Washington Bicentennial plans invite women's groups nationwide
The George Washington Bicentennial Commission advances 1931 1932 programs under Mrs John Dickinson Sherman to involve women nationwide. Pamphlets outline forty Washington subjects from his youth to the presidency and builder era. Local units are urged to participate as a patriotic service.
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United States
George Washington
John Dickinson Sherman
The
Republic
Sherman
Clean feed essentials for successful poultry sanitation
Clean feed is essential to complete a sanitation program. Keep the entire ration clean until chickens eat. Do not scatter feed. use fresh places daily. Hopper feed grain and mash after chicks grow. Move hoppers weekly and place in shade if possible. Water fountains must avoid puddles or mud to prevent worm eggs.
Handling Soybeans for Dairy Hay in Farm Feed
With a short hay crop many farmers will turn to soybeans for forage. The National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers advises binder harvest for late planted soybeans, cut when pods form, shock in long narrow bundles, open shocks before hauling, and chop or grind to reduce waste. Also notes selling male birds as chicks hatch and limiting their on farm life to about one year.
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National Association of Farm Equipment Manufactures
Ground Alfalfa and Cod Liver Oil Boost Hatchable Eggs
Ohio Experiment Station tests show that green alfalfa feed with direct sunlight and cod liver oil maximize hatchable egg percentages. D Kennard notes high quality alfalfa meal in mash aids the green feed. Milk can partially substitute green feed, aiding confinement layers. Feed mill use and more alfalfa acreage expand the option, with on farm grinding ensuring quality.
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Ohio
D. Kennard
National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers
Improved sprayer protects cows from biting flies
The National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers reports an improved type sprayer offering a fine penetrating mist for dairymen. It eliminates dripping that caused burns with oil or creosote base sprays. Electric sprayers suit larger herds and can oil floors and spray chicken or hog houses.
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National Association of Farr
Egg size and count valued in hen production
The text notes that egg size is nearly as important as quantity and advises selecting eggs from hens that lay standard sized eggs. It emphasizes consistency in egg size for quality and market value.
Milking the Cows Cry: Factors in Dairy Herd Profit
The article warns that many dairy herds suffer losses when milking is careless or maliciously neglected. Fresh cows start with high milk output, which wanes after five to six months. feed, housing, and attentive milking determine stayable yields. Regular checks by financially interested owners and milk records per milking are essential to prevent revenue loss during pasture to barn feeding transitions.
Eggs as rich source of minerals and vitamins
Eggs provide valuable minerals and are an excellent source of vitamins. They offer essential nutrients beneficial for health in a compact, everyday food item.
Close grazing boosts young pasture nutrition says USDA
The U S Department of Agriculture advises grazing close to keep young leaves growing and prevent excessive stalks. It notes that fresh leafy pasture has higher protein and carbohydrate value and that a high carbohydrate supplement like corn may be needed for closely grazed pastures.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Rotate Chic Ranges to Avoid Celis
Rotate chick ranges as you would crops to prevent disease and parasite buildup. Do not range on the same ground more than once in three years. Adequate grass improves sanitation and economy, reduces feed costs, and provides better nutrition. Seventeen towns in the Rio Grande Valley had 37,227 people in 1920 and 92,784 in 1930, an average gain of 1422 percent.
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Rio Grande Valley
Grocery order numbers listed for Juenke and Schoenewolf
A brief notice directs readers to phone grocery orders to numbers 14 or 121, naming Juenke and Schoenewolf as the associated merchants.
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Woman's Organization
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Pg&e
Xesi
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Juenke & Schoenewolf
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