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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1913
Page
2
An agricultural note praises sheep keeping to control weeds and generate revenue. It argues gentle intelligent handling yields better wool and mutton, warns against continuous grazing, and advises using a registered thoroughbred ram for superior flock quality.
The author argues that a dairy farmer cannot estimate cow profitability without testing. Watching, sampling, and testing each herd is essential, though time consuming. Forming a local testing association at $1 per cow per year provides economical, accurate profit assessment and supports better dairy decisions.
Landa bought and sold loans at low rates and examined abstracts from abstracts books. Foley remedies advertised for children with claims of safety and relief from coughs colds croup and kidney pain. Meritol products praised for rheumatism and liniment for sore throats chest pains and plaster use. Testimonials from J J Klopp Matson Wis and M L Reynolds claim recovery and relief.
Symptoms of colic include sudden or gradual pain with restlessness, pawing, stamping, and retreating hindquarter weakness. In severe cases the horse may totter, groan, kick at the abdomen, and appear ravished in the hindquarters. The article notes differing forms and stresses timely recognition and care. It also discusses Percheron horse breeding in America, the French subsidies, and the impact on mares and stallions, highlighting American breeders’ success in importing top stock to improve breeds.
A historical veterinary note describes a horse suffering colic with arched back, stiff legs, sweating, and potential death within hours. It recommends raw linseed oil with turpentine and poison extract, withholding feed for 24 hours, ample water, and trocar relief for bloating by an experienced hand.
Farmers are warned about pig health and breeding tips. The text emphasizes vigilance against cholera and temperamental breeders. It advises choosing sturdy animals with heavy bones, inspecting droppings for worms, and providing warm, comfortable sleeping quarters and proper food.
The article explains sheep measles as a parasite linked to dog tapeworms, stressing that infection occurs when sheep ingest eggs from dog feces on pastures. Preventives include treating dogs to remove tapeworms, proper disposal of dead sheep carcasses, and banning raw mutton for dogs to cut parasite spread.
A notice offers to deliver the Vindicator and Republican to every address in Emmet county until February 1st, 10914 for 26 cents, with the Farmer and Breeder magazine included for one year at no extra charge. Readers are urged to tell friends and sign up immediately.
Birmingham resident F. L. Willis suffered asthma and bronchitis until using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He reports relief from choking sensations and improved throat and lung comfort. For sale by all druggists.
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