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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1923

Page

6

80 Acre Rich Clay Loam Soil For Sale Near Town

80 acre rich clay loam soil near town with fine buildings stock and machinery. Price 8000 dollars with 3500 dollars down. Owner Ww Boucher R J Stephenson Michigan. Also promotional lines about story ideas and a Ten Commandments idea bringing 10600 dollars. Address Start 1760 El Cerrito Mollywood Cal W N Y Indianapolis 24-1923.

Boucher R J, Stephenson Mich Strart el Cerrito Mollywood Cal

Fragmented notes on history and society amuse but murky

A string of pithy observations covers Egypts constitution archeology of Hittites notions of conferences and dancing records plus remarks on rings europe aural America debt dancing marathons antiknock gasoline and motherhood with a final garbled line about herring and aes suggesting a miscellaneous column fragment from a historical newspaper.

Harding appoints Edward Cunningham to Federal Reserve board

President Harding names Edward A. Cunningham of Iowa as the new dirt farmer member of the Federal Reserve Board to fill the vacancy after Milo D. Campbell's death. Cunningham runs a farm in Iowa, chairs the Iowa Farm Bureau federation, and has been active in the American Farm Bureau federation and Iowa politics.

Harding Edward A. Cunningham Towa Federal Reserve Board Mr. Cunningham White House Iowa Iowa Farm Bureau Federation American Farm Bureau Federation Cunningham Milo D. Campbell Michigan Congress Na Carn Bureau Federation

Doctor Hope in Advance Age Thriller

A distressed wife pleads with a physician in a mood of suspenseful doubt. The doctor questions her expectations, hinting at an uncertain outcome.

Red Cross Ball Blue Promises Rust Spot Removal

An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as prevents rust stains from laundry bluing and invites readers to try it. A separate quip warns of men who pressure others if they permit it.

When a Man Works for Himself Time Keeper Not Needed

A man who works for himself avoids the need for a time keeper, implying independence from strict schedules and payroll constraints. The saying highlights self employment as a route to flexible hours and personal control over work pace.

Not a Bad Explanation Garden Claim

A Chicago Tribune note recalls Donald watching as seeds radishes lettuce and other garden crops were planted. Later his mother asked what was planted and he replied that she planted a lot to eat seed, reflecting a child’s misstatement about gardening.

Donald Chicago Tribune

The Cuticura Toilet Trio Advertisement

The Cuticura Toilet Trio promotes skin cleanliness with Soap to cleanse Ointment to soothe and heal and Talcum to powder and perfume. An everyday toilet preparation recommended for clear skin and a complete toilet table.

Judging From Results. A Miracle Play Mentioned

A brief exchange notes a remarkable performance seen last night described as one of those miracle plays. The speakers discuss whether the event was extraordinary or fortuitous.

Thirty Years Ago We Looked Forward to Times We Won't Forget

Thirty years ago a community reflected on past plans and the hopeful future they anticipated. Residents compared then and now, recalling events, goals, and local moments that shaped their town's trajectory.

Selection of Breed for Good Flock of Sheep

Extension Service Colorado Agricultural College notes farmers should standardize breeds to reduce inbreeding. It outlines three wool classes fine medium and coarse and describes Rambouillet Shropshire Hampshire Oxford Southdown and Lincolns as examples. It discusses suitability for ranges non irrigated areas and grazing conditions with explicit notes on wool yield and mutton.

Oxford Hampshire Shropshire Southdown Cotswolds Leicester Lincolns America Colorado Agricultural College

Some Reasons Why Hogs Are Popular Farm Animals

Overview of hogs as valuable farm animals based on USDA findings. Hogs efficiently convert corn into pork, needing about 5.6 pounds of corn per pound of pork, and help harvest crops by “hogging down” surplus forage. Per capita pork and lard consumption averages 67.3 and 12.5 pounds annually, respectively.

United States Department of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture

Cut Down Sow Ration To Stop Piglet Scours

When little pigs show symptoms of scouring, cut down the sow's ration immediately. Four ounces of raw linseed oil or fifteen to twenty grains of copper in the sow's slop will help to correct scours. Thumps in suckling pigs come from too much rich food and not enough exercise. The best remedy is prevention by sufficient exercise.

Live Stock Notes On Pigs Horses And Feeding

Keep pigs in clean quarters to prevent disease and ensure profits through better sires and herds. Early docking of lambs reduces loss and growth setbacks. Ventilate hog houses with weather and herd changes. Corn cob meal aids pig digestion more than pure cornmeal. Young pigs crave green fibrous foods like corn silk and tender vegetables.

Losses of pigs before weaning higher in spring litters

USDA survey of 3 023 litters in Illinois Iowa Indiana shows spring farrowed pigs lose 36 percent before weaning while fall litters lose 24 percent. Main causes include overlaid weak chilled starved and injured by sow. Sows on pasture and proper gestation feeding reduce losses.

United States Department of Agriculture Illinois Iowa Indiana SGU Esa

Taking Tail From Lambs Not Difficult Operation

The article describes docking lamb tails in the second week of life. It details two methods two men with a knife or a docking iron. One man holds the lamb, the other finds the tail joint and cuts, with a cord applied to stop bleeding then removed to prevent sloughing.

Feed Laying Hens Well During Summer Season

Farmers neglect feeding laying hens in summer, tossing occasional grain. While birds may lay a little now, they will underperform and fail to provide profitable production in the coming fall and winter.

Main Points for Handling Brood Mares

The two main necessities are feed and moderate exercise. Wheat bran and oats are the best grain rations and are most effective when fed together. Excessive corn and khafir can cause trouble at foaling time.

Pure Bred Sows Prove More Efficient Pork Producers

Experiments conducted by state and government stations across the country show pure bred sows outperform grade or scrub sows in pork production. The finding is supported by tests on a large Northwest hog ranch.

Country Northwest

Champion Pig Raised by Minnesota Youth Triumphs at Show

Terrance L. Hazen of Belview Redwood County Minnesota raised a Poland China barrow on a 50 by 50 lot that won grand champion at the Junior Live Stock show in South St. Paul last winter. The 450 pound pig reached 480 pounds at sale earning Hazen a 258 dollar check plus medals a trophy and a free trip to Chicago.

Terrance L. Hazen Belview Redwood County Minnesota South St. Paul Pig Club Poland China Chicago SSO

Chicken Flock Need Not Be a Nuisance in Towns

The USDA says urban poultry need not annoy residents. Clean dropping boards and tidy yards prevent odors. No rooster is needed unless hatching chicks, and if used it should be disposed of after hens set. Hens lay infertile eggs without a male and eggs store better.

United States Department of Agriculture

Free Choice Mash Feeding for Fowls Studied at Beltsville

A United States Department of Agriculture study at its Beltsville Maryland experiment farm shows hens achieve peak egg production when allowed to select their own mash. The preferred mix for Leghorns is 66 parts cornmeal 26 parts meat scrap 4 parts wheat bran 4 parts wheat middlings. General purpose breeds respond to a milder mash with more bran and oats and less meat scrap.

United States Department of Agriculture Beltsville

Well Prepared Field Is Needed for Sudan Grass

The article stresses fall plowing and careful field preparation before planting Sudan grass. It warns that despite the crop’s hardiness shabbiness in field care lowers yields and profits, so proper preparation is essential for good success.

Sudan

Cull Pullets and Hens During August

Instruction to cull pullets in August based on condition. Sell for fryers those underdeveloped birds with soiled plumage, long legs, and shallow breasts. Cull molting hens that will loaf until spring. Note that the best layers remain productive and won’t molt until fall.

Study of Corn Growing Problems Across States

Agricultural experiment stations in 36 states and three possessions report to the USDA that corn research covers breeding variety adaptation, tillage, seeding rate and date, and fertilizer use as principal investigation lines.

United States Department of Agriculture

Plant Dwarf Essex Rape for Poultry and Pigs

Dwarf Essex rape may be planted on very rich soil anytime in early summer for chickens or pigs. A small area of rich land grown in rape yields a large amount of green feed for pigs chickens rabbits and other small animals. Do not plant rape on thin land unless barnyard manure is applied freely.

Proper Gosling Rearing Tips for Dry Warmth and Feeding

The guide advises keeping goslings dry and warm until feathered, not feeding until 36 to 48 hours old, and offering a lukewarm drink. Starts with oatmeal, hard boiled egg, and bran mixed crumbly, plus chopped lettuce or red clover as a tunic, feeding every 2-3 hours. After a few days adjust to moistened eggless mix with cornmeal, then introduce cracked corn and bran, emphasize grass foods, clean sanitary quarters, and ventilation. If using hens for incubation, dust hens with insect powder to prevent lice.

Shade for Young Stock Is of Great Importance

The article urges constant shade for late hatched chicks to prevent heat stress. It recommends fresh water or milk, sterilized joints, clean conditions, and starting in an orchard range before moving to cornfield edges with colony coops. Shade is essential for economical growth of the young flock.

Brooder Pneumonia From Common Mold In Poultry

Brooder pneumonia is caused by a common mold in incubators or straw and affects chicks under four weeks old. Infected eggs produce diseased birds with sleepy behavior ruffled feathers and labored breathing. Contaminated brooders require fumigation, fresh litter, burning of carcasses, and removal of old straw.

Open Shed Ideal Shelter for Turkeys

An open shed or a shed with the south side entirely open makes an excellent shelter for turkeys. The average turkey lays about three litters a season provided the eggs are removed after each litter is finished. The first litter is usually about 18 eggs, the second 12 and the third 10.

Poultry Points on Breeding and Rearing Chicks

Good chicks come from strong parent stock and proper breeding. Provide about a foot of feeding space per six hens. Anconas and Leghorns excel in egg production. Turkeys eat little for their size while larger chicken breeds vary in consumption. Ducks need warmth in week one, grow quickly, and are more exposed to cold. Change male stock rather than breed. obtain new males from better flocks.

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