Losses of pigs before weaning rise in spring study shows
The USDA reports spring herds lose 36 percent of piglets before weaning, vs 24 percent in fall, based on 8 025 litters in 1922 across Illinois Iowa and Indiana. Major losses arise from improper handling and feeding, not disease, with pasturing sows reducing losses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ilinois
Iowa
Indiana
Well Prepared Field Is Needed for Sudan Grass
The article stresses that successful Sudan grass requires a well prepared field. Fall plowing and careful field listing before planting yield higher profits and prevent harsh treatment of the hardy crop.
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Sudan
Pure Bred Sows Shown As Top Pork Producers
State and government stations across the country have proven that pure bred sows are more efficient pork producers than grade or scrub sows. The finding was confirmed on a large hog ranch in the Northwest.
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Country
Northwest
Main Things Necessary in Handling Brood Mare
The two main things necessary in handling brood mares are feed and moderate exercise. Wheat bran and oats are the two best grain rations and are better if fed together. Excessive corn and kafir will cause trouble at foaling time.
Insure Strong Pigs and Breeding Soundness
Farmers advised to keep sows in vigorous condition during gestation and feeding with a balanced ration. Boars should be strong and ensured to service an appropriate number of sows without overworking.
Minnesota Youth Wins Grand Champion Pig at Junior Livestock Show
Terrance L. Hagen of Belview Redwood County Minnesota raised a purebred Poland China barrow weighing 450 pounds in a 50 by 50 foot lot. He won grand champion over all breeds at the Junior Livestock Show in South St Paul last winter despite town handicaps.
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Minnesota
Terrance L. Hagen
Belview
Redwood County
South St. Paul
Pig Club
Poland
Prize Pig at Stock Yards Sets Weight Records
The pig weighed 430 pounds at sale after the show and furrowed on March 9, 1922. From May 1 to September 24 it gained 207 pounds, about two pounds daily. Ind records show production cost five cents per pound. A St. Paul packer bought him at 60 cents per pound for a $258 check, winning a gold medal, silver medal, silver trophy, trip to Chicago and $80 in prizes.
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Ind
Chicago
Extra Care and Feed of Lambs Will Pay Profits
Lamb care advice from Missouri Extension urges crowding lambs to an early market. Build a separate creep for lambs, feed ground grain at two weeks old with oats corn linseed meal and wheat bran, then switch to whole grain at six weeks. Ensure troughs are clean and lambs are docked and castrated.
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R. L. Waddell
Missouri College of Agriculture
Cull Pullets During August for Fryers and Poor-Class Birds
The notice urges culling pullets in August, selling birds lacking proper development for fryers. Soiled and ruffled plumage, very long legs, shallow breasts qualify for the poor class, and molting hens should be culled. Best layers continue laying and will not molt into fall.
Study on Corn Growing Across 39 States
Agricultural experiment stations in 36 states and 3 possessions report to the U S Department of Agriculture on corn growth. Research focuses on breeding adaptation of varieties tillage seeding rate and date and fertilizer use.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ox Eye Daisy Signals Soil Improvement Needs
Ox Eye daisy presence indicates poor soil quality. Adding lime and manure often makes the weed disappear. Effective control includes persistent mowing before seeds mature, two years of cultivation, sheep grazing, and salting. Chemical methods are too costly to be practical.
Plant Dwarf Essex Rape for Livestock Feed
Plant Dwarf Essex rape on very rich soil in early summer for chickens pigs and other small animals. A small area of rich land yields a large amount of green feed for poultry and rabbits. Do not plant on thin land without liberal barnyard manure.
Keep Down Weeds in Cultivation Prevents Crop Loss
Farmers urged to maintain weed control to keep fields ahead of rows. Timely cultivation and weeding are emphasized as key to protecting crops and sustaining yields.
New Paris Fashion Ideas for Early Summer
A Paris fashion authority notes in the Boston Globe that early summer dresses feature simple outlines with intricate detailing. Green and blue shades rise in popularity, black remains a foundation for elaborate creations, and cloche hats give way to elaborately trimmed hats and ribbons.
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Paris
Parla
Boston Globe
Rue de la Paix
Color and Fabric Trends in This Season's Fashion
This period highlights bold color mixes and fabric pairings. Figures and plain crepes appear in gowns alongside chiffons in red black brown and navy. Hats showcase shaded tones and harmonious blends with silks and orchid hues.
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Milan
Muff of chiffon and ribbon for summer wear
A delicate summer muff fashioned from chiffon and two toned satin ribbon. Orchid adds an attractive touch to this refined accessory for stylish outfits.
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Orchid
Fashion hat trends for the season feature large florals
The text notes wide brims trimmed with flowers or feathers favoring youthful faces and tall girls. It predicts the popularity of keghorn flops and describes big picturesque hats as ideal with flounced dresses in muslin, taffeta, or lace.
Lighting Your Home an Important Item
The piece argues lighting greatly affects mood similar to music and color. It urges planning wiring for abundance and convenience, contending lighting costs are small relative to rugs and furniture and should be prioritized for both physical and aesthetic impact.
Dotted Swiss Dresses Popular in Colorful Season Trends
Colorful touches in adults and children’s fashion include Gives Color Touch White dotted swiss. Good sellers feature ribbon sashes corsages cabochons and ribbon flowers pinned by safety pins as trimmings for such dresses. The ribbon provides color and highlights the fabric’s shear weave.
Velvet Hats Dominate Summer Fashion Trends
Velvet hats are set to be popular all summer, described as light and supple with a high sheen. The fabric also decorates large bows and trims transparent hats made of horsehair or georgette crepe.
Bridesmaids wear orchid and flesh ribbon with accents
The foundation color and orchid and flesh ribbons create a pleasing bouquet of tone. An occasional tiny ribbon flower appears where the bands are caught to the muff, carried by bridesmaids adding a spring wedding note.
Millinery Pointers For Spring Hats With Ribbon Accents
Ribbons symbolize spring and summer alongside flowers and fruit. Wide-brimmed lattice hats provide a background for ribbons. Red ribbon weaves through interstices forming a cherry cluster at the crown edge under the brim. Violet ribbons with purple grapes create a bright, festive look for the summer girl.
Navy Dress with Tiered Skirt and Ribbon Bindings
A fragment describes a blue and gray outfit featuring a navy dress with a tiered skirt and blouse, with bindings and ribbon details noted as part of the attire. The concise text highlights fashion elements without broader context.
Two Women Enlist in Army Amid War Effort
Milwaukee and Buffalo testimonials report women joining the army program. Mrs. Harns of Milwaukee describes relief from back ache and general improvement after using a vegetable compound. Mrs. Grace of Buffalo notes regained appetite and strength after treatment.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Lydia
Pinkham
Evan Pecos
Ms. Harns
Garden St
Wis
Buffalo
N. Y
Newark Post Office Sets Record For Mail Distribution
Newark N J post office boasts an excellent record with 800000 pieces of mail handled daily. Postmaster General Harry S New praises nationwide postal care and efficiency while noting a minimum 85 percent distribution efficiency requirement.
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Newark
N. J
Harry
Red Cross Ball Blue Keeps Rust Spots Away
If you use Red Cross Ball Blue in your laundry you will not be troubled by rust spots often caused by inferior bluing. Try it and sea.
The Real Reason Behind the Divorce Claim
A wife explains to a neighbor that after thirty years of marriage with four children and years of caregiving she cannot compete with the allure of a carefree young flapper who has never done housework or dishwashing.
Wrecked Opportunities When Genius Fails to Switch
A quip reflects on missed chances due to lack of decisive genius to make the pivotal switch. The line hints at broader themes of leadership and timing in critical moments.
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