Oats as stock feed debated by agricultural experts
A Scottish agricultural paper reviews oats versus bran for cattle and dairy cows, noting oats offer higher fat and energy but bran supplies more protein. It discusses substitution in rations, dairy herd economics, and practical mixes with linseed meal, plus Danish use with barley.
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Christmas Bargain List at The Big Store
The Big Store presents a Christmas bargain catalog with toys games and gifts for children including Meccano and skipping ropes. A wide range covers toys, clothing, millinery, dress fabrics and housewares with prices from 1/2 to 40/ and specialty items for holiday gift giving.
Feeding oats to weaners boosts market value in drought period
J B Taylor reports on feeding oats to 100 weaners from April 5 to June 15 under grass scarcity. Total eleven weeks intake 50 hag, average bag 120 she, ending June 15 with 79 sold June 17. Net gain per head about £29 4s 1d, value up £150 overall by improved conditions and market readiness.
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Sudan grass proves value as summer forage in Wheat Belt
Commissioner Geo L Sutton reports Sudan grass proved palatable and productive on E W Cotton’s Naresk plot. Cows on Sudan grazed two days after sowing increased milk yield from two to three kerosene tins per milking, showing its value as a hardy summer catch crop to extend green feed in early summer. Drought in October and November aided germination this year.
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Frosts Do Not Harm Plants, Say Early Settlers
The article notes settlers report frosts in September are not severe enough to kill plants. They emphasize that ongoing experience shows the frosts only lightly affect crops as they settle into the growing season.
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Tember
Treby
Scientists Prove Sugar From Sawdust via Acid Treatment
A report notes advances in producing glucon from sawdust. Sawdust is treated with acid through a new process, yielding large quantities of sugar. The article also mentions obtaining motor spirit from sawdust and wood as part of chemists’ effort to derive metal and other products from waste.
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