Hog Cholera Vigilance urged for breeders nationwide
An USDA prepared piece on hog cholera urges constant vigilance by breeders. It cites a case where cholera spread from discarded carcasses to a local herd via a dog and emphasizes quarantine, disinfection, and avoidance of serum misuse. It notes high costs of serum in 1918 and calls for cooperative sanitation efforts among producers, veterinarians, and authorities.
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Carpet Grass Pasture For Stock Good for Grazing
Good carpet grass pasture compares favorably with bluegrass and supports about one cow per acre for five months per season. Close grazing maintains quality, prevents shading by tall plants, and keeps soil compact. Do not burn unharvested fields. order Farmers' Bulletin 1150 from USDA, Washington DC.
Grain feed costs in poultry farming analyzed by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture reports feeding experiments at a government farm to determine grain needed for a dozen eggs. General purpose fowls use more feed per dozen than Leghorns, with pullets and yearlings showing higher consumption in older birds. Leghorns suit commercial egg production. general purpose breeds fit farmers and backyard flocks.
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Why Consumers Read Market Information
The Bureau of Markets collects reports at large centers through personal representatives and a railroad reporting network. These daily market updates, distributed to about 100000 growers and dealers, help plan purchases and stabilize supply by guiding pricing and distribution.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Live Stock Tips From The Farm Page
Sunlight boosts vitality in pigs and lambs while lambs seek the best. A careful head inspection guides a buyer selecting a horse.
Livestock Boosters Named in Summit and Morgan Counties
The Farm Bureau News lists sixteen local livestock owners enrolled in the federal state Better Sives Better Stock movement. County Agent Stephen R. Boswell works with state and federal officials to promote livestock improvement in Summit and Morgan counties Utah.
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Connecticut breeder adopts fractional ownership in purebreds
A Connecticut livestock owner reports 23 percent cattle for breeding with 23 purebred cows and a half interest in a purebred bull. The farm also holds a purebred stallion and 147 standard bred fowls. The trend toward shared ownership in high quality sires grows as the USDA promotes using but not owning purebreds, backed by the Better Sires Better Stock movement.
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Plan For Purchasing Farm Equipment And Livestock
Advice notes that buying a farm with existing equipment livestock and materials yields immediate income and can enable operation without delays. It emphasizes acquiring on hand assets to start farming promptly and reduce upfront losses.
Poultry Raisers Urged to Use Summer Shade Value
Farmers are advised to recognize the importance of shade for poultry during hot months to improve health and productivity. Expert guidance highlights ventilation, tree cover, and shade fabric to reduce heat stress and boost egg production.
Dodson Warns Calomel Users
Advert shows Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for biliousness and liver complaints. It promises quick relief, no salivation, and brings energy for work or play.
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Impossible Achievements Highlight Efforts and Progress
Efforts toward challenging goals show significant strides as perseverance drives progress. The idea that attempting the impossible yields measurable gains reflects a mindset of persistence, innovation, and determination across various endeavors.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warning
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children, urging parents to look for the California name on the package and praising the fruit flavor and full directions on each bottle. The note prompts readers to say Callifornia.
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Diamond Dyes Ad Urges Careful Fabric Dyeing
Say diamond dyes. Don’t streak or ruin your material in a car dye. Insist on Diamond Dyes directions in package.
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Swift Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Freezone as a quick fix for hard and soft corns including between the toes. A droplet stops pain instantly and fingers lift the corn later. Drugstore bottle costs a few cents and promises irritation free removal. Also mentions Roman Eye Balsam for tired eyes.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Safe Doctor Recommended
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as genuine and safe for millions, noting it is prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. It urges customers to accept only unbroken Bayer packages with directions and lists uses such as headache toothache and colds.
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