Progress of butter making and dairy efficiency in the Midwest
Prof G L McKay notes four states Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Illinois excel in dairying with Iowa leading butter output though milk production lags behind other agricultural advances. He cites rising land prices and calls for smarter farming while acknowledging high costs of milk production despite rich soil and good climate.
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Sion
Middle West
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
G. L. McKay
Dairying in Colorado Production Figures Published
Colorado dairy statistics show 8,000 cows milk Denver, 43,000 rest of state, 25,000 cows supply cream, 45,000 cows milk to creameries, 7,000 to cheese factories, 12,000 cows supply butter. Statewide milk use 89,425,000 quarts with 5,475,000 quarts of cream. cows valued at 5,119,500 dollars and wholesale milk value at 2,906,312 dollars.
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Colorado
Denver
Feeding Chicks Right After Hatching
Guidance on early chick feeding notes that chicks need no food for 24 to 48 hours, advises against removing the beak bone, and recommends soft milk-soaked bread or bread dipped in milk as initial nourishment. It suggests later introducing ground grain with milk and prefers sweet milk for this period.
Delicate lingerie baskets and pantry tips from old guide
The article describes French lingerie baskets in light pink and blue batiste, wicker storage styled with ruchings and lace, designed to keep garments uncrushed. It also offers culinary tips on serving drinks, preparing celery, tomatoes with milk, and handling molasses and gelatine.
Dyeing and washing tips from old household guide
Alum in the rinsing water prevents green from fading blue is set by a handful of salt. Oxgall used for gray or brown. Haywater made by boiling water poured over hay washes tan or brown linen. without it garments fade and bleach.
Pongee Silk Gown Featuring Velvet Trim and Lace
Fashion notes describe a gown in undyed pongee with brown velvet touches and ecru lace. The blouse features shoulder extensions and hidden front closure, while the skirt shows twelve gores with fan plaits. Yardage varies by waist size and fabric width.
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Ecru
Parisian gown at Salon de Style features limerick lace
A Paris model gown on display at the spring Salon de Style uses limerick lace backed with chiffon. Rosered pink taffeta bouillonies form the skirt, with a shirred yoke and olive button trim across the bust controlling sleeve fullness.
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International Society of Dressmakers
Cool Drink for Invalide Is Orange Pulp Drink
A simple restorative drink uses orange pulp served in a glass. Cut the fruit in half crosswise and scoop out the pulp, discarding seeds and pith to make a refreshing beverage. A sharp knife is used in preparation.
Velvet Ribbons and Laces Trend in Summer Fashion
The piece highlights Told in Hier Boudoir style with velvet ribbon tabs and varying tucks on new dresses. Wheat patterned laces appear conspicuous, coarse laces trim canvas fabrics, wrinkled ribbon festoons evoke old time charm, and velvet edged fobs decorate necklines.
A Fish Net Photograph Holder
A college girl solves the problem of keeping growing photo collections by hanging a coarse mesh fish net on a wall and tucking each corner of pictures into the net. The method holds photos taut though it offers little dust protection.
Summer Shoes Trend with Tongueless Styles and Embroidery
Light champagne shoes dominate for summer with chiffon adornments and embroidery in costume tones. Tongueless shoes feature stockings visible through lacing held by ribbons ending in bows near the toe, with perforated patterns on the chic pair. Only the prettiest designs suit hosiery trends.
Household Tips For Kitchen Care And Cleaning
Damp light chiffon with gin and iron while damp. Wash kitchen towels daily after dishes. boil dinnerware weekly. An egg whisk on a wooden handle is essential for clearing soups and beating whites. Clean bamboo furniture with warm water and salt to prevent yellowing. Clean wicker chairs and mats similarly. When a sauce pan is empty, fill with cold water.
Lace Medallions Trim Hosiery For Gown Match
Lace medallions from a summer frock are recommended to trim stockings to match a brown piped pongee gown. The technique involves appliquéing medallions on tan lisle stockings with silk thread, trimming the risle beneath, and buttonhole stitching to secure the medallions for a dainty finish with brown suede shoes.
Calfskin Belts Highlight Parsifal Dress Accessories
Calfskin belts are among novel accessories in the Parsifal line. Wide belts about four inches, made from calfskin with a mottled red and white hairy surface, fasten via a simple brass buckle with a leather flap through it. Calfskin belts are noted for their uncouth appearance in Parsifal fashion context.
Morning Wear House Coat With Box Plaited Yoke
A comfortable loose morning wear coat features a box plaited yoke and a large collar with bell sleeves finished by frills. Embroidered edges and floral fabric are shown, with options for different combinations. Material requirements for medium size are 4% yards 21, 4% yards 27, 31% yards 32 or 2% yards 44 inches wide.
New Fads for Summer Fashion By the Summer Girl
The Summer Girl plans new fashion fads this season focusing on coordinated hats parasols veils gloves and gowns. She prefers delicate tints pale greens ivories and grays with soft silky fabrics including mohair Siciliene and taffetas. Garments will be elaborate yet maintain an artistic effect.
To Clean Brass Beds
To clean a badly tarnished brass or iron bedstead wash well with sal soda and rub with lemon juice or strong vinegar. After this thoroughly washed off with water apply a paste of pulverized rotten stone and sweet oil. Rub this off when dry and polish with whiting and a chamois.
Crops for the Orchard
The orchard should employ corn or vegetables during early fruit bearing. Corn provides starch from air, aids moisture, and stalks protect trees. plant rows avoid tree roots. Potatoes and tomatoes also fit, requiring clean cultivation and manure. Do not harm future orchard usefulness.
Exhibiting Butter at Shows Benefits Farmers and Creameries
The article argues that showing butter at fairs pays off by improving quality and guiding producers. It urges farmers wives and creamery workers to enter exhibits, noting low costs and valuable feedback from judges. Managers are advised to invest in exhibits to gain insight into appearance and standards.
New German Meat Curing Claim Promises Fresh Preservation
Reports from Germany describe Professor Emmerich injecting acetic acid into the veins of dead meat to keep it fresh without refrigeration. The process allegedly prevents decay and could revolutionize meat curing due to the low cost of acetic acid. Cured meat reportedly ships well to South African ports, though readers are reminded that many new processes are heavily touted.
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Germany
Emmerich
Rejected decayed food harms poultry health
The text warns farmers against feeding poultry decayed or musty food and notes unknown but potentially serious effects on digestion and egg quality. It mentions onions possibly affecting egg aroma but emphasizes general health risk as the main reason to reject such foods.
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