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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
3
A plan to raise squabs gains momentum. An eight to ten pair pigeon setup fits a six by six foot area, with space to house expanding stock. The project outlines an ideal ground layout and timing for growth.
Stations for the sale of skim milk will be set up in Hartford Connecticut under a program by the urban home demonstration agent from the state agricultural college in cooperation with the department of agriculture. The goal is to provide a cheap nourishing food and to demonstrate skim milk as a tissue-building beverage.
Pigeons are treated as poultry with quick meat production. Loftor ground houses support eight to ten pairs per six by six feet, with breeding beginning at six to seven months and two eggs per clutch. Squabs hatch in 17 days, weigh about three quarters of a pound at four weeks, and breeders can yield six to seven new pairs yearly, with records of eleven pairs from one couple.
The article explains the importance of breeding stock for pigeon-raising, warns against poor stock and excessive males, notes many varieties exist but few suit squab raising, and identifies Homer as the most popular variety. It mentions a USDA Farmers Bulletin 684 as a guide for beginners.
The article notes pigeons can become a crop-damaging nuisance if not kept under control and suggests using young birds for meat. It advises housing pigeons in an accessible loft, feeding sparingly, and restricting access to new-seeded ground. Rabbits are highlighted as a cheap meat substitute, easily kept in small pens and ready for slaughter.
The federal dairy division urges dealers to add skim milk to regular milk routes. Consumers should request it, and pasteurization and clear labeling are needed. Skim milk provides protein with no fat, offering about 6.3 cents of energy value per quart compared with 12 cents for 4 per cent whole milk.
The passage compares leaks in sun exposed barrels to inefficiencies in farming and industry. It notes manufacturers seek cost saving and farmers should run well organized businesses with minimal losses. It references the Babcock test for milk fat and emphasizes careful cooking to preserve juices and flavor.
The decline in US beef cattle numbers and high prices have spurred renewed interest in the industry with many men, previously unfamiliar with cattle farming, entering the field.
A study on baby beef production shows profits hinge on keeping calf rearing and weight gain costs low through to weaning. Heavier sale weight in summer offers little profit advantage if feeding costs negate gains.
The article notes mange in hogs is more common than thought. A microscopic parasite lodges near hair follicles around the snout eyes and forelegs, causing thick rough skin and pustules. Heavily affected carcasses should be condemned for food and the disease spreads to other hogs, with treatment difficult and concerns that external parasites may spread hog cholera.
To obtain strong litters start before breeding. For aged sows keep them slightly thin, then two to three weeks before breeding shift to a ration of nine parts middlings to one part tankage in slop with ear corn. Feed to appetite to drive rapid gain each meal.
Alfalfa hay is especially valuable for hogs this year due to high prices. Every farmer should save waste leaves around feeding areas for hogs or chickens, then feed hay to hogs directly to gain value.
A colt suffers in wet filthy stalls and tends to stand rather than lie in filth. In extreme cold, a blanket is advised while the colt stands in the stable unless the stable is already warmer than most.
Letters from E S Walcott, son of Smithsonian secretary Charles D Walcott, describe Lafayette Squadron aviators in France. They recount commisions in the American air service, battles near the German lines, crashes, and heroic feats aboard SPADs, plus Thanksgiving dining with Lafayette pilots and French crews.
An automatic airborne camera to be used by American aviation corps for reconnaissance. The device attaches to aircraft and is operated by buttons or strings. It captures terrain views, reduces manual effort, and can shoot multiple images with plates loaded, aided by a Royal Flying Corps member onboard.
Monroe Smith faced a special sessions court arguing he did not steal Leslie Davis's overcoat, claiming ownership and right to pawn it. Davis countered with nine dollars sewn in the lining. The justice ordered the lining opened and the money was found.
Chippewa Falls officials order five deer slain at the public park to reduce feeding costs. Venison will be sold in a local market after obtaining permission from the state conservation commission.
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