Production of silver foxes profitable on ranch
United States Department of Agriculture reports silver fox farming as a profitable, well managed venture. The bulletin outlines thriving ranch breeding across northern states and parts of the west, with 500 farmers in the field and 12,000 to 15,000 foxes in captivity in 1922. Emphasis on stock selection, feeding, quiet ranches, cleanliness, and disease prevention.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Frank G. Ashbrook
United States
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London
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Colorado
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
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Bulletin
Washington
Profitable to Produce Crops of Best Quality
The article argues that producing high quality crops yields profits beyond production costs. It notes that price spreads between good and poor quality goods are large, while care and handling often drive most expense. Emphasizes initial investment plus ongoing care as key, with personal satisfaction for farmers.
Japanese Millet Suited to Many Kinds of Soil
Japanese millet thrives on extreme soil types and does not require heavy preparation. It grows rank, so light seeding is advised and, generally, not more than a bushel of seed per acre.
Not Many Farmers Give Eggs Needed Attention
A few farmers who focus on eggs as they do on milk find market returns more satisfactory than the traditional method. The piece notes the shift toward organized egg production and distribution.
Progress in Drive for Better Sives Grows May Interest
In May 553 persons filed agreements with the USDA to use pure bred sires in all livestock operations including poultry. The total cooperators reach 10,064 owners, improving nearly 1,500,000 head of livestock.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
States
Pruning Tomatoes Tied to Individual Stakes Advantage and Technique
Pruning and staking tomatoes to individual stakes yields earlier larger fruit with uniform size and easier harvesting. Strings should be tight to the stake and loose around the stem using twine jute or rag strips. Training allows cultivation through the season and avoids vine trampling during harvest.
Bordeaux Mixture Aids Potato Leafhopper Control
Bordeaux mixture protects potato plants from leafhoppers. Mix one fourth pound copper sulphate in about two and a half gallons of water and add milk of lime from a quarter pound of slaked lime. Spray both sides of the potato plant leaves.
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate in Putnam Circuit Court
Cred itors heirs and legatees of Sarah Massey deceased must appear in Greencastle Indiana on September 24 1923 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk Walter S Campbell signs notice dated July 28 1923.
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Sarah Massey
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Walter S. Campbell
Putnam County Council to Meet in Greencastle
Putnam County Council will convene in the Greencastle courthouse commissioners room on Wednesday August 15 1923 at 10:00 a m. to begin preliminary work on 1924 appropriations and tax levies and to address miscellaneous business. Auditor Ralph E Knoll issues the notice.
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Putnam County Council
Greencastle
Putnam County
Indiana
Notice of Sale of Frame Dwelling House in Greencastle
The undersigned states that on Monday August 27 1923 at nine o clock a frame dwelling on Lot 7 Block 6 Central Survey Greencastle Indiana will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at not less than the appraised value. Purchaser must remove the building within one day from sale and the tenant may occupy for at least one year from sale day. The Greencastle Consolidated .
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Greencastle
Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle Consolidated
Notice of Administration for Alvin B. Hanks Estate
The undersigned Walter Booher is appointed administrator by the Putnam county Circuit Court. The estate of Alvin B. Hanks, late of Putnam county Indiana, is alleged to be solvent. Corwin and Gillen are attorneys. Dated August 8 1923.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
Alvin B. Hanks
Walter Booher
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