First Iowa guard fatality Private Frank Small dies after appendix operation
Des Moines reports Private Frank Small of Company G Third Iowa died at Fort Brown hospital after an appendicitis operation. He had joined the Iowa guard in June and had a brief illness during border duty. His death follows a five hour hike and a transition from camp hospital to fort hospital.
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Smal
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Third
Iowa
Des Moines Machine Gun Company
War Department
Thomas B. Lacey
William C. Rathke
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Glenwead
Border
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Logan
Rathh P. Howell
Donna
Texas
Mexico
Profitable Hog Production in the East
Eastern farmers lag in hog raising despite favorable markets and forage crops. Experts cite underutilized pastures, shade, and rolling land as advantages, with eastern states offering high pork prices and quick access to local markets for fresh and cured products.
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New England
Middle Atlantic States
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Jersey City
Philadelphia
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Agricultural News Notes From Experts In The Times
Items of interest to Agricultural readers of the Times written by experts in the United States Department of Agriculture and other writers of note highlight research guidance and practical farming tips for the season.
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State Board of Education
United States Bureau of Education
Iowa
the Times
United States Department of Agriculture
Leaf Roll Disease Seed Sourcing Guidance
WORTON argues for using disease resistant seed stocks to combat leaf roll. Three methods include importing seed potatoes from disease-free regions, selective breeding to raise resistant strains, and breeding from seed though time consuming. He cites European findings on inheritance and urges using only selected seed from Minnesota and Wisconsin where leaf roll appeared this season.
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Worton
von Loéchow
Wohltmann
Colorado
Agricultural Department
Greeley
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ring for Self-Sucking Cow Remedy
The article advises using two rings in the cow’s nose to curb self-sucking, a habit common in heavy milkers. Ring the nose in the usual manner with a second ring hung from the first, forming a chain. One ring may fail. two are often needed, and if the cow isn’t a good milker, sell her to the Dutchman.
Fragmentary Note on Local Observations and Odd Phrases
A garbled OCR fragment mentions lice checks and a local area near chica names, with stray references to a sweet treat and a time cue. The readable content is minimal and nonspecific, offering no clear event, person, or organization to anchor a proper news item.
Brood Sow Feed Requirements and Pasture Impact
The brood sow requires daily protein, carbohydrate, and fat amounts as guidance. With corn feed she gains about 1.43 pounds protein, 13.22 pounds carbohydrates, and 9.99 pounds fat. clover pasture may reduce rooting time and alter nutrient intake.
Hen Manure Use Advice for Cornfelds
Practical tips on applying fresh hen manure to cornfields. Suggests mixing into soil near plant roots to avoid waste when exposed to sun. Warns against surface drying which reduces effectiveness.
Egg Yield Tied to Warm Feed Through Year Round
The note suggests warmth and steady feed boost egg production year round, with laytag reference. It reads as a fragment about sustaining laying output via nutrition, implying consistent care regardless of season.
Scrub Hens Expensive in Connecticut Laying Contest
In a Connecticut laying contest a pen of ten scrub hens produced few eggs. the cost of feed from November 1 to March 7 equaled seven cents per egg. Eggs are cheaper in March May.
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Connecticut
Chickens Recover From Leg Weakness With Proper Feeding
Leg weakness in chicks stems from excess protein or brooders overheating. Lower heat gradually if overheated and raise ash intake with oyster shells if protein is too high. Proper feeding and brood conditions typically restore leg strength.
Calves Suffer In Dirty Pens Highlighting Owner Losses
Calves show clear signs of distress in filthy pens, a condition that leads to losses for careless owners. The article emphasizes how discomfort in livestock translates to economic impact and welfare concerns.
Portable grain stacker sparks revival after 1915 losses
A compact grain stacking machine designed by two Oklahoma inventors promises relief for large acreages with minimal labor. The portable device sits on front and rear trucks with a horizontal conveyor on the rear for bundles, feeding upward to the stack, powered by a front engine with a flexible shaft.
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Oklahoma
Peach Quality Drives Profits and Thinning Emphasized
The article argues quality dictates peach profits, noting packing and marketing costs rise with small fruit. It stresses thinning to reduce culls, as a basket of large specimens yields more value than many small ones, since packing costs are similar regardless of fruit quality.
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Dicking
Land Rested and Improved by Timothy Citings
The article argues that resting land seeded to timothy does not improve soil beyond a temporary effect. It compares timothy with corn or wheat, noting timothy uses less plant food and thus depletes nutrients more slowly.
Plan for Shocking Wheat
Plan outlines stacking twelve bundles into two shocks with three pairs facing each other. Space along sides filled by two bundles on each side. Tops drawn together in a hug to shape the shock. Tops and ends spread and placed on top to shed water and protect grain.
Causes and prevention of pig scours in farms
Pig scours signal upset digestion often from excess feed or feed changes. Keep pens clean and ventilated, reduce sow feed if symptoms appear, and provide a teaspoon of syrup sauce in feed for several days. Add castor oil or Epsom salts as directed to aid recovery.
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Iowa National
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Story County
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Thare
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Nels B. Soderhelm
Webster City
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Washington
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Harry Shockley
Company 3B
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Des. Moines
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