Low Cost Calf Rearing Guides From New Jersey Station
A report explains raising calves with pasture and limited milk can cut costs. It covers feeding young calves grain, legumes, and a specific 6 month cost estimate of 28 dollars without milk, plus a detailed starter diet including corn meal oats linseed meal wheat bran soluble blood flour minerals and a gradual milk reduction plan. The guidance notes older calves learn to eat grain from younger ones and emphasizes alfalfa and water after one month.
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New Jersey Experiment Station
Grange Organization Expands to North Carolina
The Grange, a major rural group, expands into North Carolina with Fred Brenckman organizing locals. A Raleigh convention is set for September 26-27 to elect officers, adopt a constitution, and launch state leadership with L. J. Taber attending. The Grange, founded in 1867, now has 300000 members nationwide.
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I. C. Schaub
School of Agriculture
The
Grange
Raleigh
North Carolina
L. J. Taber
National Grange
Dean I. C. Schaub
United States
Maine
California
America
Kiwanis Picnic Highlights Farmers Aids and Plans
A large crowd attended the annual Farmers Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club picnic at the County Fair grounds. The event featured farm prize contests, a meal sponsored by farmers, and remarks by Z. O. Jenkins about the coming fair. Frank Jeter and W. A. Graham spoke on agriculture and cooperation, urging farm prosperity, organization, crop diversification, and stronger ties with business and Kiwanis AI.
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Farmers-Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club
County Fair
Kiwanis Club
Z. O. Jenkins
Rutherford County Fair
Assasson
Cliffside
J. L. Taylor
C. S. Royster
Kiwanis Agricultural Committee
R. E. Price
The
News
Frank ‘H H. Jeter
State College
Raleigh
O. J. Holler
W. A. Graham
Kiwanis
P Benzene Suggested To Control Peach Borers
North Carolina growers are urged to apply paradichlorobenzene between September 25 and October 10 to treat peach tree borers. Extension entomologist C H Brannon says 90 to 100 percent control is possible with proper timing and application, with dosage guidelines by tree age and minimal soil prep. A shift to careful handling and placement of crystals is advised, and local farmer J W H Avery begins constructing a lithic concrete silo in Burke County while Morganton milk producer sells whole milk.
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North Carolina
C. H. Brannon
State College
W. H. Avery
Burke County
Mr. Avery
Morganton
Build Laying Houses For Maturing Pullets
North Carolina poultry year runs November 1 to October 31. Building a new laying house now allows pullets to move in by November 1. Plans for construction are available from the agricultural editor or State College poultry department. A 20 by 24 foot house holds 125 to 150 hens. Ensure tight walls to avoid drafts and add south-facing orientation with cheap drop curtains to block wind. Consult county agents for blueprint access and size guidance.
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B. F. Kaupp
State College
Poultry Department
Kaupp
August Planting for a Strong Fall Garden
The article advises sowing lettuce cabbage and root crops in August to ensure excellent fall yields before frost. It notes cool weather suits lettuce though seed should be planted in August, with transplanting in September's first cool spell. It emphasizes rich moist soil and high fertility for best heads and mentions Copenhagen Market Jersey Wakefield as cabbage varieties. Beet and carrot seeds should also be planted as soon as weather allows, with thorough soil prep and firming after sowing.
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E. B. Morrow
State College
Copenhagen Market
Jersey Wakefield
Mr. Morrow
North Carolina Dairy Cattle Registers Small Purebred Share
A report notes that only 2.5 percent of dairy cows in North Carolina are pure bred registered animals. The statistic highlights a rarity of registered stock within the state's dairy herds.
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North Carolina
Paris beauty refuses photo over fashion imitation
Mlle Danielle Bregis labeled the most beautiful girl in Paris declines to be photographed. Ninety eight Alamance county farmers inspect clover and hay fields during a recent tour of Rowan County.
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Mlle
Danielle Bregis
Paris
Alamance County
Rowan County
Avery County potato growers sell 633 bushels to Soldiers Home
Avery County farmers sold 633 bushels of No 1 tubers to the Soldiers Home in Jackson City Tennessee.
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Avery County
Soldiers Home
Jackson City
Tennessee
Dairymen Inspect Shuford Dairy Farm
Fifteen dairymen from Rutherford County toured the Shuford Dairy Farm in Catawba in early August to inspect operations and practices.
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Rutherford County
Shuford
Catawba
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New Jersey
Fred Brenckman
Washington
State College Extension Service
Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer
the College Board of Trustees
Heck Roc
Hartford
Forest City
N. C
Graham and
Jeter
Fair Grounds
Rutherford County Laundry
Forest City, N. C
Oldsmobile
Bodies
Fisher
Nhese
Wzension
Ruby Hess
Tembe
Becard
Ldsmobile
EiQuasmosime
J.T. Camp Forest City, N.C
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