Hog Cholera Preventable Through Organized Action
Hog cholera has plagued the country for years with millions of hog losses totaling about 40 million dollars last year. The USDA says eradication hinges on strong state and federal farm organizations, coordinated quarantine, and farmer cooperation. In the interim, farmers should follow simple rules to reduce spread and contact state veterinarians or agricultural colleges for serum.
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Ohio States
United States Department of Agriculture
Formine
State Agricultural College
Sacura
Department of Agricultura
Winter Market Lamb Rearing and Feeding Schedule
A farmer outlines a seasonal plan for lambs destined for the winter market. Lambs weighing 200 to 96 pounds are ready for sale after 75 days. care shifts from barns to yards by late November with increasing grain and hay. By December they receive grain and a daily ration gradually rising to about one and a quarter pounds per head by late January.
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Wien
Deero
Maedire
Che
Hangary
Ideal Farm Home Emphasizes Reading for Youth
A 1910s-era home life piece argues educated farm households sustain youth by rich reading, contrasting with city temptations. It approves a worm preventative for hogs recipe mixing Galuber's anti, copperas, salts, and soda, kept dry and scalable for farms.
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Towa
Galuber
Anita
Nate
Getting the Most Profit From Farm Manure
Agricultural note urges proper manure management to sustain soil fertility. It cites vast U.S. livestock numbers, estimates annual nutrient losses from improper handling, and advocates timely hauling, correct storage, and deep, well constructed piles to minimize leaching and decay while maximizing value.
Harness Care From Old Instructions And Ranch Notes
A vintage guide explains harness cleaning and maintenance with steps to soak parts in warm water with washing coal, scrub dry, apply blacking, and use varnish to restore color. It also mentions oil and kerosene for finishing, and notes on Castile soap for conditioning. The piece shifts to racing and ranch themes mentioning Wyoming Havrall prizes and Cheyenne cowboy contests.
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Iran
A. Joseph
Geneaeo
Calif
Selecting Brood Sows For Optimal Breeding Readiness
Guidance on selecting brood sows focuses on timing at weaning to reveal their mature prospects. Separate sows for breeding, feed to develop flesh and bone, and use ground oats alfalfa and milled foods to build maternity development and future litter health.
Fatten Fowl Timing and Local Market Notes
A guidance note discusses fattening roasters at 8 to 12 months for best profit, stressing early season fattening for higher prices. It notes truck growers forming marketing associations, delivering produce to a central depot with commission men aiding growers, and mentions a Camp Bird Colorado farm line at 13 000 feet above sea level.
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Cc. B. Brown
South
Thisrayport
United States
Camp Bird
Colorado
Duck Rearing Practices From an Early 20th Century Letter
A farmer describes small scale duck raising on four acres with a central brook for swimming. He details yard layout, water depth, feed mash composition, feeding schedule, and growth to market weight at nine to ten weeks. He notes wood supply management and general farm maintenance in Hutchinson Massachusetts.
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Duce
Hutchinson
Massachusetts
Feeding Young Colts On Winter Rations
Farmers advise smaller hay portions and more exercise for young colts during dry winter rations to promote uniform growth and better condition. Overfeeding hay leads to potbellied, poorly developed youngsters, while balanced feeding with clean grain supports healthier development and meat quality.
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Colwix
Deep Furrows From Gum In Domestic Cheer and Barn Advice
A fragmented column offers home farming tips on prosperity through simple barriers to pests and fruit tree care. It mentions Pekin ducks, stress on quiet poultry, and a playful misquote about farmers shaping roles of family members. It cites Professor Spillman on farm contributions to government ranks and hints at barn life advice.
Wether Sheep Subclass Described in Market Text
A fragmentary note mentions wothers as a sub class of mutton sheep, with terms like metura and castrated animals. The text references western products, market scent, and consumer preferences though the wording is garbled and unfinished.
Mutton Prices Shift Favor Breeding Ewes Over Wethers
A pastage discusses how when mutton prices rise, wethers fetch strong profits but breeding ewes yield higher long term returns, prompting many sheepmen to cull wethers. It notes that demand concentrates on heavier cuts, with carcass weights from 96 to 110 pounds suitable for hotels, restaurants, and steamship services.
Tile drainage pays for farm efficiency and soil health
The piece argues tile drainage boosts farm productivity by reducing wet, sticky mud that clogs machinery and hampers drilling and harvests. It also stresses crop rotation to keep soil fertility and advises buying healthy local stock ducks when possible for better prices.
Uniform traffic laws urged by Automobilia group
The American Automobilia Association urges states to join a movement for uniform traffic regulations to curb reckless driving and protect farmers who rely on autos for daily work. It emphasizes the need for enforcement of safety laws to reduce hazards on rural roads.
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Americen Automobilia Association
Alty
Farmerg
Anne
Reasonab
Hints For Poen On Poultry Care And Feeding
The article offers advice on keeping hen houses dry and draft free, supplying fresh water, and proper feeding to keep fowls healthy. It notes that meat can be harmed by improper feeding, stresses using herbs and spices sparingly, and mentions feather preservation and use. It warns against overfeeding and stresses learning from mistakes and experience to raise healthy chickens.
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France
Orchard notes on fruit trees and farm practices
The excerpt discusses commercial orchards and small plantings, noting varieties, soil, fertilization, trellis setup, and irrigation. It mentions lamb feeding, hay rations, and daily allowances, then covers thinning apples as part of pruning and orchard cultivation practices.
Quick Returns From Poultry Raising In California
A California writer shares her experiments in poultry raising showing faster growth and higher profits from yard-raised chicks versus tree-range stock. She outlines key practices: proper coops, clean feeding, consistent routine, and avoiding overfeeding to maintain appetite. The piece emphasizes feeding often, regulated ration, and steady exercise to bring chicks to market sooner.
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Thair
Move Toward More Beef Cattle for Missouri and Midwest
An editorial argues that long term beef shortages stem from reduced cattle availability and rising prices. It urges increasing home production of fat cattle to steady supply and lower prices, noting West and South production declines and rising steer prices, urging farmers in Missouri and neighboring states to expand breeding and feeding to restore prosperity for producers and consumers.
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Miessouri
Corm Holt
Missouri
Towa
Isinol
Tediana
Onto
Banker's rebuff to farmer over note renewal
A farmer sought renewal of a bank note to buy a reaper. The banker urged him to shelter his farm implements first and refused renewal, deeming the loan doubtful. The piece also gives brief, practical poultry housing guidance and drought remarks.
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Iermar
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Ohio
WJ. Spillman
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