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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
7
This United States Department of Agriculture guide explains washing butter with cold water to remove buttermilk, then salting and working till a granular, non greasy mass forms. It warns against touching with warm hands and overworking which spoils the grain.
Kansas expert N. L. Harris of the State Agricultural College says beef scrap provides heavy egging protein when fed at about 10 percent of the ration. He notes insects on range and vegetable substitutes like cottonseed meal can be effective as supplements or replacements, with mixing guidance for best results.
A government tested table shows the breaking strength of common woods used in building. Specimens were two inches square with a 28 inch span and clear green wood. The measurements illustrate strengths of woods widely found in lumber yards.
Practical tips describe sealing methods for silos when not opened immediately. Methods include loading with dry cornstalks and wetting, using oats straw or wet sawdust, or a layer of earth to seal the silo. Spoiled silage should be drawn out and spread where cattle cannot reach it.
In a 1916 tale, farmer John Carey dies after a swollen limb. His wife Louise Carey and two stepsons face suspicion amid quarrels over a will. A detective uncovers the truth via a cobra venom fang hidden in a boot, proving Louise innocent and Leonard recovering. The hooded cobra escape links to a circus visit. Hood River report notes a new electrically heated house without a chimney.
The article urges pre winter planning for farm upkeep and building repairs. It recommends listing needed materials, noting equipment condition, and buying lumber, paints, and hardware for winter work to avoid delays later. It stresses ready tools and supplies save time and money when outdoor work stops.
A Popular Science Monthly note describes a pulverizer made from a cutter bar bolted to a road drag front. The angled bar cuts into the soil, penetrates the ground with its guards, breaks up clods, and smooths the surface for better finish and workability.
Colony houses serve as winter quarters for geese and turkeys with open fronts for air. Shelters must protect from cold rain snow and wind. Ducks adapt to colony houses and runners kept for laying can be wintered in small flocks with better results than large buildings.
The author argues against entering the sheep trade with cheap or poor quality stock noting such animals offer no advantage for learning. Poor sheep diminish enthusiasm, patience, and prospects in livestock ownership, serving as a discouraging introduction to the industry.
A children's tale by Mary Graham Bonner follows Grandpa Toad and Grandpa Tree Toad guiding frogs snakes and other creatures toward winter sleep. The dialogue highlights work-weather and bedtime customs as characters wish each other a good winter and settle in for hibernation until spring.
A reflection on gratitude and true service. The piece warns against the self labeled heroes who seek admiration. It advocates helping others without efforts to showcase deserving praise.
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