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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
7
A well-chosen pure-bred herd yields pleasure and profit, but records must be kept, cattle cared for in winter, and surplus stock effectively advertised. Exhibit at fairs, avoid overstatement to buyers, maintain old customers, and use manure to enrich soil. A well-bred animal lowers feed use and profits in breeding or finishing.
Good cattle need careful care and feed. Pigs should graze on pasture and dusty bedding causes coughing. Never breed from vicious mares and a sow must have many teats. Exercise and clean air improve health and growth. Pastures should rotate to keep grass fresh for pigs. The sow can multiply quickly with proper management. Dorset ewes and Merino lambs provide early fattening. Salt for all animals is essential. Some claim 14 sheep per acre on alfalfa.
The London Chronicle notes a yearly apparition at Blicking Hall in Norfolk. A headless coach then four headless horses, with Anne Boleyn alive in the couch, appears at the hall door before vanishing. Sir Thomas Boleyn is described as riding as well.
A simple pasture rack is described using a bottom rail pole and a 2x6 top rail with crossbars four feet long. Holes are drilled with an inch auger, crossbars wedged in, and the unit secured to the barn wall with iron strips and a rope pulley system keeping tension. A grain trough collects chaff and hay leaves for better feed efficiency.
Instructions from J. E. Spencer of Mount Pleasant Tennessee explain building two crossing troughs six to seven inches wide and two and a half feet long with a five foot high chute that widens at the top and narrows to six inches at the bottom. Shell corn into the chute and let hogs feed. more corn will fall through as they eat, keeping feed clean and reducing waste.
The article argues that pigs should be trained to eat independently before separation from the sow. Once they learn to feed, removal of the mother only causes a one day disturbance as they adapt to trough feeding and regular meals.
Prime bacon reflects credit to producers and can fetch strong prices. The text argues better efficiency lowers costs and contends bacon could grow as a Wisconsin staple with focused efforts.
Investigations show watering a horse before or after feeding makes little difference if the animal is not allowed to drink to full on an empty stomach while warm.
A dark legend speaks of a coach drawn by headless horses that crosses forty county bridges each year at night. Its ride outpaces fear as a company of yelling demons pursues to keep the horses moving.
The Tatler notes that bridal fashion is leaving the old dead white wedding gown behind and shifting away from pure white bouquets, marking a lasting change in wedding attire traditions.
Warden E J Fogarty reports Indiana state prison at Michigan City sold about three million pounds of binder twine to farmers this year with output up 2.5 million pounds from last year. Average price 6 14 cents a pound under market. farmers saved about 60000 dollars. The plant's success is framed as solving convict labor problems and expanding next year. A public utilities bill discussion follows, aiming to give the railroad commission more control over utilities in Indiana.
W E Tharp and Lewis A Hurst of the federal bureau of soils report Tipton county soils are very fine and once underwater land now yields good crops. Boone county soils are strong but not as high as Tipton. They emphasize proper fertilizer use and government soil reports in Indiana surveys.
Articles filed with the secretary of state reveal Elmhurst School of Connersville plans to take over the Elmhurst private school for girls with capital stock of 50000 and directors Robert P Obinger Harry E Rasmussen John D Meek Mary Niermeyer and Grace W Poyner Indianapolis Tool and Manufacturing Company of Indianapolis to conduct general machine work with capital stock 10000 and directors Charles B and Willam Herdrick
The board of state charities analyzes 1361 admissions to state hospitals for the insane in the recent fiscal year. Of 595 women, natives dominate with 1185 born in Indiana and 337 born elsewhere. Foreign born total 114 with Germany leading at 44, Ireland 13, and others from England Hungary Austria Canada Russia Poland Switzerland Belgium Sweden Bohemia Denmark Finland Italy Scotland and Europe. The summary notes 1185 native 114 foreign and 62 unknown. all admitted as Indiana citizens, with deportation for those proven to belong elsewhere.
State Superintendent Charles A. Greathouse favors continuous year schooling in Indiana cities with no long summer recess. He backs reforms to shorten terms, extend school buildings and staff use, and introduce summer half day programs focused on industrial and domestic education. The forthcoming state report will also detail teachers exam outcomes and grade distributions across colleges and normal schools.
H E Barnard chief chemist of the state board of health warns housewives to beware of prepared fruit and vegetable preservatives. He says these often contain borax or salicylic acid and urges using sugar, salt, spices or vinegar as natural preservatives for safer canning.
Marion reports Mrs. D A Bailey and five children escaped a freight train on a Chesapeake and Ohio trestle when the mother snatched two girls and leaped, carrying a baby and a three year old. Paul Bailey, ten, was severely injured, with fingers torn and scalp wounds. doctors fear poor recovery.
Mayor George R. Durgan spearheaded a city effort to grow about 750 bushels of potatoes for Lafayette’s poor. Ten vacant lots were used as a city potato patch with seed supplied by the mayor and labor by city prisoners in a chain gang.
Marion reports milk dealers face possible prosecution after the Woman's Civic federation milk committee found unclean and adulterated milk and traces of formaldehyde use. The group urges residents to report suspicions as a food and drug inspector plans to meet the committee.
Princeton July 29. Citizens at Fort Branch eight miles south of here start a crusade against the cigarette. Affidavits filed against several dealers accused of selling cigarettes to minors. Several misdemeanors noted as excessive cigarette smoking prevails. A freight car was recently broken into and boxes of cigarettes stolen.
In Rich City of Mosquitoes Connersville on July 29 residents east of the city report heavy mosquito problems. The city plans to fill a large stagnant east pond fed by a sluggish spring, an old mill site that cannot be drained, to reduce the breeding grounds and relieve east central infestations.
The American Poultry Breeders and Fanciers' Association is incorporated in Columbus for $2,000 with hopes of 500 members. The group will stage a December 9 to 16 show as a comparison event this year.
John Vanness, two and a half, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Vanness, near Bay, Brazil, died after a grain of corn entered his windpipe during a meal. The grain lodged in the lungs causing fatal complications.
Governor Thomas R. Marshall has accepted an invitation from President H. B. Brown to deliver the commencement address at Valparaiso University on Thursday evening August 15.
In Indianapolis the Adams Express Company seeks an injunction against Auditor W H O’Brien to prevent certifying to county auditors the inflated valuation placed by the state tax board on its Indiana property. The suit claims actual value is 65982 dollars versus 578208 assessed, arguing stock value was misapplied and that only 68982 dollars of personal property is taxable. If successful, counties along the company’s lines face large tax losses.
The Indiana apple show commission in Indianapolis nears completion for the second annual fruit display. A $1,500 guarantee has been provided. Secretary H. E. Barnard sends instructions to growers on shipping and storing early apples while many varieties are being picked. Two large prizes will be offered for best fancy displays. Southern Indiana reports an exceptionally large apple crop.
Christian Endeavor workers of Bloomington district held their annual convention at First Presbyterian Church. Jamaica missionary Daniel Hastings spoke. Florence E. Lanham led devotional service and Adam Leonard welcomed guests. Indiana University President William Lowe Bryan spoke. Miss Josephine Lindsay closed with the district missions address.
William MacMillan of this city became speechless after a sudden bout of muteness. A physician was called at his home following the incident and it is believed the cause lies in a hunting accident years ago when he was shot in the neck.
Professor Harry Anderson of Wabash College reports chestnut blight is devastating trees in western Pennsylvania and neighboring Ohio while assisting his brother Paul Anderson in control efforts. The disease endangers local chestnut stands as he returns from the field.
Frankfort authorities recaptured C C Staples a 14 year old from Indianapolis after a two mile chase. Staples was arrested on a forgery charge at the request of Harry C Webster of Indianapolis.
At the national convention in Fort Wayne resolutions were passed to place English and German on a par in the Walther league. Previously German was the official language, as in the Lutheran church, but the ruling changes that practice.
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