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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1931

Page

11

Winter poultry farming prices and breeding plans

Ohio State University extension poultry expert Jf Cray notes fall egg production is key for winter pricing. He urges planning in February for next fall, emphasizes breeding as crucial for early pullet performance, and predicts higher costs and potential profit shifts as feed and egg prices move.

Jf Cray Ohio Site University Cray AH A Wat Sife Paulry Phacty

Fatten Young Cockerels in Bachelor Quarters for Quick Growth

Rerley Winton of the Missouri College of Agriculture recommends keeping young cockerels in bachelor quarters from 10 to 12 weeks old to ease crowding and prepare pullets for laying. Birds weigh about 1.25 to 1.5 pounds when ready to fatten, then are placed in fattening crates with limited feed for the first day or five days, followed by controlled feeding. A fattening batter of corn meal and maltings with milk or buttermilk is advised, with no need for bone meal or white rice.

Cnelbrela Rerley Winton Missouri College of Age Ceaiture Bnt WIM

Green Ducks Provide Demand and Proper Rations

The article discusses green ducks as a steady market with fair prices and the need for quality breeding stock. It outlines keeping conditions, water access, and clean yards, then details a feeding mix of flour, bran, beef fat, Rhinol, and greens to raise healthy ducks in ten to twelve weeks.

Kent Rhinol Bo

Poultry Hygiene and Disease Prevention Tactics

The article discusses poultry hygiene emphasizing protecting birds and preventing disease. It outlines the aim to preserve vital body functions and reduce hindrances while maximizing efficiency, and to ward off disease causes, interrupt their spread, and destroy infections.

Worn Troubles in Poultry and Farm Hygiene

Advice warns worm problems in poultry and turkeys rise from dirty promises. Prevention centers on cleaning and disinfecting facilities, removing droppings, and keeping roost areas clean. Emphasizes lasting control by sanitation and minimizing areas visited by fowl to reduce infestation risks.

Find Corn Adapted to Resist Drought

United States Department of Agriculture and state stations report drought resistant corn strains. Dark Green Lancaster, developed at Ames, showed strong drought performance with low leaf burn and favorable yields. Krug remained best among commercial varieties with higher tassel burn. Crosses from Dark Green Lancaster averaged 63.8 bushels per acre versus Krug at 87.5. Further work aims to combine drought resistance with other traits for practical use.

United Sates Department OF Arhoritions WNU Borvicg United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Plant Industry Lancaster Ames Krug Krag

Scattering Manure for Pasture Benefit and Risks

Agricultural guidance from Ohio State University stresses fall or early spring topdressing of pastures with finely spread manure. Cattle manure should be spread on corn ground rather than pastures, and mixing manures from different species risks disease and parasites transfer among stock. An old method advised breaking up dry cow pats away from barns to evenly scatter nutrients.

Farma Husboandman Ohio State University

Save Fruit Trees From Insects and Diseases

W H Alderman, Chief Horticulturist at Minnesota University farm, urges spraying fruit trees this year to protect foliage from insects and diseases. He notes frost damage in some plums and orchards may mislead growers into skipping sprays, but healthy foliage is needed for next year's buds and stored plant food. He advises at least three spray applications through the season.

W. H H. Alderman Minnesotan University Farm Alderman Me Alderman

Be i f Fattening Calves Diet Policy Details

Beef rations favor shelled or ground corn and cob meat for calves. L P McQuinn, noted extension apologist in cuvimal husbandry, notes oats barley and limited wheat may be ground with corn. Oats are bulky due to hulls. barley or oats can make up to half the grain ration in small amounts.

L. P. McQunn

Railways Across Africa Open New Inland Route

London Times notes a modern transcontinental journey from Lobito to Beira, 2049 miles, enabled by the Benguela railway and Katanga copper fields. It credits British enterprise and Sir Robert Williams with guiding Congo wealth development, linking Cape to Cairo as a backbone for future regional trade and agriculture.

David Livingstone Africa Livingstone Angola Mozambique Tha Bret Ocean Lobite Beira Lobite Bay Benguela Ite Belgian Congo Katanga Rhodesia Diamonda Kimberley Copper Fins South Central Africa Elisibethville Sty Fist Robert Willams Fen Livingstone Willinamy Congo-Zambez Wi'tama Cecil Rhodes Capeto-Cairo Rhodes Cape Cairo Cape-to-Cairo London Times

American College Men Not Politically Bent

An analysis from Sunday School Times notes that American college students appear largely apolitical, lacking responsibility to public affairs. It compares U S undergraduates unfavorably with English students, cites limited campus political engagement, and mentions distant interest in Congress and state legislatures.

Congress

Turkish Veneration Meets Translation Rush for Koran

Turkish ecclesiastics oppose translations of the Koran yet the government permits three versions to be published. About fourteen thousand copies have sold as readers who once heard the sacred text in Arabic now glimpse its meanings. initial mystery fades amid accessible interpretations.

Deadly Barracuda Threat To Humans Highlighted

A dubious old account claims the barracuda, a large savage fish, is more dangerous to humans than the shark. It allegedly rivals a twelve year old boy in size, with a mouth capable of causing permanent injury on a bite.

Troplen Sens

Prisoners Receives Glowing Pleas From Lawyers

The lawyers offer glowing pleas for the prisoners. The weary court clerk remarks that some may have led better lives than he has, highlighting contrast between defense statements and the judge’s or public sentiment.

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Fragmentary lyric line from old verse asks if you loved another

A garbled early line mutters about love and jealousy, suggesting a question of affection toward another girl. The text is incomplete and reads like a fragment from a poem or song, with odd spelling and punctuation.

Compare Construction and Quality Is Rualite

The line urges readers to note Firestone tires and visit a Firestone Service Dealer to see Extra Values for safer, trouble free motoring. It highlights May June and July as peak buying period and promotes driving in for inspection and purchase.

Firestone Firestone Service

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