Color of Bhall and Egg Color Preference by Breed
The United States Department of Agriculture notes egg color largely reflects breed and consumer taste. Brown eggs command premiums in New York and Boston markets, while shell hardness and inner membrane differ between brown and white eggs. Producers are aware of regional preferences and adjust breeding accordingly.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Sonnalders
Baya
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
St . Derson
Plymouth ‘Rocks
Rhode Island
Boston
Providence
New York
New Yorker
Bostonian
White Egg Breeds Dominate Markets Across Regions
The article notes white egg laying breeds such as Leghorns and Mediterranean types with white ear lobes dominate major markets. It highlights regional preferences with Philadelphia New York Chicago and the Pacific coast favoring white eggs while Asiatic meat breeds lay brown eggs. A new Lamona breed combines white eggs with red ear lobes and desirable size.
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Minorca
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Cultifornia
Department of Agriculture
Ack Yard
Ration guidance for growing pigs and milking sows
The animal husbandry department advises liberal feeding during milking to support pig growth. Sows and cows need protein and mineral rich rations to supply nursing piglets. corn plus a three parts wheat middling to one part 60 percent tankage mix is recommended, with self feeding and pasture grazing advised. Sudden ration changes and overfeeding risks are noted.
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Anes
Iowa Experiment ‘Station
Addison
Milk for Fowl: Nourishing Yet Needs Care
An old farming note says milk is nourishing for poultry, including chickens, and helps old fowls. It advises feeding only what can be consumed in minutes to avoid contamination and spoilage, regardless of milk type.
Feeding During Farrowing Time For Sows
After farrowing, the sow should receive no feed for twenty four hours and have plenty of clean warm water. Begin with a thin slop of bran or ground oats and barley with tankage, gradually increasing over about ten days to full feed. After ten days to two weeks, give all the grain she will clean up two or three times daily.
Feeding Skim Milk to Pigs Says Value with Feed Rule
A rule for valuing skim milk fed to pigs is outlined. To value 100 pounds of skim milk fed alone, multiply live hogs price in cents per pound by five. When fed with corn or barley, multiply by six.
Cows Freshening in Fall Boosts Profit and Output
USDA data from cow testing associations show cows that freshen in fall and early winter yield the greatest income over feed costs due to higher meat milk and butterfat production. Also notes that turnip tops can make good greens and advises sowing early turnips thickly then thinning.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Plan to Save Money with Manure Spreading
A note emphasizes manure as money saved and advocates spreading it as the best practice for conserving resources and reducing costs. It highlights practical flow from disposal to reuse as fertilizer and soil amendment.
Growing Radish Easy to Grow in Rich Cool Soil
Growing radish is simple with a rich fine soil and cool weather. Any variety can work, but root type matters most with spiked roots producing better harvests if soil and conditions suit. In the South plant every ten days for succession. in the North plant as soon as soil can be worked.
Garden notes on soil, radishes, and cleanup tips
Grow almost anywhere if soil is rich and not clay. Clay soils need ashes or sand and manure. Radishes can be broadcast but not sparse. Clean up last year’s garden by burning remnants to destroy insect eggs. Weeds should be destroyed. mulch removal advised. Sprinkle limestone to aid disintegration and limewater in soil. Lima benefits grapes.
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Lima
English Sparrow Aids Fight Nematode Disease In Wheat
United States Department of Agriculture reports the English sparrow preys on nematode galls in wheat, reducing parasiticworm damage. Disease affects Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina, plus barley related grains. Control relies on clean seed nematode free land crop rotation and disposal of contaminated materials.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tre
Teach calf to lead for show and breed use
Early Calves should be taught to lead. From a few months old fit halters and tie briefly daily. Lead them to a trough or water for several days, pulling diagonally first to one side then the other to encourage steady leading.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a leading treatment for kidney and liver ailments. It touts quick, mild effects from a vegetable compound and offers sample bottles by mail, urging readers to mention the paper when writing.
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Kilmer
Dr. Ilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Self Feeder Gains for Hogs Noted by Feeders
Hog feeders yield better gains when animals have access to a self feeder. Various designs work, including double side feeders with one top door, double-size models with two top doors, and single side feeders with one top door.
Sweet Clover Forage Feed For Horses
Article discusses sweet clover as horse feed noting maturity affects texture and digestibility. It explains horses’ large intestinal capacity allows higher crude fiber digestion, making sweet clover favorable for equines compared with other animals.
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Heyl
Later Garden Planting Advice for Vegetable Starts
Garden guidance suggests delaying plantings to avoid heavy work and anxiety. It notes that late vegetables should not be too hard to prep nor fail to germinate, and emphasizes steady care in starting early plantings to ensure healthy growth.
Charcoal as Preventive for Fowl Digestive Disorders
The article extols charcoal for poultry, deeming it essential to feed to fowls of all ages to prevent bowel disorders. It claims charcoal absorbs noxious agents, purifies the digestive system, and presents no danger of overconsumption when offered continually.
Advantage of Clover in Cultivated Fields
A concise note on growing clover emphasizing soil humus and drought tolerance. The text highlights clover as a climate suitable cover crop, improving ground humus and readiness for planting.
Gale's Carbolisatve Heals Burns Fast in Ad Silence
An old advertisement from Rockford Illinois touts Gale's Carbolisatve as a quick healer for burning pain. It claims instant relief without scars, priced at 64 cents. The text is garbled but presents a patent medicine pitch.
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Gale
Carbolisatve
Rockford
Impartiality questioned as visiting team applauded
The remark suggests that near equal cheering by locals may favor the visiting side, implying bias or rivalry influences on spectators during a game or event.
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