Principal way to reduce costs in co operative buying
A U S department of agriculture analysis argues cost cuts come from reducing services in co operative buying. A village plan buys carrots direct from producers, delivering from the car to homes, with a single commodity purchase and a committee paid for time spent.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Producers’ Association
Sweet Clover Forage For Swine
United States Department of Agriculture promotes sweet clover as a hog forage. An acre supports 20 to 30 shoars and yields light hay. hogs should receive two pounds of grain per 100 pounds of weight daily. Rotate grazing and clip to maintain succulent growth. ring roots to prevent rooting.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Details of Disinfection by USDA Prepared Guide
The USDA outlines three essentials for effective disinfection. Preparation of the building aids reach to disease organisms, a dependable disinfectant must destroy them on contact, and a method of applying the disinfectant ensures thorough contact with bacteria.
Early plowing and manure pit guidance for farms
Advice on soil fertility and crop management urges early plowing for seed beds, manure pits to save money, and balanced fertility. It covers feeding crops like clovers, lime, phosphate, and manures, noting lime may harm some garden crops and urging corn and hay removal with care.
Good Coop For Mother Hens
Advice on preventing chick losses by housing hens in dry ventilated coops at night to guard against cold and vermin. Keep chicks with the hen while they are small, then gradually allow in and out access. inspect for lice and treat with grease, repeat as needed to protect growth.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Establishment and Care for Shelter Belts of Northern Great Plains Area
Guidelines for planting shelter belts on the Northwest plains cover cultivation to suppress weeds and grass, pruning rules, mulch cautions, and timing. Address pests including jackrabbits, mice, and various insects, with poison baits and sprays. Note canker in poplars and willow disease, advising removal or pruning to save remaining trees.
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Northern Great Plains
Great Plains
Poultry Housing and Management for Egg Production
Advice on laying hens and egg breeds emphasizes enclosed nests, ample feed, and space efficiency. Leghorns need less housing and feed, while thrifty year-old hens boost returns. dirty henhouses invite pests and turkeys require free range for best results.
Value of Bureau Proves Efficient Farm Cooperative
The York County Maine farm bureau, operating as a cooperative buying agency, shows strong value for extension work and savings. Six farmers unions formed, with $96 000 gross business from fall 1917 to July 1 1918 and $6 720 saved for members at 7 percent. The county agent predicts unions will total about $250 000 annually when fully organized.
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United States Department of Agriculture
York County
Maine
Farm Bureau
Good Management of Sheep
Sheep raising needs study and attention not heavy equipment. Beginners can start with under 20 ewes, but flocks of 60 or more save time and fencing. Market lambs at about four months, 65 to 75 pounds. Divide pasture or use seeded forage to ensure health and thrift of the lambs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pigs Exercise on Pasture and Shelter Needs
Pigs on pasture usually get enough exercise. They should have a clean dry well ventilated shelter to guard against storms and provide shade. A concrete wallow will add comfort and a layer of oil on the water will keep down lice. Clean bedding helps to keep away lice and an oiled sack on a rubbing post or crude oil every two weeks can aid control.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Northwest
Value of Hogs as Rooters
Hogs root to obtain grubs, aiding grub control on infested land. The grub food value compares with feeds costing 25 to 35 dollars per ton. Hog manure distributed on the land adds about 3.30 dollars per ton in value.
Success in Raising Sheep
Proper judgment on health comfort and welfare is essential for sheep. They should not share yards with other stock and need clean yards comfortable shelter and ample quarters free from dampness.
What the Holy Spirit Does for Us and Pentecost
A compact study of the Holy Spirit's person and mission, its roles as comforter and guide, the conviction of sin and righteousness, and the Pentecost event. It covers the Spirit's work in believers, the world, and prophecy fulfillment with notes on external signs and transformed disciples.
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Christ
God
Jesus
Satan
Peter
Joel
The Mute and the Smite
A philosophical reflection on silence and the act of smiting. The author notes that some men hide their thoughts behind silence, calling taciturnity wise if foolish. true judgment comes from watching when where and how they strike.
Need of Churches Highlighted by Call for Simpler Attire
A Public note urges church groups to adopt humble garments such as thread-cloth and sack-cloth, signaling a return to modest attire. The appeal emphasizes simplicity over display and reflects a broader moral stance on communal worship.
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Rens
P. B. Fitzwater
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
the Holy Spirit