Holstein Friesian Cattle In Holland Show Cleanliness And Care
The article details Friesland in the Netherlands as the origin of the Holstein-Friesian breed, noting rich clay soils, abundant pastures, and clean barn practices. It explains winter feeding, official milk testing since 1897, and high producing cows like Schoon Rier II, while contrasting with summer grazing and no grain.
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Holland
Chadwick
Gerow
Friesland
Fries
Netherlands
North Sea
Schoon Rier II
R. J. Palsma
Lieve Frouwen Parachse
Chestnut Crops Flourish Despite Blight Fears in Pennsylvania
In northwestern Pennsylvania a strong chestnut crop thrives, easing fears that chestnut blight would end the species. Older residents recall grave damage from the disease or pest, but current reports suggest the scare may have been exaggerated.
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Pennsylvania
Trong
Changes in Cattle Industry Back in the Eighties
The Stockman argues the decline described in a county with 200 pure bred beef cattle reflects broader shifts. As land costs rose, farmers switched from breeding to buying or finishing cattle. Dairy products prove more profitable, yet the cattle industry persists by adapting to lower feeding stock costs and market changes.
Sheep Decline in Western States Prompts Mutton Urge
The article notes a drop in shorn sheep across Montana Wyoming New Mexico Idaho and Utah from 1910 to 1918 totaling 3 060 000 fewer animals. It argues for reviving flocks on farms even on weed ridden land and cites one farmer who turned corn and weeds into a lamb crop.
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Montana
Wyoming
New Mexico
Idaho
Utah
Central States
Rural church dying out in Midwest and Finland regions
A Michigan correspondent for The Independent reports that rural churches are vanishing with no pastor support. He cites 1700 Finnish churches and 800 in Kansas without pastors, and within eight miles of his location ten churches lack pastors with little effort to fill vacancies while only four try to sustain services.
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Michigan
the Independent
Finois
Kansas
American Horses Fill English Market As War Demand Grows
American horses find buyers in England with 400 to 600 dollars per head as dealers profit from wartime demand. Over 5000 head sold in Pennsylvania and nearby states with shipments to London aboard ships like the Minnehaha. The Department of Agriculture notes demand could last a decade or more, with about a million horses currently in service for the war effort.
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England
Pennsylvania
London
Atlantic Transport Company
Minnehaha
New York
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Largest tree prize offers for nut bearing and broad leaf types
The American Genetic Association announced two $100 prizes for rephotographs of trees. One prize targets the largest nut bearing tree such as chestnut oak walnut butternut. The other seeks the largest broad leaf tree that does not bear edible seeds.
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United States
American Genetic Association
California big trees lack rivals among conifers
A note compares tree types and states that cone bearing trees are not needed photos as California big trees have no rivals among conifers. The text references pecan and lists elm birch maple cottonwood and tulip poplar among non cone bearing varieties.
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California
Old Mr. Coon Holds On Against Hunters and Winter
The raccoon persists despite pursuit for fur and meat, thriving across the United States. Nocturnal omnivore with swimming, digging, climbing abilities, it eats mice frogs fish molluscs fruits nuts and eggs and washes its food before eating. As spring approaches it prepares to emerge from hibernation after a snug retreat for warmth.
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United States
Fallacy of farming wealth increases and marketing
A speech by James J. Hill argues that adding huge yearly farm wealth via production does not raise aggregate value. He cites U S Department of Agriculture figures showing higher yields do not boost total farm income unless consumer purchasing power grows, noting price effects and middleman control.
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James J. Hill
Northwestern Railroad
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers Face Higher Prices If Crop Yields Grow
Quote warns that a rise in farm income by expanding crops could force consumers to pay substantially more for products, arguing that a $10 billion to $15 billion annual gain would pass through to shoppers.
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George Sonda
Ohio County
West Virginia
George
Aliea
Mr. Coon
David Gordon
Hershey, Pa
J. E. Gruber
Hershey Derry Church
Vingst’s Store
John B. Curry
Swatara Station
Curry
New Holland
Hershey Store Co
Chocolate Avenue
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