Tubercular Herd Serious Menace
A United States Department of Agriculture report links a tuberculosis outbreak in cows to a two year decline in milk production. The herd’s output fell from 111,179 pounds to 82,173 pounds, costing about 870 dollars in reduced income. Officials note that indemnity for tuberculous cattle can accelerate eradication, but losses may exceed typical indemnities, urging prompt testing to curb disease and economic harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Plan to Maintain Dairy Herd by Raising Calves
Plan to maintain a dairy herd by raising calves to replace old cows. Raising calves yields uniform herd type and can be cheaper than purchasing mature cows when land is plentiful. A breeding bull is typically needed to produce useful dairy cows, often requiring ownership due to the breeding and care considerations.
Bacteria Chief Factor in Changing Milk Odor
Bacteria are the main cause of altered milk taste and odor as temperature rises. Reducing both initial contamination and growth is key. Producers must weigh sources by both bacterial numbers and growth capability, since only growing bacteria affect quality.
Dairy Cattle Ration and Care for Best Milk Quality
Dairy facts stress alfalfa and silage as the best ration for bred heifers and warn that well cured green fodder is essential. Wet pastures reduce summer grass, warm cream speeds buttering, and cold cream slows it. Regular milking and consistent care yield better butterfat and less effort in churning.
Industrial accidents to young workers reported by bureau
The Children’s Bureau of the U S Department of Labor issued a study on injuries to minors in factories. It cites 7 478 accidents in Wisconsin Massachusetts and New Jersey with 38 deaths and 920 cases of permanent disability and 6 520 temporary disablements, noting machinery and handling objects as leading causes and urging better guards and safer workplaces for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE Children's Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Children’s Bureau
Light and Health Sun's central role in life and healing
A discussion cites Dr. Emery R. Hayhurst of Ohio State University asserting life depends on the sun. It explains visible and invisible light, including ultra violet rays, their health benefits, germicidal effects, and potential future of outdoor hospitals with ample air and sunshine.
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Emery R. Hayhurst
Ohio State University
Leon and
Hill of
London
Design for a Home With Future Expansion Possibilities
Architectural piece by William A. Radford describes a two floor seven-room home plan adaptable for future growth. It features a first floor with living room and dining room, kitchen, one bedroom and bath, and a second floor with three bedrooms and bath. The design permits conversion of spaces such as dining or living areas into additional bedrooms, playrooms, or a workshop as needs change. Exterior options include stucco or clapboard, with a large front porch and a rear garage and service entrance.
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Rouse Su
Tals
Grive
Midsummer Better Time for Decorating
Interior decorating is often delayed until spring but midsummer offers warmer drier conditions and fewer dampness issues, helping paint and varnish cure. It also suits housekeepers better since spring duties may be busy and damp weather can affect materials.
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Derewith
Rug arrangement tips for rooms and furniture
A home study of furniture helps purchase intelligently. Small rugs can clutter living spaces and disrupt floor flow, so use them sparingly. Place larger rugs to cover more area and position them between rooms and in front of key furniture to balance space.
Death-noise study at Johns Hopkins sparks fish deaths
Prof R A Wood and Alfred Loomis presented before the National Academy of Science on high frequency sound waves that kill aquatic life in minutes. They generated waves 100000 to 400000 cycles per second using electrical equipment, heating water by up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit in a minute.
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Ray
National Academy of Science
R. A. Wood
Alfred L. Loomis
Johns Hopkins University
Ian Ears
Wood
McTavish Leaves Village for London
A villager asks McTavish why he is moving south. He replies his crystal set cannot hear enough. The exchange highlights a small community moment as departure looms and London is cited as the destination.
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McTavish
London
Cure for Gumboil Remedies From a Century Past
Instructions advise relief from a gumboil by using a thin strip of fig dipped in milk, toasted, then applied hot to the swollen area. This old remedy reflects period medical folklore and simple domestic practices.
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Frederick R. Green
Health
William A. Radford
William A. Redford
Fred OF Eost
Bull
William Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Rae
Bata
Lata
Frontiporch
Roor
BAYER
Drage
BerFreeSen
Fletcher
Kathe
Standard Oil GU
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