Self feeding system makes 200-pound pigs by six months
Swine specialists at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture report a simple self feeding program that yields 200-pound porkers by six months while reducing labor and keeping gains inexpensive. sows transition to self feeding as piglets grow, with a corn tankage alfalfa mix. pigs stay on the same ration until market.
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College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
W. E. Carroll
College
Water in pig production emphasized by university expert
Dr Ferrin of Minnesota university says water is as essential as feed for hog production. Pigs should have fresh water three times daily and may benefit from automatic watering devices, though hand watering suffices if the supply stays adequate. Running water in the pasture is typically most practical.
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Ferrin
Animal Husbandry Division
Minnesota University Fam
Mr. Ferrin
Mineral needs for pregnant sows in winter
Bred sows require minerals during winter when pastures are unavailable. While oats and alfalfa provide minerals, they are insufficient. A mineral mix of salt, limestone, and a phosphorus carrier is advised, with iron oxide added per 100 pounds of mix.
Comparing Spring and Fall Pigs for Profits
At the Minnesota experiment station E F Ferrin reports spring and fall pigs show similar profitability when well managed. Fall pigs are harder to raise due to fewer green crops and require a wider variety of seeds, but with careful handling they gain as rapidly as spring pigs.
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Minnesota Experiment Station
E. F. Ferrin
Ewes urged to gain flesh before breeding season
Farmers advised to put ewes on fresh pasture ten days before turning in the ram and to supplement with oats and bran if pasture is scarce. Drenching is recommended to address potential internal parasites.
Milk Habit Best for Any Child
United States Department of Agriculture emphasizes establishing a milk habit early. Regular milk intake supports calcium for strong bones and teeth, while teaching children to enjoy milk aids balanced eating. Mothers can introduce milk through soups, puddings, or flavored drinks and should train children before solid foods.
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United States Department of Agriculture
The
Bureau of Home Eco
Delicious Sweet Bread to Serve With Coffee
A recipe from the bureau of home economics details a sweet bread to pair with coffee or tea. It covers ingredients including flour, baking powder, citron, sugar, milk, and butter, plus a cinnamon nut topping baked until the sugar melts.
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The
Bureau of Home Economics
Brown Betty Delight From Family Kitchen
A family favorite dessert uses apples and browned butter with toasted bread crumbs. Select tart apples, dice them, mix with sugar spice and salt, layer with crumbs in a baking dish, then bake until apples are soft and serve hot with cream or sauce.
Baked Onions in Tomato Sauce Demonstrates Oven Method
The home economics bureau shares a method for baked vegetables. It instructs simmering tomatoes with celery onions seed matoes bay leaf and seasonings, then thickening with flour and butter, pouring over halved onions in a casserole, and baking until tender for service from the dish.
Correctly Fitted Shoes Guide by USDA
The USDA urges selecting shoes that fit snugly with full body weight, noting correct swing, straight inner line, and broad heel seats. Properly fitted shoes prevent discomfort, blisters, and foot distortion, saving money and aiding posture for all ages.
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United States Department of Agriculture
All-Mash Feed Best For Laying Pullets In Winter
Poultry keepers using all-mash for chicks and pullets can extend it to laying hens. Ohio experiment station reports satisfactory fall and winter egg production. Recommend increasing meat scraps to 10 percent and reducing corn to 65 percent, using coarser ground wheat, and adding milk. Feed daily in the evening with 20 to 24 feet of feeder space per 100 birds. Electric lights and warm moist mash aid results. Contact Wooster station for details.
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Ohio Experiment Station
D. Kennard
Station
Kennard
Wooster
Laying Hens Need Protein Rich Ration for High Egg Output
A 12 month survey notes a laying hen yields 18 to 25 pounds of eggs or 4 to 7 times body weight, requiring a protein rich diet. While grains provide energy, they lack adequate protein. Mill feeds supply more protein but still fall short without protein supplements to sustain peak production.
Specialist Tells How to Get Better Eggs
Rutgers University extension specialist L. M. Black explains that care used in mating poultry and selecting hatching eggs will soon yield a flock producing few inferior eggs. Experiments show traits pass through the egg, so pullets hatch from good eggs tend to lay similar eggs. Successful breeders select large, uniformly colored eggs and sire pens from ancestors known for heavy production of quality eggs. The old German adage As the bird so is the egg underscores this relevance.
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L. M. Black
College of Agriculture
Rutgers University
Romances of Industry Show Underground Wealth Theft
Popular Mechanics highlights a bureau of mines film series featuring more than 60 subjects depicting wealth extraction from underground. The project uses elaborate equipment including portable lighting with 12 million candle power and a large searchlight similar to aviation units. Fifty trunks of lighting apparatus are used and many reels for Aiming the Story of Copper were shot 8 000 feet beneath the surface.
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Bureau of Mines
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Amusing Newspaper Bill Story Involving Chamberlain
Sir Edward Tillefe M P recalls a Midlands speech by Austen Chamberlain the same night a gas explosion occurred. The next morning the bill headlines read Remarkable Escape of Gas, reflecting unintended satire from the incident in London Tit Bits.
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Austen Chamberlain
Edward Tliffe
M. P
Chamberlain
Midlands
London
A Short, Short Story About Love and Family Feuds
He loved her and she loved him but both sets of parents disliked each other and quarrels over money and manners followed. They married and lived unhappily until all four grandparents became grandparents themselves.
Earth's tides rise and fall on crust due to sun and moon
Dr. Walter D. Lambert of the coast and geodesic survey explains that Earth's surface experiences tides like the seas. Popular Mechanics notes measurements were unavailable but scholars confirm these movements exist beyond doubt despite complex computations and instrument gaps.
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Walter D. Lambert
Coast and Geodesic Survey
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Pronunciation Variants Split Opinions Across Regions
In Howe's Monthly a reader notes a debate over to-may-to versus to-mah-to. A correspondent cites a modern dictionary favoring to-may-to, while American usage often prefers to-mah-to, highlighting how two opposing views can both be correct.
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United States
Howe's Monthly
World population estimates from wartime source
The World Peace foundation cites an estimated global population of 1 960 000 000 based on League of Nations figures, noting prior estimates ranged from 1 600 000 000 to 1 700 000 000. Census gaps in areas like inland China explain discrepancies, but figures give a general sense of world population.
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World Peace Foundation
League of No- Nations
Earth
China
L’athfinder Magazine
Vitamins for Fowls in Winter and Spring
The article explains that fowls need vitamins year round but worry less in summer. Green foods and sunshine supply the vitamins often missing in winter rations. In early spring these factors are still vital, and alfalfa leaves fed fresh to fowls help provide needed green material.
Thoughtful Guy and Wise Guy Quip About Time and Debt
The Cincinnati Enquirer quotes the Thoughtful Guy saying you cannot be in two places at once while the Wise Guy counters I have been in debt and in bad at the same time many times. The exchange frames a humorous contrast on timing and finances.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Wise Bird Quips About New Sister in Playful Exchange
A comic dialogue features a Wise Bird asking Tommy about his new sister and the child replying that he does not blame the stork for wanting to get rid of her. The exchange uses whimsical humor and light family dynamics.
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Tommy
Stork
Sunlight Aids Hens in Laying Strong Shells
Direct sunlight helps hens lay strong shelled eggs and increase hatchability. If penned, expose them to sunshine on bright days. If keeping them indoors, open windows at midday for direct sun. Glass substitutes can let more light in.
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