Hog cholera epidemic ravages hog belt says USDA report
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a long serious hog cholera epidemic. Losses peaked in past outbreaks at 194 per 1000 head, with this latest wave seen since 1921 causing about 8.7 million head dead and billions of pounds of meat lost. The epidemic shifts show higher northern losses and a general northward wave pattern while southern states still bear heavy yearly averages.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Aitment of Agriculture
Diseare
Department
United States
Arkansas
Louisiana
Florda
Maine
Wyoming
New Hampshire
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
New York
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Weahington
Oregon
Beles
Kentucky
Missouri
Nebraska
South Dakota
TO DESTROY CANADA THISTLE ERADICATION AND FARMING HOMESTEAD TIPS
The Canada thistle is a tall perennial with rose purple flower heads and a white tuft on mature seeds. Eradication begins by preventing seeding, cutting before the crop is harvested, and late fall plowing to expose roots. A three year rotation of barley clover corn or similar crops is advised. The piece also comments on feeding quality and farm labor, noting issues with horses, hired help, and farm life attitudes.
Fresh Farm Eggs Show Local Demand and Handling Tips
Farmers report strong demand for fresh eggs as townsfolk seek good stock for shipping or selling daily. The article advises storing eggs in a cool cellar, using a rack for air circulation to preserve flavor, and notes old hens’ feeding may influence taste.
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Thias
The Mysterious Thyroid Health Issue
A damaged report describes thyroid gland mysteries in the lower throat. It notes limited knowledge of causes and the potential for swelling, misdiagnosis, and serious health risks including nerve effects and shock.
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Walter
Ty Allen
Harold
Best Feed for Lambs Demands Quality and Regular Hours
The article stresses careful feeding of lambs with high quality food and strict regular meal times. It warns against offering low quality or spoiled feed and notes lambs are fastidious eaters. success hinges on consistent feeding schedules.
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Ensilaga
Hog Cholera Serum Methods Discussed by Officials
A federal state conference on hog cholera outlined two serum methods. The serum alone offers 30 to 90 days immunity, while the simultaneous method injects virus and serum to provoke lasting immunity but requires trained personnel. Farmers should obtain reliable serum from state colleges or reputable dealers and avoid overreliance on mislabeled products.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Oficisla
St. Wads
Avery
State College
Record Keeping and Biosecurity in Hog Cholera Treatment
The article urges farmers to maintain detailed records of hog cholera treatments including pre and post treatment sickness and mortality, abscess occurrences, and serum effectiveness. It warns against cross contamination via dirt or tools, noting disease can spread via shoes, wagons, dogs, birds, and other carriers.
FAMILY FRUIT GARDEN DARING Dwarfa and Varieties
Dwarfs and half dwarfs suit small plots as they bear in three to four years and require less space. Plan a layout with eight fruit trees per side, with careful spacing for apples pears grapes and berries. Use a few reliable varieties per fruit, follow good soil prep and manure, and buy only from trusted nurseries to avoid losses.
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Gy Keeneeland
Isia
United States
Cos
Downer
Windsor
Dutchess
Moore
Green Mountain
Concord
Niagara
Delaware
Fay
Inoculation Guide for Hogs and Care After Injection
Instructions emphasize separating sick from healthy hogs and keeping injections sterile. Boil needles and syringes for 10 to 15 minutes, pour serum into a covered sterilized receptacle, and inject deep into the thigh or chest area. Clean the injection site with soap and cresol disinfectant, then monitor hogs in a clean yard for several days to ensure wounds heal.
Control of Onion Maggot Remains Unsolved
Massachusetts experiment station reports no completely effective method to control the onion maggot. Researchers note ongoing search for practical solutions to reduce damage and protect crops.
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Massachusetts Experiment Station
Restoring Fertility Through Manure and Green Manures
Fertility may be restored to worn out land by saving all animal manures and applying them to the land. Use crop residues not fed for feed, turn under green manures, and employ catch crops to rebuild soil.
Richfield Notes on Visits, Weddings, and Local Farming
Richfield reports visitors from Marshfield Dorchester Plainfield Judith Mont Menomonie and Illinois buyers. Silo filling ends potato digging begins. Local events include Willing Workers and MBE Aid meetings and a Peace Sunday service. Farm changes: C L Butler expands into sheep business and Wm Michaels sold his farm to Illinois buyers. Local road progress anticipated.
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Frank Henbest
Mr. Henbest
Waukesha
M. J. Wood
Pansy V. Wood
Judith, Mont
Menomonie
Pansy E. Wood
John Schuster
Marshfield
C. L. Butler
John Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
Frank Belton
Merle Tuttle
J. B. Sibson
C. W. Porter
Wm. Michaels
Illinois
Billy
J .M. Hamiston
I. A. Tuttle
Local Notes From Auburndale Wisconsin District
Community brief listing visitations and events in Auburndale Marshfield Rudolph and surrounding areas. Mrs E E Royce of Marshfield visited Chas Kieffer family. Ella Marti wed John Kell at Marti home. Henry Heeg returned from the west. Louis Joosten visited Mrs Clara Markee. dance at Haasl's Hall enjoyed by many. Mike Harkin and Edward Kennedy hosted visitors. M J Kennedy moved on to Glidden. Reynolds family spent weekend in Marshfield. Schultz family visiting Lomba. Edward Schultz remodeling home with completion targeted by November 1. Louis Karl returned home Tuesday.
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Auburndale
Wis
E. E. Royce
Marshfield
Chas, Kieffer
Ella Marti
John Kell
M. Marti
Henry Heeg
Louis Joosten
Rudolph
Clara Markee
Haasl
Louis Karl
Wisconsin Autumn Charms Town Letter Notes
The column notes visitors Mr and Mrs Ernest Montgomery of Ebbe called at the H A Penny home. Mrs Chas George is ill. Mr and Mrs Ed Dexheimer visited friends at Auburndale. The honey bee season ends and husking bee begins with visits to William Eckes, George Eckes and Peter Heckel.
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Mohle
Wisconsin
Ernest Montgomery
Ebbe
H. A. Penny
Chas
George
Ed. Dexheimer
Auburndale
William Eckes
George Eckes
Peter Heckel
Local Folks and Visitors Make Social Rounds
Saturday events note Mr Wenzel of the city buying stock in town. Miss Reva George left for Dakota to resume teaching duties. Serena Tremmel visited Anna Heckelfy. Mrs J West will spend winter in LaCrosse with her husband and son. J Nusa of Ebbe and sister-in-law J Montgomery of Waupaca called locally. Lawrence Sholtz and cousin plan potato season work in Waupaca. Alpert Sholtz hosts city visitors. Jno Nust of Ebbe and L Morey hosts social Sunday.
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Wenzel
Reva George
Dakota
Chas
George
Serena Tremmel
Anna Heckelfy
J. W. West
LaCrosse
J. Nusa
Ebbe
Inlaw
J. Montgomery
Waupaca
Lawrence Sholtz
Alpert Sholtz
Jno
Nust
L. B. Morey
Stevens Point Man Arrested for Forged Checks Abroad
In Arkansas, Parmeter, once of Stevens Point, is charged with passing worthless checks totaling thousands of dollars. Investigations show a $4,000 motor trip paid with a forged $2,000 check in Albion Indiana, with a companion woman and trips traced from New York to Paris and back to Forest City Arkansas by Burns detective agency.
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Stevens Point
Parmeter
Arkansas
Albion
Ind
Burns Detective Agency
New York
Paris
Forest City
Ark
Man Arrested for Abusive Language Appears in Grand Rapids Court
Michael McDonald of this city was arrested by Sheriff A J Cowell on complaint of Annie Gritsmacher alleging abusive and obscene language. The case was called in Justice Pomainville's court at Grand Rapids and adjourned one week as McDonald posted bonds for his appearance tomorrow. T W Brazeau appeared for the state.
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Michael McDonald
A. J. Cowell
Annie Gritsmacher
McDonald
Justice Pomainville
Grand Rapids
T. W. Brazeau
Blake introduces modern office stock for clerical needs
The notice describes a basin man merchant or manufacturer offering a complete stock of letter and bill files binders cabinets and drawers to meet all office requirements. It emphasizes updated methods and ready supply for correspondence and record memoranda.
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Blake
Price List for Farm Staples by Spark Cereal Co
R. J. Strauss lists farm items with prices for hay nine dollars per ton. Other produce includes onions potatoes butter eggs beef pork veal and hides. Poultry and grain items are advertised under Spark Cereal Company with standard unit measures noted.
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Spark Cereal Company
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Canada Thistle
Family Fruit Garden
Richfield
Ina Bildings
K. M. Hamiston
Bert Omans
Geo. Knapton
Dorchester
Harvey Hurd
Plainfield
Willing Workers Sociey
Stevens Pointer
R. J. Strauss
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