Practical Talks From Government Farm Expert On Dairying
The USDA report, begun by ex Governor Hoard, analyzes 2,163 dairy herds across thirteen states over ten years. It finds good dairy type cows, silage feeding, and educated owners yield the highest profits, while uneducated non readers show far lower returns and many losses. It also notes guinea pigs as edible game in South America and discusses guinea pig farming costs and markets near cities for supply to laboratories and institutions. Wheat and oats production in 1913 rose in multiple regions, with European Russia figures listed.
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W. D. Hoard
Wisconsin
B. H. Rawl
United States Department of Agriculture
Hoard
Agricultural Department
United States
South America
Brazil
Department of Agricul
Ture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Buick
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Northwest
Girls Poultry Clubs Promote Poultry Industry Nationally
The Girls Poultry Club, organized by the U S Department of Agriculture, expands across Indiana Illinois Iowa Nebraska Utah Idaho Virginia and other states to teach poultry raising and egg marketing. A four year program tracks egg setting to a pen of fifty, with prizes and trips to capitals and Washington. Departments specialists aid clubs, exhibitions and market access, while mites are to be controlled and cockerels culled for broiler size.
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Girls’ Poultry Club
United States Department of Agriculture
West
Middle West
Indiana
Ilinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Utah
Idaho
Virginia
West Virginia
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
J. W. Kingborne
Washington
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Adulterant in biscuits and wafers linked to petroleum oil
The Agriculture Department warns of a new adulterant in biscuits and wafers, an upper and lower crust with a cream filler using petroleum oil mixed with sugar and milk. Seizures have occurred and officials deem the practice a violation of the federal food and drugs act. The notice also touts Barker's Remedy as the best medicine for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Barker
Iowa State College Lab Reports Hog Cholera Serum Drive
Dr. C H Stange reports the Iowa State College state serum laboratory shipped 3 212 340 cubic centimeters of hog cholera serum in eight months, treating 7214 herds and vaccinating 80309 hogs. Serum shipped to 82 of 99 counties. about 2 000 000 cubic centimeters in storage. Buyers urged to place advance orders. storage free. Dean's Regulats advertised at 25 cents in drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New State Serum Laboratory
Iowa State College
C. H. Stange
Iowa
Amex
Milk Contamination Risks Highlighted by Dairy Experts
Dairy authorities warn air exposure and dirty vessels contaminate milk. Milk must be kept cold to curb bacteria growth. Consumers should choose clean bottles over can or faucet milk, and merchants should advertise to attract buyers. Local papers and agricultural outlets can aid farmers in promoting safe milk.
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Department of Agriculture
Allen's Cough Balsam Promises Quick Relief
An old health ad quotes Alexander Dumas on duty and urges readers to take Allen's Cough Balsam for deep seated coughs or colds. Claims rapid, permanent relief without harm and lists 25, 50, and 100 cent bottle options at all dealers.
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Alexander Dumas
Allen
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