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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
2
E N Wentworth of Kansas Agricultural College argues the secret of ranch success is adapting ends to means rather than chasing corn belt results. He warns large size requires ample feed and urges balanced breeding to maintain size with available resources.
The article stresses high grain prices and silage as profitable feed. It argues proper feeding boosts dairy gains and profits more than any farm activity. It warns cows suffer reduced milk if exposed to heat and pests, urging removal of unproductive boarders from the herd.
Describes Cornish breed traits noting pea comb short neck wide back and deep broad breast. States they are built to carry a large share of fine fibered meat and cross well for capons. Mentions hens as fair layers and contrasts with game cock in weight context.
Cattlemen in short grass regions face limits on steer size from feed scarcity. They favor large bulls but note bigger stock may require more feed per pound gained. Small breeds persist in short feeds while large breeds thrive in full feed areas, underscoring adaptation to local resources. Also advises a targeted onion maggot spray using arsenite and New Orleans molasses solution applied early.
The article explains renewing a dust mulch after rain to curb surface evaporation in field crops. A thin dry mulch, formed by breaking shallow clods or salford forms, reduces moisture loss and extends root growth. Reapplication is needed after wetting to reestablish the capillary barrier.
The piece describes how before New York adopted a paid fire department the volunteer companies were politically influential. It notes leaders like Richard Croker and William M. Tweed, their social events, rivalries, and how fire department reform shifted power. It mentions Chief James Gullick’s removal and legislative move to create a paid department on March.
Farmers advise bringing dairy heifers into the milking herd around two years old. Early lactation requires heavier rations to support milk flow, with emphasis on proper start and diligent care to ensure future breeding efficiency and high production.
Hoards Dairymen notes that ten pounds of cheese come from 100 pounds of milk, while four pounds of butter can be produced. With butter at 25 cents per pound, cheese must fetch 10 cents to yield similar returns per 100 pounds of milk.
It explains that cooling cream by stirring quickly to water temperature prevents bitter bacteria growth. Stirring ensures rapid equilibration. without stirring the cream may stay warm for hours, allowing bacteria to grow even in sanitary conditions.
Provide birds with clean roomy well ventilated summer colony houses with ample air. Avoid crowding and ensure fresh air at all times. Inadequate sleeping and roosting quarters during summer growth often causes stunted pullets. Keep pullets growing constantly to prevent delays in maturity and preserve ultimate size and vigor.
A farmer compares skimming 1000 pounds of 4 percent milk into 20 percent cream versus 40 percent cream. In 20 percent cream he sells forty pounds of butter fat and WH pounds of skimmilk. In 40 percent cream the butter fat remains the same but skimmilk is sixty pounds, leaving a hundred pounds for feed.
The article notes feeding dry feed to cows on pasture is beneficial. Hay is recommended to counteract laxative grass effects and prevent purging in early spring. Corn supplements pasture but should be fed with hay. if only one dry feed is possible, choose hay over corn.
Farmers advised to milk cows early and turn them to pasture before peak heat. Cows can rest in shade and chew cud during the hottest part of the day, improving comfort and evening milk yield.
Hoard's Dairyman advises that a bull may cover a cow at ten or eleven months but recommends waiting until at least one year old or until the bull is more developed if feasible. The guidance emphasizes reducing inconvenience.
A sweeping column highlights Field Marshal Mackensen’s campaigns against Russia and his rise from the ranks, alongside notes on international accords, vocational education plans in New York, Bryan’s desk retreat to the state department, prison work programs, Panama light houses, and labor accident statistics in the United States.
The census bureau estimates 57 272 blind people in the United States out of about 2 300 000 worldwide. Blindness is more common among men, varies by state with high rates in New Mexico Nevada Arizona Kentucky Tennessee Vermont, due to Indians tra choma and age distribution. Half of U S blind individuals are aged sixty or older.
Paris resident Max of Brussels, held in Germany at Gritz for treason, writes to Havre about his fate. He claims no merit for stoic endurance, views captivity as a natural state after 240 days, and notes suffering has faded as adaptation continues.
Washington reports government appeals to southern farmers reduced cotton plantings by 5.871 million acres from last year, lowering production by about 2,404,000 bales of 500 pounds each. Current under cultivation totals 31.355 million acres, versus 37.4 million a year ago. June 25 progress stands at 80.8 percent, above last year’s 70.6 percent.
A US chamber of commerce referendum seeks greater international stability proposed by Edward A. Filene of Boston. The plan urges the United States to pledge to uphold principles and to participate actively in a league or alliance to bolster global steadiness.
New York reports Helene Durrieu a tiny but fearless aviator who once guarded Paris from German air raids. Weighing under 100 pounds she flew winter patrols and scouted bomb tubes for France, explaining she joined because France did not want women risking their lives. The interview notes her pride in serving France and its women.
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