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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
12
Bureau of Markets experts urge standard grades for fruits and vegetables and uniform shipping containers to lower costs and reduce in transit losses. They propose five standard hampers and four standard round-stave baskets to fit railcar space and ease handling while promoting weight based sales where possible.
Series of Maine investigations show aphids spread mosaic from infected to healthy plants and that seed stock from mosaic-free fields is essential. Isolate seed sources, prevent aphid attacks, and avoid planting near mosaic hills to reduce losses from 20 to 50 percent.
The Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station provides weights per cubic foot for settled silage at depths from ten to thirty feet, with figures ranging from 35 to 89.9 pounds per cubic foot. To compute volume, use radius squared times pi and multiply by depth to get total cubic feet.
The article argues that thinning alfalfa through seeding a light overseed is worthwhile if old plants are hardy and soil is favorable. It notes that seed costs and labor are small compared with full plowing and reseeding, and suggests testing the stand to gauge vigor before further investment.
After chicks outgrow brooders or coops and are ready to roost in houses, ensure no lice or mites remain in the coop and brooders before storing them for the next season.
United States department of agriculture notes dairy products are the main food group by money value for farm families. Milk cows appear on nearly all farms and about four fifths of dairy consumed is produced at home. Butter and cheese are often bought in dairy regions. South uses more butter and buttermilk, averaging 230 pounds of butter per year and about 2000 quarts of buttermilk for large families. North and West consume less butter.
Iowa State College dairy section reports that using drugs to raise fat production in test cows often hurts health and milk output. Alcohol castor oil phultrin aloes magnesium sulphate nux vomica and sodium chloride showed no sustained benefit and sometimes caused declines in butterfat. Dairy men warn against this method as unfair and damaging to cows.
The text explains that cows milk best when freshening occurs in very fat condition. They test two to three percent higher during the early post freshening period than in normal lactation. This peak may exceed the final lactation test as records are being made two to four weeks after freshening.
The article gives weight estimates for milk and cream by fat content. It states skim milk at 2 percent fat weighs 8.63 pounds per gallon at 68 degrees, 8 percent milk weighs 8.8 pounds, and 10 percent butterfat mixture weighs 8.53 pounds. A general rule estimates milk testing from 8 to 5 percent as 8.6 pounds per gallon.
The article argues that widespread cow milk production hinges on improved breeding. It emphasizes using a purebred dairy bull from a strong producing lineage as the key to permanent advances in future herd output.
Mrs. Wilson fatally shoots her husband on a cattle trip returning from Dexter with witnesses. Foreman Frank Anthony and his father were killed earlier in Tahlequah as Wilson sought revenge for alleged slights to his wife. Wilson, a noted lariat thrower and 101 Ranch performer, was later killed by Mrs. Wilson near Winfield Kansas.
Solomon Salkin, owner of a Philadelphia hardware store, lit an oil lamp beneath the bathroom and later found unusually warm water. He escaped the tub as flames ate through the floor, causing $4,000 in damages before firefighters stopped the blaze.
In Springfield Massachusetts Misa Lillian Beechly visited an ear specialist after a wasp pierced her ear four times. The physician removed the creature and treated the ear injury in the office.
A historical guide describes homemade confections from French cream fondant to gum water base, peanut candy, and almond stuffed dates. It explains equipment, ingredients, and steps to prepare candy at home, plus flavoring ideas and finishing methods.
A quotation envisions a new generation who will not question life’s worth but shape it themselves. They will convert the grim struggle for existence into steadfast pursuit of a cherished ideal and self improvement.
Corn Gems and Corn and Cheese Souffle showcase savory uses for fresh corn with milk eggs and cheese. Beef Steak a la Henriette gives a broiled porterhouse with a parsley garnish. Mushroom Catsup and Pickled Onions describe mushroom sauce, onion pickling and spiced vinegar techniques with step by step timing.
An ad snippet shows a man touting a gilt edged mining stock while another segment promotes Cuticura products for pimples and blackheads. It urges daily use of Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Talcum to keep skin clear and claims daily toilet use.
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