Larkspur Menaces Livestock on Laramie Plains
Public notice warns ranchers that larkspur threatens cattle prosperity each spring, especially in sandy flats. Veterinarians advise moving cattle to hills after blooming, plus steps to treat poisoning including bleeding, baking soda and vinegar, and, if needed, trocar and cannula by an expert. A home remedy of potassium permanganate with aluminum sulfate is suggested, with caution on alkali water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie Plains
R. F E. Cox
Denver
Young ewes disown lambs and the remedy
The article explains that young ewes may reject their lambs and suggests patience. Confine the ewe and lamb together in a small pen out of sight of the flock and gradually ensure suckling. If one twin is disowned, place the ewe with her disowned lamb while feeding the favored one.
Bog Spavin and Thoroughpin in Horses
Bog spavin and thoroughpin together indicate a serious flaw in a horse. The blemish rarely causes lasting lameness but lowers value and is hard to remove. Treatments like cautery and blistering with biniodide of mercury in vaseline are common, though not reliable. If the horse is not lame, do not attempt removal.
A Good Type of Hoghouse
A Breeders' Gazette writer outlines a durable cheap hoghouse design. The six by six foot ground plan uses hinged doors, 12 foot boards for sides and roof, soft pine flooring, and 2 by 4 sills. Roof door aids sun exposure and piglet access, reducing losses during farrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeders’ Gazette
Hog cholera prevention urged for systematic farm action
The article notes a government serum offering protection to hogs but says states have not adopted a unified plan. It warns that mere loss reduction fails and advocates a selective eradication approach with quarantine and slaughter. It highlights difficulties in containing spread due to animals and pests acting as carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Spring horse buying rush boosts farm profits and breeding
The article notes a yearly spring surge in horse and mule buying, with buyers visiting sellers directly to pay high prices. It urges farmers to keep mares and breed annually, arguing that well-handled colts and young horses yield strong returns, while every pound of young stock represents clear gain relative to feed costs.
Watering Hard-Working Horses In Hot Work
A Colorado veterinarian explains after prolonged exertion a horse’s system becomes fluid depleted. Strong thirst follows and improper restraint can prevent overdrinking. He notes morning watering before the meal is not ideal and suggests allowing a drink prior to the morning feed.
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Colorado
Practical Fashions Ladies Dressing Sack Pattern 2859
Paris Pattern No. 2859 for a nearly circular light green dressing sack with center back seam and border trim. Four sizes 32 36 40 44. yardage varies by width. one half yard contrasting material. patterns cost 10 cents from Pattern Department of the paper.
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Paris
Paris Pattern No. 2866 All Seams Allowed frock
Green and white sprigged muslin describes a simple frock with jumper waist, full gathered skirt, and wide hem. Fastens at center front with hooks and eyes, pearl button simulations. Covers sizes six to twelve years with material yardages for 10 year old guidance and trim details.
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Paris
Reasoning It Out at Dinner and Hearts in Flux
A witty exchange about love and assurance unfolds as a man questions a woman's feelings. The dialogue touches on desire, certainty, and comparison to a former wife, with a Chicago Record-Herald flavor.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Dollar Wheat Comes to Stay and Shapes North America
The piece argues dollar wheat will stay as Central Canada Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta supply U S bread needs. It notes rising U S living costs, expanding Canadian grain areas, and booming prairie towns with immigrants investing and building a bread basket future for the United States.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
United States
Central Canada
James J. Hill
Hill
John Bull
Winnipeg
Prairies
Humorous Exchange About a Longstanding Ailment
A patient and doctor debate cure and familiarity with a chronic complaint. The doctor claims expertise from personal experience spanning twenty years, while the patient accepts the advisor as fortunate to provide treatment.
Marine Eye Remedy Promoted for Eye Strain and Pink Eye
An advertisement urges readers to try Murine Marine Eye Remedy for red weak weary watery eyes and eye strain. It cites a NYC census showing thousands of children needing eye care and claims Murine soothes pain without injurious drugs. The sale note mentions doctors’ involvement and a 50 cent price with free eye books from The Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago.
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New York City
The
Marine Eye Emedy Co
Chicago
A Rare Good Tee Promotes Foot Easement Ad
A quirky local exchange features Plodding Pete refusing to talk and a character praising Allen’s Foot-Ease for sore feet. Mrs. Matilda Holtert of Providence endorses the product, claiming it saved her feet and urging readers to buy at druggists for 25 cents.
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Allen
Matilda Holtert
Providence
R. J
The Sorrow of St Scribbles Jingleton’s Poem
A playful clash of opinions unfolds as critics debate the rhythm and meaning of a recent poem by St Scribbles Jingleton. The verse is praised for musicality while critics doubt its substantive message.
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St. Scribbles
Jingleton
Criticus
Daily Fly Killer Ad and Miscellaneous Snippets
An assortment of short lines includes an ad for a daily fly killer claiming it kills thousands and lasts the new son, a solicitation to send 20 cents to H Somers in Brooklyn, a quotation about respecting the past, a medical note about pain and swelling from local issues, and a remark on a dog’s average life of ten to twelve years.
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H. Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
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