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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1926
Page
8
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Mange in swine appears prevalent again according to livestock centers. The parasite causes two forms of loss: unthrifty hogs and reduced meat sale value due to deep skin incisions. Prevention is feasible. the Illinois College of Agriculture notes the parasite invades from the eyes and ears, then spreads, causing wrinkles and crevices that ruin carcass appearance and price.
A New Jersey extension service vegetable specialist warns storage of vegetables for winter requires careful temperature control and humidity. Ventilators should open when outside is cooler than inside, temperatures near 24 to 28 degrees, with pumpkins and sweet potatoes kept warmer. Apples at 30 to 40 degrees. damp atmosphere to prevent shrinkage. earthen floors best. dampen concrete floors. dark storage to avoid light. bury root crops deeper with extra straw hay and earth in cold weather.
Experiments at Missouri State University in Columbia show soy bean meal can replace part of meat in poultry feed. Soy bean meal can be used up to 3 percent of mash with 5 percent mineral mix. A one pound beet meal mineral mix is recommended. Fowls also receive oyster shell and grit.
Describes a dairy cattle feed mix when corn fodder is the sole roughage. Proposes 400 pounds ground corn, 200 pounds ground oats, and 30 pounds bran with guidance on feeding rates tied to milk output. Notes clovers can reduce bran and oil meal needs and suggests alternative 60 pounds corn and 400 pounds oats ratio for similar production.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports better compliance with live stock transport laws but calls for stricter observance. Last year 402 cases of 28 hour law violations were referred to the Department of Justice, with penalties totaling 53 925. Quarantine law violations yielded 6 510 in penalties. Overall violations fell 317 from the prior year, fines down 6 500. Principal violators included railroad workers and livestock owners and dealers.
Water accounts for seven eighths of dairy intake and limits milk yield if scarce. Cows drink three to four pounds of water per pound of dry matter, with high producers needing much more. Typical herd consumes about 12 gallons daily. one Missouri test cow drank 85 gallons for 110 pounds milk. Temperature and frequency affect intake. cows cannot consume 24 pounds of ice water at once.
A historical note from Kansas State Agricultural College suggests succulent feeds vary in vitamins. Wheat pasture alfalfa lay sprouted nuts supply vitamin A, unlike ensilage. Beets and yellow corn with tankage in mash form an adequate ration.
Legume fed are cheap compared with Bitragen. Test a few ears of corn to see if germination is injured before using seed. A good shed is better than a fence corner for winter machinery storage. Straw mulch slows sprouting but protects from early freeze injury. Clear fields by burning or plowing the burden spot to reduce pests. Deep plowing not necessary every year. Muslin frames or glass on poultry cheese south side should stay open except in severe weather.
A curio filled cooking page discusses boiled dinner with varied meats, vegetables, and a New England bean addition. It offers suet pudding egg sauce beet relish and whole wheat cooking tips. Also covers bread wheat for school age children and a luncheon dish with sardines on toast for emergencies.
Milwaukee and Brewton women report relief from chronic weakness backache and monthly pains during the change of life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Annie Kwinsxt and Mrs Mattie Adams credit improved health to the remedy following doctor treatment failures.
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