Milkh cows in winter and dairy care evolution
The article recalls historic dairy practice of winter feeds and shelter. It contrasts past straw yard feeding with modern focus on cow comfort, bedding, and lean, well managed milk cows requiring warmth, proper shelter, and blankets to reduce feed waste and maintain production.
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The
Journal of Agriculture
Pirates Steal Inland River Steamboat Davy Jones
Retired secret service officer Capt. Dickson recalls a river pirate gang stealing the stern wheel steamboat Davy Jones from a Mississippi wharf. The tale follows Hank Partlow, the wealthy owner who believed gold hid aboard, and the pursuit down a winding slough as investigators track the vessel toward a concealed lake in timber.
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Beems
Dickson
Davy Jones
Mississippi River
Ihoking
Secret Service
Thieves on the Davy Jones Steamer
A first person narrator recounts an ambush on a river steamer named the Davy Jones. Parlow and Wastrow kill three rivals during a raid and loot sacks of money hidden in a stove false bottom. They flee as pursuers return, and Parlow dies later. Wastrow is suspected but never caught. the Davy Jones is destroyed by fire.
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Parlow
Davy Jones
Partow
Pathe
Washington
Waatrow
Nenc
Devarre
Missinnippi
Twce
Wastrow
Bat
Rone
Parsow
Wastpaw
Parion
Bulleia
Port Law
Farlow
Wunstrow
W. CG. Chapmany
Dairy Profits Divided Into Four Headings
Dairy profits may be divided into butter-fat skimmed milk calves and manure. The last is usually enough to balance up the expense of the work in caring for a cow a year.
Get Rid of the Scrubs in Favor of Well Bred Stock
The article argues that well bred animals return more value for consumed feed than scrubs whether raised for milk or beef. It asserts no extra cost to support quality stock and emphasizes higher productivity and profit from better bred beasts.
Salt the Cows Hazard Risks in Regular Salt Use
Regularly salt the cows can cause hazardous results. Best practice is to salt before each animal in the barn to avoid incidents and ensure safe handling.
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Helly
United States Secret Service
Hank Partlow
Chance
Cnue
Scense
the Day Jones
Francis River