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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1915
Page
11
Plans for a compact four to five room bungalow on a narrow deep lot with a 41 ft depth. Concrete front and wide steps, pergola porch, and a back basement storage with laundry and furnace room. Living and dining areas form a single large 13 by 21 foot space with heavy woodwork and white enamel walls. Two north light bedrooms, pantry stairs to attic, and ample heating in the basement.
A practical breeder warns that low land is deadly for sheep and urges dry upland pasture with ample clean water. Keep lambs separate with oats and grains, trim hoofs, dress feet with carbolic acid, dip lambs after shearing to kill ticks, and monitor for scours to adjust pasture. Feed good mixed hay or wheat straw and use milk porridge as a remedy for mild scours. Tag lambs, provide salt, and house sheep in a dog-proof shed at night to deter stray dogs.
Farmers aim to store hay that remains green and aromatic. Cut hay before full ripening to maximize digestible nutrients and aroma, with minimal sun exposure. Cure in windrows then in bunches, timing varying by alfalfa clover and timothy, to preserve feeding value.
The fencing problem for sheep is not as hard as it seems. A woven wire fence thirty to forty-two inches high with five to nine horizontal wires and sixteen to twenty stays per rod works well. Add one or two barbed wires on top to deter horses and cattle and improve durability.
Proper water supply for livestock emphasized. Farmers urged to provide clean drinking water and ample quantities to all cattle, sheep, and poultry for health and productivity.
The article warns against selling a brood sow at ages two or three, urging owners to keep her vigorous. It stresses dust control in hog pens, recommends marsh hay or sugar cane pulp as bedding, and notes hogs are natural grazers needing grass and rye pasture. It also cautions hog-breeding for pure-bred markets as demanding experience and favors pork grades. Nursing sows require nutrient milk feeds to regain fat.
With high corn and grain prices, poultry raisers should trim flock size and feed quality. A fat hen yields more than a lean bird, and winter feeding of cockerels is wasteful. Sell gobblers this fall and reinvest in strong breeding stock for spring.
Alfalfa should follow well-cultivated crops such as corn potatoes tobacco or sugar beets to reduce weed growth. Do not plant on sod land due to blue grass. Virgin soil should be subdued by multiple cultivated crops. Poor land needs manure. medium clay loam is best. heavy clay risks winter kill. sandy soils need lime and manure. alfalfa favors river bottom lands but peat soils are too acid.
A humorous exchange between Mr Peewee and Mrs Gushington about shared tastes and desires in marriage. Mrs Gushington notes couples should share, while Mr Peewee concedes he and his wife do, but she often gets what she wants.
A reflective verse recalls chronic campaigns to purge graft and corruption from public life. The speaker notes how often efforts have sparked public shouts to save the world from sin, remove grafters, and replace them with new leadership.
In a clipped dialogue a pair discuss Patience-Tried and Patrice as they recall an evening. They mention Aunt Sarah and note they were sitting together, avoiding dances like Tango or Maxixe. The fragment hints at a quiet, intimate moment with Aunt Sarah’s influence.
A youthful speaker urges the use of brief words to be understood while a seasoned statesman warns against overloading on the pronoun I. The exchange emphasizes balance between conciseness and personal emphasis in speech.
The serious man reflects on a chat with his small boy as the child asks questions. He wonders if the boy seeks his knowledge or its limits, unsure how to respond. The dialogue explores doubts about certainty and understanding.
A sage and a fool exchange in a brief dialog about whether the weeping willow and the pine tree are related. The fool voices curiosity while the sage offers a cautious reply.
A fragment quotes a warning about widespread suffering and an alarming note that a diamond famine could hit soon, reflecting concern over scarce resources and future shortages. The terse exchange hints at broader economic strain and social anxiety.
A witty exchange notes a friend’s sharp manners and attributes the trait to his profession as a surgeon. The dialogue hints at social judgments based on occupation and demeanor.
Patrice disputes Patience Peggy’s praise and challenges Peggy’s claim to sing. The exchange centers on Peggy’s abilities and reputations in musical matters.
A wry remark notes photographers often get misled by clients who demand flattering images. The quip suggests that taking people at their face value leads to humorous or awkward outcomes in portrait work.
A dialogue frames a serial tale about people saving for a steam yacht. The contributors anticipate a lengthy run, with ongoing adventures and evolving stakes as the story unfolds over years. The exchange hints at enduring appeal and long-term publication potential.
A fragmentary campus dialogue notes a foul rubber smell blamed on dorms. A sophomore is described holding a freshman near a radiator in a tense, improvised exchange. The brief item reflects a chaotic student interaction on campus.
A dialogue between an iconoclastic philosopher and a gentle cynic debates wealth and integrity. They agree some men cannot be bought, yet acknowledge that other things in life hold value beyond money, reflecting human frailty and desire.
A brief dialogue scene shows Young Huggins and Tommy joking about kissing the sister. Tommy admits earning over ten dollars this year from the sister, while Huggins hands him a quarter and tells him to forget it. The exchange reveals a humorous, stagey interaction with a light, domestic mischief tone.
A man recalls a favor and asks for what he wants while another warns against lingering obligations. The exchange highlights trust, gratitude, and the risk of resentment from unspoken debt.
In Bensonhurst and Flatbush streets, residents explain that placing a green bough on a new house marks completion of financing. One observer says it shows the mortgage was obtained, while others link it to a sign of achievement in home building.
In a light exchange, Mrs. B suggests a paper proposes studying astronomy while Mrs. W counters that it’s just an excuse to stay out late.
A rough verse notes that a man in distress would be jailed for raising a loud public wall like an auto horn, implying punishment for public disturbance and nuisance.
A man drove a knife into an unconscious patient amid a crowded hospital setting. The incident sparked questions about motive and the assailant’s identity, with early speculation suggesting an Italian feud, but it was confirmed as a surgeon attacking a patient.
A brief dialogue notes one way to enforce the unwritten law through speechless arguments. The exchange suggests silent, forceful persuasion as a method. The quote reflects a facet of early 20th century attitudes toward justice and social norms.
A humorous exchange has one neighbor asking about complaints as a friend jokes he will smash his bass horn if neighbors curb their squalling pabies. The quip frames a stalemate and a proposed compromise to quiet the disturbance.
A playful exchange hints that ongoing neutrality concerns may dampen fan enthusiasm for next year's ball games, suggesting a chronic trend in spectator support amid uncertain loyalties.
A brief exchange contrasts optimism with pessimism in a partnership. One asks for cheerfulness while the other, the pessimist, argues for balance. The line hints at differing approaches in handling challenges within a team or collaboration.
A researcher notes recurring references to trouble in Mexico across newspapers from 1820 onward, suggesting a persistent undercurrent of regional events shaping public discourse. The remarks imply broader historical tensions affecting coverage and perception.
In a witty exchange, the old fogg notes a book is henpecked while the grouch counters. The gag unfolds as the wife supposedly makes him breathe through his ears to wake himself when he snores.
A fragmentary odd exchange notes boxers’ habits about sleep and retirement. The quip compares resting routines to fighters retiring, hinting at endurance and endings in boxing culture. No clear event or named participants.
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