Management of Sow During Farrowing In Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture guidance covers sow gestation at about 112 days, care during farrowing, bedding, pen setup with a guard rail, and weather considerations. It warns young sows pose higher risks, prescribes feed and water restrictions before farrowing, and advises monitoring, assistance if needed, and postfarrowing care to reduce pig mortality.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States
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Maine
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
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Delaware
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North Central
Mississippi River
Ohio
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Montana
Massachusetts
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Iowa
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Prevent Waste of Manure From Dairy Herd at Louisiana Station
Louisiana station experiments on a 20 cow dairy herd show yearly outputs of 175 tons manure and 70 tons urine. Average per cow equals about 17,520 pounds of manure and 6,935 pounds of urine annually, underscoring fertilizer value and profit in reducing manure waste.
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Louisiana
Bees travel distances in search of nectar and manage hive placement
Investigation shows bees may forage from two to seven miles for nectar but will stay closer if honey plants are abundant. In orchards, colonies should be spread during bloom with one colony per five acres, then moved to a central location after bloom for easy access and future management.
Psalm 141 Deliverance through prayer and reform
Lesson notes present Psalm 141 as a Davidic prayer for deliverance from sin and enemies. It outlines prayer as the path to relief, the need for pure speech and heart, and the value of faithful correction. It stresses turning to Jehovah, asking for guidance, and seeking protection from temptation with practical steps for prayer, heart readiness, and reproof.
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David
Jehovah
Tabernacle
R. V
Jonathan
Church of Christ
God
Republican challenge on Underwood tariff limits
The St. Louis Republic demands specifics on the Underwood tariff effects. It asks for five months in 1914 showing trade balance adverse to the US, changes in the free list and duty rates, and which manufactures suffered, urging the Republican press to provide precise figures and avoid vague indictments.
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Republic
United States
St. Louis Republic
Why Talk Hard Times The Growth Of U S Wealth
The census shows national wealth rising from 107 billion in 1904 to 187 billion, an 80 billion gain in a decade. The increase in ten years equals or surpasses Britain and Ireland, Germany, France, Russia, Austro Hungary, and Italy combined, while war spending fuels continued growth.
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Bureau of the Census
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Russia
Italy
Europe
Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Can't Keep Em Away from Hegewisch Steel Works
Orders pour in to run the Hegewisch steel car and foundry works at full blast employing about 4,000 men. The Pennsylvania Railroad places contracts for steel cars around 16 million dollars as Russia seeks 25,000 freight cars. Winter wheat bids fail to break global records while prices stay high.
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Hegewisch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Creditor Nation Emerges From War Trade Shift
Secretary Redfield asserts that since Europe’s storm began the United States moved from a heavy debtor to a creditor nation. The adverse balance of 5 billion dollars was wiped out, leaving a 850 million dollar credit two weeks ago. By year end the credit is expected to reach 1 billion. Exports rose while imports fell due to wartime disruption.
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Commerce Redfield
Europe
United States
Redfield
Date Suet Pudding From a Historic Recipe
Date suet pudding combines chopped dates with beet suet bread crumbs and sugar. Mixed with eggs milk and flour with baking powder then steamed for three hours and served with lemon sauce.
Dangerous Pet Bull Needs Careful Handling in Dairies
A dairy bull should not run with cows during breeding season and must have exercise in a secure setup. When tethered by nose ring and wire, the bull stays safer and easier to manage. Treat the bull kindly, train the calf to lead, and ensure the attendant is clearly in control.
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Hhis
TEST OUT PROFITABLE COWS
W A M KERROW argues farmers should test dairy cows for quantity and quality using scales and a Babcock tester. Cow testing helps identify nonprofitable cows, saves good cows from culling, promotes better feeding and care, and builds a productive herd.
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W. A. M’kerrow
Minnesota
Beware of the Quiet Bull Character and risks of teasing
Beware of the quiet bull. Do not let him have his way in any differing matter and require prompt obedience. Spoiling a bull is easy by permitting people to tease him. A man ready for trouble avoids it. The quiet bull often harms when it suddenly becomes vicious and attacks handlers.
Dehorn Calves Early to Prevent Harmful Horn Growth
Farmers are urged to dehorn calves as early as possible while weather is cool and flies are scarce. Prevention is the most humane and effective method, using caustic potash on horns of calves not more than a month old.
Parade Grand Marshal's Bay Horse Stops for Shoes
A street tale recalls a grand marshal’s bay horse halt during a parade. The stander notes the animal refused to move, attributing the stoppage to pride as the horse sought its shoes to be shined.
We Don’t Believe It Fresh Country Life Exchange
A light exchange contrasts city life with moving to the country. The speaker notes the advantage of fresh eggs and vegetables, claiming they cost nearly the same as in the city, highlighting suburban contentment over urban confines.
His Objection to Women Voting Sparks Debate
A man proclaims opposition to women voting, saying it’s bad enough to explain politics to women without them explaining it to him, revealing a gendered stance in a political discussion.
Lost to Sight and Silent Truth in War Accounts
A compact exchange notes that English and German war reports diverge on the latest battle. One voice laments conflicting truths, while another quips that Truth and Veracity buried themselves when war began. Ducky adds that Maud, once an old flame, is now a widow and muses on fate versus marriage.
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Ducky
Maud
At the Dance and Life Quips on Virtues and Law
A witty exchange on dance and missteps contrasts with a reflection that a man’s virtues emerge only when defended by criminal lawyers, underscoring how reputation and legal skill reveal character in society.
Woman credits Postum with curing coffee illness
An Ohio woman recounts a four year struggle with heart trouble and nervous prostration caused by coffee. She quit coffee using Postum and reports improved health, steadier nerves, and the elimination of pain. The ad promotes Postum Cereal and Instant Postum, with prices and store availability.
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Ohio
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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