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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
3
Poultry expert William A Radford explains a two compartment 16 by 32 foot poultry house with cross partition. Proper ventilation through wide windows with cheesecloth and straw lofts reduces pests and heat/cold transfer. Keeping 30 to 40 birds per compartment aids laying. build to climate with south facing layout and appropriate ceilings.
United States Department of Agriculture outlines the practice of growing annual crops among young peach trees to offset maintenance costs. It covers suitable crops, spacing to avoid shading, effects on soil fertility, and the impact on spraying and harvesting. It notes corn and potatoes require careful management and that after bearing age trees should not compete with another crop. It also discusses peach trees planted with apples and offers a Farmers' Bulletin No. 632 on growing peaches.
A reflective remark by Henry Ward Beecher on maritime meetings and the duty to greet others, offer assistance, and avoid passing by without acknowledgment or help. The proverb-like guidance urges human connection as ships meet and part at sea.
Sailor hats lead the way for young girls with wide Reboux brim models tilted and trimmed by striped ribbon. Baretta satin caps and woven silk tassel caps appear, while sport coats give way to the enduring sweater style in varied patterns. French fashion houses influence one piece gowns and youth costumes by Joanne Lauvin, with linen and check fabrics, smocking, and practical pockets.
War changes Paris racing shows so New York designers stage a Longchamp and Auteuil style display at the opening of the season. A Rockaway Hut meeting at Hewlett Bay, L.I., drew society visitors as a Hickson model in a crash linen riding habit with black linen trim and black satin stock ties.
The calf is born with two pairs of incisors and gains two more in the first month. At eighteen months it loses the middle milk incisors and grows permanent ones. Subsequent pairs replace at twenty seven, thirty six, and forty five months. Temporary molars are present early but not used to estimate age.
Permanency is the watchword of modern farm buildings and concrete ranks high in durability and usefulness. The article notes concrete construction as a key factor in long lasting, sturdy farm structures.
The article notes hogs prefer green pasturage over dry fodder. Alfalfa digests more readily and improves the hogs’ condition due to its succulence. When alfalfa is unavailable, legume hay fed freely can yield good results, especially for brood sows.
Humus-deficient soil cannot sustain potatoes under continued drought. The article notes clover or alfalfa as the best known leguminous cover crops for potatoes, underscoring their inclusion in crop rotation to improve soil health.
The article explains scours in piglets come from indigestion from their mothers feed or stray food. It advises a dessert spoon of castor oil for each pig, then if needed five drops tincture of opium and spirits of camphor, ten drops tincture of catechu in water, with reports every three hours until the scour stops.
A historic note confirms a milking machine will stay in use, stressing it is not a mistake. The piece highlights the machine’s role in advancing the dairy industry and its specialization within the sector.
A vivid description highlights a newest blouse featuring broad collars and palest peach pink organdie. The piece emphasizes the fabric and styling, suggesting a fashionable, eye catching item for the season.
Instructions for recoloring and cleaning straw hats at home. Methods include dyeing with gasoline or water based dyes, bleaching with sulfur and sun, lemon juice and oxalic acid, alcohol for black hats, and pressing damp crowns. Provides steps for leghorn and panama hats and home trim with flowers.
A brief description notes a smart little jacket style, detailing a bolero cut that is shorter in front and longer in back with an easy flare over the hip. The text emphasizes a sleek silhouette and the garment’s ease of movement.
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