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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1924
Page
6
Charles J Bray of Colorado Agricultural College explains beef cattle breeding goals. Emphasizes pure bred bulls in good size, vitality, and consistency, raised under workable conditions. advise pairing with pure bred females and avoiding cheap inferior bulls. Stresses fertility, annual calving, and producing multiple calves through well chosen sires.
E R Grogs of State College of Agriculture promotes a cheap self-feeder for young pigs. A 4 barrel is prepared by removing heads and placing a pyramid on a square platform built around it. Feed is added to the barrel and the base height is set so the feed flows steadily without waste.
Pigs fed sudden lush clover after grazing short grass risk bloat and quick death. Wet clover and any green feed can trigger the problem under abrupt transitions. Modern hog farming uses a succession of green crops from spring to autumn to acclimate pigs and prevent bloat, with rye oats peas rape clover alfalfa and corn common choices.
On farms where sheep graze year round, rotate pastures to avoid infection. Do not let flocks graze one area for long periods. alternate pastures frequently. This practice prevents pasture infection, stimulates appetite, and promotes grass growth.
The article endorses turpentine as an economical remedy for wormy pigs. It describes symptoms such as poor growth, rough hair, and pot-bellied appearance, and recommends a teaspoonful per 100 pounds of weight mixed in milk or slop, given daily for three days.
An Ohio Farmer article extols grafting fruit trees as a rewarding season task. It covers selecting scions from healthy previous growth, timing before leafing, and careful cuts. The guide explains wedge cuts, cambium contact, wax sealing, and pruning to balance growth and sunlight.
Iowa dairy researchers urge that dry cows receive grain to sustain lactation. A thin cow that fed on corn stalks will not yield much milk after freshening, so feed alfalfa hay and silage while dry. A ration of ground outs three parts bran two parts limeolive one part with as much corn as the cow can handle is recommended, adjusting before calving to prevent excessive fat.
Guidelines for transplanting fruit trees and vines advise pruning all roots at transplanting time. Trim to eight to ten inches for long roots and remove badly bruised ones. Cut back tangled fine root masses and thin dense clusters to promote healing and healthy growth.
A historical article notes insects outnumber all other living beings in species diversity by a factor of five. It cites 170000 insect species preserved seventy years ago, today about 750000 described species not counting parasites, and 350000 in Europe. Beetles alone exceed 190000 varieties.
Joe confesses to wife about two misses in his car last night. He says only one was in the engine, causing a row but implying common car trouble. The exchange suggests light humor centered on mistaken romantic misadventure.
The guide notes plant roots need space. avoid heavy pruning as nursery roots suffice. Place the tree an inch deeper than in the nursery, lean into the wind, and pack soil firmly around roots with topsoil next to them. Properly planted trees should resist being pulled up.
A brief promo urges painting more farm houses in 1924 than in 1923, linking paint to beauty and economy.
The Board of Fish Commissioners announces a policy program to close streams in sanctuaries and forest preserves to fishing, cites excessive posted lands, and argues law enforcement will remain strict. It urges lowering license age to 16, funds for public fishing grounds and hatcheries, and study of industrial pollution with curative methods. It notes dams permits should include public fishing provisions where possible and says no practical fishways exist.
A quirky misread OCR line notes AIF Volunteers and a humorous jab at the pool of presidential hopefuls described as a forest of vole ante rs. The fragment reads oddly and lacks clear factual details for a fuller summary.
The term soteria is a Greek word for salvation describing safe deliverance from danger. It derives from Greek elements meaning deliverance and rescue. A discussion includes two quoted individuals and an anecdote about a crowded train showing social interaction and language use.
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