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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
7
A Nebraska farmer explains silage as essential for cattle feeding. Indian corn silage yields the most feed per acre, with the entire plant used. correct cutting, packing, and top covering prevent waste. Silage supports bowels, tissues, skin, and coat, making stock more productive and cheaper than hay.
The Rural New Yorker explains that streaks in butter come from insufficient or improper working and uneven salt. Churn at low temperature to form large granules, drain buttermilk, rinse with cold water, and drain. Salt and lightly work to dissolve salt, then chill. Avoid overworking to prevent extra saltiness and grain breakage.
The article argues purebred cows carry heredity for milk quality and reproduction. It warns against keeping low producing cows and urges breeding on the farm, emphasizing the silo as essential to profitable dairying.
The Conestoga Traction Company outlines the Lancaster and Lititz division schedule effective January 1 1914. It notes specific departure times from Lancaster and Lititz on weekdays Saturdays and Sundays, with freight cars leaving Lititz at 9 15 AM and 3 15 PM arriving in Lancaster at 11 30 AM and 6 00 PM.
A notice announces the Lancaster County 8.5 Association convention to be held in Lititz on Thursday. The brief item confirms a local gathering of members and the meeting location.
Prepared by the dairy division of the United States Department of Agriculture, the piece emphasizes testing each cow to identify productive animals. It warns against keeping unproductive cows and suggests selling them to fund better sires and dams. It highlights Holstein as economical and notes a University of Nevada Holstein record dairy test of 325.5 pounds milk and 14 pounds butterfat by a year and eight months old.
The article explains milk yield rises until seven, remains steady to twelve then declines. Cows peak best between six and ten years. Winter costs rise for upkeep, so dairymen should dispose of poor cows promptly, viewing them as liabilities rather than assets.
The initial price deters many farmers from silage feeding for corn. Silo costs range from 200 to 1000 dollars, with slave and monolithic models offering 60 foot heights. Pit silos cost less, mainly due to labor which the owner can perform during slack periods.
Hoard's Dairyman recommends a grain ration of ground oats and bran in equal parts for bulls weighing 1500 to 1800 pounds, with optional oilmeal if droppings are dry. Ensure ample alfalfa and feed silage as soon as the silo is filed, no need to wait for ripening.
Four Butler men hunted coons without licenses and were arrested by Game Protector Curtis. He found one coon in their possession. The hunters could not offer a defense and paid the minimum fine.
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