Slacker Troops From Iowa National Guard Face Border Duty
Des Moines reports that four cavalry troops A B C and D of the Iowa National Guard who refused the federal oath were ordered by Adjutant General Logan to report to Fort Des Moines and prepare for border service at Brownsville. About 103 men faced potential arrest if they refused, and the War Department reserves authority to deploy them within the United States.
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Mexico
Agricultural Department stems of interest to readers
The Times notes stems of interest from the Agricultural Department and United States experts. It surveys crops and farming topics, with analysis from officials and other noted writers on agricultural policy and practice.
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Permanent Hay Shed Plans From Agriculture Dept
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines drawings for a permanent hay shed built in sections of 16 feet, 28 by 20 feet eave height, with a gable roof. Each 16 foot section holds about 20 tons of hay, up to 25 tons with good alfalfa, and a lean-to may be added.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ofice of Public Roads and Rural Engineering
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Make Hay While the Sun Shines Advice in Farming
A farmer should harvest and store hay promptly to avoid weather damage. Invest in proper roof shelter and avoid damp hay that mold and decays. Build a shed to protect stacks. using two loads reduces wagon overload and labor.
Canker Worm Threat Seen From Sprays In Kansas
The Kansas experiment station notes the spring canker worm has killed more apple trees in a single season than the San Jose scale since its arrival. The worm, a leaf eater, is easily controlled by spraying and should not be allowed to cause serious damage.
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Kansas Experiment Station
Value of Food Reduced by Freezing
The nutritive value of food is greatly reduced by freezing. This applies to fruit and vegetables, corn fodder, and ensilage, though loss is less for corn cut for ensilage than for fodder stored as shock.
The Case for Better Rural Roads
The Chicago Journal notes the average farm haul is 6.3 miles and urges solid roadbeds to cut costs. It cites a Southern paper showing a four mule team stuck in mud hauling 500 pounds of cotton near a city edge, illustrating why poor roads raise transportation costs from farm to market.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Chicago Journal
Spray for Sucking Insects Use of Kerosene Emulsion
Instructions describe making kerosene emulsion to kill sucking insects. Dissolve half pound hard soap in a gallon boiling water, add two gallons oil, churn until emulsified, then dilute with ten gallons water per one part concentrate.
Weighing Milk From a Cow Delivers Practical Insight
It is argued that under two hours per year are needed to weigh a cow's milk. The piece questions how any owner can profit without knowing yearly production and compares weighing milk to standard business practices.
Calves Plagued by Flies May Slow Growth
Farmers cautioned that horseflies and other biting insects slow calf growth. The text warns against exposing young calves to infested pastures as skin irritation and constant biting hinder development.
Calves Benefit From Clean Stalls And Regular Feeding
Keep calves comfortable with clean roomy box stalls and regular feedings to ensure they stay comfortable and happy.
Eradicate Farm Pest By Two Methods Proposed
Kansas and Minnesota agronomists urge firms resolve to end quack grass. Two methods proposed involve cultural cropping with summer fallow and careful cultivation to starve root stocks. For heavy infestations, years of vigilant non growth and deep plowing followed by mulch aid eradication.
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L. Kennard
Minnesota
Mr. Kennard
Watch the Trees Closely in Fruit Growth and Health
The notice explains observing fruit trees to identify heavy bearers and those prone to disease. It likens trees to animals, noting better results come from understanding each tree’s peculiarities and needs to treat them properly.
Windows in Poultry House Plan for Summer Air
Suggest removing all south side windows of the poultry house and keeping doors open at night to maximize air for the hens on the roosts. Healthy, comfortable chickens need plenty of air to do well.
Best Breed of Cows and Dairy Sows Question
A reader asks which dairy cow or sow breed yields the best milk and care results. The best choice depends on feeding, management, and local conditions for maximizing milk production and health.
Paving Cow The All the Year Round Cow Is The
The fragment provides limited context about a cow described as “all the year round.” No clear event, location, or entity beyond the animal. Further readable details are needed to form a proper news-style summary and headline.
Grain for pigs on alfalfa pasture profits rise with grain
North Platte Nebraska data show pigs on alfalfa gain best when fed grain at three percent of body weight. Two and one half to three pounds of corn daily per 100 pounds live weight yield the greatest gain and profit, even with corn at 70 cents and hogs at 744 cents.
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North Platte
Neb
Feeding Calves Dry Grain for Healthy Digestion
The text explains feeding skim milk calves with dry grain to supply fat, warns against mixing protein rich feeds with milk and alfalfa, and emphasizes small frequent feedings in the first month. It advises grinding grains early, then unground oats or corn later, and keeping all grain dry in a trough.
Six Wheel Truck Patent Aims Heavy Load Handling
Two Columbus men patent a six wheel truck with auxiliary bolsters to distribute weight for heavy hauling. They have assigned patent rights to a Columbus company.
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Columbus
Must Spray at Right Time Says Old Adage
An old proverb stresses that time and tide wait for no man, especially in spraying. The right moment to spray comes and goes, and delays can ruin the season as illustrated by a costly mistake at Tinny Hare.
Feed Cows Liberally for Profit in Livestock
Farmers urged to maximize feed beyond basic survival to boost dairy and beef output. Experts say adequate nutrition increases milk yield, weight gain, and overall profitability, while rationing limits performance and returns.
Not Good for Breeding Figs as Brood Sows
Figs that kick and squeal and refuse to submit to petting should not be selected as brood sows. The behavior indicates poor temperament for breeding farms and may affect handling and herd dynamics.
Slicing Frutte to Adee Cucumbers Bay Hee
Readable text fragment notes a culinary or market item involving cucumbers in a bay setting. No clear names, dates, or organizations available. The snippet conveys a brief, vague action about slicing fruit and cucumbers in a coastal context.
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