Hog farming seen as winners as hog prices stay high
The piece notes rising profits in hog production with Hershey’s herd nearing a thousand, while U S Department of Agriculture analysts urge eastern farmers to expand hogs using forage and pasture. It highlights high hog values, strong demand for lard and cured meats, and the advantage of eastern markets for pork production.
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Hershey
Pittsburg
East
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Jersey City
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Canada
Care of the Teeth In School Children
The article notes that many schoolchildren have decayed teeth leading to unclean mouths and toothache. Neglect of primary teeth often causes decay of permanent teeth, affecting chewing, digestion, and overall health and growth potential. Poor health reduces ability to keep up with schoolwork and grows risk of contagious diseases.
Wasted Corn Fodder and Straw Cost US $102 Million Annually
A Department of Agriculture report finds American farmers waste about $102,860,000 yearly on corn fodder and straw. It urges greater straw use in feeds and manufactures, better feeding methods, and wider silage adoption to recover value and reduce waste.
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Department of Agriculture
Department
India
United States
Steady Man Wins Out in Business Race
A business man explains that steady effort matters more than quick moves. He recalls shifting jobs and a restless attitude before marriage taught him reliability. The piece, from Woman's Home Companion, stresses persistent growth and earning trust to be built into an organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont
Chicago
The Cossack Horse In The Russian Advance
The article praises the Cossack horse known for small stature a short thick head and neck yet clear intelligence. It notes the animal thrives in harsh weather and climates despite lacking a warm stable and highlights its role in the recent Russian advance.
Remarkable Horse Brings Food by Snow Plunge
A horse that reportedly starves unless fed, but relishes forage a goat rejects. Its rider tethers the animal on a snow covered plain and the horse scrapes away the snow to reach grass beneath. The creature is so docile it will even form a breastwork for its master to fire over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
The Partridge in Agriculture and German Farm Interests
The article notes partridges aid farming by eating weed seeds and insect larvae, aiding crop protection. It observes the German partridge is larger than the American and discusses broader German agricultural strategies for pest and weed control.
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Germany
DT Signed Charity Name in Louisville Courier Journal
A terse exchange notes a donor’s reluctance to parade charity while indicating DT signed and a fletitiows name added to the fund, as reported by the Louisville Courier Journal.
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Hat
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A. W. Holman
Market Street
Harrisburg, PA
Bessie E. Poorman
Carter
Bell Telephone
Locust Street
Dash
Cossack’s Horse
Manhattan Shirt Co
B. V. D., Superior and
Rockinchair
Ferry
3D Street
Walnut
E. G. Hoover
North Third Street
Fred B. Harry
H. C. Dodge
N. 3Rd St
John B. Curry
Swatara Station
Curry
McCormick
S. H.C
Titan
New Holland
Crown
Missouri
Genuine McCormick
Dempwolf's
Martin
Hershey Store Company
West Chocolate Ave
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