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Newspaper
Indiana County Agent
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1916
Page
2
The article discusses economical hog feed using legume and forage crops, self feeders to cut labor costs, and mineral supplements. It covers mixed feeds with potatoes cooked or steamed, and notes small raw potato use with succulents, suggesting tankage or meat meal to boost profits.
A list of potential names is readied for selection by Purdie University with a plan to register a chosen name in the county recorder’s office. The list includes Garden Spot, Glendal, Glenwood, Glen Valley, and several color and landscape themed options such as Golden Dust and Good Value, among others.
State experiment stations warn farmers to avoid feeding stock especially horses musty grains this winter. Mold on dented corn damp barley oats and spoiled seeds can cause intestinal trouble and possibly blind staggers. If feeding moldy grain add salt and use laxatives for constipation, provide clean hay fresh water and salt to ease effects.
Farmers consider feeding potatoes to hogs as an alternative to corn amid low potato prices. Experiments from Germany and the United States show 4 to 4 1/2 bushels of cooked potatoes yield about one bushel of corn for gains, making potatoes worth roughly 18 to 20 cents per bushel at 80 cents per corn.
The article describes straw shed designs for cattle and hogs with space guidelines. Cattle need about fifty square feet per cow and half that for young stock, with a sample layout of twenty cows and ten young stock in a 16 by 90 foot or 32 by 45 foot shed. Hog pens require ten to fifteen square feet per hog, about 20 by 30 feet for fifty hogs, and should be separate from cattle with tight walls to prevent escape.
When white paint becomes yellow and dirty use whiting mixed with water to smooth and wipe the surface. Rinse with clean water and a cloth to remove residue. Treated this way the paint dries truly white and heavily stained areas will scarcely show.
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