Dairy cows peak value at six years old per farmer estimates
A Hershey Press summary reports that dairy cows reach peak value between ages five and six, based on 1,800 dairymen estimates. The study, Dept Bulletin No. 413 by J C McDowell, covers Holstein Guernsey Jersey and Ayrshire, with values from birth to fourteen years and a table of percent of maximum value.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department Bulletin
J. C. McDowell
Hershey Press
Department of Agriculture
Esceasaes
Serene
Ceee
C. Ees
Dr Watts Garden Notes on Market Cabbage and Crops
Dr Watts cautions growers on cabbage prices likely to stay high but advises conservative planting. He urges quality soil care for celery tomatoes peppers and onions, warns against overexpansion after a price spike, and stresses clean weed control for a healthy next year’s strawberry crop.
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R. L. Watts
Grade Crossing Accidents Highlight Pennsylvania Rail Safety
A Pennsylvania report shows 403 grade crossing accidents for the year ended June 30 1916 with 161 killed and 357 injured. The study urges complete grade separation, cites 11 776 crossings with only about 15 percent protected, and notes more pedestrians were hit at protected crossings. Auto wagon and pedestrian deaths peaked compared with the prior year. There is a $10 million estimate to abolish remaining crossings, and one billion dollars for statewide elimination. Fortune for Education The Eckley Coxe Jr will leaves 880000 to Penn University 600000 to University Museum and 100000 endowment to raise professor pay. Flynn and Penrose Meet After six years they reconcile at Union Station in Pittsburgh. Stay on the Farm Governor Brumbaugh says Pennsylvanias future hinges on keeping farmers on the land and boosting agricultural support. He describes farm tours to help farmers stay on the farm.
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Pennsylvania
Doheney
Ainey
Public Service Commission
Philadelphia
Bureau of Engineering
Saya
New Bloomfield
Brumbaugh
Kansas Grange Insurance Seeks All Elements Coverage
Kansas Grange driven insurance growth offers all elements protection covering fire lightning and wind. Members’cooperative firm pays local solicitors 1.50 to 2.00 per policy. five year farm house rates run 1 per 100 for owner occupied and 1.25 for tenant occupied. Rates vary by building type and wind risk.
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Kansas
Grange
Companien
Anys
Witness Portrays Quiet Spying During Domestic Dispute
A witness testifies that the defendant and his wife argued while he listened nearby. The witness insists he heard only the man appear to be listening rather than acting aggressively.
Sunday Baseball Where Do We Stand
Willis asks Gillis about Sunday baseball and freedom to enjoy the day. Gillis argues expression continues, noting the rich at golf and the poor with their cars as context for the debate.
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Willis
Gillis
Union Stock Yards Chronicle of Lancaster cattle trade
The Union Stock Yards near Lancaster grew from a small start to a six million dollar annual business. Frank B. McClain, head of the McClain Commission Company and lieutenant governor, leads the livestock exchange. The yards attract buyers from Eastern states and ship cattle, hogs, and later sheep, with occasional large horse and mule consignments during European demand spikes.
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Livestock Exchange
McClain
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Seaboard
Mystery Solved on a House Boat Cook
A lighthearted exchange reveals how a cook stayed with the group for a month aboard a cruising house-boat because she could not swim. The anecdote highlights nautical humor and practical humor of the era.
Half Done Jimmie Delays Departure With Missing Shoe
A domestic scene recounts Jimmie being sent upstairs to prepare for an outing with his mother. After a long wait, she calls him to hurry, noting they are late, and he confirms he has all but one shoe on.
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Jimmie
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Union’ Stock Yards
Union Stock Yards Company
McClain Commission Company
Frank B. McClain
Les
Tammie Iequante
Ruouen
Uouet
Atta
Hershey Printing Co
Hershey,, Pa
J. E. Gruber
Derry Church
Yingst
David
Gordon Hershey, PA
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