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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1925

Page

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World War Era Labor Leaders Rally in Atlantic City

Edward W. Pickard reviews a labor convention in Atlantic City where William Green of the American Federation of Labor defends communism fears and urges solidarity with Russian workers. Arthur Purcell of Britain calls for closer ties between American and Russian labor movements, while talks highlight military spending, national unity, and a push for constitutional amendments.

Edward W. Pickard Reat Bustatn Iors Wiliam Green American Federation of Labor Arthur A. Purcell International Federation of Trades Unions Atlantic City Drussia Workers of Moscow Na Tut Igbor Movement Lb Collective Irene Ted Ki Amelia Green Organizead Later Te Feht Tioe Canmpell TALY Confederation of Industry Federation of Fascist Labor Unions Grand Council of Fascists Freemasons Florence

Farm Birds Guard Farms by Eating Pests and Seeds

The Biological Survey notes birds provide major pest control in farm areas by feeding on clover weevil, potato beetle, codling moth, gypsy moth, cutworm and more, while also consuming weed seeds and acting as scavengers. Domestic cats and storms threaten birds, and public sentiment plus laws help protect them. shelter and food trees like mulberry aid conservation.

Biological Survey United States Department of Agriculture

Water needs for dairy cows in milk production

The article explains cows consume far more water when milking heavily than when dry, with four times as much in Missouri tests. It notes higher summer use due to evaporation, urges ready water access twice daily, and warns against ponds due to manure seepage and cow entry. Deep wells are recommended as best water source.

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Blanching and Storing Celery for Winter Use

A historical note describes blanching celery using earth, boards, stakes, or paper. It outlines methods for storing celery in trenches, cellars, or hotbeds and points readers to Farmers Bulletin 1269 Celery Growing for detailed guidance from the USDA.

Farmers Division of Publications United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D

Hay shrinkage in mows not easily determined

The article explains hay shrinkage in mows varies widely due to weather, harvest maturity, and curing methods. Experienced buyers estimate about 20 percent shrinkage, but it can range from negligible to 30 or 40 percent depending on moisture content when stored.

Lime and Legumes Show Fertility Gains in Trials

R I Lenoir of Yadkin Valley North Carolina and County Agent D W Roberts demonstrated lime and legume use on 110 acres of wheat. Alfalfa sod yielded 34 bushels per acre while soybean plot returned 27 44 bushels, clover 25 and wheat stubble 64 bushels. Net profits were 54, 40 and 35 dollars per acre on alfalfa, soybean and clover plots respectively, with a loss of 2 dollars per acre on wheat alone.

R. I. Lenoir Yadkin Valley N. C D. W. Roberts Roberts Lenoir

Good Proof That Silage Not Injurious to Cows

In the dairy districts silage has been used for over 30 years and popularity grows, proving it does not harm cows. Gorn, a tall grass, yields more food per acre than other plants. when mature it loses digestible nutrients, while harvested green at the right time and properly stored preserves most feed value. If kept green and well stored only slight losses occur.

Mr. Cagildze Uberty Wurler Whitwoelfiere Coolidge Aner Washington St. Teanis Mitchel Mitchell Gorn Ita Tanlac George Harnigle Falt Tanlas Persion Tantao Tantac Gale

Iodine Ration Guidance for Dairy Cattle in Michigan

A note on iodine needs in dairy cattle to prevent goitre in calves. Deficiency is common in iodine-poor soils far from the sea. Seaweed decay and wind distribute iodine. adding about one tenth pound of sodium or potassium iodide to 100 pounds of salt in the cattle ration suffices. Milk and butter supply iodine to humans, so ensure cows receive iodine in their feed.

Hueman Michigan

Agricultural notes and farm advice from a 1900s text

The article offers crop and livestock tips including wheat disease caution, corn value for dairy cattle, selection of clean lead wheat, sweet clover as a honey producer, and notes on hive activity. It mentions planting practices, hempster Hessian files, and the need to prepare bedding and equipment for the season.

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