Canada Big Winner at International Live Stock Show in Chicago
Canada dominated the International Live Stock Show in Chicago taking the sweepstakes for all wheat with twenty of twenty five prizes. Alberta farmer won the Grand Championship. Canada won multiple top prizes in cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, and Yorkshires. Strong showings across grains and animals prove western Canada’s agricultural prestige.
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Canada
United States
Chicago
Alberta
When Cholly Van Rox Proposes Money Talks
A witty Boston Transcript quip notes Cholly Van Rox could not speak during a proposal, because his money made all the talking, implying wealth spoke louder than words in romance.
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Cholly van Rox
Boston Transcript
Dairy Points Boost Purebred Use in Harrison County
In Harrison County Indiana farmers push Better Sires Better Stock, using fractional bull ownership to access top sires without full purchase costs. USDA records show three region dairymen adopting this practice, noting broader sire choice speeds herd improvement and allows testing and local breed preference while cooperative associations enable large scale evolution.
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Harrison County
Ind
United States Department of Agriculture
Bo Varrison
Farmers urged to form organized bull association
The department recommends farmers consider joining in a closer, more effective union of interests through a properly organized bull association to secure mutual benefits.
Cut Down Big Milk Losses Investigated by USDA
The dairy division of the United States Department of Agriculture is probing milk handling and shipping practices to reduce losses that raise consumer prices and lower farmers’ earnings. The study examines souring in transit theft spoilage and leakage and seeks farmer, country dealer, and city dealer cooperation. It requests information on transport methods, transit protection, and refrigerator car efficiency.
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Dairy Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Importance of the dairy barn in farm operations
The dairy barn is a principal factor in dairy farm success or failure. This year more attention is given to barn construction due to rising building costs and a growing recognition among dairymen, farmers, and breeders of its importance.
Hay and roughage key to calf growth and digestion
The essay emphasizes hay as essential for calves and notes roughage keeps the stomach distended and aids digestion. It asserts calves deprived of hay will not grow well and that roughage must always be available for young animals.
Proper Grading and Baling of Hay Demanded by City Markets
Farmers face a rise in hay production and city demand favors higher grades. City market hay requires No 1 quality, with reliable baling and uniform bales. Markets vary in bale size. buyers favor small 100 pound bales for river shipments and 70 pound southern retail bales, while eastern markets prefer 200 to 225 pound upright bales.
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Maenay
Better Sires Campaign Boosts Large King County Poultry Flock
A flock of 20 000 white Leghorn poultry and standard-bred birds is among the largest in the Better Sires Better Stock campaign by the USDA and cooperating agencies to improve domestic animal quality. The King County Washington flock ranks among the largest utility flocks in the country and the owner also reports 178 Holstein cattle and 21 Duroc Jersey swine.
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United States Department of Agriculture and Co
United States
King County
Wash
RIDDING FIELDS OF GOPHERS WITH POISON METHODS
Trapping and fumigation are common for ridding fields of gophers but poisoning is the most effective method. Use great care to avoid harming the operator or farm animals. A strong poison such as strychnine or cyanide of potassium is preferred. Poisoned potato pieces or fruit and dried fruit treated with strychnine capsules work well.
High priced land tied to dairying profits
Dairying sustains soil fertility and yields, making land valuable. High yields indicate land can earn a satisfactory income at a high valuation, supporting the notion that dairy farming sustains costly farmland.
Care for Farm Implements Gets Winter Grease
The article notes that wheels on plows and cultivators stop turning and require grease this winter. It warns that missing lubrication risks wear, but claims moldboard and shovels have already been coated. A generous application of male grease will save a lot of elbow grease later.
Plowing Depths Varied for Better Soil Health
The article argues against uniform shallow plowing each year. It explains that mixing soil depth periodically with subsoil brought to the surface prevents a hard bottom layer, allowing air water and roots to penetrate. This practice distributes plant food deeper and improves soil fertility for crops.
Clover and Alfalfa Crops Seed Preparation Guide
The seed of all clovers and alfalfa should be scarified and the soil inoculated with the appropriate bacteria. Alfalfa soil must be well prepared and free from perennial weeds including grasses. Sweet clover is less exacting though careful culture yields rewards. Red and white clover may be mixed with grasses for hay or pasture in limited amounts. Under irrigation they may be used more extensively.
Make Forest Lands Useful for Productive Forestry
One million acres of forest land in the United States produce nothing today. The area surpasses the combined forests of several European nations and could become splendid productive forests under forestry management.
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United States
Germany
France
Belgium
Holland
Spain
Portugal
Denmark
Switzerland
Christmas Candies and Candy-Making Guide
A nostalgic shopping list style piece outlines several candy recipes and prep tips. It covers Fondant, After Dinner Mints, Molasses Candy, Rice Crackers, and Old-Fashioned Butter Scotch with stepwise instructions, sugar stages, and cooling methods. The tone mimics a vintage home cabinet guide.
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Ihrierks
Seasonal Candies and Dishes for Christmas Time
A compact guide lists Nut and Date Chocolate Sweet Meat and Christmas Fruit Cup recipes. Includes honey and chocolate mixture with dates almonds and vanilla, molded and chilled. Also offers Baked Potato with Sausage using uniform potatoes, an apple cover, bacon and baked until tender.
Grow Rubber in United States Survey Finds US Varieties Surpass Guayule
A University of California survey locates more than twenty rubber producing shrubs with five varieties superior to Guayule. US bushes are mapped to potentially produce over 300 million pounds of high quality rubber. The report highlights a shift from Mexico to American sources. Jubbs is described as a crank about simple living and is now associated with a home for the feeble-minded.
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United States
Mexico
University of California
Jubbs
Women urged to seek relief with Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
A testimonial ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for women suffering from headaches backaches and stress. It claims the remedy, 50 years old, helps with climacteric symptoms and ailments from middle age, urging readers to buy at any drug store. Mrs J W Krsger endorses its effectiveness after personal experience.
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Dr. Pierce
Clevelard
Climaterio
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