Richer Milk Gains From Breeding And Culling Cows
Dr W L Gaines explains that dairymen can raise herd butterfat by replacing low testing cows with high testing ones or by careful long term breeding. He cites Danish cattle breeding as proof that steady selection raises milk fat %, noting 3.9% butterfat today from 3.4% in 1864 and that producing fat from richer milk costs more feed.
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W.L. Gaines
College of ‘Agriculture
University of [Lfnois
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Wilk
Dirt and Bacteria: Dairyman Urges Clean Utensils
A Farm Journal writer warns losses from dirty utensils and bacteria in milk and cream. Start with rinsing, scrubbing with hot water and alkaline powder, then rinse again. Sterilize with live steam or chlorine solution to kill bacteria, not replace scrubbing.
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Farm Journal
Cold Water Affects Cattle Health Says French Researcher
A French investigator named BH Garillet reports winter drinking water that is very cold can cause abortion and rumination stoppage in cows. Heating the water prevents such problems. Suggests water bowls or a tank heater to reduce chill intake as cows drink roughly 400 pounds of water per 100 pounds of milk produced.
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Garillet
Improving the Herd with a Pure Bred Dairy Bull
The article urges a definite breeding program for dairies and says the bull is half the herd. It recommends securing a pure bred bull with a strong pedigree, noting price need not be high if production records are solid. It emphasizes dairy type, vigor, and capacity in selection.
State cow testing links feed cost rise to weight gains
Minnesota state wide cow testing associations show costs to reduce a pound of gain rise by about 22 cents. The note discusses low cattle prices and farmers facing high feed expenses, highlighting dairy economics and market pressures.
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Minnesota
Wheat disease flag smut detected in Illinois and Missouri
United States Department of Agriculture reports flag smut found in Macon County Illinois and St Louis County Missouri with prior cases in Logan Hancock Green Madison and St Clair counties in Illinois and Leavenworth and Wallula Wyandotte counties in Kansas and St Louis County Missouri Harvest Queen and Michigan Wonder varieties under test for resistance as seed treatment and resistant varieties are explored in Leavenworth Kansas and cooperation with Kansas State Agricultural College.
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United States Department of Agriculture
WNU . Service
Australia
Iliinois
Missouri
Kansas
Macon
Logan
Hancock
Green
Madison
St. Clair
Mussouri
St. Louis County
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Wallula
Wyandotte
Michigan
Leavenworth
Kan
Kay
Nobile
Oklahoma
Kansas State Agricultural College
Seeds Buried 80 Years Sprout in Experiment
Vital seeds from wild morning glory, buried for 80 years, sprouted soon after planting in an USDA experiment assessing seed longevity. The study tracks how long seeds can lie dormant and still grow, with some seeds buried 30 years ago remaining in the ground and due for further testing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Fertilizer Boosts Profit for Indiana Tomato Grower
George B. Harreld of Grant county Indiana reports higher profits from tomatoes and roasting cars than field crops. Last year he produced 155 tons of tomatoes on 10 acres earning about 2170 dollars while averaging three tons per acre on 30 acres of sweet corn. He attributes his tomato yield to using 200 pounds per acre of 2-8-6 fertilizer.
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George B. Harreld
Grant County
Indiana
Mr. Harreld
Capper
Hardwoods Improve Pines Quality of Second-Growth Stands
United States Forest Service studies show hardwoods of the same age mixed in southland second-growth stands improve lumber quality. Shade from broad-leaved trees promotes pruning of lower branches and earlier formation of clear lumber. Best results occur when hardwoods comprise about 20 percent of the stand.
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United States Forest Service
le Seuss
Rations for Brood Sow Before Farrowing
Idaho Farmer advises feeding brood sows to keep bowels open before farrowing. Feed little grain, use a milk or water slop with mill run or rolled oats, and keep the sow slightly hungry. If bowels are not in good condition, add crystal oil or Glauber salts daily for several days.
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Idaho
Shade for Hogs in Heat Sparks Agriculture Debate
A fragmented note discusses hogs needing shade during hot days and mentions the sanitation system. It hints at hogs kept in fields and concerns about their well being amid summer conditions.
Home grown protein cuts sheep costs says Ohio agronomist
L A Kauffman of Ohio State University states feed and pasture comprise 60 to 70 percent of sheep raising costs under average Ohio conditions. High quality legume hays supply protein and minerals, improve digestion, and support more farm grown roughages. If alfalfa is unavailable, soybeans can be grown for hay as a high protein emergency crop.
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L. A. Kauffman
Department of Animal Husbandry
Ohio
State University
WNU
Fly repellents recommended by experts
The Missouri Farmer reports three formulas from the Nebraska College of Agriculture for fly repellents. One mix uses used crank case oil and coal tar stock dip to protect ten cows for 90 days with daily application. A second formula combines fish oil tar and crude carbolic acid for daily use. A third recipe lists multiple oils soaps and kerosene with coal tar dip.
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Nebraska College of Agriculture
Missouri
Browse Plants Have Tremendous Value For Stock Raisers
The Department of Agriculture studied at least 500 plant types, from weeds to small trees, as browse. Browse includes tender shoots and twigs eaten by animals. An estimated 300 million acres in the West are browse land. Studies suggest uses beyond feeding may emerge, including potential rubber latex sources.
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Department of Agriculture
Feeding Bred Ewes for Steady Gain Through Lambing
D J Griswold of North Dakota Agricultural College advises that bred ewes should gain steadily from breeding to lambing. The required gain depends on ewe condition at breeding, with thin ewes needing more gain than those in strong condition. In good fall condition, ewes should gain roughly the lambs weight plus wool growth, about ten to twelve pounds per head in five months.
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D. J. Griswold
North Dakota Agricultural College
Agricultural Hints For War On Fires And Farm Welfare
Agricultural hints advise cleaning up spraying and killing flies to combat fires. Ohio farm product income last year fell 17 percent below 1910 1914 levels. Early market hogs thrive where alfalfa and succulent pasture are abundant. Flagsmut wheat disease spreads in Illinois Missouri and Kansas per agriculture. When spraying fruit trees with arsenate of lead apply gasoline thickly on skin for easier washing. A pound of grain roughly equals a pound of milk, extra grain raises milk output by two to four pounds per cow. Cornell experts urge spraying early to stop pests before they start. Beans germinate best in warm mellow soil planted shallow enough.
Deer Inclosure Report Describes 4.87 Acre Woodland Area
The document notes a woodland inclosure of 4.87 acres used from spring to following autumn. It mentions Irs, E.B. Forbes, and L. C. four and references deer confined within the area during winter.
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Irs
E.B. Forbes
L. C
Modern Maiden Blush Apple Question Sparks Grocer Banter
A housewife asks for the old fashioned Maiden Blush apple but finds no blush on its pale green skin. The grocer smiles and says the modern maiden does not blush, highlighting a playful clash between tradition and fashion.
Domestic Treasure and the Potato Bilud Exchange
A humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript notes a domestic scene where a wife asks about a potato Bilud and a husband replies it is delicious. The line hints at consumer culture with a quip that if everyone were satisfied no one would buy the new thing.
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Boston Transcript
Debt threat prompts risky bluff in overdue note case
A man faced his creditor demanding payment on a long overdue note secured by two collateral securities. The creditor warned he would confront the securities if payment was not arranged. The man responded that seeing the securities would determine their ability to pay.
Exchange Reflects Old Time Courtship and Ice Cream Parlor Memory
A dialogue snippet recalls a husband teaching his wife to drive and her admission of skill. The exchange evokes vintage manners and a scene of ice cream served with a paddle in a bygone era.
Pride of Possession Opinion Quip From Miss Cayenne
A Washington Star quote features Miss Cayenne remarking that opinions resemble children, noting that the louder one’s stance can reflect the parent’s pride. The exchange frames opinions as subjective impressions.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Entomologist Warns Insects Competing With Humans for Food
A noted entomologist warns insects compete with humans for Earth's food supply, and their view of people as part of the food chain would be more troubling if not for that larger struggle.
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Tusten Herald
Speech Craft for Men Highlighted as Essential Skill
Opinion argues every man should learn public speaking alongside schooling. The author laments widespread poor oratory and urges practical instruction to improve articulation and confidence in speaking.
Eagle Brand Baby Feeding Test Prompts Free Welfare Guide
The ad touts Eagle Brand as a trusted source for nursing alternatives and promotes a free booklet titled Baby's Welfare with feeding instructions. It invites readers to request the report sent to physicians and mentions a recent scientific feeding test.
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Eagle Brand
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