Feeder hogs from Belle Fourche project ship cholera free
The United States Department of Agriculture notes Belle Fourche South Dakota ships about 100 carloads of cholera free alfalfa raised feeder hogs annually to Nebraska markets. Hog production focuses on feeder hogs due to corn shortages, with a cooperative shipping plan to deliver fifteen car loads per train within 36 hours, reducing handling costs and disease risk.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Belle Fourche Reclamation Project
South Dakota
Nebraska
Belle Fourche
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Co-Operative Livestock Shipping Association
Missouri River
Newell
Nisland
Co-Operative Shipping Association
Keep Beef Calves Growing On Pasture
Beef calves on pasture should be kept thrifty and growing. If pasture is short, feed cows to avoid stunting calves. Ensilage is cheapest and best if available. good hay helps. Cows relish some dry feed. soybeans, cowpeas, or other crops may be used. If supplementary feeds aren’t possible, feed calves a little grain via creep. A mix of one third corn one third oats one third bran works well.
Federal Oversight of Interstate Egg Shipments
Federal dairy inspectors monitor interstate egg shipments in hot months to enforce laws against filthy, decomposed, moldy, or contaminated eggs. Proper candling and careful preshipment handling reduce legal violations and save shipping costs. The Agriculture Department offers candling guidance and packing storage tips upon request.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Poultry House Care and Farm Machinery Trends
Provide roosts and dropping boards and keep hens lice free. Handle ducks and geese by the necks to avoid wing or leg injury. Feed old fowls a balanced ration in hot weather and cull weak chicks to save feed. There are 15,000 tractors on California farms, having displaced 150,000 horses.
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California
State motor receipts top 4.5 million in 1919
G B Daniels reports 1919 gross receipts of the State Motor Vehicle department reached 4 500 000 with nearly 470 000 automobiles registered. Citizens seek road funding from Summit to Barstow while the American Jewish Relief Committee raises 35 000 000 to aid 11 000 000 suffering in war torn Poland and Europe and Asia. California agricultural clubs report 28 930 53 debt profits from 2084 children in 1919, pig clubs leading earnings.
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State Motor Vehicle Department
G. B. Daniels
Barstow Road
American Jewish Relief Committee
Poland
Europe
Asia
Ths
California
R. H. Hagen
Salvation Army forms 30 county advisory boards in California
Thirty county advisory boards representing 29 counties are created to extend the Salvation Army Home Service program across California. The move aims to coordinate local efforts, expand services, and strengthen community outreach under the new statewide framework.
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California
Salvation Army
Mission Board Sends Aid to Roumanian Queen’s Relief Plan
In response to Queen Marie of Roumania’s invitation the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church announces a $5,000 cash appropriation for immediate relief and an additional $20,000 in supplies to be shipped as soon as procured.
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Queen Marie of
California Seeks 350 More School Teachers
The state superintendent of public instruction says California needs 350 additional teachers to meet classroom needs.
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California
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Berkshire Apartment fire leaves dozens missing and injured
San Francisco reports 20 bodies in the Berkshire Apartment hotel ruins with 10 missing and 25 to 35 injured after an early morning blaze. In Tonopah Nevada workers walk off as a 40 cent daily bonus is withdrawn by operators.
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San Francisco
Berkshire
Tonopah, Nev
Tonopah Divide
British steamer Bradboyne sinks after Atlantic blizzard
Halifax reports the British steamer Bradboyne foundered after a fierce North Atlantic hurricane and blizzard. Twenty one officers and sailors died while twenty six crew members were saved in the perilous disaster.
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Halifax
North Atlantic
Bradboyne
State highway bonds offered for sale on Feb 26
The $40,000,090 State highway bonds will be offered for sale Feb. 26 at the office of the state treasurer. They must be sold for par and carry 4 percent interest.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Internal Cure
A historic ad asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. It claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats the condition through the blood, with tonics and purifiers. The product is advertised at 75 cents with testimonials available from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Notice of homestead proof in Los Angeles land office
Public notice from the U S Land Office Los Angeles January 6 1920 Jesse A Decrow of Helendale California holder of February 23 1916 homestead entry No 028413 for southwest quarter section 10 township 8 north range 4 west San Bernardino meridian seeks three year proof to establish claim before the Register and Receiver February 16 1920 at 9 am Witnesses include Harry Y Stretch Anna L Strelch both of Halleck California William Seoble and Harry B Crawford both of Palliser California First pub January 15 1920 Last pub February 12 1920
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Department OF the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Los Angeles
Calif
Jesse A. Decrow
Helendale
California
Register
Cal
Harry Y. Stretch
Anna L. Strelch
Halleck
William Seoble
Harry B. Crawford
Palliser
Groves
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Dakota
Department of Agriculture Watch
Barstow
White & Pure
Orange
E.T. Hillis
Ford
Ford Repair and Parts Station
City Meat Market
Pendleton, MI
Barstow, Cal
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