Plan to Increase Poultry Production from USDA Campaign
The Agriculture Department outlines phases to boost poultry output including careful breeding stock selection early hatching extended brood care, free range where possible, egg preservation, disposal of surplus cockerels, delaying certain sales, selective culling of unprofitable hens, and promoting backyard poultry keeping and turkey duck and goose raising when feasible.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Keeping Hens Comfortable In Winter Egg Operations
The poultry house must keep birds dry well ventilated and well lit with ample scratching space. Ensure a good roof raise floor above ground and provide ample fresh air without drafts by keeping the south side open and the other sides tight.
Pullet Laying Timetable Derailed by Early Forcing
Forcing pullets to lay early with stimulants or concentrated feed harms vitality. Early forced layers lay small eggs and, after rest, resume laying slowly. Prematurely old hens prove less profitable than those allowed to mature before first laying.
Missouri boys win national junior dairy judging honors
In the second national junior dairy cattle judging contest 16 teams from as many states competed with Missouri taking first in judging all breeds. Arthur Gwinn led individuals, with Arthur Bennett second and Clarence Doran third. Maryland and Illinois placed, while two girls also earned top honors in Jersey and Guernsey judging.
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Missouri
Texas
Arthur Gwinn
Arthur Bennett
Clarence Doran
Jwinois
Ayrshires
Guernsseys
Maryland
Alnies
Bureau of Animal Inedustry
United States Department of Agriculture
Ayrshire
Guernsey
Holstein
Jersey
Helen Greenlea
Ohio
Pearl Baker
Michigan
Agrinny
National Dairy Association
Load distribution affects wagon pull on front versus rear wheels
Iowa State college tests show wagons pull harder when most weight sits over the front wheels, nearly a hundred pounds more than rear loading. Smaller front wheels open tracks for rear ones, aiding traction. rear loading keeps wheels grounded, advantageous for older trucks.
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Iowa State College
Selection of Paylleta Pallets for Layer Hen Rearing
A guide emphasizes choosing the largest and most mature Paylleta pallets for use as layers. It notes size, vigor, and suitability for egg production to maximize flock performance and longevity.
Careful Handling Prevents Potatoes Storage Loss
Crop inspectors warn careless digging and handling of potatoes causes storage rot and rat infestation. Keep bruised tubers separate, use crates and a chute for cellar dumping, disinfect cellars, and maintain good ventilation at 85 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit to reduce storage rot.
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Anys
A. G
O Jans
Minnesota State Seed Potato Certification Board i
Tolang
Success in Marketing Co operative Principles Guiding Growth
Marketing success hinges on sufficient business volume and loyal members. Strong cooperative management and up to date methods sustain growth while adhering to cooperative principles and member engagement.
Wire Nails Tool Box Essential For Motor Trucks
The box urges having a compact supply of wire nails in various sizes as a basic kit item for every motor truck.
Proper Time to Cut Wheat
Farmers are advised to cut wheat when straw has almost no green color and kernels are not fully hardened. Cutting too early yields shriveled kernels, while waiting to fully ripe causes bleached grain and possible shattering.
Animal for Big Milk Yield
The text discusses the challenge of breeding dairy animals that also excel in beef traits. It notes that a breed combining high milk production with superior beef merit has not been achieved, highlighting the contrast between dairy and beef cattle.
Pigs Discuss New Year Resolutions and Etiquette
In a barnyard vignette Grandfather Porky gathers the pigs Sammy Sausage Brother Bacon and Pinky Pig to reflect on good resolutions for the new year. The dialogue centers on manners greed and upholding the family name amid talk of future betterment.
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Grandfather Porky
Brother Bacon
Sammy
Grandfather
Pinky Pig
Sammy Sousnage
Porky
Birother Bacon
Porky Pig
Mrs. Pinky Pig
Sammy Sausage
Gready
Historic patent medicine and consumer ads fragment
A collage of old advertisements promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood-based remedy for catarrh and deafness, plus Cuticura products for pimples and skin care, Dr. Peery's Dead Shot worm treatment, and a bygone safekeeping joke about burglars.
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Ball
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Dr. Peery
Ady
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Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Epectatora
Saga Iowa College
Ls.o Mary Opatiam, Bonner Welsparer Union
Good Resolutions
Thia
Union Pharmacal Company
New York
Kansas City
Anti-Bilious Medicine CO. P. O
Houston
Ware
Mra. Ayres
Texla
Ware Chemical CO
Dalian
Eisoos
Rustorut
Rustorut Company
Guray Ridg
Washington, D
Iushbraidertan
Paavlity
Sles
Sundaday Sr Dreag
Fi and Importing Co
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