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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
3
Article describes a specialized breeding pen arrangement for a herd bull at Hoard's Dairyman farm. It details a pulley controlled doorway, a runways system, a feeding trough, water access, and a stacked hay storage above the feed room and bull stall, enabling controlled access and feeding.
A Farmers' Voice correspondent notes three tools used in Missouri to maintain dirt roads the grader drag and harrow. Graders cost 200 to 500 dollars and are best used in spring to avoid severe winter and late fall damage. The drag is built from logs and can be heavy enough for two teams and helps level ruts by pulling dirt to the center. The harrow chips clods and smooths rough spots when roads are dry, improving road beds. Neighbors using these tools can keep farm roads in good condition most of the year, with caution during heavy rains.
The illustration shows Stink Grass eragrostis multiflora also called candy grass. native to old world now naturalized in many US areas. coarse weed with disagreeable odor when fresh but drying removes odor and hay is palatable. air dried plant contains about 13 percent protein and 2.15 percent nitrogen. annual so easy to eradicate if not desired.
The clean milk problem affects production and consumption of 9 billion gallons yearly in the United States. This equates to about 1.1 quarts per person daily for all uses. Retail value reaches 2.5 billion dollars annually, about one fiftieth of national wealth.
A two sided sled works either way and from either end. It hauls heavy material and can be overturned with the load left where desired. Drawn from either end, it saves extra lifting during unloading.
A Farm and Home writer urges winter hauling while ground is solid to save time and reduce balky horses. He notes feeding remains heavy via winter and recommends stacking hay in the field and hauling to racks when footing is firm.
A reader explains a simple method to produce 10 to 12 gallons of apple vinegar yearly. Parings are mashed in a six gallon jar with water, then added in stages for a week or more. After straining, cider is poured into a keg and capped with cloth. In two months a fine vinegar is ready.
Mr G W Moore of 12 Douglass Street was pickpocketed at Lexington Southern depot last Monday night. He lost only a pocketbook containing an expense account and papers of little value, while the other two victims reportedly lost about 1300 dollars. Moore identified the suspect, who he says would not look like a typical thief.
State Superintendent Jabbe thanks Winchester Kentucky Board of Education for courtesy in granting Superintendent Shipp a one week leave during a statewide education drive. Grabbé lauds Shipp’s work and reports from counties visited. Quote ends with reflection on personal troubles.
Christmas Thoughts suggests giving practical gifts by sending a ton of first class coal to a recipient in need. Let others supply the turkey while you order coal delivery to their door to cook meals. Include feed for hens with Purina eggs.
A historical reflection argues the death penalty condemns state murder and clashes with Christian ethics. The author rejects state sanctioned killing as incompatible with humanity and questions justification in wartime and justice.
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