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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
5
This article outlines practical steps for preparing and marketing hay from watering fields before cutting to choosing harvest timing for different livestock. It compares feeding beef versus dairy cattle, highlights the value of stable manure, and presents an example from E. J. Ward in Prosser showing feeding hay can double market returns.
A correspondent to the American Agriculturist argues milk goats cut living costs, noting goats are tuberculosis free and milk equals or surpasses cow milk. With lawn feed, daily costs can be about five cents per head, six months of year nearly none, and proper grazing rotation prevents overuse of any spot. Toggenburg and Saanen are highlighted as best American milk breeds.
The article outlines humane hoof care to prevent lameness, notes on horse feeding tests at Canada experimental farms showing corn and bran or barley and bran can substitute oats and bran in equal parts, and observes palatability differences. It warns that tail rubbing may indicate worms and prescribes salt and wood ashes for a week as remedy. grinding grain is rarely profitable for ordinary work. carrots should be fed sparingly and sliced due to laxative effects and kidney impact.
A Hoards Dairyman advised method to cow bulls of excess energy by daily work and a controlled double loop restraint. The process uses a rope passed through the nose ring and around the body to topple the bull gently, then hold and repeat to reduce bossy behavior without injury.
From Farm and Fireside guidance a simple method for treating choking in animals using egg administered in a bottle with a funnel or improvised aid. The article contrasts better outcomes from balanced farming with ample feed and manageable livestock versus crop-heavy systems reliant on purchased feed.
Farm Journal advises feeding sows liberally to stimulate deep milking and pork supply. It warns to discard poor milkers as undernourished pigs stay poor regardless of environment.
In many parts of the country farmers are reverting to oxen. Well mated and properly broken they form a dependable farm team and can be sold at a good profit when outdoor work ends.
Advice on improving livestock through endurance stock, proper care, and feeding. Emphasizes selecting large and healthy sows for breeders, keeping hogs quiet and comfortable, and the link between good breeding and feeding for better market weights. Two months of strong feeding can fatten sheep in good condition.
For Breeders of Trotters. The American Cultivator notes that understanding heredity law is valuable to breeders aiming to produce trotters that win money. The more knowledge a breeder has, the greater the chance of success in racing stock.
Cause No. 1513 in Benton County Washington orders the sale of Lot One and Two Elk Two of Benton now Richland to satisfy a judgment of $1329.60 plus fees and costs. The sheriff will sell at the Prosser courthouse front door on August 23, 1913 at 10 a.m. cash to the highest bidder, subject to a $700 prior mortgage.
Statement of ownership and management for the Kennewick Courier published weekly in Kennewick Washington. Editor Ralph E Reed managing editor E C Tripp business managers Reed and Tripp publishers Reed and Tripp owners Ralph E Reed and E C Tripp sworn July 26 1913 before notary Ernest L Kolb with commission expires 1916.
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