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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
8
United States Department of Agriculture circular 222 advises beekeepers to insulate hive bottoms and fronts in winter. Tests show heat loss occurs through any uninsulated area, recommending four to six inches of insulation with cheap materials to reduce heat escape and improve hive warmth.
The United States Department of Agriculture collects honey samples nationwide to establish reliable color grades for extracted honey. Agriculturists, in cooperation with the bureau of agricultural economics, will use a new spectrophotometer. The pollen content will be identified by the microchemical laboratory of the bureau of chemistry.
Rape varieties such as Dwarf Essex may be sown in late summer or early fall to provide feed for hogs. Plowing the rape a month or six weeks before finishing helps finish pigs cheaply. Minnesota authorities note an acre can feed twenty to thirty pigs for several weeks.
Operators should inspect tractors weekly or every ten days and tighten loose bolts and nuts to prevent power loss. Loose crankcase bolts, valve timing issues, clutch slippage, or leaks in fuel and ignition systems drain power, risking breakdowns and costly repairs. Early detection keeps the machine's throb and rhythm steady.
A homemade self feeder for poultry, reported to the USDA by Knox County Indiana extension agent, uses an old mower wheel, a barrel with ends knocked out, an old washtub, and a rough boards smell platform. The wheel rests on the platform, the barrel sits on the wheel filled with dry mash, and a tub covers it to prevent feed spillage.
In drought seasons farmers face feed shortages as pastures burn and crops fail. Those with silo storage can feed preserved silage, keeping stock in good condition despite scarce pastures. Properly stored corn silage can last for years, giving a financial edge over those lacking silage.
A properly fitted collar lies snug along the neck with space at the bottom for a hand. Sweat pads adjust the collar for different horses and account for flesh loss. a collar that fits well in one season may become too large later.
A wide campaign across 26 states aims to eradicate bovine tuberculosis. Oregon leads with seven counties testing all cattle, while Michigan and Iowa show large funding. County actions range from area plans to local appropriations, with California joining actively in two counties.
An alarming estimate shows about ten percent of all grain is lost to rodents. Farmers can curb damage by using fireproof galvanized metal bins now available on the market, proven satisfactory in tests.
A discussion on manure management explains bacteria in manure favoring ammonia formation and heating. Spreading in fields reduces pile moisture and heat, limiting bacterial activity and nitrogen loss while exposing waste to air and appropriate moisture levels.
When pasture falters topdressing with barnyard manure or acid phosphate can improve it without plowing. A light dress on a pasture with plentiful good grasses yields a crop of hay in two or three years and suppresses weeds, while deeper soil depletion may require manure with plowing and reseeding.
A fragment discusses fall plowing to destroy insects after they settle for winter. It notes plowing after dormancy or when insects are dormant allows birds and natural enemies to help. Delays until late in season are advised. plowing benefits the land.
Hogs fat enough to ship in hot weather face higher suffering and require careful handling. Summer shipments demand grid judgment and cooperation with transportation company officials to ensure safe movement to market.
Relief is found for stomach trouble through Taniac. William Hoslen of 16 Spring St Bristol Conn promotes Taniac after a severe case, with Flo praising three bottles for weight gain and restored health. Undigested food and poisons are claimed to be removed, boosting overall strength. bottle sold by druggists.
In a spring snowstorm Jack and his shaggy dog Turk approach a porch to shovel. E opens the door and Turk sits up begging for bread and butter. Jack asks what he wants. He says he would eat it if offered, else he will take it.
The old remedy Castoria, famed for infants and children, is urged to be checked for the In Dae mark indicating over 80 years of use. Children reportedly cry for Fletcher's Castoria, suggesting its continued popularity and trusted status among parents and doctors alike.
A downtown Indianapolis street scene shows a troop of girl scouts increasing their treasury by selling candy. A ragged newsboy buys fudge for 15 cents, misreads the dime request, and darts away with candy.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a simple home dyeing solution that can revitalize worn fabrics from baby coats to curtains. It claims guaranteed results without streaking fading or running, with instructions to tell the druggist the fabric type whether wool linen cotton or blends.
A country man visiting Antwerp for the first time in years entered the Caisse Commune offices to check a bond he bought in 1903. After a review, officials announced his number was drawn in 1907 awarding a 200000 franca bonus, about 40000 dollars at regular exchange rates.
Letters from readers in Youngstown Ohio and New Orleans Louisiana describe relief after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Women report improved energy sleep and reduced cramps after multiple bottles and urge others to try the medicine based on personal experience.
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