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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
7
Northwest farmers learn that each harvested crop removes soil nutrients. Nitrogen phosphorus potassium and calcium are depleted, with values varying by crop. Clover fixes nitrogen but cannot restore phosphorus and potash. Sustained fertility requires returning manure or using livestock feeds and balanced farming to prevent declining yields.
The article stresses careful management of dairy cattle starting with selecting cows for proven milking performance, not looks. It advises warmth and careful feeding around calving, drying off cows, summer and winter housing, calf rearing with dam contact, gradual weaning, clean water and salt licks, and timely use of milk fever treatment, aiming for healthy cattle that mature into productive cows.
M. J. Roy of Lawrence Massachusetts reports a six months course at Mankato Commercial College led to a government position paying $125 monthly. He urges his brother to enroll this fall. Many others are doing the same. request the college catalogue by mail.
Ashley North Dakota August 16. Last Saturday the Ashley creamery established a new record showing growing farmer interest in the dairy industry. It received 361 cans of cream producing 169 tubs or 10 856 pounds of butter. Of the 361 cans, 220 came from local farmers. In July the creamery handled 2 763 cans. About 100 cans per day are brought in by farmers, while railroads delivered 1 458 cans in and 1 825 cans out to the twin cities.
Mason, Mick L A Stld of Los Angeles recalls a brutal storm exposure that left him with a severe chest cold and near pneumonia. A neighbor recommended Dr King s New Discovery, which the doctor approved using. After continuing the treatment he recovered, with two bottles curing him and a trial bottle offered free. The ad touts the medicine for coughs colds and lung trouble at one dollar.
The Inter Ocean, noted as the oldest weekly paper with the largest Lake Region circulation, emphasizes taking the next order for printing services and discusses an upcoming publishing plan.
Discussion notes Bromus inermis should not be classed with quack grass and thistles. Its persistency aids root binding in dry soils, making it valuable for hay and pastures in semi arid Northwest regions. It resists wind erosion, far surpasses other grasses in quantity, and is easily destroyed by plowing after harvest and before ground freezes.
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