Dairy and Creamery Feed and Care for Peak Lactation
Agricultural experts stress feeding and drying periods around calving as crucial to yearly production. The article notes a Jersey cow Sophie XIX’s record and outlines grain, protein, and carbohydrate ratios, plus suggestive pre and post calving rations and amounts for winter feeds and specific grain mixtures for different forage plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. White
Connecticut Agricultural College
BE. B. Heaton
Dupage County
Dairy Byproduct Value From Liquid Manure
A thousand pound dairy cow voids about twelve tons of solid and liquid manure yearly worth about 30 dollars in fertility elements. Liquid manure accounts for 60 percent of the total and is typically a total loss.
Dairy Notes on Stable Care for Spring Calves and Cows
The notice urges keeping box stalls ready for cows entering spring, avoid long cream storage, ensure abundant clean water, and let cows self-serve water in the stable. Calving heifers require special care with exercise away from older cows. Check for udder hairs and remove with shears to prevent irritation during milking.
War Mortality Rising Amid Epidemics In Europe
Reports from Germany France Russia and England warn of rising mortality and spreading epidemics as food shortages deepen. Russia calls a special Petrograd conference, Britain tightens control of fats and oils, France faces wheat shortfalls, and Briand vows the army is fully provisioned despite a dire supply outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Petrograd
London
Europe
France
Russia
England
Amsterdam
Herr Hofer
Ministry of Munitions
Boret
Boret of the Agricultural Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Indian Finds Mineral Samples Near Pyramid Reservation
Jack Samuels an Indian from the Pyramid reservation brings rock samples to Indian Agent H. Ashbury and Mackay School of Mines for assaying. Some samples look promising and may foretell a notable discovery. He says ledges are large and ore could bring wealth like whites. Traditions of rich float have existed for years without locating the ledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Amputated Arm Replaced in British Soldier
The Daily Chronicle reports a remarkable operation on the son‑in‑law of M P James O Grady. An arm was amputated after front injuries, then a daring procedure removed the injured bone portion and reattached the limb. The patient can lift a cup of tea and use the arm, with only minor shortening visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Chronicle
James O’grady
New York Could Raise Over Half a Million Men if War
Albany reports that census data and health department figures indicate New York State could supply more than 570000 men for military service if war broke out. About 2480000 males aged eighteen to forty five are eligible, with similar numbers fit for home defense.
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New York
Albany
United States
State Health Department
Stotesbury
New York State
Adjutant General of the
Williams
Sailor’s perilous World War I sea journeys told in 1914 1915
Stewart Springer, 18 when he sailed from New York on August 6 1914, recounts a perilous voyage from Cardiff to Montague Street Brooklyn. He survived multiple sinkings and torpedo attacks aboard ships including the Pearlmoor Gulflight Aidenwing Frankstream and others, ending after a North Sea mine strike.
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New York
Stewart Springer
Here
Springer
Montague Street
Brooklyn
Cardiff
Wales
Teneriffe
England
Scilly Isles
Gulflight
Bay of Biscay
Frankstream
English Channel
Dardanelles
North Sea
Walnut timber harvest reveals 150 year old tree
W J Norris a walnut lumber dealer near Shelbyville reports a 160 acre Hope farm tract yielding about 50 000 feet of timber. The average tree age is forty years with a standout 152 rings. Logs include two sixteen foot pieces thirty inches in diameter intended for veneering and airplane lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
W. J. Norris
Missouri
G. W. Hope
Bet He'd Win Bride in City Honeymoon Wager
Chicago groom Gordon Thorne and Miss Virginia Milner married on a California honeymoon trip and left with a $2000 check signed by best man Townsend Netcher. Thorne had bet Netcher last autumn he would win Miss Milner, a claim Netcher approved with a smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gordon Thorne
Virginia Milner
California
Townsend Netezher
Netcher
Snake Under Horse's Foot in Monterey Woods
While clearing timber on Dry hill Monterey, Wellman and his crew heard a rattlesnake. They found it under a horse’s hoof, pinned and unable to strike, and killed the snake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mass
Dry Hill
Wellman
Washington State at a Glance From 1915 guide
The Homeseekers' Guide summarizes Washington state features. It details western and eastern climate, topography, and resources. major mountains like Rainier Adams and Baker. Puget Sound. timber and shipbuilding strength. agriculture including apples, pears, alfalfa. Yakima Wenatchee Walla Walla valleys. irrigation projects. mining and salmon industries. population growth. education and land data. and notes on hatcheries, industry, and public lands offices.
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Washington
Columbia River
Oregon Line
British Columbia
Idaho
Yakima
Wenatchee
Walla Walla
Spokane
Okanogan
Columbia
Snake Rivers
Texas onions roll to market on rising shipments
Texas onions are moving toward northern markets as shipments begin at a hundred cars per week and are set to double. The price slump continues as growers push volumes into the market, signaling growing supply and broader distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Farm Loan Associations Grow in Washington State
Spokane reports 139 farm loan associations organized in Washington with seven in Chelan County. Communities listed include Wenatchee Leavenworth Cashmere Chelan Entiat Dryden and Manson. The Spokane bank opening soon stirs local farming interest in the Wenatchee valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal District Farm Loan Bank
Spokane
Wenatchee Valley
Couple Weds On 200 Foot Smokestack In Florence
Florence Colorado witnessed an unusual wedding as Bessie Norton twenty one and Joseph Bowling twenty six tied the knot atop a 200 foot concrete smokestack in an oil plant. Rev. W J Kidd officiated as the ceremony drew a near citywide crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence, Colo
Bessie Norton
Joseph Bowling
W J. Kidd
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Hood Farms
Sophie
C. I. Hood
Lowell
Dairy Notes
Cook
Bride
Evergreen State
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Mt. Baker
St. Helens
Timate
Olympics
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Pacific Ocean
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Homeseekers
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Willapa Harbor
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Kititas
Thurston
Lewis
Whatcom
State
University of Washington
Seattle State Agricultural College
Pullman
Kittitas
Stevens
Grant
King Counties
Union
Russel Sage Foundation
Farm Loan Associations
Chelan County
Knights of
Pythias
Bearey Warner, C.C
R. BR
B. Bating
Zarthan Lodge No
Masonic Temple
EB. Mohler
W.M
A. G. McKeown
E. J. Widby
M. D
W. W. Elmer
Commercial St
Leavenworth
G. W. Hoxley
Leavenworth, Wash
DR. J. Stillson Judah
Leavenworth Hospital
Attorneys AT Law
A.N. Corbin
Burt J. Williams
Central Building
Chelan Co
Wenatchee, Wash
Reeves & Reeves Lawyers
W.F. Whitney
O. B. Hughes
Sam Sumner
J. A. Adama
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
Fred Kemp
Halbert Block
Geo G. Hannan
Crollard & Crollard Lawyers
Lewis J. Nelson
Elliott Block
Leavenworth, Wasq
E. H. Fox
Weeler
Leavenweneashington
John EB. Porter
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee Wash
Tweeds System CO
Pacific Block
Wash
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