Blackleg Disease in Cattle Warns of Global Reach
Government experts warn that blackleg affects cattle worldwide regardless of climate or altitude, with high grade stock most at risk. The article urges vaccination, describes seasonal patterns, symptoms, and the preventive vaccine program, noting millions of doses distributed and substantial savings for stock owners.
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North
Dakotas
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Panhandle
Texas
Europe
Bureau of Animal Industry
Agricultural Department
How to Build a Plank Frame Barn
A practical guide tracing origins to New England and detailing plank frame construction for a 40x60 ft barn. It covers wall height, roof techniques, purline posts for long spans, foundation piers, floor joists, rafter sizing, bracing, and roofing options with oil treated shingles or tin plus decorative tar and pigment.
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New England
Atnton
Foul brood warnings for beekeepers and control notes
The British Board of Agriculture and Fisheries released a pamphlet on foul brood in bees summarizing current knowledge. It explains the bacillus alves bacteria form spores in rotten brood, signs include weak stocks and sluggish activity, and preventive steps stress hygiene and disposal of infected combs. It warns that mild cases may use disinfection but expert advice is advised.
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British Board of Agriculture and Fisheries
Proper Ventilation For Dairies And Grass Value
Detailed instructions on stable ventilation using inlet and outlet flues, ceiling protection, and insulation to maximize heat use and air change without lowering temperature. Also notes on grass value, dairy milk quality, and customer expectations.
Frost proof watering system for concrete drinkers
A detailed plan for frost proofing animal drinking systems with a central storage tank, a secondary protected tank, deep buried feed lines, and circulating return pipes to prevent freezing. It recommends a vertical conduit pass through a furnace heated pipe, insulated secondary tanks, straw or manure protection, hinged wooden covers, and brass screens to keep sediments out while maintaining continuous water circulation even in freezing conditions.
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Breeders’ Gazette
Hog Feeding Practices For Growth And Breeding Stock
Farmer advises selecting rapid growers for breeding, stressing long bodies, strong hams, good feet, and weight gain to 300 pounds by 12 months. Emphasizes mixed feeds including soybeans, clover, alfalfa, and rye to sustain green forage year round, careful feeding, clean housing, water access, proper bedding, and bone development.
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Iinota
The Robber Cow and Milk Science Notes
Farmers chase profits in dairy ventures but many quit after small, uneven gains. The piece compares the risk to buying many hogs and concluding pork is unprofitable. It explains milk proteins albumen casein lactoglobulin and notes lambs can be raised on cow milk with careful feeding and proper 92 degree heating.
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Totel
Penego
Arkansas
Kansas
Missouri
Signs of Saloon Names Stir in Washington Commentary
A writer laments the mislabeling of alcohol venues in Washington. He notes signs read buffet or cafe but deny real beverages at the premises and mocks the trend toward euphemistic depictions like dining room or sample room. He jokes about coining a virtuous term to replace gin mill labels.
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Washington
New York
Diplomat Chekib Bey Leaves Washington In Credentials Question
Turkish minister Chekib Bey arrives at the White House for a farewell with the president before returning to his homeland. He has served without proper credentials, designated in the diplomatic list as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, while U.S. officials note the unusual stituation and press missionary claims. Phoebe Couzins, longtime suffrage figure, is now an invalid at Riggs house. An elevator attendant at federal buildings is praised as a “bird” for dramatic delays. William M. Starr, born 1807 in Virginia, marks 100 years without a physician or medicine in Washington’s Oldest Inhabitants Association record.
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Chekib Bey
Washington
White House
Jhan
State Department
Chekit Bey
Constantinople
United States
Root
Phoebe Couzins
Gustin B. Anthony
Miss Couzins
Riggs House
Miss Cousins
St Louis
William M. Starr
Virginia
Bull Run
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Prof
D. H. Otis
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