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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
5
The United States Department of Agriculture urges rural families to gift purebred calves pigs or other animals as Christmas or birth gifts. A recent survey shows the value of stock in fostering interest in breeding and improving livestock with sales fairs and markets noted as key factors.
Cream separators and other dairy utensils should be cleaned promptly after use. This practice preserves milk quality and eases subsequent work while extending the life of the equipment.
Utensils touching milk and cream must be kept clean at all times. Using partially covered lids can reduce dirt and impurities by about 30 percent.
Calf feeding safety hinges on gradual transition from whole to skim milk to prevent scours. Begin by slowly mixing in skim milk a little at a time each day, allowing the calf to adjust to the new diet without digestive upset.
Tractor experts warn half of engine troubles come from improper lubrication. The oil must withstand heat, protect bearings, and seal compression. use manufacturer recommended heavy oil and change crankcase oil regularly. Also noted is oil used to kill pests and its impact on engines.
The article discusses horseradish grown in fall, noting cool weather limits growth and suggesting roots can be stored in ground until spring. It mentions plants enduring temperature extremes, with some kept in ground through winter and others stored in space until spring.
Sweet clover stands out for pasture with frost drought and grasshopper tolerance. It yields abundant high quality feed all growing season at low cost. Farmers learn this hardy legume solves stock food needs efficiently.
Breeders note rising value in using buttermilk for hogs as a feed supplement. Animals fed buttermilk thrive and show notable health, with fewer disease issues observed in trials.
A 69 by 14 inch opening and a sliding trough under the dropping board ease daily cleaning. A Y shaped trough from two boards and a long pipe under the board enable scrapers to move droppings into the trough for discharge. A commuter narrator notes routine was an early morning chore.
A survey of cattle sold in Buffalo Territory shows prices for reactor slaughter stock improved under USDA efforts. The average price per head rose to about 140 with costs around 4.50, while buyers push farmers to clear herds. Many sellers face high offers for reactors not yet condemned, competing with untested cattle of similar quality.
Horticulturists at the Ohio experiment station advise that squashes pumpkins and sweet potatoes stay good through winter if stored in warm dry conditions. Cool storage is needed for potatoes roots and apples. Maintain 40 to 50 degrees F with careful handling to avoid bruises and stem breakage.
Skim milk and buttermilk are strong feeds for piglets but pose TB germs risk if not pasteurized. Creameries mix milk from wide areas, making uncontaminated supply unreliable. Do not feed these products unless they have been pasteurized.
The idle work horse can endure winter on good quality roughage. Half the hay should be clover or alfalfa, the rest corn stover and straw. If legume hay is unavailable and timothy or similar roughage is used, provide five to seven pounds of oats daily. Do not substitute corn for oats as corn lacks protein. oats, though not rich in protein, are better than corn.
The article traces the shift from homegrown bartering to roadside selling as rural incomes rise. Farmers gain by direct sales on hard surfaced roads while urban consumers access farm products, enabling youths to fund college and farmers to buy equipment. The photo shows a Cook County farm team delivering turkeys to a city home.
Sheep breeders across eastern Ohio western Pennsylvania and the Panhandle of West Virginia favor the smooth type Delaine Merino for better mutton yield with little loss of wool fineness. Lamules reach market before one year, often after shearing, reducing double returns. Breeders report longer staple and less shrinkage, offsetting slight wool fineness loss and boosting Delaines' popularity over wrinkled types.
Safety agent T P Brennan reports about 50 grade crossing accidents yearly on the Long Island railroad with one gate broken daily by drivers trying to beat trains. From August 15 to 20 this year there were eight mishaps causing injuries and one death. Public safety campaign urged motorists to stay vigilant at crossings to protect lives and service.
The article urges farmers to increase hog raising by providing pasture. It notes many communities raise few hogs and argues pasture helps produce sufficient meat, lard, and sausage without high costs. A small fenced arena allowing two or three crop rotations can reduce costs and boost farm pork supplies.
Farmers are urged to provide simple sheds or windbreaks for cattle to protect breeding herds. Proper feed and shelter help avoid the dread of an approaching winter from snow to spring.
Plan argues that after five years at most eight percent of US roads will be paved. Ninety two percent will remain dirt roads, yet the author urges improving dirt roads to cut transportation costs nationwide.
Autumn flock management is vital for next year's profits. Proper care and reorganization before winter determine the business outcome and the health of the sheep.
The advisory notes that fall plowed land should be left rough in most cases. It is not advisable to disk or harrow now as this will cause it to pack or run together too much, hindering spring work.
Preventing spoiled silage by precautionary measures mitigates diverse causes. Proper harvesting, timely filling, compaction, sealing, and storage in dry, clean conditions reduce spoilage risks and preserve forage quality.
A stockman toward success must master feeding breeding buying and selling and the science of crop production plus prudent management of pasture and livestock health to ensure steady returns and sustainable ranching operations.
Experiments show ground bone fed to growing pigs yields stronger skeletons. Researchers report improved bone density and structural support in test subjects, suggesting nutritional benefits from bone meal in swine diets.
Touring the working season requires heavy work horses to receive a balanced ration of grain and roughage to maintain strength and performance.
Fifty million dollars will be spent on improving Canada's highways by the time the five year program ends in the fall of 1923, outlining substantial investment in national road improvements and infrastructure.
The Associated Highways ofmer fen proposes a system of national trunk highways spanning the United States to improve cross country travel and commerce. The plan outlines coordinated routes and governance for a nationwide network.
A public interest note explains that better roads increase driving distances for cars and tires, highlighting lower wear, improved fuel efficiency, and longer travel potential as road quality improves.
The Tulsa Tribune notes jokes about Russia adopting a gold or platinum monetary basis while observers debate German mark losses. The piece mocks trends in American fashion, lamenting suffrage, and jokes about a barber association reorganization. It also speculates on future dictionary definitions of "tryst" amid violent imagery.
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