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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
6
William A. Radford explains a 34x42 foot farm barn with stable and loft, showing air flow through integrated vents, airtight construction, and a large hay mow. The design aims at 20 to 40 acre farms, emphasizes clean stable interiors, dust control, overhead tracks, and feed rooms to meet health board requirements for dairies.
The Farmers' Bulletin No. 630 from the U S Department of Agriculture explains bluebirds diet choices show they are governed by abundance rather than taste. Eastern bluebirds eat beetles, caterpillars, grasshoppers and limited fruit while western species consume insects year round with brief fruit intake in fall. The bulletin notes seeds found in stomachs and suggests encouraging ornamental plants to attract bluebirds to homes. It mentions two western bluebird species and invites readers to obtain the bulletin by mailing a postcard to the History Division in Washington DC.
The article describes hog cholera as a highly contagious germ disease. It notes the germ is too small to be filtered out yet its specific cause is unidentified, and the disease spreads via sick animals, contaminated yards, streams, and people traversing farms. Dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds are also noted as carriers.
The Kalamazoo Michigan district yields modest profits from celery, averaging under 100 dollars per acre after costs. The article notes celery is easy to grow with rich soil, heavy fertilization, and careful cultivation and bleaching. It details soil types, two years of soil preparation, and row spacing of four feet with eight inch plant spacing, plus thorough root positioning and weed control.
Government reports show Iowa leading with 350 million dollars in crop value for 1914, followed by Illinois at 319 million, Texas at 288 million, and Kansas at 287 million, with Nebraska next. The Mississippi valley benefits from having three of the top five producers, and Texas’ large size explains its inclusion.
The note asserts that noisy or cruel handling shows incompetence in driving and that patient, quiet conduct marks good drivers. It states no horse should be struck unless the rider understands the reason and only if clearly named Bary involved.
Farmers urged to guard young trees after heavy snowfall as rabbits may feed on bark and bark exposed roots. Keep watch over saplings and employ deterrents to prevent damage during cold spells.
Instruction urges drilling in seed rather than broadcasting to ensure even coverage and a strong stand. It argues broadcasting leaves portions uncovered or lightly covered, requiring more seed and risking lower yields, and promotes drilling as the modern efficient method for economy and harvest profit.
Slugs are a nuisance in home gardens. The remedy suggested is a 500d bran mash for cutworms, or dipping cabbage leaves in dripping fat with a teaspoonful of lead arsenate. Slugs hide under sacks and boards, where they may be trapped and destroyed.
A fragmented note urges gardeners to transplant tender vegetables only after frost danger passes. It hints at timing and caution for early plantings, with a wary tone about cold snaps and safe garden practices.
A Moody Bible Institute study highlights David's restraint and faithfulness under Saul's jealousy. It details Jonathan's prudent defense of David, Saul's repeated attacks, and the spiritual meaning of envy and divine protection, with reflections on Michal and the wider moral: envy leads to harm yet God permits trials for refinement.
Mrs Trullinger of Rural Route 1 Norborne writes of months of digestive illness eased by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She reports renewed strength, ability to work all day, and no post meal distress, urging others to try the medicine on an ironclad guarantee. In a separate scene architect Wilkerson explains Clark's house front while seven year old Arthur asks about two mortgages his father planned.
An old advertisement for Cuticura soap and ointment promises dandruff and scalp relief with free samples by postcard to Boston. In a separate scene a bride sobs over a broken engagement, as Mia Patterson’s supposed doubt adds sorrow to the wedding discourse.
An advisory piece urges mothers to examine infants and children carefully while warning about a young woman who dominates courtship conversations. The text contrasts caring for children with social caution and ends with a note on avoiding hard drinking due to absence of soft water.
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