Champion Oklahoma King the Widest Traveled Hog
Oklahoma King the grand champion barrow at Chicago 1921 tour of the United States. He visited Nashville Denver Lincoln Crookston Madison Janesville Fort Worth Oklahoma City Stillwater Guymon Peoria Urbana Aurora Columbus Lafayette Lexington Des Moines and more before returning to Chicago. Judges call him a perfect market barrow and the breed associations keep him touring for inspections. Prices for wool and lambs rise as farmers boost flocks and rotation aims to prevent bean disorders.
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Oklahoma Agricultural College
Pig Club
United States
Anderson
Sheep Raising Spurred by Advance in Prices
University of Minnesota expert Phil A. Anderson notes rising interest in sheep farming due to higher wool prices a steady lamb market and profitable lamb feeding in 1921 1922 He urges farmers to start slowly and study requirements carefully while having equipment and feed ready.
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Phil A. Anderson
Animal Husbandry Division
University of Minnesota
Anderson
Vaccination Aims to Halt Shipping Fever in Cattle
The Department of Agriculture has developed a cattle vaccine to prevent hemorrhagic septicemia and is using it in trials. The program will supply vaccine and trained veterinarians at actual cost while trials continue. Losses from the disease have risen for years, peaking during last fall and winter, especially among long distance shipments.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Great Value of Adding Protein to Hog Ration
The article discusses the benefits of incorporating additional protein into hog feed during the fattening phase. It notes improved growth efficiency and feed utilization, highlighting protein as a key factor in boosting weight gain and overall herd performance.
Hand Pick Disease Free Beans for Seed
Hand select disease free beans and use only seed from clean plants. Rotate with crops on land never growing beans and destroy diseased vines by burning to reduce spread. Avoid wet or dewy mornings when cultivating beans and do not rely on seed picking at the threshing stage for disease control.
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Walters, Sackett
Colorado Experiment Station
Dairy Industry Records Break Through Three-Year Surge
The dairy industry has shown phenomenal progress over the past three years. While other farming sectors stagnated, dairy production and consumption rose year after year, setting new records and signaling strong growth.
Salt Poisoning in Pigs Is Always Preventable
Salt poisoning in pigs is avoidable. Too much salt in feed or access to salt after a salt-free period can sicken pigs, but pigs also need some salt like other livestock.
Goose and Duck Egg Demand Grows for Baby Chick Shops
Growing interest shown in goose and duck eggs, ducklings, and goslings at baby chick shops. High demand signals expanding market as shoppers seek poultry sources and farm birds for home production.
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Indi
Cates
Pigs Show Gains With Tankage in Alfalfa Pasture Test
A Kansas experiment station trial fed pigs on alfalfa pasture with two treatments. One group received only alfalfa and corn, while the other got corn plus a quarter pound of tankage daily. Gains were 0.74 lb per day at $5.55 per 100 lb gain for the first group versus 1.25 lb per day at $4.08 per 100 lb gain for the tankage group.
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Kansas
Small Egg Prices Stir Debate Among Consumers
A brief note reports consumer dissatisfaction with egg prices and a dealer signaling unwillingness to pay, reflecting tension over Egg price policies and market fairness.
Black in Evidence: Fall Dresses Dominated by Dark Tones
Washington Star fashion writer notes black frocks predominate in early fall exhibits with navy as the only close competitor. Fabrics are richly varied including satins and crepe like silks, with beige georgette and eyelet organdie popular for collars and cuffs. A navy Poiret twill street frock features lace trims, jabot, and braid panels enhancing a tailored look.
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Washington Star
Ornate Sleeve and Collar Embellishments Described
Description details green braid edged with gold on one side and red on the other, running along the collar and sleeves. The trim sits along a stitched aliver and outed edge and frames the lace as described in the garment.
Dainty Ribbon Rose Bag Craft Idea
A simple rose bag tutorial shows how to make a dainty bag by covering two buckram circles with silk and ribbon. Tack the ribbon at the center, spiral outward to cover, pin as needed, then join the circles with more ribbon to form a rose bag suitable for carrying with dresses.
Hand Knit Frocks Take Chic Sport Wear
Hand knit sports frocks for ladies are described as stylish and affordable. Designs include one piece with V neck and stocking stitch, plaid or color blocks, and two piece sets. Colors listed are yellow tan beige powder blue green and white with Angora embroidery and yarn floral trims.
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Madame
Mademoiselle
Draped Fall Hats Display Velvet Tam With Embroidered Leaves
Early fall hats feature a velvet tam with a white embroidered leaf design in outline stitch. The model emphasizes draped lines and decorative elegance in a rich black fabric.
Restful Window Seat Adds Charm to Home
A Delineator note by Hstetle H Ries praises window seats as a charming focal point for small spaces and bay windows. Built on the floor for easy cleaning, a window seat can unify a room without isolation and even connect dining areas when space permits.
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Emall
A Woman's Wick Soup and Beef Beet Soup Recipes
Readable culinary notes describe two soups: Combination Soup with potatoes onion celery milk and spices. Red Beet Soup using beef stock onions beets vinegar sugar and pepper. Also Sweet Potato Soup blends baked potato with milk, thickened with flour and butter and seasoned with a hint of cinnamon.
Scandinavian Recipes For Small Cakes And Cookies
A 1910s style home cookbook excerpt offers directions for Fattigman Bakelse Maple Doublete and Filled Cookies. It describes beating eggs, mixing flour with butter and cream, frying or baking, and assembling treats with maple fondant or fudge. It presents steps and quantities for each cookie type.
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