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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
7
A Farm and Home correspondent recommends protecting sheep from rain and snow, feeding clover hay and silage or corn fodder in winter, and using wooden troughs to improve grain mastication. He notes feeding oats, then adding shelled corn after lambing, and stresses that proper care keeps sheep healthy and improves breeding stock.
The article argues that cattle can yield higher profits when pasturage is understocked or unused. Farmers can feed calves at near zero cost by utilizing corn stalks, rough grasses, overabundant pasture, surplus silage, and woodland grazing. Under such conditions beef cattle can be grown with little to no feed cost, making beeves financially advantageous.
A discussion on returning sheep to farms to maximize profit by grazing grass weeds seeds roots grains hay and feed. It argues sheep require no milking or grinding, save labor, and reduce labor costs, noting turnips should be cut for feed.
A farmer suggests clover pasture is best for hogs but this year relies on Jine grass and rape. Pigs roam an orchard area with fallen apples, receive corn and skim milk twice daily, and are kept hydrated with pure water and shade. He advises fastening hogs on old corn, soaking it before feeding, and notes that high prices may come if pigs are sent to market early.
The report notes hogs placed in straw piles can overheat and then cool rapidly, creating stress and potential health issues for the animals. Farmers are urged to monitor shading and ventilation to prevent heat buildup and rapid temperature shifts.
The article guides farmers to profitable butter making stressing pure water a proper milk room and equipment like a barrel churn and creamery. It warns many fail from poor processing urges waiting months to perfect quality and advises checking packaging preferences and pricing with buyers before shipping.
A Farmers' Review recaps that investing in a durable barn yields higher long term value. Building with quality materials and plans extending 50 to 100 years lowers annual depreciation to under 2 percent, while a poor 20 year barn loses value and increases yearly costs beyond 10 percent.
Shepard Kollock of 44 Wallace St Red Bank New Jersey says he suffered kidney trouble for forty years with back pain and nightly urination before using Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports complete relief and notes the product sells for 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A hog catching crate is described using common materials like 2x2 posts 1x4 slats and inch boards. The five to six foot long crate stands 2 1/2 feet high and 11 1/2 feet wide with bolts at corners and lever supports. Hog entry occurs from the back and a boy can hold large hogs safely during the rung process. It costs about 25 dollars in value and can be built for almost nothing in an hour, even on a rainy day.
The clipping recounts a harsh claim by a man named John Hunter who defends beating his wife Susanna, citing no external restraint. It also mentions a book on etiquette sparking jokes, a conversation with Hiram Grasscutt, and a spoof seance ending with a quip about brevity.
Description notes a 48 inch strap and stout rings at each end needed to construct a device shown in the illustration. The item appears to be a part of a safety or restraint mechanism, with details limited to the required components and overall purpose.
A reader testimonial extols Grape-Nuts as ideal for seniors needing nourishment without overtaxing digestion. The Iowa user claims eight years of use, improved health, and daily vigor at 74, with a 92 year old customer praising Postum and Grape-Nuts together. The letters claim regular bowel habits and sharper thinking, ending with the familiar “There’s a Reason” from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
The article explains a Prairie Farmer illustration showing a bridle top attachment. It explains how the device is fastened to the bridle, with lines passed through the rings and held to ease control when the horse starts to run.
Rinse utensils with cold or lukewarm water then wash thoroughly with hot water using a suitable cleaning preparation. Rinse again and sterilize by exposure to live steam or boiling water for at least ten minutes.
An explanation of White Lead as the standard paint material and warnings about adulterated products. It describes how pure White Lead is produced, the blow-pipe test to prove purity, and offers a free test kit and booklet from the National Lead Company in New York for home use.
A dialogue where a woman asserts life centers on sacrifices, while her husband bluntly retorts that sacrifices equal sales. The exchange highlights gendered expectations and the tension between idealism and pragmatism in domestic life.
From October to May colds are the most frequent cause of headache. Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause. E W Grove on box 2e. It is easier for a woman to hold a strong man than her own tongue.
Advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching and all cases of piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. It promises relief from blind bleeding or protruding piles and mentions a 50 cent price.
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