Pasture, Shelter and Water for Boar Keeps Breeding Sound
USDA guidance notes that a boar needs shelter shade and clean water, but little daily attention. Pasture and forage sustain him, with modest grain to maintain breeding condition. Use paddock confinement to prevent fighting and to record services.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bermuda
How to Treat Ewes and Care for Lambs on the Farm
Lambs kept for breeding stock should be weaned at four to five months while market lambs reach weight before eight months and are weaned when sold. Separate ewes to distant pastures, milking out after separation, and monitor udder dryness. Maintain breeding animals in sound condition by careful feeding, vaccination, and regular health checks. Protect work horses from heat with shade and cooling, groom regularly, and balance load and pace for maximum power.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Galt
Attention to Horses During Hot Weather
Advice from Dr. C W McCampbell of Kansas State Agricultural College urges horse owners to heat protect by ample water, regular uniform feed, and parasite control. He says frequent watering, steady diet, and clean collars increase efficiency and reduce digestive issues. Additional tips include sponging and removing collar wear marks after work.
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C. W. McCampbell
Kansas State Agricultural College
McCampbell
Sore mouth disease in pigs warns farmers
Wisconsin veterinarian Dr. F B Hadley warns that a dangerous sore mouth disease in young pigs causes pain, gum swelling, ulcers, and possible death if untreated. Inspect each pig, wash ulcers with potassium permanganate solution, heat infected pigs, and disinfect pens to stop spread.
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F. B. Hadley
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Doctor Hadley
Hadley
Western Canada grain outlook and wartime urging
Broad forecast of an excellent 1917 Western Canadian grain crop with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta reports of good weather and advance development. Land prices rise as profits per acre grow, supported by homesteading and railway land sales. A strong call for rationing and national cooperation to boost food supply for allied nations, led by Hoover and Hanna.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Western
Canada
Mr. Hoover
United States
W. J. Hanna
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Atlantic
Australia
New Zealand
Argentine Republic
The Grave Revery of Ble in Quiet Thought
Quite So, Ble sinks into a grave revery as if buried in thoughts. The line hints at Ble losing himself in contemplation, a moment of deep inward focus that colors the scene with somber mood.
Natural Noise Yellow-dog Fund Sparks Public Outcry
The phrase That's a yellow-dog fund draws attention amid a heated debate as supporters defend a political fund while critics call out its tactics. Local officials and community groups weigh integrity, transparency, and impact on upcoming elections.
Drying Fruits and Vegetables in the Sun a Practical Guide
The bulletin from the United States Department of Agriculture explains sun drying as a simple method for preserving fruits and vegetables. It covers tray construction from wood or wire, ventilation, and even homemade stove driers and the potential use of an electric fan to speed drying while preserving color and reducing spoilage.
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Oren yAnene Bulletin
United Tes Department of Agriculture
Women’s health ad praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedy
A testimonial from Mrs Margaret Quinn of Lowell Massachusetts endorses Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as the best remedy for sick women. It notes warning symptoms such as headaches vision changes and irregularities and invites readers to write to Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice.
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Lydia
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Inverted Rain Described From War Flight Experience
A Youth's Companion excerpt recalls an officer who, at 8 000 feet, observed bullets and tracer fire rising past the aircraft. He watched the slow top edge of the bullets, noting the "rain" effect as projectiles moved upward against the sun, signaling enemy fire below.
Wives More Liberal Than Husbands Say Modern Observers
A columnist notes wives are more liberal than husbands and that a wife with a mind of her own may give her husband a piece of it, reflecting social attitudes of the era.
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