Increase Ex:g Production by Efficient Henhouses
The article argues poultry farming boosts year round protein supply by using concrete henhouses to house flocks through winter and spring. It cites Illinois raiser Gardner’s penitory system and emphasizes sunlight, ventilation, and durable construction to sustain egg production and reduce losses.
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Keenan
Heus
Ead Geeudiry Fieuses
WE Gardner
Illinois
Atte Tao Vdaingaim
Apple By-Products as Stock Food From Apple Pomace
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that vast quantities of apple pomace from cider and vinegar mills are wasted and could feed cattle in winter. Preservation and dehydration are key to profitable use, with studies in Bulletin No. Ries outlining methods and feeding trials showing fresh or processed pomace can rival other roughages. A copy of the bulletin is available from USDA Washington, D. C., while supplies last.
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Department of Agric
United States
Department
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Acriculture
Washington, D. C
Treatment for Chickens Leg Ailment Uses Petroleum Based Care
An old poultry remedy discusses cleaning and treating leg scaly condition in chickens with petroleum based products. It warns to avoid feather contact to prevent blistering and suggests kerosene baths and careful application noting confinement conditions promote the problem.
Selecting Varieties to Start New Chicken Flock
In choosing varieties for a new flock the average keeper favors a practical mix of common hens and a full blooded rooster from a top breed. Fancy breeds appeal to hobbyists but few have the taste or skill to breed them successfully.
Dairy Facts Delayed Feed at St Til Dairy Division
The readable text references the dairy division at St Til and mentions delayed feed for cows. It includes garbled notes on dairy farm operations and production factors, with unclear details about feeding times and cow management. The fragmentary source limits precise facts or names.
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Amd
Dairy Divisien
St. Til
Jemiah Testa
Succulent Dairy Feeds Aid Cattle Through Winter
Agricultural notes discuss dairy cattle nutrition emphasizing succulent feeds to sustain herd health in cold months. The column outlines storage, quality, and feeding strategies to prevent weight loss and maintain milk production amid winter conditions.
Warm and Comfortable Barns for Dairy Cattle
A dairy extension specialist from South Peakern State College explains that warm barns are essential for dairy cattle. Proper insulation and ventilation keep temperature steady without sacrificing space, with options including remodeling old barns or using straw, paper, or sod coverings for warmth.
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Pierce Mo Jones
South Peakern State Collveee
Government Bulletin Details Black Tec Disease Bulletin 1359
The Department of Agriculture reveals in Bulletin 1359 that black tec its nature cause and prevention affects cattle aged six to eighteen months most, with sucking calves and older cattle less affected. The bulletin aims to inform dairymen of the rapidly fatal infectious disease and its preventive measures.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. DC
Steers Clean Up Waste Feeds on Average Farm
Agricultural note advising strategies for fattening steers. Emphasizes using waste feeds to reduce costs, with considerations of feed quality, early roughage, and saving grain for the final fattening weeks. Warns on handling horn injuries and maintaining animal comfort to optimize gains.
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Evers
Charles Peurge
Excellent Feed Mixtures For Breeding Ewes
The guide advises pregnant ewes skip grain in early pregnancy if cold, avoid plain straw hay, prefer alfalfa or timothy with alfalfa. Silage adds quality forage, with two pounds daily of corn silage and clover or alfalfa hay keeping ewes in good condition. Two to three weeks before lambing add about half a pound of grain daily using a mix of oats and corn.
Breeders Exchange Rams For Advantage In Herd Management
Sheep breeders routinely trade rams to refresh stock. The best ram selection is at the breeder's home where animals are seen in daily form. Buyers should inspect closely even there to avoid overlong or unsuitable purchases.
Moffat Tunnel to Transform Transcontinental Route Progress
The Moffat tunnel will shorten the Denver to Salt Lake City rail distance and open a new Chicago to Pacific route within about three years. It enables a year round, hazard free drive via the Victory Highway from Washington to Sun beyond Salt Lake City with electric locomotives and reduced desert miles.
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Moffat
Peyie
Denver
Sale
Chicago
Tummel
Adrihp
aPudhire
Tie Celoriu
Tamnel Commissienm
Denver & Saughee
Victory
Rosghe Brock
Valuable Read Material Is Discovered in Texas
An engineer reports a discovery of fossilized shell beds and oyster remnants in Texas indicating past sea exposure. The bed lies about 2000 feet above sea level with shells wedged in hard cement like material. Authorities conclude the area was once a sea basin, raised in prehistoric times.
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Texas
County Ofelals Anneunes Tiecentis
Mingteriais
Famet Beers
Eny
Motor Vehicles Adapted to Old Roads in Sweden
Sweden plans to motorize highway traffic by adapting vehicles to the existing roads rather than awaiting new or rebuilt routes. Roads will be classified by load capacity. Trailers will replace extra motor trucks for winter use in the north, with sleigh runners and special wheels. Financing may include yearly subsidies and a government loan fund.
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Sweden
Eagnnot
Orchard Rabbit and Mouse Damage in Winter Orchards
Rabbits and mice threaten young fruit trees in winter by gnawing bark. Remedies include wrapping trunks with paper or veneer and snow trenching to deter rodent activity, though snow and rabbit populations complicate control. A community hunt is urged as the most effective long term measure.
Select Only Best Trees for Planting in Spring
The article argues for choosing proven fruit tree varieties and avoiding untested new sorts. It criticizes insect spray hesitation, poor orchard care, and markets for inferior fruit. It advises growers select varieties before the fruit tree agent visits to avoid pushy sales of unproven types.
Sunscald in Orchard Affects Trees in Winter Months
Winter sunscald harms orchard trees as daytime warmth on south or southwest sides thaws bark while night freezes it again. Repeated thaw and freeze causes bark death and cracking, inviting fungal diseases. For protection, shade southwest trunk areas using bound corn stalks or straw.
Planting Strawberries by Season and Soil
Strawberry plants should be planted in fall in areas where soil does not freeze and thaw often in winter. In districts with frequent freezing and thawing, spring planting is preferable.
Straw Mulch for Berry Patches Promises Two Year Use
Nearly every farm has spoiled straw suitable for berry patch beds. A lead for one eighth acre is sufficient and will last two years. The note discusses using straw to mulch raspberries during winter cultivation.
Space Age Mail Confusion From Village Post
An exhausted farmer overhears a message about postal delivery advising a visit to the village postal appointee. A wagon tongue protrudes from a letter box, preventing the door from closing as the postmaster requests a call during the week.
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Trey
Hirian
TLE
Enet
Demand Bayer Aspirin Warning From Ad
A vintage ad urges buyers to ensure the Bayer name appears on Bayer Aspirin packaging or tablets to receive the authentic, physician endorsed product trusted for 23 years. It warns that counterfeit versions may be dangerous and instructs buyers to say Bayer at purchase.
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Bayer
Seeing the Bright Side in Indoor Golf Luck
A man breaks a mirror while practicing indoors and receives a quip from his wife about seven years of bard luck. He laughs, noting he is used to bad luck and could outlast seven years with his resilience. The exchange captures a lighthearted mood with a touch of superstition.
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Boston Transcript
Brandreth Pills Advertises for Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Brandreth Pills as the best solution for constipation. It claims the pills cleanse the system purify the blood and keep you well. The ad also promotes contentment with one s own fireside and the universal dissatisfaction with fortune.
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