Farm Animals Pointers for Beef Growers Reforming Beef Types
United States Department of Agriculture urges improved beef cattle for lower meat costs and higher farmer profits. Key points include ample pasture, right cows and a purebred bull, large calf crops, proper care at birth, herd and calf health, replacement calves, disease prevention, shelter, fattening knowledge, and smart marketing. A Farmers Bulletin No. 1073 offers further guidance free from the Division of Publications.
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Farmers’ Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
Hogging Down Rye Unwise for Hogs Profit
Tests at Ohio Experiment Station show hogging rye yields less daily gain, higher feed needs, and is less profitable than harvesting rye for cash sale or feeding after thrashing. Typical figures: 811 pounds rye per 100 pounds gain when hogged, versus 333 pounds concentrates per 100 pounds gain with corn tankage and clover pasture. Hogs struggle to secure enough rye or overeat only maintenance.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Hog Feeding and Breeding Tips for Pigs
Guidance on hog husbandry emphasizes sanitary winnowing, controlled corn rations, grinding oats for piglets, and feeding behavior. It notes early lamb milk advantages, constant water, humane drinking, sow evaluation by litter size and breed conformity, and promoting early feed at three weeks. It also lists crops for hog pasture such as alfalfa red clover rape Canada field peas mixed with oats and barley, plus winter cereals like hairy vetch as valuable forage.
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Canada
Those Who Never Make Mistakes
For readers who mock others for errors the wire service notes a counterpoint idea. It suggests that those who never err in fact never create anything valuable. The remark serves as a bit of practical consolation to those prone to self-criticism.
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Be Master of Difficulties. Wrestle the First Difficulty
Be Master of Difficulties urges grit and persistence as the author calls for facing the first challenge with resolve. The quote endorses grappling with problems relentlessly until mastery, emphasizing determination and sustained effort.
Improve Swine Industry Through Purebred Stock and Health Measures
A USDA prepared plan urges use of purebred breeding stock to raise pork quality and uniformity. It promotes swine shows, pig clubs, and community breeding, plus supervision of feeder hogs and interstate distribution of anti hog cholera products. Immunization, parasite control, sanitary housing, and efficient slaughtering are highlighted along with genetic research and seasonal farrowing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Spanish Sardine Industry of Vigo News Summary
Vigo Spain dominates sardine packing and provides about a quarter of world production. In 1918 Vigo exports of oil packed sardines reached 2 037 000 cases of 100 tins each, worth an estimated 23 million dollars.
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Famous Forest of Arden May day procession observed near London
Yame Forest of Arden near London Rugland maintains an ancient custom of a May day procession with participants from local parishes. Afterward the scripture is sung in shade at one of the gos pel works sacred to its purpose.
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Arden
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Topiary Revival in England Highlights Historic Bird Formations
Travelers along the Staines Belfont church road note ancient yew trees shaped as peacocks guarding a wicket gate. The piece cites British topiary as a surviving craft, with Royal Kew Nurseries housing about 8,000 trimmed trees in animal, bird, or architectural forms, a patience-heavy art only future generations may fully realize.
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Belfont
Akill
Royal Kew Nurseries
Richmond Town
London Daffy Telegraph
Hall of Fame for Big Trees Nominations
The American Forestry association curates a hall of fame for large trees with entries such as the Boston Common tree blown down in 1918 and the Green Tree hotel on the Mississippi near Le Claire. Other nominees include the De Soto Oak in Florida and Virgil tree in Virginia, among others worldwide.
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Martintown
W. Va
Andrew Lewis
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Te Red Cross
Decline in Meat Prices Reported by Crop Bureau
The Bureau of Crop Estimates records show a long decline in pork beef and mutton prices from 1919 into 1920. Hog prices rose sharply from 1916 to 1919 then fell to 18.58 in January 1920, while sheep beef cattle and veal prices fluctuated with upward trends earlier and declines by 1919 and 1920.
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Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Price per Hundred Pounds for Producers Ranges Noted
The record notes a price figure per 100 pounds for producers, showing a yearly average moving from 7.63 dollars in 191 to 12.11 dollars, indicating a marked increase in value or cost over the period.
Buttermilk Value Described For Pig Feed
Buttermilk shows slightly lower protein and carbohydrates than skim milk yet remains very similar in usefulness for pigs. It is easily digested and rich in minerals like calcium and phosphorus, making it excellent for growing pigs, brood sows, and breeding boars. A good supplement to corn, buttermilk enhances feed utilization by pigs.
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Lambing Time Care for Ewes Published Guidance
Accurate records suggest separating ewes during breeding and lambing. By about the 28 day period, separate them for extra feed and care. Dipping should occur even in severe weather, with a warm dry place provided for sheep to dry off, improving long term flock health.
Millet feed harms horses says experiment findings
A damaged report notes millet fed liberally to horses caused increased kidney action joint swelling and lameness while modest supplemental use may be acceptable for cattle and possibly safe for some horses. A Seattle blind man proposes a compass belt aid to navigation.
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Millet
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