Marketing of animals an important problem in raising beef cattle
Prof J L Tormey outlines Wisconsin beef marketing challenges amid high prices. Local buyers versus shipping Carloads, costs favor large shippers, and market timing matters. Prime steers ideal at 1200 pounds aged about 2.5 years with peak marketing in June and December. Stockers and feeders peak Feb-Apr. Lessons drawn from Chicago market reports and two major commission houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Colleges of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Chicago
Duluth
Dacy
Commission Arma
Feeding Steers for the Market
Wisconsin College of Agriculture explains feeding margins for steers. It costs more per pound to fatten a steer than the extra price received. the selling price must exceed costs to secure profit. Margin depends on feed costs, gains, weight, distance, and feeding duration, with 60 to 90 days typical. Shipping and local sale both have pros and cons. market timing matters when prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Storing Soil and Farm Produce Prices Mentioned
The fragment discusses soil storage before winter and spring work, screening soil to remove stones, and notes a small rise in farm produce prices in the United States by 3 percent. It references using dry soil and moving rubbish from low wagon beds along with a general note on agricultural practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Silage Winter Tricks From a Silo Expert
A farmer adapts a freezing solution for silage. He builds a light iron hoop around the silo top and covers it with burlap. Ropes attached at one third around the rim run to a pulley at the silo door, lifting the cover to prevent surface freezing while not in use.
Conquer Kicking Habit Speak On Kind Cow Advice
A man argues that conquering a kicking habit requires kindness to the cow, reflecting on practical experience with such animals and questioning the speaker’s guidance. The remark hints at applying humane methods rather than force to manage bovine behavior.
Don’t Mistake the Gause Kidney Remedy Ad
An elderly ad urges readers to try a rested kidney remedy after listing symptoms of kidney distress. Featuring Mrs. Fred Gentle of Marshfield Wisconsin and Dosn's Kidney Pills, the text markets the product through testimonial-style claims and availability details.
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Fred Gentle
Fourth
St. Marshfeld
Wis
Dean
Sexton Bros. Drug Store
aster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New Noth
United States
Dunn
Wisconsin Wood County probate notice for Alexander McKercher
State of Wisconsin Wood County probate court advertises hearing on January 14 1913 at 10 o clock for Donald McKen charged to prove and admit the will of Alexander McKercher deceased. Notice to all interested persons via publication in Marshfield Times for three weeks.
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State OF
Wisconsin
Wood County
Alexander McKercher
Wilting
Alexsn Ier Makercher
Donald McKen Che
Grand Rapids
Eus
Ann
Ano Aitis
Local Market Prices From the Courthouse Ledger
Market report lists prices per unit for onions, potatoes, butter, dairy eggs per dozen, beef live weight, pork dressed per pound, veal live weight per pound and per hundredweight, veal dressed per hundredweight, sheep live weight per hundredweight, beef hides, calf hides, and poultry chick pricing. Names of markets and dates omitted due to fragment.
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John A. Hoffman
Northwestern Commission Co
Wausee
Herman Buchmiller Dray Line
Promer
Wm. Ebhe
Chicago School of Auctioneering
Marshfield
Jno
M. Sartell
S. Cherry Sr
Tiffault Tramps Mer. Co
Virginia Farm
J. Thompson Brown & CO
Richmond
Virginia
Rhea Lumpaga
Salasaa
Gotut
Neuratgia
Grippe
Kronney
Aont
Fharson Rheumatic Cure Company
Haile Streak
Swanson
Thaae
Toni Keen
Otter
J.w.crismore & Son
Lincoln Ave
Chicago, Ill
Prof
J. L. Tormey
C A
Ocock
Prof. F. &, Hadley
Agraultural Hall
Madison
Alexander
Gell
Local Market Report
Spark Cereal Company
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Adress
V. Pierce
M. D. Buffalo
N. Ye
DE. Fierce
Upham Retail Lumber Yards
Pala Up Capital
Taylor & Scott Co., Wood County Abstracts
Chichester S
Everywheri
Womman
the Butterick Publishing Co
Butterick
New York
Williams
Price Sc
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland
Potter’s Prarmacy
Geo. H. Welton
Deming Building
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