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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
9
United States Department of Agriculture outlines how intestinal worms injure hogs especially growing pigs fed in dirty pens. It recommends mineral mixes and castor oil worm treatments, notes santonia scarcity, cautions against drenching, and advises frequent pasture changes and clean housing to reduce infestation.
The quickest way to increase meat stocks is to raise poultry and egg output. Doubling production next year would yield 6.5 billion pounds of poultry and eggs, freeing pork and beef for domestic use and allowing most of that meat to be sent to Europe. Poultry remains the most economical option for rapid growth.
A bee expert warns that the average cellar is an ineffective storage spot for honey. He notes poor conditions and risks that contaminate or spoil the product, urging proper containment and climate control.
A reflection on starting with solid stock as the foundation of lasting success. Emphasizes early strength, steady growth, and the advantage of experienced capital. Notes caution against overreliance on initial gains and highlights the value of disciplined investment.
Silage offers a cheaper winter feed, storing corn for silage costs similar to shocking and processing. It allows timely storage in poor weather, reduces waste compared to fodder, and supports more stock per land area, though it provides no digestive benefits.
Soybean seed spoils quickly if not handled well after threshing. Spread beans on the floor to dry, then store in dry ventilated bins or socks. Do not hold seed for planting beyond two seasons as vitality declines rapidly.
Nutrient blends in Willecorn feeds claim to support healthy bone development and muscle growth in young animals by pairing with complementary foods. Experts caution that balanced diets are essential for proper growth and avoid overreliance on a single supplement.
Advice urges raising as much food as possible on the farm to guard against high prices next year. Emphasizes importance of meat and bread, and lists milk pork poultry eggs butter beef mutton and other livestock derived foods as key.
If you must buy seed corn pay a neighbor a reasonable price for select dried seed of a proven variety. Avoid paying a stranger a high price for seed touted to yield miraculous results.
Allments are preventable and chickens are subject to a large number of ailments. The text notes that most ailments affecting poultry can be avoided through proper care, sanitation, and management practices.
Government warns taxpayers of March 1 1918 deadline for income tax returns. Officials will visit every county to assist filers and enforce penalties for late or fraudulent returns. Farmers can deduct farm expenses and depreciation while noting exclusions and dependents.
Ohio experiment station plots show manure boosts corn yields differently by soil richness. On poorer soil a ton of manure plus phosphate increases corn yield by 0.08 bushels per acre, while on rich land the same treatment raises yield 17.89 bushels. Total long term yields converge despite initial differences, indicating soil fertility drives manure effectiveness.
The Scientific American describes a sheet metal roof invented by J H Perry of Middletown New York. The design lets tinsmiths rapidly form roof sides and ridge without soldering while making joints rainproof. It uses metal sheets with upturned abutting members and inward downward flanges and a peak shaped seam cap to fit over the flanges.
Fowls confined in close pens lacking insect forage require added protein and minerals. Grain alone is insufficient for optimal laying performance or young chick growth. meat scraps or tankage are commonly fed to supply these nutrients, with laying hens especially benefiting and occasional meat feeding aiding growth.
A concise editorial notes that neglecting to keep high quality seed risks wasted effort and foregoes the gains of foresight. It emphasizes saving good seed as essential to profitable future crops and prudent farming.
A spirited testimonial from Mrs. Sara Shaw of Portsmouth Ohio praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes relief from pains in her side weakness and family burdens after using the remedy and urges other women to try it. The notice invites letters for medical guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
Roup and kindred diseases are linked to colds. When colds are present they threaten the throat and respiratory tract allowing germs to attack, causing canker bronchitis catarrh and related illnesses. The passage suggests that infections would rarely occur without a preceding cold.
Representatives of the United States government announce their belief that when the big crops of grain produced this year are marketed the prices of poultry feeds will be reduced somewhat.
The notice warns that feeding cheap or damaged food with little nourishment is unsafe and should be carefully examined before purchase. It cautions buyers about hidden health risks and stresses due diligence in selecting feed.
A detailed guide describes silvering a mirror by applying tin foil and mercury, pressing with chamois, then weighting overnight. The method specifies about three drachms of mercury per square foot and notes the work appears easy but demands considerable practice to perform neatly.
A note on feeding poultry drafts advice to use all table and kitchen waste as excellent hen food. It highlights beets cabbages and mangels as suitable, storing for ready use and business use.
Scarcity of oil will soon extinguish or dim many Danish lighthouses. Navigation and exports to the west will face greater difficulty as oil allowances for domestic lighting are sharply curtailed.
In Minneapolis, restaurant keepers started a pleless day to save wheat sugar and food. If the experiment succeeds a doughnutless day may follow.
A witty note on fame as the printer’s goddess, stating she preserves the names of her favorites in the newspapers.
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