Pasturing Sheep in Corn in Missouri Farms
Central and north Missouri farmers favor pasturing sheep in cornfields especially with cowpeas sown to feed lambs. Delaying corn planting aids pea growth and lamb production remains profitable despite market fluctuations. Western ewes have been cheap, buying at about $4, crossbreeding with good rams yields lambs by July 1 that equal or exceed ewe cost. fleece covers maintenance.
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Central
North
Missouri
Kansas City
Sheep Feeding In The Missouri Corn Belt
The article explains mixed sheep farming in Missouri, using cowpeas and corn to feed lambs. It covers feeding mixes, expected gains, typical weights, and the timing of selling lambs to optimize profit, with notes on market risks and regional buying options in Kansas City, St Joseph, Omaha, Denver, and major stock yards.
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Missouri Experiment Station
Columbia
St. Louis
Missouri
Corn Belt
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Omaha
Denver
National Stock Yards
East St Louis
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Poultry House Construction For Dry Efficient Keeps
A guide on simple economical poultry houses stressing light ventilation and cleanliness. It argues against expensive equipment, supports wider houses for space efficiency, and outlines window heights for effective winter lighting. It notes south light considerations and later mentions Missouri farm sizes and the impracticality of motor tractors for smallholders.
How to Make Concrete Posts and Molds
This article outlines making concrete posts using wooden or steel molds, with guidance on reinforcement, sand and gravel ratios, and post sizes. It describes wet and dry mixing methods and emphasizes durable steel molds and proper aggregate gradation for sturdy posts.
Concrete Fence Posts Reinforcement and Methods
The article explains how reinforced concrete posts gain strength from round or twisted bars while flat bars or rusty wire weaken the bond. It compares dry tamped and wet-set casting, notes cost ranges and material needs, and outlines curing, winter handling, and fastening options for fence wires to produce durable posts.
Rural School 15 A Home in Community Education
A rural school building should feel comfortable and attractive as children spend long hours there. Most schools lack underpinnings causing cold floors. central stoves struggle to heat evenly. Jacketed stoves or corner placement with proper clearance improve warmth and safety for students.
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Steve
Fragmented OCR reading yields minimal civic notice
An OCR snippet provides scant readable items including fragments of names and dates. Details are unclear. the notice appears damaged and partial, with no complete actions or deadlines discernible for reporting or compliance.
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Howard Hachedorn
College of Agriculture
University of Missouri
College Farm
H. L. Kempster
Ba Gould
M. A. R. Kelley
College of ‘Agriculure
U. of Mo
College of Agriculure
FR. H. Emberson
I .S
Ren
Farmers Bank
Bates County
the Farmers Bank
Farmers Bank Building
Butler, MO
W. F. Duvall
Arthur Duvall
J. B. Duvall
W. D. Yates
Mele
Butler Station
K. C. Joplin
Mail & Ex
Loula & KE. c
Louisa Limited
Stock Express
St. Louia-Joplin Mall
Louis Limited
M. Mo
Joplin Mall
Nevada
Wesrt
Madison
Butler
Isos
Cme
J. M. Christy
J. T. Hull
Steward's
North Side Square
H. M. Cannon
T. GC
Boulware Physician & Surgeon Office
B. F. Jeter
Notary Public
East Side Square
Robert E. Crabtree
T. J. Halsey
M. D
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