Self-Feeding Plan for Pigs Proves Efficient at Beltsville
USDA experiment at Beltsville compares self-feeding to hand feeding in grade Berkshire pigs begun at 93 pounds. Over 70 days, self-fed pigs gained faster and cheaper, finishing at about 205 pounds versus 167.5 for hand-fed, with cost per 100 pounds gain of 5.67 dollars versus 6.24 for hand feeding, showing self feeders as practical for rapid fattening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Beltsville
Atta Breid Bis Pulpit
Early plowing of wheat aids growth and yields
Early plowing buries Hessian fly, improves soil moisture and compaction, and allows rapid plant nutrient access. Keeping weeds down saves water and plant foods, supporting a vigorous wheat start and reducing winterkilling risk versus delayed tillage.
Holder for disks and colters on sharpening tool
The holder, invented by J. J. Hinds and M. R. Wright of Wall Lake Iowa, features a movable frame on a stationary one. A vertical shaft with a threaded end raises or lowers the frame via a crank. A longitudinal shaft carries a disk or colter at its outer end, driven by gearing from a transverse shaft with a crank.
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Scientific American
J. J. Hinds
M. R. Wright
Wall Lake
Illinois Farmer Used Car Exhaust to Kill Rats
A farmer in Illinois reportedly attached a hose to a car exhaust and ran the engine under his chickenhouse floor. Twenty rats attempted an escape but were killed by dogs, and on lifting the floor the farmer found about 140 rats dead or stupefied, with none escaping.
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Illinois
Cut Out Surplus Runners From Strawberry Patch
Instructions urge hoeing out surplus runners as if weeds to prevent crowding. Crowded plants threaten a poor crop next June.
Old Sour Swill Barrel Disgraces Farm
A farmer denounces an old sour swill barrel as a disgrace to the property urging its removal from the farm to improve its appearance and operations. The call stresses proper storage and hygiene, reflecting rural maintenance concerns.
Examine Colt's Teeth for Colic and Dental Issues
If the colt shows colic symptoms or is not doing well, examine his teeth. A sharp tooth cutting tongue or cheek will prevent grinding the food and cause trouble. Sometimes a tooth needs extracting.
Orchard Spraying Boosts Profits in 1915 Demonstration
A Missouri county agent reports an orchard spraying demonstration that yielded profits of 1800 dollars in 1915, a notable increase from the typical 500 to 600 dollars a year without spraying, indicating strong economic benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Apple and Plum Thinning Question in Orchard Care
Discussion on thinning fruit trees notes apples and plums should be spaced four to six inches apart to avoid overbearing. Readers weigh timing and methods for proper thinning to improve size and tree health.
Evening Frocks Embrace Vampire Silhouette Trends
The era’s new evening gowns reject clinging covers and embrace a vampiric silhouette with slim waists and trailing trains. Designers favor metal threads, jeweled girdles, and luminous fabrics, while street and house frocks shift toward longer, narrower lines and soft fabrics that reveal the figure.
Net frocks shine in autumn fashion notes
Net frocks remain a wardrobe staple with embroidery and lace trims. The new model features a deep crepe net bodice under a yoke and wide brocade ribbon, balancing high neck styles with comfort as American women favor practicality over extreme designs.
Latin Everywhere Satin Dominates This Autumn Wardrobe
Satin shines as a premier winter fabric with broad use this autumn and expected to stay fashionable. The narrative highlights satin’s versatility across outfits and its growing popularity in stylish wardrobes.
Their Privilege Mud Fight Sparks in Presidential Year
A muddy motorist confronts Mr. Gap Johnson on Rumpus Ridge as ten or a dozen Savages from the corner throw mud at his car. The man laments the incident while noting it is presidential year and questions the youths' rights.
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Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Kansas City Star
Skinner Macaroni and Spaghetti Ad for Children
An advertisement touts Skinner’s Macaroni and Spaghetti as a delicious, economical, and nutritious food for children. It claims to build bone and muscle, calms nervousness, and offers a free cookbook sent to mothers from Skinner Mfg. Co. Omaha Nebraska.
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Skinner
Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Ady
Ambitious husband pressures wife into politics
A conversation reveals a wife unhappy with her husband who seeks Social prominence by her political career. The talker describes his ambition and the wife's reluctance in a social setting.
Scalp Care Ad Promotes La Creole Hair Dressing
An old style classified ad urges readers to cleanse the scalp with La Creole Hair Dressing to darken gray hairs. The ad notes the product is strongly alkaline and warns constant use could burn the scalp. Price listed as $1.00.
Not So Bad Gas Inspector James Reads Lightly
A fragment notes James performs light reading and inspects gas meters, suggesting a routine yet essential task. The remark hints at his diligence and the everyday duties involved in utility oversight. NoFurther context available.
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James
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Clear Skin Benefits
An 19th century advertisement touts Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for pimples boils carbuncles and dry skin in tablet or liquid form. The copy emphasizes health claims and implies it helps a man love his friends without including his enemies.
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Doctor Pierce
Golden
Man who vows to die for woman backs out at last moment
A man who publicly declares he would die for a woman seldom follows through. In a recent incident, he withdrew from the extreme stance at the critical moment, leaving the matter unresolved and drawing attention to his credulity and emotional tactics.
Cardus Wins Suit Against American Medical Association
In United States District Court Chicago Judge Carpenter presiding a federal jury found the American Medical Association guilty of libeling Cardus a women's tonic denounced as a nostrum. The trial lasted three months, one of the longest civil cases on record, with many doctors and chemists testifying and nearly four million words of evidence.
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Cardus
United States District Court of Chicago
Carpenter
American Medical Association
Womean
La Creole Hair Dressing Ad Claims Natural Darkening
An advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing as the original product that darkens hair in a natural way without dye. Priced at $1.00, it positions imitation as counterfeit and insists on authenticity.
Two Honor Men Attract Attention On Platform
Two men drew attention on the platform, both praised for their service to their alma maters. One is described as an honor man of Harvard, the other as an honor man of Sing Sing.
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Harvard
Sing Sing
Castoria Safety Reminder for Infants and Children
Public health notice urging caregivers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the official signature and label in use for over 30 years. The message emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy that addresses infant and child ailments, reinforcing familiar branding and trust.
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Fletcher
Oldtime Musical Watch From Paris Enchants Chillicothe Jewelers
A jeweler in Chillicothe Ohio acquired an antique Paris made musical watch during a London visit. The timepiece, 125 years old, plays melodies and strikes hours and quarters. Its dial features exquisite hare enamel work on chased gold, and the piece is regarded as of great value and rarity.
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Chillicothe
London
Paris
The Climber and the Woman Who Arrived chat about society
A brief exchange in a social scene where the Climber notes tact is needed to enter society and the Woman Who Had Arrived says one must know whom to snub. Both speakers hint at status and social maneuvering within a poised, period voice.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know It
Neglecting kidney issues can harm overall health. Dr. Hilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with claims of quick relief. The ad urges purchases, sample offers, and provides ordering details and testimonials, targeting readers with various symptoms.
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Hilmer
Dr. Kimer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dr. Milmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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