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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
6
Practical dairy guidance covering milking practices, milking stools, and udder care. Advice on milk cooling, butter making, and milk separates. Includes remarks on cold remedies, pig trough setups, corn silage planning, and poultry salt dosing for hens.
A Nebraska dairy farmer recounts twelve years buying pure bred Holstein bulls for 300 dollars, selling 75 grade cows and heifers, and boosting milk production. He estimates grade animals gained at least 824 per head due to pure bred blood, totaling about 3000 in direct gains alongside increased herd value.
The Dutch Belted cow Echo I is noted for a yearly production of 12,528 pounds and top dairy quality. She won championships over all breeds in 1902 at Batavia New York and in 1904 at Hamburg New York. Her belt is described as exceptionally even and she has beaten all females of her breed for four years. Bedding trials at Maryland station showed sawdust as the cheapest material at five cents per load plus hauling. wood shavings cost six dollars per ton but improve cleanliness. other options include good stover and uncut wheat straw with varying yearly costs. Sawdust preferred where distance is reasonable.
The article notes Lieutenant General Chaffee’s departure from Washington for a southern California visit, signaling an ending of active duty as chief of staff. Major General Jobo is expected to assume duties during Chaffee’s absence, with Chaffee likely retiring later in the winter.
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