Sheep on the Farm: Profits From Wool and Soil Benefit
W R Gilbert writes that the sheep and wool trade has revived over the last two years, boosting farmer confidence. Better breeding and careful selection raise flock quality, while sheep improve soil through grazing and manure, though heavy clay soils may risk poaching. The piece emphasizes blood quality, feeding, and albuminoid-rich diet to produce stronger wool and higher meat yield.
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Canadian feeding trials compare long vs short feed profits
Experiments show long feed is more profitable when roughage is abundant and cheap, while short feed may pay more when roughage is scarce. Superior steer classes yield higher returns and gains than inferior classes. Twice daily feeding, succulent rations, and mixing roughage with meal improve efficiency. some long hay after chopped feed helps.
Nail Puller Postmortem Case In Jefferson County
Postmortem on a mare in Jefferson County New York found a bunch of threepenny nails the size of an egg and a zinc scrap two and a half inches long in the intestines, causing laceration. The Country Gentleman reports the mare pulled them in a former owner’s stable.
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Jefferson County
N. Y
Democratic Convention of 1908 Primer Details Denver July 7
Important information outlines past and upcoming national political conventions. It states the Democratic convention of 1908 will be held in Denver on July 7 with 1,008 delegates including territories. A two thirds vote is required to nominate, totaling 671. Representation by state and territory is listed below.
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Denver
Employment Day Named by National Prosperity Group
June 1 designated Employment Day by the National Prosperity association after talks with leading manufacturers and jobbers. The plan aims to rehire thousands of unemployed workers during the depression with 4 000 to 5 000 men to be placed in work. Railroads and other corporations are urged to follow suit to reestablish production.
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National Prosperity Association
St. Louis
Mean Thief Is Facetious at Altus Church Capture
A facetious thief entered Altus Oklahoma’s Methodist church for the second time on June 5 and stole the collection box, quoting a humorous line about turning his Father’s house into a marketplace.
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Altus
Okla
Ketchell Earns Narrow Victory In Ten Round Bout
The Hip Podrome Hall in Milwaukee hosted Billy Papke against Stanley Ketchell. Ketchell controlled the action with effective punching throughout the ten rounds, but failed to land a knockout. The referee awarded Ketchell the decision after a lively contest before 6,000 spectators.
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Ketchell
Milwaukee
Billy Papke
Stanley Ketchell
Hippodrome Hall
Farmer near Culpeper recalls Civil War foraging
A Culpeper area farmer reflects on his possessions during a foraging district. He notes he did not take sides in the rebellion yet declares he will be harmed if the sides fail to leave him alone.
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Culpeper
Doubtless the Reason by Professor Searchem
In Harper's Weekly a humorous note follows Professor Searchem absorbed in insect study. His wife laments rising vegetable prices and wormy apples, while the professor quips they may be a rare species as he contemplates his dwindling hair.
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Searchem
Harper's Weekly
Not All Wisdom Solemn This Vein of Thought
A Kansas City Times item notes that wisdom is not only solemn and that truth can lie in lighter or unconventional musings, suggesting that insight appears in varied expressions beyond grave discourse.
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Kansas City Times
A Changed Situation in Philadelphia North American
A fallen political idol reflects on his career, saying that once he had the mob at his feet and now they are at his throat. The remark captures a dramatic reversal of influence and rising peril in a volatile political landscape.
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Philadelphia
Scores on the ball fields standings and results
Chicago and major league standings show Chicago atop the National with 38 wins and 23 losses as Cincinnati and Philadelphia trail. Daily scores span Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, St Louis and Boston with multiple games, hits, errors, and batter statistics reported across two leagues and several cities.
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Yankee Fires For Confederate Baby Tale From Civil War
A Civil War anecdote recounts how Union and Confederate forces exchanged bonfires during a birth, after Grant learned of celebrations along Pickett's line. Scouts were sent, leading to a flare of activity and a silver baby’s service inscribed by friends of the generals.
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Ingalls
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Dine Out Duo Gobble Far Too Much
A playful couple, Jack Sprat and his wife, visit a dining spot and finish every dish before them. The rhyme highlights their curious appetite and the silliness of their tale.
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Jack Sprat
Crawfordsville Visitors and Local Items Highlight Day
Local news notes include Mr. and Mrs. George Yeager visiting the city and Crone and Lehrer promoting 8S. 8. Market for meats at low prices. McConnell of Ainsworth was in town on business. Runyon left for Holiness camp in Oskaloosa. Buckley headed to Chicago to visit brothers. Eagle visiting then departed for a brief Chicago visit. Eckerman rode to Havre to spend the day with his father. Miss Purvis went to West Chester to Sidney Smith’s home. Miss Strain returned to Sigourney after a short city visit. W. F. Brinton’s air home opens Saturday night June 6 with a 5 and 10 cent admission. Miss Lillian Patton arrived home from Grinnell after a year in city schools.
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Oskaloosa
Raymond Buckley
George
Frank
Chicago
Frank Eagle
George Eckerman
Havre
Bessie Purvis
West Chester
Sidney Smith
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