Pasture and Water Guidelines For Breeding Boars
The boar needs minimal attention after spring breeding. Provide shelter shade and clean water. Use pasture and forage to keep him thrifty in breeding condition. Avoid overfeeding grain. restrict to keep him from fattening. Keep boar in a paddock away from the breeding herd to avoid fights and ensure breeding records.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bermuda
How to Treat Ewes and Care for Lambs
Guidance on lamb rearing covers weaning ages by use and market goals, separating ewes from lambs, milk management, and postweaning care. It stresses drying off, marking, and regular milking to preserve breeding quality. Also includes horse care tips on shading, cooling, grooming, heat stroke response, and efficient work loading.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Care for Horses in Heat Boosts Work Output
Dr. C W McCampbell of Kansas State Agricultural College says heat care can raise a farm horse’s efficiency by 25 percent. Key tips include frequent watering, regular uniform feed, treating for lice and worms, keeping collars clean and bearing surfaces smooth, and cooling the horse after work.
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C. W. McCampbell
Kansas State Agricultural College
McCampbell
Sore mouth disease in piglets warns farmers
Dr. F B Hadley of the Wisconsin experiment station reports a dangerous sore mouth illness in young pigs causing pain swelling and ulcers that can lead to death if untreated. Early diagnosis requires mouth checks and isolated treatment with potassium permanganate solution and warming. preventive dipping and thorough cleaning of pens recommended.
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F. B. Hadley
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Doctor Hadley
Hadley
Western Canada grain outlook boosts wartime food drive
The 1917 crop across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta shows promising weather and rising land values. Farmers, debt free, expect strong returns aided by high prices while a land rush fuels settlements with schools churches and railways. Hoover Hanna urge rationing and national cooperation as storeable crops must meet Allied needs.
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Great Britain
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Argentine Republic
Grave Revery Describes Ble in Deep Thought
A clipped dialogue portrays Ble lost in contemplation as peers note his grave reverie. The line hints at a moment of introspection or distraction within a social exchange.
Natural Noise and the Yellow Dog Fund Debate
The phrase Thats a yellow dog fund signals heated contention as supporters defend the fundraising effort while critics question its purpose. The debate centers on transparency, use of money, and political leverage in the broader funding controversy.
Drying Fruits and Vegetables by Sun and Home Dryers
The bulletin explains sun drying of fruits and vegetables with prepared slices spread on trays or muslin. It covers DIY trays, wire screens, and stove driers, plus a cook stove oven, and adds an electric fan method to speed drying while keeping product cool and preserving color.
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Oren yAnene Bulletin
United Tes Department of Agriculture
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Mrs Quinn
A reader testimonial from Mrs Margaret Quinn of Lowell Massachusetts extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best remedy for women. The note lists warning symptoms such as headaches irregularities constipation appetite changes and fatigue and invites women to write to Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice.
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Lydia
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Inverted Rain Described by Air Man at Altitude
A Youth's Companion account recalls a pilot at 8000 feet noting machine gun fire rising with him as bullets flashed upward in sunlight. He watched the slow topmost movement of the bullets, likening it to rain falling upward, while realizing he was under hostile fire from below.
Wives more liberal than husbands say social writers
A noted social observation notes that wives with independent minds are prone to challenge their husbands and push back on traditional roles. The remark highlights evolving domestic dynamics and gender expectations.
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