows 161 cows or 19 percent incur losses totaling $1,799.87, at net costs and actual receipts. The average cow produced about 6621 pounds of milk and 241 pounds of fat with net costs of 121 cents per pound of milk and 33.3 cents per pound of fat. selling price averaged 162 cents per pound, yielding $20.39 net profit per cow.
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Interesting Hints on Calf Breeding
From 19 Shorthorn cows studied by an English agricultural society the average gestation for bull calves was 288.91 days and for heifers 283 days. The heaviest calves came from cows aged five to seven years, with heavier calves tending to longer gestation. Researchers propose an average of 285 days for gestation and note calf weights around 89.45 pounds for bulls and 25 pounds for heifers.
Covered shed for stock gains favor in manure care
A widely used manure handling method is a covered shed with a cement floor inclined at each end to admit a spreader. Sides must be high enough to hold all manure, and mixing by horses cattle sheep and hogs helps prevent aerobic fermentation and nitrogen loss. The yard animals trampling over the pile aids stabilization while the shed also shelters stock.
Conserving Soil Moisture With Mulch Practices
Agricultural guidance explains forming a surface mulch to reduce evaporation and conserve moisture. It recommends frequent mulching, renewing mulch after rains, and maintaining soil compactness for capillary action, with specific steps for corn and potato crops and for semiarid regions.
Wheat after fallow yields at Rothamsted station study
A 58 year comparison at Rothamsted England shows wheat grown after fallow produces 17.1 bushels per acre versus 12.7 when cropped yearly. Across the whole area, continuous cropping beats alternate fallow for total grain and straw, due to nitrates formed from humus during summer and aided by soil aeration.
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England
Preparing Land for Wheat
In a dry spell the roller and harrow follow the plow closely to prepare land for wheat. The roller pulverizes and compacts the soil to form a firm seed bed. If moisture is plentiful from frequent rains it is less essential to roll daily and finish at night. delaying too long can be a mistake. The roller tightens soil particles, aiding bacterial activity and improving the seedbed for wheat.
Turning Cover Crop Under for Corn Following
The turning time depends on soil, weather and the following crop. On crimson clover land the clover should be turned under at bloom to maximize plant food and speed decay. Earlier turning may be needed to plant corn on schedule.
Duck Feeding Advice for Ducklings Diet and Grains
Practical guidance warns against raising ducklings on whole wheat cracked corn or commercial chick feeds. If such feeds are used at all, they should be well cooked since ducks typically do not get enough grit to grind dry grain.
Peruna Endorsement and Maine Salmon Activity
A Beverly Massachusetts reader praises Peruna for catarrh relief after four bottles. The piece also reports Maine fisheries success with humpback salmon on the coast, detailing planting in February 1614, eggs collected, and hatchery incubation efforts amid local harvesting.
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Very Much In Wrong Bath Guest Mistake
A misdirected guest in an English inn misreads directions and ends up in the wrong bath. The red faced landlord bursts in while the guest keeps bathing, remarking the water is warm though muddy, and the inn door scene escalates into a comic misunderstanding.
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Ouse
Not Guilty: Virginia Train Collision Witness Refuses Damages
A railway collision near a Virginia country town drew a quick Richmond visit by a sharp lawyer who found an injured old coloran on the scene. The man protested damages saying he never hit the train and refused compensation, declaring his innocence in strong dialect.
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Galt
Corroborated Oddities and Lost Polar Claims
A fragmentary London TitBits piece recalls tales of strange sights and biblical miracles heard by readers. It references a conversation about the strangest things seen, including crossing the Red Sea and chariot wheel remnants, and jokes about Doctor Cook and his Arctic claims.
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Ladie
London
Fragmentary War Tale With Distant Cavalry Imagery
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Russian cavalry charging into German trenches during a winter standoff. The quote hints at a horse involvement and stark battlefield memory from a distant front.
Turn Over Time When Nature Hints About the Food
A former railroad worker recounts relief from dyspepsia after switching to Grape Nuts and Postum. He notes weight gain, improved appetite, and steady digestion from a diet described as pre digested and concentrated nourishment. The advertisement promotes Grape-Nuts and Postum as healthier food choices.
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Battle
Landford's Way and Submarine Policy Quip
John Harrymore spoke in New York about Germanys submarine policy telling how americ an cross seas safely only with ships she offered The remark evoked a humorous tale of a poet and a landlord as the blowback from the door and windows repair demand is recalled by the New York Times with irony
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New York Times
Outclassed Niagara Tour Sparked Hotel Bill Controversy
A visitor recalls initial awe at a Niagara tour fading after her husband raised objections to the hotel bill. The exchange contrasts the enchanting scenery with a domestic dispute over expenses, highlighting traveler frustration and budget concerns.
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Brook
Old Tompkins Fails for Half a Million
Fragmentary ad style clipping mentions Tompkins failing for half a million and another line referencing not realizing the amount, with a prompt to ask for Red Crowe Bag Blue and a note about a glass paving block used experimentally in a French city street lasting longer than two years.
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