Pioneer Mothers and the Trail of American Women
The article surveys the rise of Mother's Day observance and memorials to pioneer women, tracing statues and monuments from Provincetown to Vancouver and detailing public support. It quotes editors and historians on the ideal Pioneer American Woman, praising her spirit, faith, and foresight in shaping the nation's history.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Destiny
Paul W. Bartlett
Provincetown
Mass
Plymouth
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Atlantic Coast
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
Wash
Elmwood
Ti Jain
Topeka
E. W. Murland
Oklahoma
Cherokee Strip
Marland
Denver
Colo
Lee Taylor Casey
Mocky Mountain News
The
West
America
Sheepmen urged to save every lamb during price lags
Ohio State University extension specialist L A Kauffman warns that lamb birth and rearing rate most determines flock income. He says ewes quality and feeding affect lamb maturity. if grain is scarce, add to the late pregnancy ration. Protein supplements like soybean meal and cottonseed meal help balance grain and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Kauffman
Ohio State University
Kaufman
Kansas Producer Shows How to Make Beef Pay
Fred Morgan of Alta Vista was the champion Kansas beef producer in 1950. His 18 Hereford calves gained 2.18 pounds daily over 291 days, sold at 13.60 per hundred, dressed 58.2 percent, and graded choice to prime. Feed cost per calf was 27.88, leaving 08.78 after selling and other costs profit per cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Morgan
Alta Vista
Kansas
Morgan
Apple Tree Pruning Principles For Young Trees
An agricultural note explains that a mature apple tree may bear up to 30 bushels of fruit weighing about three quarters of a ton on the ends of its branches. It warns that a weak frame or bad crotches lead to breakage, and advises building a strong framework early. It recommends avoiding opposite equal branches and trimming to favor one side for faster growth. It also cautions that central pruning shifts fruit to the outside, increasing stress, and suggests thinning the top to balance load.
Limited Feeding Cuts Pork Costs, Improves Swine Yield
Tests by the Bureau of Animal Industry show pigs on limited rations use less feed per 100 pounds gain and yield leaner carcasses. The method may reduce production costs where labor and markets favor lean cuts, Prairie Farmer notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Improving Sandy Garden Soils For Spring Planting
Sandy soils benefit from added clay and humus and need deep digging for drainage. With several seasons of attention they can reach first class condition. otherwise drainage may limit results. Start planning now and build soil as spring garden operations begin.
No Gain From Yeast Feeding Feast for Hogs
A historical note reports that yeast feeding does not increase growth rate or reduce costs for hog production in the first year, highlighting the economic assessment of such feeding trials.
Hog Lot Changes Boost Pig Yields Across Colorado
Colorado farmer Frank Austin switched hog lots every two years and saw large litters of healthy pigs. Extension agent George Henderson notes similar success as 81 eastern Colorado farmers with 685 sows produced 4 126 pigs, averaging six and a half per litter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Austin
Colorado
George Henderson
Colorado Agricultural College
Clover Yield Increased by Early Cutting of First Crop
The Ohio experiment station reports red clover seed yield rises when the first crop is cut at bloom rather than after. Early hay cutting improves seed yield by favoring the second crop, though curing is harder and early hay has slightly lower tonnage but higher feeding value per ton due to earlier maturity and pollination.
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Ohio
Proper Calf Meals
A four month old calf can thrive on calf meal as part of its ration without milk. The calf should receive whole milk from its mother for two to four days, then skim milk gradually, continuing until four weeks old. In the second month, meat may replace skim milk gradually, reaching 9½ pounds daily by four weeks and increasing to two pounds at two months.
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Plymouth
Mass
George Maynard Minor
D. A. St
Christ Jesus
Miles Standish
William Bradford
Mary
Katherine
John Tilly
Ato
Weeds on Rough Land and Control Methods
A reader asks how to control weeds on rough land that cannot be cultivated. Hawkweeds, daisies, and blue weed worsen pastures. Suggestions include hand-picking, spading, applying salt or chemicals to patches, close pasturing, and replanting with trees. one man reports manure stimulated grass growth that gradually killed the weeds.
Beef Cattle Numbers by State Hit New Highs
Washington reports 286000 beef cattle, one per five and two fifths persons. Oregon 510000 cattle, one per nine tenths persons. California 1205000 cattle, one per four and seven tenths persons. The twenty central states total 24633000 cattle, about 68 percent of U.S. beef cattle.
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Washington
Oregon
California
Central States
Agricultural Tips and Wool Report From Wisconsin
Agricultural hints note barley outperforms oats in feeding value and urge early soil prep and protection of equipment. Wisconsin wool clip for 1931 stood at 2,102,000 pounds, down 314 percent from 1930, with 425,000 sheep shorn, 5,000 fewer than last year. The U S horse population declined from 21,555,000 in 1918 to 122,679,000 in 1992.
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Wisconsin
United States
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Elmo Scott Watson
Lord's Vineyard
Marland Memorial
Casey
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Bethesda
I’a
Wheeling
W. Va
Springfield
Richmond
Ind
Vandalia
Ill
Lexington
Council Grove
Kan
Lamar
Albuquerque
N. M
Springerville
Ariz
Upland
Calif
Pioneer
Lorado Taft
Bryant Saker
Denwood R Kewege
Waves Goodby
Lynn Jenkins
Avant Tairbanks
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