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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1925
Page
8
A cow testing association member fed cows 800 lb corn cobmeal and 200 lb oats monthly, producing 470 lb milk and 24 lb fat with $1.04 per 100 lb. A higher protein balanced ration at $1.73 per 100 lb would support 3,780 lb grain costing $60.39, saving $14.49 and likely boosting production. illustrates protein importance and cost efficiency of balanced rations.
The article reports that cows yielding 1K pounds of butterfat annually return $8 above feed costs, while 406 pounds return $9, with quadruple production yielding over 12 times the net above feed costs. It cites Dana of Vermont and Pearson of Tinols and others supporting that large cows are more productive and cost efficient when all costs are included. It notes cows aged five to eight years typically produce more efficiently, citing McCandish of Iowa who analyzed over 10,000 records.
Soy bean meal proved as valuable as other meals for dairy cattle in a South Dakota State College experiment. Moderate feeding did not harm butter quality, while excessive amounts tended to yield soft, salty butter. Farmers could cut feed costs by producing their own high protein feeds.
A man from Brighton, England, described as hatless and pajama clad with a broad red stripe and a bundle like a banjo under his arm, was found walking in his sleep to a village five miles away.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a judge and prisoner debating lengths of incarceration with shifts from thirty to ninety days. The exchange hints at a courtroom or theatrical scene with unclear context or purpose. The wording preserves period voice without sensational detail.
Ajax Fleming of the Clarksdale Journal recalls a 59 year journey in printing journalism. He began as a printer's devil at Palmyra Spectator and rose to journeyman, then printer reporter and editor by 1872. He is described as the oldest active editor in Missouri.
The USDA Biological Survey warns of potential field mouse damage to apple trees this winter and upcoming seasons. Mice populations peak irregularly, with cycles of abundance followed by declines as predators rise. Orchardists should inspect trees and areas around the orchard and act to prevent future losses where signs appear.
Pruning in the first two years shapes the tree including crown, branch distribution, and crotch strength. After two to three years growth slows pruning, then resumes with thinning during heavy fruiting to maintain vigor and promote strong framework. Early training builds a robust structure free from narrow crotches.
Mulching the strawberry bed prevents frost damage and weeds, retains moisture, keeps berries clean, and improves soil. Horticulture specialists at Kansas State Agricultural College say mulch should be cheap, weed seed free, wind resistant, easy to apply, and not smother plants. Best materials include marsh hay prairie grass straw manure corn fodder oats and wheat or barley straw free of grain.
The article argues that whitewashing fruit trees offers little if any real benefit against diseases and pests and may not justify the effort. It notes claimed protection from winter bark injury lacks substantial proof and that the practice is not clearly pleasing in effect.
South Dakota State College researchers report that adding alfalfa hay to hog rations lowered corn needs for the same pork yield. Trials show chopped and whole alfalfa hay can sustain gains about equal to chopped hay, with potential benefits for winter feeding in South Dakota farmers.
The Ilesperides appear in medieval imagination alongside St Berandop and the Islands of the Seven Ciries as fictional or speculative lands described in ancient geographic texts such as Edrisi's 12th century geography.
The earliest mineralogy descriptions trace to Hats of rabernis compiled by Theophrastus about four centuries before Christ.
Results from three years of feeding experiments by the Idaho Agricultural College Poultry Department show a ration with 20 percent peameal and unlimited sour skim milk yields higher egg production and more marketable eggs. The average year shows 49.6 percent egg production, 181.2 eggs per pullet, with a profit over feed cost of $2.33 per bird and eggs sold at 14 cents a dozen.
Government researchers at Baleville Maryland tested pasture rotation on sheep flocks. A systematic forage-pasture change helps lambs reach market weight with fewer parasites but is not foolproof. Dosing with copper sulfate may be needed for full parasite suppression. details available free from the Bureau of Animal Industry in Washington, D. C.
University of Wisconsin poultry expert J G Halpin warns that immature and undersized pullets drive low egg output. He notes weight standards matter and hatch timing and care affect when pullets begin laying, ideally in the early winter when prices are highest.
A South Carolina pig club member writes to the USDA about a pure bred pig that has produced about 100 offspring since eight weeks old. He credits the pig with funding clothes and spending money during high school and college. He supports the Better-Size Better Stock campaign promoting well bred stock.
To stop hens from eating eggs provide oyster shell and scratch grain in the litter. Keep hens busy and feed a balanced ration with meat at 20 percent and darken the nests so eggs are less visible.
Ducks mate in flocks of about thirty females with five or six males. Meat scraps and dairy byproducts are essential to heavy egg production. Maintain separate housing for turkeys and chickens to avoid disease crossovers and ensure clean, well-ventilated facilities. Hatch under turkey hens and de-louse before setting. do not ice powder before hatch. Early hatched chicks grow faster. selling breeding stock is advantageous. Keep houses sanitary to prevent losses.
Farmers should include silage in sheep rations but limit corn silage to three to five pounds per head daily. Hay is needed, and in late winter some grain may be beneficial.
Two boys explore a country scene where the younger picks up a green apple and bites it. The older boy warns that eating it could cause apple-plexy, a playful warning noted in the Boston Transcript.
In India and Persia, babies’ faces are cleansed with a sham‑quill soaked in holy bark as a neon charm against evil spirits, reflecting traditional protective rites and beliefs.
A San Francisco Chronicle note argues that a man in middle age cannot be romantic without perceiving himself as an ass. The remark reflects on tenderness and self perception amid aging expectations.
The peak's name derives from a dome-shaped cloud that hovers above Mount Hood's summit, a striking feature noted in historical accounts. The cloud's constant halo inspired the naming tradition tied to the volcano's high prominence and frequent weather patterns.
The butters' zig zag path through the air makes it harder for birds to catch them in flight. The description notes how erratic winged motion disrupts chase attempts and improves evasive success.
A fragmented text speaks of a bar and a family with fine children beginning life well, suggesting a deserving life and a nation’s regard for their prospects. The passage lacks clear specifics about persons or events.
An English botanist reports the discovery of rhododendron species in Tibet that produce perfectly black flowers. The find expands cautions about plant color variation and Tibetan flora.
In the South seas flocks of pearl shell are used as hooks for trolling for albacore bonito and sew pike. The note describes fishing gear and practice amid tropical waters.
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