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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1913
Page
5
The article argues hog growth requires daily feeding and a grain component for fattening. It cautions alfalfa pasture alone underfeeds digestive systems, explains cost dynamics of grain versus forage, and prescribes a 1.5 to 2 percent daily grain ration alongside strong alfalfa pasture for profitable, steady gains.
The state of Washington strengthens the noxious weed law as amended by the last legislature. Owners and land managers must destroy noxious weeds yearly to prevent seeding. Road supervisors and city authorities are tasked with enforcement and reporting. lists of affected lands must be filed. Noxious weeds include Canadian thistle Russian thistle tumble mustard Jim Hill mustard cockleburr and other pests.
Farm guidance suggests liberal feeding after lambing to prevent fever and udder issues. Oilmeal aids lamb growth and market finish, while corn silage works if mold free and not overly acidic. A Shropshire flock should yield nine to ten pounds of wool. dock lambs at eight to ten days for minimal setback. ensure ample fresh water and dry spring approaches.
A Pennsylvania farmer, D. Ott, outlines calf feeding economics from Orange Judd Farmer. First year milk costs 15 dollars, cornmeal 3 dollars, hay and pasture 8 dollars total 26. Second year 23 dollars and third year 33 dollars.
The Shorthorn breed is described as very bulky for a small frame with light offal and fine bone. It is praised as a prime beef producer, winning in shows and markets, with easy fattening and strong inheritance of good traits. Crossing Shorthorn bulls on common cattle improves meat quality from inferior female lines. The head shown exemplifies a good Shorthorn type.
A farmer argues that calves kept to full maturity maximize net gain and meat yield. At three years and 1600 pounds live weight selling at 9 cents a pound provides $144, with a $61 net balance. Keeping calves to maturity increases profit versus early sale for veal.
A veterinary guide explains that hard milking often stems from a warty growth at the teat duct or a scab covered sore. Removal by a sterilized scalpel and postcare with boric acid and balsam of Peru restore milking. If milk flow resumes slowly, cautious stripping and, if needed, cutting through the obstruction with a teat histoury follows.
Digest of Rural New Yorker advice on churn hygiene. Rinsing churns with warm water, air drying, and avoiding lids prevent tainted butter. Limewater or soda substitutes can sweeten neglected chums, while rapid operation ensures water reaches all parts. A small leak can ruin outcomes.
A Kansas Farmer editorial extols growing Spanish peanuts as a pig feeding system. Plant and cultivate the crop then turn in the pigs for automatic pork production, praising the method as the best machine yet discovered.
In the matter of the Estate of Richard F Richardson deceased Lucy A Richardson administratrix petitions for order to mortgage West half of Tract E Menhinicks Addition Kennewick Benton County Washington to Pacific Building and Loan Association Tacoma for 1000 dollars eight years monthly installments 16.14 to pay off mortgage taxes and assessments. The court orders all interested parties to appear July 26 1913 at 10:00 AM before Court Commissioner Andrew Brown Prosser Washington to show cause why the mortgage should not be granted. Dated June 18 1913.
In the Superior Court of Washington Benton County the estate of Charlotte M Hudnall deceased is administered. Creditors and those with claims must present vouchers to M N Hudnall administrator at Crab Creek Lumber Co Kennewick within one year from first publication June 13 1913 or claims will be barred. Attorney C L Holcoms represents estate.
Department of the Interior notice states Carl J. Sickels of Kennewick Washington filed to prove up a homestead claim for SE%4 section 6 township 6 north range 29 east Willamette meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner E W Trenbath on July 12 1913 at Kennewick witnesses listed include John M Wroe Louis Tremble William Elgie Moore and Joan H McDonald.
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