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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
4
A North Dakota Agricultural College professor describes the Aberdeen Angus breed, noting good symmetry and efficiency for baby foot production as they mature early. The breed is solid black with registration allowances, and exhibits a generally square yet rotund build impacting value.
The Aberdeen Angus is described as a highly maturing beef breed with smooth, polled heads and good symmetry. They excel in fat classes at Chicago exhibitions and are praised for rapid feedlot gains and even finishing for block production. Milking is adequate but not on par with dairy breeds. distribution is nationwide, especially Illinois and Iowa, with northwest introduction recently.
Chief Norman M. Ross notes Scotch pine shows strong growth in Indian Head Moosejaw Brandon and Nelson Manitoba trials. It adapts to varied soils similar to white spruce and could become a major prairie timber and wind break if extended Western trials succeed. The Riga pine variant is cited as the hardiest.
Langdon Station reports 1913 medium red clover trials show winter snow cover and nurse crops influence stands. Lower ground with snow survived. higher ground without snow nearly wiped out. Spring 1911 sowing with barley nurse crop yielded 4800 pounds per acre on a willow hedge plot where snow persisted.
Postmaster General A. S. Burleson announced a new parcel post service prepared to handle millions of Christmas gifts within three weeks. The plan includes strict anti congestion measures and staff expansions to ensure prompt delivery nationwide.
The postmaster general urges readiness for the holiday rush with widespread circulars on proper Christmas gift mailing. Packages should arrive at destinations two days before Christmas and be securely packed and clearly addressed. Fragile items require sturdy boxes and marking.
A North Dakota Agricultural College professor outlines a scalable sheep barn design to boost profits and reduce lambing losses. The plan includes a dedicated man’s room with stove, movable pens, a 36 by 70 foot main section, 80 by 40 foot secondary section, a silo, and adjustable feeding racks to optimize heat, light, and feeding during lambing season.
A North Dakota Agricultural College professor explains puddled soil on earth roads. He recalls Missouri farmer D Ward King and the split log drag method to compact soil, creating a durable surface. The Red River valley soil should respond well to road drag use.
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