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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
7
Colorado Agricultural College bulletin on feeding potatoes to livestock notes raw versus cooked potato value, limits on dry matter, and cautions for dairy cows swine and horses. It covers preparation for feeding potato silage, impacts on milk, and the need for protein supplements and careful feeding.
C R Arnold of Ohio State Universitys rural economics department says feedlot profits hinge on the spread between feeder cattle prices and market returns. The outlook favors feeders who buy calves and fatten them with abundant cheap pasture, while fat cattle markets may improve late summer after a weak near term.
Farmers report pasture land can yield higher returns per acre than crops like wheat oats corn or hay. The main issue is using rocky or barren land for pasture rather than productive soil, and those who manage pasture efficiently prove its financial advantage.
A sow should be washed with warm water and laundry soap a day or so before farrowing. After washing rub the belly and udders with lard to prevent cracking. Place in a clean pen with fresh bedding of clean straw.
The text notes ewes bearing twins require more grain and water than those with single lambs. Increased lamb demand raises the ewe’s respiration and thirst, especially when forage is sparse due to dry weather. As lambs grow stronger, they begin drinking early, even before weaning.
The larger sod webworm ranges across the Mississippi Valley and into Kentucky Tennessee Missouri Kansas New Mexico and Utah. Ainslie notes prevention like crop rotation fertilization and early fall plowing for corn fields to curb damage. two broods per year threaten corn and grasses with larvae that overwinter in silk cases.
Agricultural engineer Ralph L. Patty from South Dakota State College warns cleaning poultry and hog house windows twice yearly boosts efficiency by about 50 percent on average. He notes many hog house windows admit 100 percent more light when cleaned, but excess light can worsen flies and heat retention. maximize value from existing window space.
The soy bean plant is a valuable soil builder among legumes and serves as an excellent hay crop. Its grain provides a protein supplement for livestock feeding, widely used in commercial feeds and as a corn supplement for cattle and hogs. Commercial use as a source of vegetable oil for paints, enamels, varnishes, linoleum, soap stocks, rubber substitutes, glue, inks, glycerin, and foods awaits a steady year round bean supply for oil extracting factories.
The USDA outlines a research program in 1929 to explore direct insecticide applications against the European corn borer. Cooperation with the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils, Bureau of Entomology, state workers, and Canada will test toxicities, adhesiveness, application counts, plant tolerance, compatible mixes, and costs for various insecticides and attractants.
The Iowa State College poultry department recommends vertical placement of glass substitutes and avoiding use on slanted openings. Secure and brace frames, make them removable, ventilate the house, keep substitutes clean, and allow direct sunlight when possible for best results.
Purdue experiment station urges cautions for clover and alfalfa seed purchases. Foreign grown and inferior seeds may be stained to show origin, often failing in this climate and risking winter kill. Purple stained seed is Canadian and on par with some native seeds. Seed purity matters as new weeds arrive through impure seed.
Experiments at agricultural stations show fixed protein and total digestible nutrient levels sustain cattle weight and milk output. Excess protein shifts to fat or waste, may boost milk briefly but risks cow fatigue and sterility. A balanced ration meets maintenance and production needs.
Grafting saves girdled trees and sanitary care reduces disease on farms. After heavy rain top dress vegetables with nitrogen. A gasoline engine reduces daily dairyman tasks at under five cents an hour. Build barn ventilation flues from mow floor to eaves. Provide at least one bee colony per acre for cross pollination in apple orchards. Adopt sanitation to cut chick losses, especially first four weeks. Separating eight to ten week old cockerels from pullets aids pullet development and marketing.
New Jersey agricultural experts warn summer heat can cut egg output. Focus on the laying house first, ventilation, parasite control, and steady feed. Maintain green forage and clean water. begin culling only after all management steps are in place.
Researchers at the Pennsylvania State College say young flocks need natural shade to protect them from the hot sun. Moving colony houses near a cornfield or planting sunflowers can create ideal shade. If these options fail, use artificial shade such as old feed bags on a frame two to three feet high.
There is a temptation for the poultryman to match rivals by raising egg production. The practice of keeping a hen only through her first laying year and then replacing her with pullets is discussed, noting minimal effects from high egg yield since hens are culled before lasting harm appears.
A common error in raising geese is feeding mainly grains without adequate grazing. With good green feed, geese need little extra. Keep grit and oyster shell accessible. In summer provide one daily mix of corn meal bran and ground oats. in winter add steamed clover or alfalfa hay.
Geese thrive on ground mash feeds rather than hard grains. A ration of three parts yellow corn meal, four parts wheat bran, one part red dog flour or middlings, plus 5 percent meat scraps and 15 percent during breeding. Include 1 percent fine sand and 0.5 percent salt, and add green feed for best results.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger reminiscence recalls Henry T. Finck's tale of Olive Fremstad and her teacher who visited Fremstad’s parents to praise her triumphs at the Metropolitan Opera. The mother answered simply that “we all sing, you know.”
The piece recounts Napoleon's belief in diamonds' luck noting the Regent diamond funded his rise to emperorship. It states the gem was mortgaged for large sums and later lifted, then mounted in the hilt of his sword as a triumph.
A daughter declares Junius loves her deeply and would die for her, while the father admits fear he might intend marriage and expresses relief. The exchange frames parental concern about an intense courtship.
A tersely phrased aphorism argues that conceit serves as a nature made anaesthetic for those of limited stature, keeping them content by dulling awareness of reality. The remark frames vanity as a coping mechanism among lesser individuals.
Government plant experts are examining the value of paper mulch after successful trials in Hawaii and on small truck patches. They will not issue an official report until thorough experiments compare the various papers offered and confirm the method’s effectiveness.
An advertising line urges buyers to use Red Cross Ball Blue for true blue color and snowy white clothes. It notes trusted grocers carry the product and invites customers to try it.
A quip on optimism contrasts with pessimism as it notes how hopeful talk can weary others. The line suggests optimism wears on listeners while eagerness to see the bright side persists.
A man faces a foe who was once a friend and now uses silence and control to undermine him. The rift compels him to confront the hidden dangers of past loyalties and the toll of trust broken.
The Washington Star notes that although adults need fishing licenses in Maryland, a young boy still goes ahead and catches the most fish, showing license rules don’t deter him.
In York Minster England an ancient Anglo Saxon gospel manuscript sits as the cathedral’s oldest artifact. The text notes its antiquity and significance among treasured relics.
Aluminum oil tanks are being developed to store oil from the ground. The aim is to resist corrosion caused by sulphur in the oil, a major industry issue requiring frequent tank renewal in some fields.
The remark notes that learning French is hard because native speakers often ignore prescribed rules. It highlights a gap between grammar theory and everyday usage, suggesting learners struggle with consistency and expectations in real conversation.
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