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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
3
Ohio State University expert C R Arnold says feeder cattle prices will stay elevated due to a tight beef supply. He notes few breeding cows on ranges, slow to expand, with several years needed to rebuild herds. past market excitement led to overproduction and many western Ohio barns sit empty.
Dr. George H. Conn warns that sows are often poorly treated on farms. He recommends small groups of ten or fewer sows, separate horses from brood sows, avoid crowding at night, remove fighters, and keep brood sows in small, well heated housing to prevent illness.
E T Robbins of the University of Illinois urges hog feeders to balance corn with moderate protein feeds to cut costs. The method proved profitable last year with county advisers and the extension service, and is expected to pay even more this year as corn prices rise and protein feeds drop.
The article stresses sanitation for all farm animals, with hog oilers saving labor in lice and mange prevention. It notes V shaped hog troughs, better feed including tank age or animal protein, and the value of thorough turkey feeding. It recommends culling boars with inguinal hernias when practical and highlights bluegrass pasture for pig fattening.
The USDA hay standardization specialist E C Parker explains that perceived inferiority of prairie and other grass hays is usually due to quality, not kind. Differences in feeding value stem from cutting time weather damage and fermentation, with No 1 to No 3 grades and sample grade defined by maturity and foreign material.
Dr. L. G. Jones of Texas A and M College estimates weeds cause about a hundred million dollars in yearly losses. He notes Johnson grass and Russian thistle have invaded Texas, spreading via contaminated field crop seeds. Farmers should ensure seed is clean to avoid introducing new pests.
Guidance on cutting hay early for milk production, culling low producing poultry, weed control to prevent seed set, salt needs for animals, cow salt intake guidelines, weatherproof whitewash recipe using quicklime, salt, zinc sulfate, skim milk and water.
The U S Department of Agriculture launched a twofold study on profitable apiary practices and honey marketing. Initiatives by the divisions of Bee Culture and Farm Management seek cooperative input from beekeepers, with initial work in the Intermountain region and requests for bookkeeping data.
The article advises harvesting corn for silage while kernels are dented and plants are still green to ensure good packing and fermentation. It recommends cutting into half to three quarters inch pieces, evenly distributing heavy and light parts, adding water if overripe, and using a silo for green silage rather than dry shock corn.
The article advises building stable ramps with concrete instead of wood to prevent rot and maintenance. Prepare the area, set form boards, and pour a six inch thickness with a cement sand stone mix. Leave a rough finish for grip, cure for a week to ten days before heavy use.
Alsike resists freezing and wet, acid soils better than red clover and yields finer hay though with smaller total output. It often persists for several years but usually no more than two seasons. Best used on wet soils. a red alsike mix suits both wet and dry conditions.
The prince of Wales pressed John Wilkes to sing after a dinner. Wilkes initially refused but sang God Save the King under the prince's pressure. The exchange ends with a wry remark about the song being a long favorite since befriending the royal highness.
The snippet captures a terse exchange where one speaker labels a woman as quick tempered and the other characterally responds with a tag of quick tempered. It reflects a brief, sharp confrontation highlighting perceived temperament.
The express roared through the station as a young man toppled over overturned milk cans. A porter clerk signalman and station master rushed out while a small boy watched. The official asked if the man tried to catch the train. the boy replied that it had slipped away.
A bishop’s sharp sermon targets fashionable crowds urging repentance and conversion to avoid damnation. The Churchman notes the biting critique as a stark call to spiritual renewal amid trendiness.
A humorous exchange frames a wife attempting weight loss as her husband notes a paradoxical pattern. The wife’s small successes trigger celebrations that lead to overeating, reversing any progress as she gains more than she loses.
A man who finds a dollar reportedly spends twice the amount in celebration. The anecdote highlights a humorous take on windfall routines and festive spending habits.
Poet explains using bill backs as writing material while noting some self proclaimed self made men may cheat themselves, reflecting on resource limits and honesty.
A rare moment of triumph for the weatherman as his forecast proves correct. The public and officials note the accuracy and acknowledge the skill behind the prediction.
Mrs Duartes Mok aan of Tully New York credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for relief from illness and weakness. She plans to continue treatment and considers the remedies highly valuable. Also an appeal for women agents to sell Utrex with a free plan from Utrex Laboratories in Chicago.
It costs the government almost 3 cents annually to keep a paper dollar in circulation. Circulators may pay much more in practice, yet the dollar can settle about $500 in debts per year.
Some men struggle to separate good counsel from mild irritation. The remark suggests confusion about intent and potential misinterpretation of guidance in social or professional settings.
A pithy line contrasts revenge with its own recoil, suggesting vengeance inflicts harsher personal cost than outward harm. The nugget frames revenge as a self defeating force, warning that retaliation exacts a heavier toll on the avenger.
A fragment echoes a boastful vow to listen to proceedings alone without interruption. The speaker proclaims solitude and focus as others cannot intrude or disturb the hearing.
A vicar chides a tradesman after service asking if he profit from the sermon. The tradesman replies he attends church on Sundays with no profit in mind.
In a Manchester scene a man named Frank explains his return and how he ran a photograph gallery. He says he placed a sign offering babies, and the next morning four infants were found on a doorstep.
A Berlin pair contends over color choice as a woman insists her sky blue must be the exact shade the sky requires. The debate, framed in Der Wahre Jakob, questions perception and taste.
A humorous exchange contrasts a husband who calls himself a prophet with his second wife who says he is a total loss, reflecting a domestic quarrel over faith and fidelity. The lines hint at a satirical episode about belief vs. reality within a marriage.
A reflective piece on choosing silence after insult and recalling loved ones. The speaker admits past pain caused during youth and vows restrained response while honoring cherished memories.
Dick comments that Dora's father deserves contempt of courting, calling the man out for his behavior in a sharp exchange.
In a humorous exchange a tenant asks about a kitchen while the landlord marvels at a solution. The landlord suggests any good store will sell a combination kitchenette and dining table to fit the space.
A quip from Mr. Tunney is shared in a London humorous piece. Doris asks if marrying a man with a title would matter to him. He replies not if it were the heavyweight title. The brief exchange showcases playful social commentary.
Pexel Company of Chicago offers a 30 cent product with a recipe booklet and easy directions in every package. Examples show jelly yields from various juices: 42 cups strawberry juice with 8 cups sugar yields 11 glasses. raspberry juice with 8 cups sugar yields 11 glasses. currant juice with 10 cups sugar yields 14 glasses. grape juice with 7 cups sugar yields 10 glasses.
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