Dairy cow testing proves payoffs in Vermont herds
The United States Department of Agriculture reports on the South Chittenden Cow Testing association in Vermont. Across herds, milk production rose from about 4,187 to 5,331 pounds per cow, and income over feed cost grew from 44.95 to 58.47 per cow. Butterfat output also climbed and overall average production increased from 4,000 to 5,215 pounds with fat rising from 196 to 202.5 pounds. dairymen gained additional income per cow, highlighting the financial benefits of cow testing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Dairy Division
South Chittenden
Vermont
Milk remains near perfect feed for war effort
The article urges saving dairy cattle and stock to secure future production. It extols milk as invaluable farm food and promotes breeding up, producing more milk, and reducing losses. It notes butter cheese and ice cream as wholesome to keep families fed and profits from livestock.
Cream testing and handling for rich dairy cream
Skim milk quickly after milking and cool cream at once. Shim cream tested from 35 to 45 percent butterfat. Rich cream stores best and is not overly sticky for stirring and testing. Shades of shim milk reduce home feed and bulk for express charges.
Dairy farming basics and cooperative cow tests
The note stresses choosing a productive dairy pen and proper feeding. It compares dairy conformation to building design and outlines immediate can placement in a surface cooled tank. It calls for cooperative cow test associations to weed out unprofitable cows and promote the best.
Scout executive Strong Piea visits school for troop plans
Strong Piea, the local scout executive, visited the school to organize a troop. He talked with the boys and taught several skills, some for school and some for the principal, which impressed them. Their teacher refused to invite him back, citing their regular work. Days later the request was repeated and again declined, until the class finally suggested a further invitation with awkward humor about being yelled at.
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Hunger Knows No Armistice in Caucasus War Relief
Colonel William N Haskell of Near East Relief appeals for funds and supplies to save hundreds of thousands starving in Trans Caucasus and Russian Armenia. He cites ceasefire progress, mass displacement, and risk of Bolshevism while praising American relief efforts and urging U S public support.
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Haskell
Near East
William N. Haskell
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Azerbaidjan
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Karabagh
Shusha
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No Man Alone Can Take a Trench Quote
A wartime quotation from G Sherwood Eddy urges unity with lines like No town alone can take a trench and Keep together men of God. The excerpt highlights collective courage and shared effort in combat.
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G Sherwood Eddy
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