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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
7
William C. Shelley of the New Jersey Experiment Station notes forage crops boost pig growth and cut costs after farrowing. He cites protein minerals and vitamins in forages, listing alfalfa clovers rape oats peas soybeans and bluegrass for summer pasture and rye for spring and fall.
USDA experts say inbreeding is one of the most effective methods for livestock improvement when guided by skill and informed selection. It should be practiced by top breeders with knowledge of ancestry, and inbred males offered with a replacement guarantee can yield larger, more vigorous offspring when crossed with unrelated stock.
Packing companies justify higher prices for smaller lambs by demand for small cuts from shops and housewives. A lamb carcass divides into leg, chop, shoulder, roast or stew, with leg and shoulder sold as single pieces. When pieces are heavy, consumers object and pay less. Smaller carcasses often yield slightly higher meat quality.
Old hog pastures and repeated use of the same lots cause runty pigs. Rotating hog lots and pastures keeps them free from worms and diseases, boosting growth and gains. On 55 South Dakota farms in 1026, sows averaged an extra 1.25 pigs per litter across 792 sows, showing the rotation system’s potential.
Article notes sows eating piglets due to abnormal conditions from improper feeding. It recommends balancing the ration, adding protein or minerals, and using skim milk or tankage. Suggests placing a mineral mix before pregnancy and keeping piglets away from the mother except during nursing for the first days.
The USDA reports that horse and mule prices have begun to rebound after years of decline. February farm horse prices averaged $4 above early 1926 levels, and mule prices rose since September with January 15 at 62 dollars head, while slaughter and sales moved heavily into southern markets.
Short Farm Notes advises setting out sage plants for the year and praises sweet clover for soil building weed control and forage. It notes ending asparagus shoot harvest by late June and warns beet armyworm and webworm with arsenate or lead, recommends lighter barley seeding, and stresses weed control and moisture conservation in asparagus.
A USDA notice by W. G. Campbell declares that imported sour cream for butter making is subject to the federal import milk act. Shippers must ensure imported milk or cream meet health and handling standards and obtain a permit before importation.
An old Farm Journal guidance urges burning diseased livestock carcasses to prevent disease spread. It recommends burning on a grate or device, drenching with kerosene, and burning in place unless moved, or burying four feet deep with unslaked lime if burning isn’t possible.
The article notes milk provides high quality protein but scarce supply. It suggests vegetable protein feeds like linseed meal, soybean meal, cottonseed meal, and wheat middlings. These are often unbalanced like corn proteins and must be fed in combinations to achieve good physiological and economic results in growing and fattening pigs.
There is no single best method to break broodiness. Feeding hens liberally on a good laying ration with ample animal protein such as meat scraps or tankage is believed to shorten broodiness.
The article explains that cannibalism among larger chicks arises from crowding and boredom. It recommends constant stimulation with bite sized foods such as cabbage and potatoes, and stresses correct rations. If pecking occurs, paint the injured areas with pine tar to stop the habit.
A report on blackhead in young turkeys stressing that the disease targets the liver and intestines, often lacking a visible head discoloration. Prevention hinges on worm control, fresh ground for poults, and preventing poultry exposure, with similar rations aiding growth.
The USDA released a two reel educational film titled Ll. B. or Not T. B. about tuberculosis in poultry. It shows how the disease spreads in flocks and its impact on farm profits. The film offers control methods and notes copies are loaned at the cost of transportation through the Motion Pictures Office in Washington.
When hens found dead under the roost in morning or on nests, the likely cause is apoplexy or internal rupture. Overfeeding corn can lead to overfat birds and sudden losses. Leghorns less prone to overfatness but heavy egg laying may strain and cause deaths. Postmortem exams can identify underlying disease.
Weather permitting baby chicks should be allowed outside at one week old. A small yard near the house can be built with two by ten foot wooden frames covered with poultry netting. In early weeks chicks should be confined to this restricted area to escape heat and gain sun.
Poultry raisers urged to buy baby chicks as hatcheries report higher quality chicks than farm-hatched stock. Experts credit stricter culling by hatcheries and improvements in breeding flocks for the gain.
Fresh water is a necessity for birds with daily bathing in warm months and twice weekly in winter. Do not force a bird to bathe if it refuses. Always keep gravel or grit in the cage to aid digestion in place of teeth.
The new Imperial Chemical Industries building at Westminster England nears completion with stone carvings of living men including Sir Alfred Mond. Other likenesses honor prominent chemical figures while surrounding sculpture includes peacocks symbolizing incorruptibility in an ancient tradition.
Roger Babson warned that buying on credit erodes financial privacy. In a small town a friend boasts knowing the "best people," then admits social distance because as the credit man he knows too much about them.
The advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes for home tinting and dyeing to refresh wardrobes. It highlights ease of use, fade resistance, and quick color changes. Mae Martin offers a free 64 page book Color Craft with tips for stylish, affordable home fashion.
The note explains that grey in greyhound is not the color term but a Scandinavian root meaning hound. It states the name effectively repeats hound, yielding “hound-hound.” The explanation emphasizes linguistic roots over color interpretation.
A terse line from the Passing Show notes a confrontation scene where a protector faces trouble over a swallowed cartridge. The dialogue hints at impending danger if a Wallop action triggers a discharge, with Willie implicated in a hazardous moment.
In a heated divorce case, testimony described an incident where pepper was allegedly thrown in a man's face, prompting dramatic courtroom exchanges. The claim underscores the contentious fault of both parties and the strain of the proceedings.
A short, reflective piece urges considering both sides before making purchases. It emphasizes a balanced outlook and practical optimism in everyday decisions.
A humorous remark suggests a man anxious to shed flesh can achieve it simply by shaving himself. The quip mockingly links grooming to dieting in a light, wry tone.
A terse musing on isolation titled by Auerbach, reflecting on the nature of the solitary self as a vain, contemplative being. The line probes inner emptiness and self-regard in a compact philosophical mood.
University College Dublin researchers measured over 8,000 raindrops to determine that 312 drops would form an inch of water. They found substantial size variation with some drops up to ten times larger than the average.
Missing unopened note raises questions as Stockholm Kasper recalls a spouse's anger over a letter he sent that remained sealed. The playful exchange hints at secrets and misunderstanding within a domestic moment.
A humorous line notes the ending of income after a dispute with a superior. No external events or dates are provided. The quote reflects a sharp wage loss as the consequence of disagreement.
Mrs S E Strere of Pratt West Virginia writes she was bedbound and weak at 30, then after three doses of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improved, ended up doing her work, and feels like a new woman. She recommends the product to friends and offers to answer letters.
An advertisement touts Mooney's Emerald Oil as fast relief for tender swollen feet, corns, and varicose veins. It claims pain and swelling fade in minutes after 2-3 applications and that nightly use shrivels corns, with a money back guarantee from druggists.
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