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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
5
Orchardists note increased bird life in Kennewick with robins and others proliferating this spring. Farmers are urged to protect insectivorous birds from hunters and nest raiders to reduce pest damage and save millions in spraying costs.
Authorities contend nitrate is the best form of nitrogen for feeding crops. It is readily available without temperature limits, does not acidify soil, and remains the cheapest option compared with blood bone tankage and ammonia salts.
The article urges selecting sheep that mature early for breeding and keeping only the best and those you can feed and care for. It warns against buying from stock yards and inadequate shelter. It notes sheep as a profitable soil builder and resilient to weather when properly sheltered.
President Henry J. Waters of Kansas Agricultural College warned at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago that corn is deficient in ash content and in quality protein. He cited complete proteins from meat scraps dairy and eggs and noted certain vegetable proteins from beans peas linseed clover and alfalfa can support growth. Weanling pigs fed corn alone vs corn with alfalfa pasture showed left growth patterns from weaning at about forty five pounds.
Breeders claim Mulefoot hogs outperform others in vitality and early maturity. The July 1 start shows corn-only fed groups struggle, with at least one death each year. Sows are described as gentle mothers that produce large litters, with the pictured Mulefoot sow owned by John H. Dunlap of Williamsport, Ohio, noted as a multiple champion.
Veterinary experts note corn alone fails to sustain pigs. Ash additions do not help. complete protein boosts growth. Milk protein casein with corn yields pigs weighing 250 to 300 pounds, while corn with ash stays thin at 45 pounds. Kansas Industrialist reports Manhattan results.
The article instructs on daily water flow from troughs, indoors or out, and cleaning out trash, straw, and fodder. It emphasizes fresh water over stale, dirty supply and notes sheep’s sensitivity to feed and drink. A quoted dialogue about changing youth behavior closes the piece.
In Benton County Washington the estate of Antonio Caha deceased has an administrator appointed J W Behrmann of Kennewick issuing notice to creditors to present verified claims with vouchers within one year from February 28 1913 at the law office of C Staser Kennewick Washington or be forever barred.
Alvah J. Dennis of Kiowa Washington filed intent to make final five year proof on land described as SEY Section 2 Township 7 N Range 27 E W M before Guy H. Pearl U S Commissioner at Prosser Washington on March 22 1913. Witnesses are Hans Smith Arthur Dimmick William C. Potter all of Kiona Washington and Joseph Battig of Horse Heaven Washington.
Publication of summonses in three separate Benton County actions. First case seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on Charles F. Lott and Minnie M. Lott property for $634.02 with costs. Second action aims to cancel contract and quiet title on NW quarter of SE quarter of Section 23, Township 8 North, Range 30, EWM. Third action seeks $375 plus interest and foreclosure on property in Columbia White Bluffs area.
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