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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
4
Distemper is an infectious disease preventable by clean quarters. Wash troughs with soft soap or carbolic acid, whitewash stalls monthly, scrub floors occasionally, and provide plenty of exercise and pure air. Pasture access reduces risk versus poor ventilation indoors. If the disease is light, alarm may be unnecessary.
The article outlines bandaging the throat as a benefit rather than a detriment and prescribes salves and poultices for outbreaks. It details olive oil acetic acid mixtures, hot bran poultices with neatsfoot oil camphor mustard, a grain sack head bandage, Glauber salts in feed, and potash for fever as practical horse care guidance.
A farmer details general purpose horses weighing 1200 to 2300 pounds suited for work and road use. He emphasizes Morgan type, proper handling of young colts, humane training, shelter in bad weather, ample wholesome food, and attentive care to each horse's development and daily needs.
The article argues future horse value should guide next year’s colt production. It notes hen lice cannot easily be eliminated after starting, warns against housing chickens near stables, and asserts a nationwide livestock belt with one horse per family. It claims enough horses exist to haul the entire population if each horse carried five people.
The author warns that keeping many hogs in a small enclosure leads to high fatalities from colds and lung trouble. Crowding in tight sheds invites calamity. Recommend building small, scattered houses for sows and several hogs per house to reduce losses and improve health.
The study notes pig capacity for assimilation and how ration composition affects growth. Trials show three pigs requiring 2739 pounds of skim milk for 100 pounds gain, while other groups used varying amounts of shorts and milk with digestible nutrients between 230 and 294 pounds per 100 pounds gain. Digestibility and digestion rate affect efficiency and economics.
A detailed sketch of a hog ringing box is presented with specifications. The ACA end measures four feet by 28 inches by six inches high, with a frame of two by fours and bolted boards. Adjustable holes in the frame accommodate hog size, and rods and iron notches control operation as hogs enter from the rear and are held for ringing. Fences at the rear reduce stress during entry.
Prof F B Mumford of the Missouri experiment station states sheep yield more meat per pound of grain than any other farm class. A pound of mutton needs about half the grain of a pound of beef, and even Missouri hogs require more grain for a pound of human food. With corn and clover hay, a dry shed, and proper care, sheep reliably perform.
A farmer with ten old plug horses worth over $1000 struggles as ringbones and spavins plague his herd. A neighbor owns three blemish free horses at $600 total and works more efficiently on a third of the feed. With feed prices high, only a truly good horse is worth keeping for heavy work.
The article advises not to crowd sheep especially beginners. It emphasizes protection from winds and storms, a dry bed, and letting sheep choose shelter in the yard if not accustomed to lying indoors at night.
A collection of old fashioned pie preparation tips including German single crust apple pies with butter, sugar and cinnamon, and a Canadian cream pie method with eggs and coconut. Also notes on chocolate cream filling and keeping pastry stored in ice or a flour barrel for preservation.
A SHS notice recounts a 75 year old man who formerly suffered diabetes symptoms and kidney trouble with weight loss, back pain, and dizziness. After using Dean's Kidney Pills, he says his health improved and has stayed well for a year. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY for 50 cents a box.
Personally conducted special trains depart in July via Chicago Union Pacific and North Western lines for the Pacific Coast. All expense tours offered at low rates including sleeping car, meals, and car accommodations. Full itineraries and details from S A Hutchison manager Tourist Department 212 Clark Street Chicago.
In London 1885 a celebration honored Samuel Johnson with Bonner in attendance. The Australian cricketer remarked that he would trade his greatest cricket triumphs for Johnson’s revered memory, illustrating a humbling view of literary fame.
A capably spoken debate features Mrs Strongmind praising women's abilities while her husband jokes about a woman filling two men's places on a street car. The exchange highlights gender role attitudes in a social setting.
The article argues that Defiance Starch delivers better stiffness with less paste, avoiding hidden fabric beauty and wear issues. It claims its superior strength allows a much thinner, more effective application than other starches for home laundry.
A seven year account from Mrs Henry Porter of Albion Nebraska describes extensive head and neck sores lasting six months after measles. She reports little relief from doctor's remedies until using Cutira Remedies, with full healing in three weeks and no recurrence since August 25 1906.
A banker asks about the office boy and the broker complains the boy is too retiring. The joke centers on the boy snoozing atop the big safe whenever the banker leaves, sparking the humorous exchange and lighthearted critique of staff diligence.
A sharp exchange at a promotional event reveals the rival shows claim the same star. One side calls the other’s headliner a has been, the other counters a never was, ending with a clear but terse identity reveal.
A college student introduces his guest Mr Specknoodle to his hard of hearing mother. She mishears repeatedly mistaking the name as Speck noodle. The exchange ends with the humorous mispronunciation remaining unresolved.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. remedy lies internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and is prescribed by physicians. Testimonials believed to support results. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. sold by druggists. 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Hangings and curtains should be shaken brushed and set aside for future use. Remove dust from carpets and clear the way for whitewashing the ceiling and repapering walls. If wallpaper is sound brush rub with a soft cloth. Clean painted surfaces wash floors. Wash china and glass with soap powder in warm water. Polish cloudy mirrors with cold water dry whiting and a dry duster. Finish with an old silk handkerchief.
A humorous anecdote recalls Bill Nye as a young man promising a Sunday drive for a lady friend. The livery yard yielded only an aging, thin horse. she balked at the ride and refused. Nye quips that the horse was a prancing young steed when he arrived, a Harper's Weekly anecdote.
The Penang Gazette attacks the administration as a weak attempt to govern the British empire. An advertisement extols Defiance Starch for shirtwaists, promising stiffness and easy ironing at home. A social note mocks Miss Passay and Miss Pert over engagements to two men at once.
An assorted page features warnings to check Castoria and safe infant remedies alongside household tips and quotes. It includes ads for Defiance Starch and Allen’s Foot-Ease with purchasing details and a free sample offer.
This simple potato chowder uses six sliced potatoes one onion and two ounces of pork fried together then simmered with hot water. Add butter salt and a beaten egg and serve very hot for a hearty no fish option.
Instructions describe making Hamburg steak with green pepper and onion, shaping into flat balls with a dimple, frying, adding an egg yolk to each, basting with butter, finishing in the oven, and serving with hot brown or tomato sauce.
A home remedy advises using oatmeal wafers to coax children to eat. The recipe recommends one cupful rolled oats and one cupful flour with a pinch and a tablespoon of baking powder.
A German magazine recounts a variant of a children’s tale about two girls on a stool, where one proposes more room if the other leaves. It also notes a Teutonic husband by his dying wife who says, if God takes one, he will go to Berlin.
A teacher recounts near collapse from caffeine after a year of nerves and fatigue. A friend touts Postum Food Coffee as safe for children and adults, claiming health benefits. After a failed first trial, a 15 minute boil yields rich flavor and marked health improvement over months.
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