Qualified Shepherds To Boost Sheep Stock In US
In a speech at the More Sheep More Wool meeting Dr. J T Molter head of the Bureau of Animal Industry urges expanded shepherd training and breeding to raise sheep herds. He argues that small flocks lack incentives for improved breeding and disease control and that larger dairy style operations show the gains from better management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Sai
J.T. Molter
Bureau of Animal Industry
More-SheepMore-Wool Association
Sheep Raising Urged Where Land Suits It
The article stresses promoting sheep raising mainly in areas with suitable land and conditions, noting its importance for thriving flocks and sustainable livestock management. It emphasizes matching land and climate to the sheep industry for long term success.
Numerous Livestock Associations Formed With Federal Help
Fifty nine livestock breeders associations were organized in the last fiscal year with aid from the Well States department of agriculture extension specialists. Many others were formed among the Migrant girls as well. Extension aims include eliminating feral hulls and replacing them with pure, high quality fruits. Federal workers collaborate with state colleges and county agents through extension divisions.
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Well States Department of Agriculture
Silage feeding tips for young calves
Silage for little calves notes that calves under a year gain little from heavy silage rations as it can cause repeated scouring. It says calves aged six months to one year can be fed satisfactorily if limited to about one third of their body weight in silage.
Ewes Urged to Be in Good Flesh Before Lambing
During the nivkling period the greatest demands fall on ewes and farmers are advised to ensure animals are in good condition of flesh prior to lambing to withstand the drain on their system.
Make Profit From Lambs Through Field and Dry-Lot Feeding
Farmers can profit from lambs by feeding in fields, but top market weights come from a period in a dry lot fed with harvested feeds. Some feeders use a mix of field feeding and dry-lot feeding concurrently.
Advantages of Good Roads for Local Prosperity
An article argues good roads boost town access by shortening delivery times and reducing spoilage of perishable goods. It notes lower freight delays attract home seekers and industries, while improving regional prices and supply, with benefits to farmers, merchants, and districts.
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Ting
Merrion
Road Projects Authorized and Funding Details
The record outlines road work authorized from July 1, 1918 through November 1, 1919, including almost 60 miles of roadway at an estimated cost of 2,047,847 dollars. It notes the government and state collaboration for construction, with progress on segments near Putts, Seerwpe, and Glenns, and completion of 12 miles by November 1, 1918.
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Hoested
Fedora Funita
Pss
Niles
Gmtlanit
Rand
Seerwpe
Glenns
Peter
Benefits Of Better Roads For City Man And State
A fragment discusses roads improving life and funds, noting reduced tolls and higher costs. It argues better roads ease financial burdens and support a progressive program, highlighting public gains for residents and city developers.
Cost of Road Construction in Lie of the Rhines
A discussion outlines the factors determining road construction costs including right of way, clearing, materials, excavation, ditching for drainage, subdrainage, stream crossings with culverts or bridges, and securing and placing materials.
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Rhines
Milk consumption rises worldwide a century apart
The report notes a long term rise in per person milk intake in the United States and global trends. It cites wartime declines and postwar reconstruction efforts, highlighting nations like Sweden Denmark Germany the Netherlands Italy and Canada. It discusses goats sheep and cow milk use for butter cheese and drinking and calls for campaigns to boost child milk intake.
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Sweden
Denmavely
Germany
Hole
Netherlands
Holla
United States
Asia
Africa
Health diet guidance and nutrition notes from officials
A fragmented health article discusses daily meals and vegetable intake, stressing moderation and interval timing. It mentions state nutrition officials and Heimer as a reference point, with broad notes on digestion, observation, and the benefits of consistent eating patterns.
Proper Care of Garments for Children
Advice on teaching children to care for clothing by folding garments neatly after wear and placing them on a floor or shelf. Emphasizes easy access, use of sturdy hangers, kept handkerchiefs and accessories in reach, and a convenient storage area to prevent loss.
Truckers Face Market Road Inequality in Rural Regions
A rural report notes that a trucker ten miles from a spring crop market on poor roads is at a severe disadvantage versus a rival ten miles away on better roads. The issue highlights road quality as a key factor for competitiveness in transporting rhubarb and related produce.
Use Small Amount of Water for Vegetables
Advice urges cooking vegetables in a small amount of water to retain mineral salts. It notes minerals dissolve into the cooking water and are lost if the water is discarded. The guidance also suggests cooking whale when possible.
Growing Fruit for Home Use in the Farmers Bulletin
The United States Department of Agriculture presents Mart ers' Bulletin 1001 Growing Fruit for Home Use. It covers well ripened fruit and its preservation methods including canning drying and curing. The bulletin lists desirable varieties for temperate regions and notes practical cultural points for beginners.
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United State Department of Agriculture
Marters
United States Department of Agriculture
Outcome of Apple Orchard Growth Factors
The article discusses external factors affecting apple orchard growth and yield. It notes moisture, cultivation, and fertilizer changes can alter tree development and eventual yield, with wet seasons often increasing growth but other factors possibly limiting results.
Selection of fruit plants for home gardens
The article advises starting with a small planting and gradually expanding the orchard as experience grows. It suggests increasing acreage from home-grown plants and notes small fruit thrives in varied soils with some soils better than others. A home fruit garden serves for personal use and often has a good market for surplus.
Prune Trees to Admit Sun in Orchard Care
Guidance urges pruning to allow sunlight into dense orchard canopies. Remove wood on the north side of larger trees to improve light and fruit coloring, noting that neglected branches can hinder Sun exposure.
Fowls Open Door Of House In Hen House Logic
A reader describes a home made mechanism for hens to open their coop door using a pulley system. The setup involves a hinged top door, a counterweight with stones, pulleys, and a cord passing to a lever near the nest, with a knot to hinder finger wrenching. This Popular Mechanics item explains the clever but risky design and its practical intent.
Poultry in Purebred Class Featured at County Fair
The article describes a poultry display stressing purebred peafowls within the agriculture exhibits. Officials note entries from a county and various stabilizing agencies while highlighting records for ducks geese and other stock kept on farms.
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Agelculture
Make friends with your hens and their confidences
Practical advice on bonding with poultry. The author suggests hens respond to care and attention, noting that a keeper will observe their habits and trust. The piece emphasizes regular contact and gentle handling to encourage health and lively behavior.
Range to Preserve Eggs for Winter Use
Preserve eggs by storage in water glass during April and May. Mix a quart of water glass with pine quarta in a jar, then tare the enulation in a fiverat ion or WHT preserve. Store in a cool place for winter use so eggs stay usable.
Colony Houses Aid Growing Poultry Safety on Clean Ground
Colony houses permit poultrymen to place growing stock on clean ground each year reducing disease risk. By distancing young stock from soil used by old birds, the practice limits disease hazards that arise when poultry reuse the same acreage over multiple generations.
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Ulm
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Brosh
Phi White
Fara
Megeaihies Jumst
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