Growth of Heifers Key to Future Dairy in South Carolina
J P LaMaster, chief of South Carolina dairy division, urges growing dairy heifers to larger sizes as the future cows and milk producers. He notes most local heifers are undersized and cites Missouri experiment station data on normal growth for Jerseys, Holsteins, Ayrshires and Shorthorns to guide feeding and weight targets for six month olds.
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J. P. LaMaster
South Carolina
Missouri Experiment Station
Heifer Growth and Height Milestones by Breed
The text outlines growth and withers height targets for Jersey and Holstein heifers. At twelve months Jersey weighs about 4244 pounds and stands 42.4 inches. Holstein at twelve months weighs 44.8 inches tall and around 560 pounds. At eighteen months Jersey reaches 575 pounds and 454% inches tall, while Holstein weighs about 690 pounds and 47.0 inches tall.
Value of milking machine for profitable dairying
H. R. Lascelles in Indiana Farm Guide argues milking machines boost profits and welfare. Modernized lending milking machines reduce harm fears, with proper care key to beneficial results for practical farmers and healthier milk.
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H. R. Lascelles
Indiana Farm Guide
Care at Calving Time for Dairy Herds
Guidance on calving prep separating the cow before calving, summer pasture and winter stall conditions, bran mush for initial feeds after calving, a Nghe grain mix of oats and bran until udder swelling subsides, then a four to five pound daily milk ration increasing gradually to reach normal milk flow, with continued feeding aligned to production.
Milker Advised on Hygiene to Improve Milk Quality
Guidance stresses dry clean hands for milking, warns against wet hands as dirty habit. Emphasizes that wet hands do not aid milk production and highlights hygiene importance for dairy operations.
Whole Milk Feeding for Calves Guidelines
Calves should receive whole milk until three weeks old. At that point skim milk may replace part of the whole milk gradually. Implement the change slowly to ease transition.
Changes in Beef Production in United States Since 1850
A summary of shifts in U S beef production from 1850 onward. It notes more beef from cows and earlier slaughter ages, higher feed use per 100 pounds, and a rise in yearly beef output despite fewer cattle. It cites census trends 1900–1920, wartime exports, and regional consumption patterns with East Coast dominance in 1920.
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United States
United States Department Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
South America
Australia
East
North Atlantic
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Mississippi
Ohio River
Maryland
South Atlantic
Delaware
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
South Central
Grading Pays in Shipping Crops and Fruits
Shippers and producers praised federal grades for fruits and vegetables. A Ohio peach shippers organization reported higher prices and full adoption of U S grades with plans to expand quality standards in orchards. The letters show broad support for standardized grades and packing across the industry.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Peach Shippers
Ohio
United States
Roup in Poultry Flocks
Roup develops easily in crowded poorly ventilated flocks and during sudden fall weather changes. The article notes it is cheaper to prevent than cure roup.
Plowing Now Saves Time Later for Busy Schedules
The saying urges doing plowing now to prevent future delays when other tasks press. It emphasizes early groundwork to reduce future workload and streamline upcoming operations.
Lost corn crop shows 64 of 100 bushels harvested
U S Department of Agriculture figures over thirteen years show weather pests and diseases cut 36 bushels from every 100 planted, reducing potential output from 4.374 billion to 2.805 billion with the same acreage. If destructive elements vanished, acreage would shrink and total production stay about the same.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Meatscrap Diet Boosts Egg Production in Wyandottes
Kentucky experiment station reports three year study on white Wyandottes. Egg production rose from 109.0 to 184.5 eggs as meat scrap in feed increased from 5 to 15 percent, then to 141.6 eggs at 2 percent. Conclusion: mash should include at least 20 percent meat scraps for maximum yield.
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Kentucky
Sprouted oats as universal green fodder for hens
A claim that sprouted oats yield io crop suitable for any country and season provides green fodder essential for hens health and egg production at the owner's discretion.
Tiny Lord's Prayer Engraved on Glass Set Record
The Bureau of Standards measured a glass engraving of the Lord's Prayer in 0.01 by 0.02 inch, viewable only under 900 to 1,000 power. If a square inch held writing this small, it could contain about 20 million words.
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Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Promoting Kidney Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder issues claiming testimonials prove its effectiveness. It offers a sample bottle by mail to Binghamton New York with ten cent request and notes bottles are sold in drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Embarrassing Moments Recounted by Ashtabula Star
A humorous pastiche from the Ashtabula Star recalls awkward hotel missteps and social gaffes. The narrator describes wrong-room entrances, sworn words heard by a partner, and family interruptions during entertaining moments.
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Ashtabula Star
Publicity Plan Skies Over Paris With Ink Smoke
Le Petit Parisien reports Paris will test two fast pursuit airplanes that will spray thick black smoke to spell names of cars lotions tooth powder and books across the sky. The method aims to create a striking publicity stunt for various products and titles.
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Paris
le Petit Parisien
Kansas City Star
Earthly tax dodger faces uphill climb to mansion in the skies
The dialogue twists a fling with celestial satire as Darling teases a volcano heart while noting the father's coalless furnace. The exchange suggests a humorous parable about earthly wealth versus heavenly reward.
Contractor Gains 30 Lbs On Tanlac
William Magee a retired contractor from St Louis claims Tanlac made him gain thirty pounds after two years of bladder trouble fatigue and poor digestion He says his appetite improved and sleep returned and he now recommends Tanlac sold by all druggists.
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Tanlac
William Magee
Lafayette Ave
St. Louis
Taniac
Drugetste
The Omnivorous Tramp and the Yard Visitor
A humorous note from the Louisville Courier Journal describes a dog biscuit left in the yard drawing a splash of domestic dialogue. Mr. Wombat calls his wife Amanda to report a tramp in the yard devouring it and suggests sharing a leftover package of bird seed.
A Careful Patient
A woman with a persistent throat complaint grows impatient with slow progress and pleads with her doctor. The physician insists only complete vocal rest will cure her, while she defends her careful speaking.
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Madi
Philadelphia Ledger
Fletcher's Castoria Ends 80 Years of Trust for Children
Important to mothers examine every bottle of Castoria the famous old infant remedy to ensure the signature In Use for Over 80 Years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and rely on its familiar brand in homes.
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Fletcher
Arabian coffee crop to rise in Yemen regions
Consul M. P. Cross in Aden reports the return of stable politics in Yemen has spurred expectations of an unusually large coffee crop this year. Demand in Aden is strong and prices are likely to hold as local production cannot meet buyers demand for Arabian coffee.
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Yemen
Arabia
Aden
M. P. Cross
Department of Commerce
Qualities That Hold Friends and the Art of Wearing
An essay on friendship stressing steadiness and integrity as the true test of character. A parable about resilience through life’s storms likening a secure house to a rock, followed by a humorous exchange about wealth and time, finishing with a quip about going to the movies.
Cuticura Talcum Powder Ad Claims Exquisite Scent
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Talcum Powder as an antiseptic economical powder for face skin baby and dusting use. It touts its fragrance and positions it as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio alongside Soap and Ointment, implying superior perfumery compared to others.
Parlor socialist quips mischief in kitchenette tale
In a playful exchange Miss Cayenne mocks a young radical. A coy remark about driving reveals a sly, humorous contrast as a character claims one hand on the wheel while the other stays ready to stop. The dialogue hints at class and political attitudes in a domestic setting.
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Miss Cayenne
Very Unusual People Raise Unusual Children
Mrs. Harpy dislikes the Pudsies and calls them unusual. Mr. Harpy questions why, as she asserts the neighbors are satisfied with how the Pudsy children are being raised, highlighting the couple’s view of them as odd.
Roman Eye Baleam Ad Promises Night Relief
An Edinburgh Scotsman ad touts Roman Eye Baleam to prevent and relieve eye strain and watery eyes at night. A separate vignette recalls a street meeting where a friend asks for a loan, joking about a penny and a dime in a humorous exchange.
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Verry
Jim
Edinburgh
Did Norah Break the Dish or Not
In a brief exchange from the Boston Evening Transcript a child named Norah denies breaking a dish, replying that she only dropped it. The item captures a small domestic moment typical of the period's social conversations.
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Norah
Boston Evening Transcript
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