Christmas at the Custard Cup comes alive with shared joy
Lettie and family navigate a thrifty Christmas in the Custard Cup. Mrs. Penfield guides lessons in contentment while Lettie, Drink, and Thad prepare a community party, exchanging simple gifts and embracing generosity from neighbors like Mrs. Sanders. Uncle Jerry hosts games as the tree glows with candles and homemade decorations.
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Settle
Thad
Lettie
Mrs. Penfield
Settie
Penzie
Penfield
Weatherstone
Uncle Jerry
Prue
Jerry
Bilss Hapgood
Hapgood
Bonnie Geraldine
Plymouth
Lorene
Iain
Sandy
Penzile
Spacing Influence on Corn Yield by Plant Type
United States Department of Agriculture reports on spacing effects between hills for single-ear and prolific corn varieties. Prolific type yields more per acre and ears per plant under varied conditions, while single-ear weighs more per ear. Bulletin 1157 notes prolific’s superior adaptability and productivity in general field culture. free copies available via USDA Washington.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
Washington, D
Portrait Torment as Lawyer Notes Cancer's Face
A London Tit-Bits fragment describes a lawyer returning from court in a huff and whispering awe about a portrait. He claims the complexion resembles a cancerous subject, while to others the portrait shows a young, wealthy, beautiful woman who died six months later of cancer.
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London
Use of Acid Phosphate Does Not Injure Soil
Experimental evidence shows that continued use of acid phosphate does not increase soil sourness and may even reduce acidity. Studies with heavy long term applications found plots receiving acid phosphate were not as sour as untreated plots. The term acid phosphate is a trade name from treating phosphate with sulfuric acid and does not harm soil.
Skim Milk Boosts Pig Growth in Jersey Trial
New Jersey agricultural experiment station fed two groups of ten pigs each using shelled corn wheat middlings and tankage. One group also received 50 pounds of skim milk daily. gains exceeded grain costs, suggesting five pounds of skim milk per pig daily is economical at 58 cents per 100 pounds. Milk should be pasteurized due to disease risk. milk quality had no effect on results if consistently used.
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The
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Milk as Vital Feed for Chicks in Early Life
The piece promotes milk as essential for young chicks, noting its role in stimulating growth and disease resistance. Sour milk or buttermilk is highlighted as a remedy for coccidiosis, a major chick disease, with rapid growth reducing susceptibility.
Grade or Scrub Bulls Used in This Country
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that 75 percent of dairy bulls in use are grades or scrubs from nontraditional ancestry. Purebred calves were under 80,000 in 1921, likely less than half the total born, many slaughtered for lack of market profit. Even if all purebred bulls were raised, replacing the 60,000 grade and scrub bulls would take three to six years. Only 8 percent of dairy cattle are purebred, risking insufficient supply if farmers embraced purebred sires.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Prominent Duck Growers Detail Fattening Rations
Replies to a USDA inquiry reveal feeding schedules for market ducks. Growers describe cornmeal heavy rations with bran and middlings, mixed with flour beet scraps and beef scraps. They advise restricting green feed before marketing and maintaining water access.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Peculiar Points to Look for in Selection of Ram
Guidance from Iowa State expert T. Stone on choosing rams for small flocks. Emphasizes masculine stamp, strong constitution, deep rib, broad chest, dense fleece, pink skin, low head height, and calm temperament for long term herd quality.
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T. ©. Stone
Iowa State College
Concentrates for Thrifty Sows and Dairy Feed
The article notes small concentrate needs to keep sows thrifty and that supplements are rarely required. It advises skim milk as best protein feed when available, else alfalfa, clover, soybean or cowpea hay. Hay should be fed in low racks or in the lots for at will consumption.
Real meaning of sports in fowl breeding
The article explains that sports are offshoots in poultry colors and comb types arising from crossbreeding. It cites Silver Laced Wyandottes producing white or black offspring, Partridge Wyandottes yielding whites, and rose combs producing single comb birds. It notes many modern breeds arose from sports and that older breeds breed true.
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Rhode Island
Movable Roosting Coops Aids Growing Young Fowls
Movable roosting coops help young chicks gain space as they grow. Structures about six feet long three feet wide and three feet high at the front offer air circulation with wire sides. Curtains protect against rain and cold and skids allow daily relocation for fresh conditions.
Poultry Tips On Breeding And Care For Better Sales
The notes advise not crowding poultry to protect profits and suggest boosting flock vigor through vigorous breeding stock. Fall layers show persistence and value, while ducklings need fresh water and proper nourishment like oatmeal and buttermilk to develop well. Duck eggs and ducklings sell for about 20 cents each and require careful shipping.
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