Self Fed Cows Show No Gains From Free Feeding
A University of Illinois dairy study found that allowing cows constant access to grain hay and silage increased feed intake and cost but did not boost milk production. The experiment tracked moderate-producing cows, noting varied feed preferences and that separate feeds were eaten more than mixed. Some cows gained weight, but overall milk output did not rise.
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W. B. Nevens
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Nevens
Milking Affection and Calf Handling for Dairy Yield
A veterinary style discourse explains that calves should nurse only briefly, or not at all at first, so dairy cows transfer affection to the caretaker who can then maximize milk production. Proper separation after birth, feeding the calf from a pail while the cow increases yield, is advocated for efficiency and veal quality.
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Jnand
Lref
Dairy product grading changes take effect July 1
Officials announce that dairy and poultry products will be graded under new terms official graders replace inspectors and official grading certificates replace inspection certificates, with existing certificates valid until exhausted. The shift aligns with international terms, naming grading certificates for butter and eggs and detailing quality marks and perforated dates. 36 grading offices will operate nationwide including Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago and others with Minnesota Missouri and California parten cooperation with state ag departments.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Department
U. S
Washington
Bay Cities
California
Boston
Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Plymouth
Wis
Minneapolis
Duluth
San Francisco
Petaluma
Calif
Missouri
Minnesota
New York City
State Departments of Agriculture
Money in feeding lambs and steers
A preliminary Colorado Agricultural College report based on records from 19 Greeley area operators shows four year gains from lambs and three year gains from cattle. It notes $850 net income from lambs and $170 from cattle for 1000 lambs and 100 steers per year, with other farm benefits like alfalfa markets, labor, and manure value enhancing total returns and long term farm improvement.
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Department of Economics and Sociology
Colorado Agricultural College
Greeley
Barney
R. T. Burdick
Breeding Season Poultry Advice From Dr Kaupp
Dr B F Kaupp head of NC State poultry dept advises post season removal of roosters from flocks while safeguarding those kept for next year. He notes fertile eggs suffer in heat but infertile eggs store well. select early hatched cockerels for breeding and provide green feed mash and grain for best egg production.
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B. F. Kaupp
North Carolina State College
Kaupp
Dairy herds in Ohio should shed low producers
A dairy cow must produce about 9,000 pounds of milk yearly to break even on feed costs. Ohio State University figures from an northeast Ohio county show 20 percent of cows perform poorly, with the bottom ten averaging 3,439 pounds and the top six reaching 12,740 pounds. The survey suggests removing the lowest producing cows to raise the herd average, aiming for 9,500 pounds for the group and 7,500 pounds per cow as a goal.
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Ohio
S. M. Salisbury
Ohio State University
Babcock Tester Reveals Cow Dairy Yields and Fat
A dairying authority notes a cow’s value comes from milk yield butterfat content and feed. Weighing milk at each milking gives exact pounds per lactation. Using a Babcock tester monthly reveals butterfat levels and a feed record helps judge if a cow is profitable.
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Babcock
Dairy Squibs on Farm Silo and Cow Comfort
A dairy note urges checking the dairy stable this season to cut labor and boost cow comfort. It highlights silos as a symbol of prosperity, early salt for calves, ample silage, warm water for cows, and the impact of water intake on milk yield and quality.
Few Have Perfect Sight Across Years Statiletics
Data across twenty one years shows only one in ten people aged over twenty one has perfect vision. By age forty the majority have some level of visual imperfection, indicating sight declines are widespread among adults.
Newton Honored on 200th Death Anniversary
A British observance marked the two hundredth anniversary of Sir Isaac Newton's death. The renowned scientist remained unmarried throughout his life, living as a bachelor until his passing.
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Isaac Newton
England
Bachelor
Eazrly
Star Spangled Banner Written in Rowboat Instead of Prison Ship
The famed lines were penned by Francis Scott Key in a rowboat during the War of 1812 while a truce relieved a prisoner, not in the hold of a ship as class history claimed. Key reportedly finished the poem as dawn returned and the flag yet waved over Baltimore, declaring the land of the free and the home of the brave.
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Francis Scott Key
Key
Baltimore
Fort McHenry
Woman's Home Companion
Confusion at Greek Tragedy Exam Ends with a Laugh
A university undergraduate, clueless about Greek tragedy, submits a clever paper by a friend. During the exam he misreads Sophocles as Bophouctes, prompting astonished examiners and a relieved, confident correction from the student.
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Sophocles
Tips for Bosses on Hiring and Motivation
A dated advisory argues against hiring men with light hair and blue eyes for office roles, urging executives to reward effort with praise. It notes many leaders have darker complexions and argues for approaching people as friends rather than police or teachers to motivate workers.
Golfer Faces Alibi as Temper Rages on St Andrews Green
An enthusiastic golfer with a volatile temper faced a crucial short putt on the St Andrews links. He addressed the ball, studied the line, steadied himself, and missed. The silent group remained motionless as he glared around, eyes roaming the horizon, until a burst of expletives ended the moment.
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St. Andrews
Pigs Thrive On Large Pastures In Illinois Study
A University of Illinois evaluation shows pigs raised on larger pastures outperform those on small plots. On 160 farms the average pasture per sow and litter ranged from under one acre to two-plus acres, with runts per litter dropping from 71 in very small pastures to about one in 100 in larger fields. Extension expert E T Robbins notes that wider roaming reduces worm and germ disease pressure and helps keep pigs healthy.
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Ilinois
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
E. T. Robbins
Hivestock Extension
Turkey Hen Nature Lessons Do Not Disturb Nests
A guide to brooding turkeys notes maternal instinct is strong and advises placing nests away from rival hens with protective barriers and careful confinement until poults hatch. It also defines harpies as described in Greek and Latin poetry as ravenous birds with humanlike faces and sharp claws.
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Turkey
Charcoal Benefits for Growing Chicks in Feed
Experiments in chick mash show charcoal is commonly added for preventive aid though it has no food value. The black odorless powder absorbs intestinal gases and may help with indigestion, dyspepsia, and diarrhea. Some claim it absorbs toxins produced in the intestine.
Poultry Notes on Breeds and Care
Heavy hens bring 8 to 10 cents more per pound than light breeds. Watch for lice signs in young poultry as brood infestations can spread quickly. A coal stove keeps brood houses dry and sanitation should not be neglected. Chicks three weeks old should have mash time and sun exposure. Incubator chicks die more from chilling than other causes. Birds with hen mothers thrive in cold, and turkeys fare better free range than confinement.
Globe Post delivery notice urges subscriber complaints
The Globe Post calls attention to regular prompt delivery and asks subscribers to call 154f if papers are missed or late so the office can correct the issue immediately. The notice emphasizes accountability of delivery boys and urges immediate contact for timely service.
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Globe Post
Healthier Stronger Girl Uses Vegetable Compound
A Silverton Oregon factory worker Julia Schmidt long weakened by strenuous canning work attributes her recovery to Lydia J. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says the remedy made her healthier and stronger and she recommends it to others facing similar suffering. Address given as 113 Willow St Silverton Oregon.
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Oregon
America
Julian Schmidt
Lydia J. Pinkham
Julia Schmidt
Willow St
Silverton
Miss Schmidt
Select Sire to Improve Good Qualities of Herd
Advice on choosing a dairy sire by tracing production records through dam, granddams, and great granddams. Evaluate sire, grandsires and daughters for transmitting ability, noting inheritance percentages and limits of pedigree proof. Warn against selecting a poor animal despite a strong pedigree.
Raising Dairy Calf Breeding Affects Future Stock Value
Good breeding is essential to stock raising but the value of breeding stock declines if improper care follows. The dairy calf is typically raised by hand rather than by its dam, and the method used greatly influences its size strength and future usefulness.
Nothing Left Little Ted Loses Pencils at School
A boy named Ted, five years old, repeatedly loses pencils at school and comes home in tears. His mother marks his name on the pencils to stop the losses, but the problem persists as he reports more items going missing.
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Ted
Live Stock Notes on Feed and Hog Management
A farm ledger of livestock feeding urges alfalfa and mineral reminerals for rations. It stresses shade for hogs in heat and that sow welfare post farrowing impacts pig gains. It notes the Ireland movement began in 1870 seeking local Irish legislature and national recognition.
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Ireland
Origin of weather vanes and cock figure atop steeples
Vane legends trace cock shaped weather vanes to papal times as reminders to clergy. Swedish belief holds that a cock crow drives ghosts away.
Jayhawker Origin in Kansas Ties to Free-State Retaliation
The term Jayhawker originated in Kansas during the slavery debate and was used for free-state men who organized retaliation against pro slavery demonstrations.
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Kansas
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