Rambouillet Sheep Breeding and Barn Management
In a 19th century discussion, J C Tomein of New York outlines flock care, avoiding tight damp barns, moving ewes to warmer spaces before lambing, and feeding mild rations during the first days after birth. He praises Rambouillet sheep for grazing versatility, large size, and fine dense wool, noting rams yield fourteen to eighteen pounds and ewes ten to fourteen pounds in fleece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Tomein
New York
Dante
Chicago
George Truesdale
Merryvin and
Tle
Birds perished by Washington Monument attract ornithologists
The Washington Post notes that migrating and resident birds die near the monument as the shaft appears to lure them. Ornithologists from the Smithson Institution collect specimens while locals observe scavenging birds and predators. The report highlights species such as the Baltimore oriole and yellow warbler and mentions swallows and many birds of passage drawn to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otaint
Washington
Washington Post
Hogs Turned on Sorghum at Young Age Say Soule
AL M Soule of the Tennessee station notes hogs may be turned on young sorghum without danger if they graze on green crops. He reports pasture sorghum is ineffective, yielding only about a half pound of gain daily even with 1 to 2 pounds of grain, compared with 500 to 600 pounds of pork per acre from cowpeas and soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya AL M. Soule
Tennessee
Breeder's Gazette
The Quick Growing Steer for Cheap Meat
Farm Visitor says the quick growing steer is key to cheap meat production. A farmer should stick to improved breed cattle and avoid scrub bulls if calves will be pastured and finished for beef markets. Breed choice over the last twenty five years proves the point.
Soaking Feed For Horses From American Agriculturist
Observations on soaking horse feed suggest wetting chaffed straw or hay may help prevent colic from dust and improve palatability of grains. It notes benefits when horses are dusty or weak but doubts usefulness for well fed, strong horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
The Gentle Bull Warns of Hidden Dangers
It warns that good men can become dangerous when trusted and urges constant vigilance. The comparison to a bull highlights how perceived gentleness masks risk, advising prudent handling and cautious trust to prevent harm.
Old Wives Tale on Moles and Fortune
A brief, period tone note explains how moles signal luck and destiny. Left eyebrow and temple moles bring luck, right temple and eyebrow mark wealth and marriage, nose moles mean business success, cheek moles predict fortune, chin moles foretell fortune and friends, and neck or outer corner moles imply violent death. A fragment from McCall's Magazine.
Mandarin’s Toilet Customs Stated In A Chinese Porter Book
A historic description notes a mandarin sleeping with clothes on and performing a detailed toilet routine. It mentions removing outer garments, cleaning teeth with mug and silver tongue scraper, using a willow twig, and washing with a hotel rag. The account emphasizes elaborate, orderly self care before rest and after waking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Make a Sun Dial Style Watch Compass
Instructions describe using a watch as a compass by aligning the hour hand with the sun and dividing the day in half. It explains positions for 9 am and 6 pm and notes a method on cloudy days using a pencil shadow to estimate sun direction.
Fattening Horses On the Farm Practice
The document outlines a farm fattening method using two thirds bran and one third oats, with corn and oats fed at specified times, plus water and limited exercise. It warns of profiteering agents selling undernourished horses for fattening, cites record daily gains, and notes shoeing adjustments for draft or road work to ensure proper gait and footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa Agriculur
Farmer’s guidance on selecting purebred swine breeds
An Ohio farmer urges choosing top breeding stock from leading strains rather than relying on breeders. He stresses studying animal type and traits such as head, back, girth, body depth, and strong flesh-carrying build. Fine hair quality is noted as a feature.
Don’t Load an Overloaded Horse on Soft Ground
A National Stockman correspondent warns against overloading horses and notes many balky cases stem from loading. He cites a disease-prone herd, adds strain from wet, rutted roads, and urges careful loading as the key prevention since no medicine can cure balking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stockman
Selecting a Ram for Breeding and Mutton Use
Wool Markets and Sheep advise choosing rams by form for mutton or breeding. Look for good carriage, level back, sprung ribs, broad chest, strong hindquarters, bright eyes, and wide headspace for breeding quality. Rams influence flock success. choose wisely and tailor grain rations to the sheep under confinement.
Feeding pigs with imperfect produce and middlings
The article notes using small and imperfect fruits and potatoes as pig feed. It states feeding sows with slops made from middlings and milk can help increase milk production.
Illness and local notes mark city day
Miss Edith Miller near the city ill. A G Balm of St. Louis meets dry goods trade in the city. Kate Buckley on sick list. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs H G Whittaker this morning. J A Work returns from Davenport with Home Guards business. Mrs Buchanan returns from Cedar Rapids after a few days away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Balm
Ferguson, McKimmey & Co
St. Louis
H. G. Whittaker
J. A. Work
Davenport
Home Guards
Wellman Visit Recap From Local Social Gathering
Dr Carney spent yesterday with friends in Wellman. He returned home accompanied by his wife and son who visited there with her parents. Mr and Mrs J M Welch of Jainey ID who had been visiting at the Parrish home have returned to their own home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Carney
Wellman
J.M. Welch
Jainey, I
F. F. Parrish
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shiceep Wiock
Rambouillet Ram
Washington Monument
Wasiington
Atzlit
Ruere
Sori
Sorahum
McCall’s Maga Fine
W. Broadhead
Pennsylvania
Hiog
Edith Miller
Kate Buckley
Dr. Gossom
McElhinney Drug Co
North Side Square
Mepress-Soule CO
Syracuse, New York
Swanson
Charlotte Alexander
Omer
Mich
Mary Welcher
Bristow
Iowa
Margaret Gatewood
Pleasant
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co
Lake Street
Foley
J. N. Patterson
Nashua
Columbia Pharmacy
Southeast Corner Square
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