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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
7
Guinea fowls are growing in favor as a substitute for game birds, making guinea raising more profitable. Purebred fowls fetch higher returns than scrub chickens, so raising pure bred stock offers greater profitability.
A USDA prepared note explains that some agricultural districts retain workers by offering modest homes and small plots for gardens and livestock. Married laborers receive comfortable housing and the chance to raise a garden and a few pigs and chickens, supporting steady employment.
Two turkey hens with nearly equal age broods released to free range stay in one flock making them easier to locate and care for. Avoid large numbers of young poults in one flock to prevent crowding under heat sources.
The U S Department of Agriculture details cultural methods to curb wireworms in seed corn and young crops. Deep summer tillage after hay cuts, thorough field rotation, and manure or fertilizers reduce pest impact. Intercrop with soybeans or buckwheat, and ensure good drainage and lime use.
Guidelines from the United States Department of Culture on preparing farm buildings for disinfection. Emphasizes cleaning ceilings walls and floors, removing organic matter and refuse, treating soil and manure, and selecting a safe effective germicidal agent. Describes application methods and cautions about toxic disinfectants and animal safety.
USDA notes grain smuts cause large annual losses with wheat oats and barley. It urges prevention by treating seed with formaldehyde to reduce damage and safeguard yields.
The farmer should prevent the introduction and spread of diseases on the farm. Key precautions include seed disinfection, proper seed bed location and care, and crop rotation to reduce disease incidence.
The text argues U S Department of Agriculture estimates a vast annual wastage from national negligence in grain handling. It claims 90 million bushels capacity wasted, enough wheat to supply allies with flour and feed millions of horses. It promotes formaldehyde seed treatment as a simple fix to save most of this loss.
Practical farming note advises improving soil by cultivation and drainage, adding humus and plant food economically. It discusses beans in succession as a cover crop for grass, spinach, or union sets to boost soil health and yield.
The text outlines using a strong spray pump to saturate the entire stable interior with disinfectant and lime wash, focusing on feeding troughs and drains. If drying, Time wash can be used afterward. After completion, open doors and windows to air and light for ventilation.
United States Department guidance urges strict sanitation to prevent disease from overcrowding and soil contamination. Proper house ventilation, removal of night droppings, and soil rotation reduce lice and mites. lime treatment for clay soils and appropriate insecticides help control pests.
The Moline Universal Tractor weighs 3880 pounds and uses 98 percent of its weight as traction on the two main drive wheels. It operates as a compact unit with the implement at the rear, front tractor wheels handling steering. A single operator sits on the implement to control the entire outfit, with easy interchange of implements and a rear carrying truck for odd jobs.
The Bureau of Entomology notes sodium fluoride destroys lice and provides temporary immunity in birds. The Farmers Bulletin outlines Poultry Standards focusing on size shape and color as key factors for uniformity and marketability across breeds and varieties.
The article extols chickens as the most efficient poultry, noting their ability to convert kitchen scraps and waste into profit, their use of seeds and grains from various sources, and their pest control and forage benefits. It argues for keeping more chickens than other poultry, with some of the others also present on farms.
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