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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
7
Dairy experts say high producing dairy animals yield the best market for home grown feeds. The article notes that feeding strategies, grinding rather than soaking, and balanced rations influence butterfat and milk demand, with Texas farms expanding similar programs to improve profitability.
The article notes that fertilizer efficiency varies and that soil humus and moisture impact nutrient availability. It discusses why commercial fertilizers may underperform in some regions, stressing proper nutrient balance and moisture to dissolve and hold plant foods.
The United States Department of Agriculture announces a nationwide effort to exterminate rodents causing extensive crop and food losses. A coordinated drive will mobilize homeowners and tenants across Western, Midwestern, and Eastern states to cooperate in the pest-control campaign.
In orchard settings rabbits pose winter hazards by feeding on bark and budding shoots. Observations discuss shelter and protection around base trees and soil mulch to deter damage and reduce stress on fruit trees.
The Department of Agriculture notes dairy cows need salt but should not be forced to take excess. It recommends offering only small quantities with rock salt placed in feed boxes in the yard, allowing stock to pick it as needed.
A United States Department of Agriculture report details a weed called sneeze weed that threatens sheep ranges in Utah Colorado Arizona New Mexico and parts of southern California. The document notes areas from the central west to the Pacific Northwest and lists many locations and states affected by the weed and its impact on livestock.
The Bureau of Public Roads notes a meteor like event in road policy as states share portable data and discuss track and truck lane standards. Officials cite growing concerns over truck weights and tire pressure as wear increases and safety measures are debated.
A fragmented report outlines examining feed costs and forage values to determine shelter and bedding needs, with references to fiber, labor hours, and regional provisions. aims to set amounts of feed and shelter provisions for upcoming period.
An advertisement argues that an open shed for winter shelter is undesirable for young colts. It states better quarters would reduce cold stress and improve growth, ensuring profits are not lost to feed inefficiency and stunted development.
The piece notes ongoing stress on essential arterial routes during war and argues for improvements funded cheaply. It emphasizes that despite supposed importance, some highways suffer degraded conditions, and small investments could reduce delays and safety risks for travelers and troops.
Government report notes that federal aided roads built or under construction in 1516 would nearly encircle the globe if laid end to end. The vast network reflects progress in transcontinental infrastructure and transportation planning.
A simple dragging method uses a split log or log ends drawn over the road after each rain to improve travel. It slows rough spots, aids passage, and costs little, according to local notes.
The USDA outlines three poultry fattening methods used in the United States pen fattening crate fattening and pea fattening. Pea fattening requires quiet handling regular soft feed and even timing with flocks kept together in decks of about twenty.
Fragmentary text references boats, ships and a tattered course with Vets and boots. Mentions ground wit and overweight items with four pounds. Context and specifics are unreadable due to garbled OCR.
A farming note promotes using milk and dairy by products as poultry feed. It suggests feeding whole or moistening grain with milk or buttermilk and warns against alternating dry and moist feeding.
Fowls stay free of vermin in winter if given a convenient dusting place. A box 30 inches square and 12 inches deep can be built in a corner or on legs to raise it. Any fine dry powder works well as rusting material.
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