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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
7
University of Missouri experiments show average draft horse weighs 1600 pounds and works 4.8 hours daily requiring 14.91 pounds grain and 17.12 pounds timothy hay. Brood mares are less economical, foals consume 3.58 pounds grain and 1.35 pounds hay daily during suckling, and shifting to pasture lasts 219 days with 330 pounds gain.
Sows should be kept in good condition and exercised daily as farrowing nears. Gradual acclimation to the pen is advised, with dry, ventilated housing and straw bedding. After farrowing, no feed for 24 to 26 hours, then small rations, gradually increased. use bone‑and‑muscle feeds like skim milk, ground oats, middlings, and linseed or meat supplements, with corn or barley as desired.
The article asserts cowpeas with corn reduce pork production costs and labor. It notes soil fertility increases as waste matter returns to the field, creating a coat of fertilizer and humus. Overall land productivity is expected to rise due to these agricultural benefits.
The article notes that efficient pork production relies on ample pasture in summer for pigs and sows and on providing all animals a well balanced ration.
Lambs should be weaned at about three or four months. If not, they will nurse late into fall and the ewes will enter winter in poor flesh.
Six pounds of skim milk to two pounds of corn cob meal creates an economical pig feed. A 100 pound share of pigs will make satisfactory gains on two such meals daily.
A USDA bulletin by James Silver argues rats resist simple methods and stresses food and shelter removal, poisons like barium carbonate, traps, fumigation of burrows, and rat-proofing. It advocates cooperative community campaigns, public planning help, and using rat dogs over cats for control.
The best authorities on garden insect pests advise using corrosive sublimate to combat cabbage root maggots. Illinois entomologist W P Flint recommends a solution of one ounce per ten gallons of water applied three weeks after transplant and again a week later. Apply one third to one half cup per plant around the soil, dissolving in hot water first. For few plants tablets can be used at one per pint of water. Handle carefully due to toxicity and store in glass or earthenware, not metal.
Pasture hogs on alfalfa should not exceed twenty per acre. Ten medium sized pigs per acre keeps plants strong and allows regrowth if weather stays favorable. Wet ground invites rooting and trampling, risking damage to the alfalfa.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports progress in dairy nutrition. Studies indicate minerals and unknown organic compounds called vitamins are essential for high milk yields. Diets may meet energy and protein yet lack minerals or vitamins. High producers need more legume hay to supply lime, and a vitamin in fresh green feed aids lime assimilation. Protein values for dairy feeding vary.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports powdered hellebore mixed at one half pound per ten gallons of water stops fly larvae in eight bushels of manure with no fertilizer or safety drawbacks. Borax works if not overapplied. clean premises, closed cans, screened pits, and outdoor fly traps also aid pest control. R I Bourne, Veterinary Department, Colorado Agricultural College.
Orphaned pigs can yield profits with extra work and proper care. Purebreds fare best, but any pigs pay with careful feeding. Start with whole cows milk then buttermilk, estimate $1 to $4 per pig, and provide adequate rations vitamins warmth water exercise and sanitation.
Advice warns keeping feed sacks away from colony houses and not placing boards on the chick range to prevent crushed chicks. It notes chicks' tendency to cause accidents and emphasizes careful enclosure to protect poultry.
Cull hens which molt in July, they are unprofitable to keep. See whether you can't get your county agent to give a culling demonstration in your district. The Department of Agriculture will help you if you write and ask for assistance. The bureau of animal industry has the poultry work in its charge.
University expert A C Smith says farm flocks average about 25 percent production in heat but well managed small flocks can double output with balanced feed greens grit and oyster shells. He urges mite control cooling Housing broody hens removal and regular culling to keep hens productive. Some flocks now reach 50 to 60 percent production with proper care.
Farmers increasingly favor purebred geese for market or feathers and prefer heavy geese like the Toulouse, Toulouse or African varieties for quick growth. For ducks, Pekin are raised for market, Runner for laying, and Muscovy for home meals known for their meat, hardiness, and self-sufficient nesting but with certain breeding quirks.
Systematic whitewashing of the inside of a poultry house in winter and sunnier is one of the most effective means of keeping the flock healthy. Whitewashing makes the quarters lighter and purifies, transforming dark dingy smelly houses into light clean rooms. To clean and disinfect effectively pour half a pint of formaldehyde into each gallon of whitewash. This purifies the air.
Breeders should provide bathing water in ponds or streams for ducks and ample pasturage. Avoid overheating incubators and assist only when essential, as weak chicks result from poor conditions. Do not overfeed turkeys in the morning and ensure feed water and grit near roosts at roosting time.
A woman laments her husband being a waste basket maker, calling it prosaic, while the husband-turned-bard argues there is poetry in waste baskets, offering a whimsical defense of his trade.
A terse exchange hints at a dramatic twist as a character leaves a show early prompting curiosity about the reason and its link to the night’s events. The line suggests a possible confrontation or hidden motive driving the abrupt departure.
Lesson outlines Mary’s betrothal to Joseph, Gabriel’s annunciation, and Mary’s courageous acceptance. It covers her song, the Bethlehem birth, Mary in Jerusalem at age twelve, and Mary at the cross with Jesus’ care for her, highlighting devotion and faith.
The passage argues that few will acknowledge errors openly even when evident to all, framing mistakes as public nonsense and self-ownership as rare virtue. It reflects on reputation, judgment, and the difficulty of admitting fault.
A concise reflection argues luck is a name for habit and punctual preparation. It asserts readiness and duty define outcomes, not chance, urging constant discipline and timely action as the true drivers of success.
A compact reflection on gradual study and steady effort attributed to Locke. The text emphasizes taking small steps to master challenging skills and disciplines through patient, persistent practice.
A wry column pokes fun at money and worldliness with quips on millionaires buying German marks, beauty myths, law quality, rain and tornado chaos, early hits in baseball, divorce trends, family trees, and fading cradle fashions as the era’s humor dries.
An old remark contemplates Sir Thomas Lipton winning the cup and wonders how he could continue challenging if he achieved victory. The line hints at the ongoing rivalry and the legendary status Lipton held in sailing circles.
The remark notes that conceited men harm others by their inflated self regard making others unnecessary to respect them. Beecher argues conceit excuses others from showing respect.
Advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the sure way to snowy white garments. It claims snow white results and urges readers to try it, noting all reputable grocers carry the product.
A fragmented quotation discusses speed and travel experiences, noting contrasting claims about extensive journeys and rapid movement. The text references life and travel but lacks concrete persons, places, or dates.
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