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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1932
Page
2
Ohio State University poultry specialists say abundant home grown grains in farm flock rations cut costs. They recommend two or more grains at all times with milk as the sole drink and gradual feeding changes.
Hens eating eggs from floors or nests is common, usually starting with cracked eggs. Curiosity and appetite drive the habit. Keeping nests dark and regular egg gathering reduce losses. A method using a mustard pepper gasoline paste to discourage consumption may be suggested, though effectiveness varies.
Otto Hart of Greenleaf community Washington county bought White Leghorn males for breeding. Leon ard F. Neff, county farm agent, notes a Kan sas experiment station program at Manhattan. Mongrel hens mated with pedigreed Leghorn males produced daughters averaging 156 eggs, next cross 188, then 103 eggs. Kansas Farmer.
A pen of White Leghorns owned by J. A. Haneon Corvallis Ore led the IMinoie egg laying contest in January with 132 eggs for the month. Sanitation tips include spreading clean papers under chicks and daily changes for ten days. Feeding should be regular and performed by the caretaker to avoid neglect.
A reader plans a house boat vacation and receives tongue in cheek counsel to prepare with umbrellas overshoes and swimming ability reflecting lighthearted travel advice.
An officer testifies the defendant was speeding at forty miles per hour and the Suburbanite explains he had just learned an employment agency found a cook who would stay at least two months. The magistrate, present in the country, orders the officer to return the defendant’s machine that runs at sixty.
A Washington Star quip has Senator Sorghum reflecting on steering committee duties. He says the role carries heavy responsibility but warns the steering must avoid rocking the boat, underscoring cautious leadership.
A listener recalls a childhood scene when hearing a song. The singer acknowledges the memory return and the listener pictures the vine covered well and the squeak of pulleys as a bucket is drawn from the water.
An early 20th century Cologne note recalls a father whose whistle commands crowds. The Lusatige Kolner Zeitung reports how his whistle makes hundreds pause work and listen, a claim met with doubt by the speaker.
A playful prompt frames a quirky deal where Bug-Say and Mr Worm propose turning a freezer in exchange for a generous helping of cream, suggesting a humorous trade. The line hints at a comic setup or advertising gag from a periodical. The exchange emphasizes whimsy over enterprise.
A light exchange with wit turns to a punchy line about Bill’s marriage ending. The remark frames the shift from wife to ex as a quick punch, highlighting a sharp, humorous view of domestic change. The dialogue style mirrors a column’s brisk, social tone.
A quirky exchange at a works shows a worker boasting of a machine that could make him a millionaire if kept running all day. The punchline reveals the machine is a cash register, sparking lighthearted mood among colleagues.
Capper's Farmer notes J B Kerrigan of Monroe County Wisconsin uses a milk tester to evaluate cows by fat yield. He refuses cows not yielding at least $100 above feed costs and cites a cow that returned $286 with fat output over two years. He argues 300 pounds fat annually usually clears $100, guiding herd profitability.
The article explains daily and seasonal factors that affect milk test results. Variation can come from uneven milking intervals, colder weather, incomplete milk extraction, exposure, irregular feeding or handling, and excess exercise. Monthly testing averages tends to balance daily fluctuations for annual estimates.
The owner of the red cow "Floppy" planned to sell her after joining the cow testing association in April 1920. She yielded 898 pounds fat and $99.28 income above feed during the first year, 351 pounds fat and $85.89 the second year due to short pasture, and seven months into the current lactation she averages 35 pounds fat per month, suggesting over 875 pounds for the lactation. The Cow Testing Association identifies strong cows and boarders in Hoard's Dairyman, with names tied to Jens Kirke, Gaard, Teater, Greene, Iowa.
The article stresses strong dairy management including proper feeding with grasses and alfalfa, pasture upkeep, and secure fencing. It notes imports of cheese and urges selective bull ownership and breed alignment to raise future production and herd quality.
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