Bacterial Count in Milk Plants Study Underway
Ernest Kelly of the USDA Market Milk Investigations leads a study of at least 100 representative milk plants to identify causes of sudden bacterial count hikes in bottled milk. Early data point to sterilization and storage practices, with storage temperature variations up to four degrees Fahrenheit.
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Ernest Kelly
Bureau of Dairy Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Ted
United States
T of Agriculture
Buckwheat Used as Dairy Feed Adds Value to Mixes
New York State College of Agriculture Ithaca reports ground buckwheat provides digestible nutrients comparable to oats or bran when mixed properly. Recommended blends include 300 lb ground oats or barley, 200 lb ground buckwheat, 200 lb cottonseed meal, and 100 lb all meal. Buckwheat middlings offer high protein and nutrients, with blends of 300 lb buckwheat middlings, 200 lb bran or oats, and 100 lb cottonseed meal.
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Department of Animal Husbandry
New York State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N. Y
Milk Cows Need Grain On Pasture For Better Yield
New Jersey dairy experts say pasture alone is not enough for milking cows. A grain mix of 12 to 16 percent protein is advised to prevent milk drop due to production from pasture. Begin grazing when grass hits five inches and rotate cows every five to ten days for fresh forage. Always provide ample clean water.
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New Jersey
Carl B Bender
Experiment Station
New Brunswick
China buys dairy cows for Shanghai dairy expansion
A Vancouver firm acting for a Shanghai dairy reports the plant will add 200 head to its 800 herd within two years. British Columbia and Western Canada breeders will supply the new stock, with orders for 30 pure bred Jerseys and 10 Holstein cows to be shipped soon.
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China
Vancouver
Shanghai
British Columbia
Western Canada
Expedition to map the St Kilda Isles
A British government expedition is organized to survey and officially map St Kilda, the remote group of isles about 100 miles west of Scotland. Forty three inhabitants live on the main island, sharing five surnames among them.
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Whitehall
British Isles
St. Kilda
Scotland
Affectionate Quarrel About Who Loved More
An amused dialogue reveals two lovers quarreling over who loved the other most. The exchange shows playful affection and a lighthearted moment in their relationship.
Well Trained Mrs A Laughs Off Obedience Notion
A witty exchange contrasts Mrs A’s blunt reply with Mrs B’s remark that John has been married before, implying expectations of obedience between spouses. The brief dialogue plays on marital dynamics and prior marriage.
Rockland Cook Detained After Hair Shave Triggers Suspicion
A Rockland Maine cook shaved his head to keep grease from his hair and was arrested near the Thomaston prison on suspicion of being an escaped convict. He struggled to persuade police the gesture was for cooking, not crime.
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Rockland
Maine
Thomaston
Up to Her Landlady Which Will You Have Tea or Coffee
A witty exchange between a guest and the landlady contrasts choices in a domestic moment. The dialogue hints at everyday routines and the humor found in small decisions.
Narrow Head Street Plans To Ease Traffic
Residents discuss widening and rerouting on Head Street to reduce jams. City planners emphasize minimal disruption while improving flow for vehicles and pedestrians.
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