Woman's Work on Farms Gains Through Farm Bureau Plans
A essay notes the Erie county farm bureau and national efforts to involve women and girls in farm work. It contrasts the farm bureau's proven, science based methods with the domestic science department's experimental approach, calling for greater focus on the farmer's wife and daughter in agricultural progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County Farm Bureau
Buralo Cloustover of Commerce
Department of Domestic Science
Farm Bureau
Farm gate design praised for durability and balance
The Wisconsin Agriculturist notes that well made gates of this style last long and stay in order. The gate uses two posts eight inches apart with a cleat, slides and pivots on a bolt, balances on the cleat, and rests off the ground when shut. A strong brace is essential for years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Agriculturist
Kitchen tips for baking and pastry substitutes
A series of kitchen hacks describe using banana in place of whipped cream by beating it with an egg white until stiff. Methods suggest preheating new cake pans to bluish color to prevent sticking. It also gives a fried roquettes recipe using egg cream salt sweet potatoes and crumbs.
Dairy debate looms as cow asserts rise in low esteem regions
The piece weighs dairy farming pros and cons amid anticipated long negotiations before a decision. It notes the cow pushing forward in areas where she has not been valued highly, signaling shifting attention and potential changes in status.
Poultry Manure Potential and Maine Station Shed Design
An article explains the nitrogen rich value of poultry manure and its storage challenges. It details methods to minimize nitrogen loss using phosphoric acid and kainit, and describes a Maine Station cement manure shed for 1,000 birds annually, with 12 by 7 foot interior and removable end for shovel access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pearl
Maine Station
Foot and Mouth Disease Hint in Museums and War Boy
The column notes if foot and mouth disease spreads, museums might house beef as historical specimens. It mocks youths delaying finances, and reports Johnny Poe, Princeton football star, has joined British forces, likely finding war tougher than football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Poe
Princeton
Lyrical Lies About Wealth and Health
Poem warns that sacrifice of health for wealth harms self and others. It contrasts true happiness in daily work with the emptiness of riches, urging balance and inner joy over greed.
Exercise for Brood Sows Advice for farrowing room design and care
The article advises generous exercise space for brood sows during farrowing, warns against narrow passages and low doorways, and recommends wallguards and dry bedding. It suggests prefarrowing oats to stimulate movement, careful pen sizing for heavy or thin sows, light pre and post farrowing rations, Ipsom salts for constipation, and moving sows with litters to a colony house after a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Morton
Colorado Agricultural College
Selecting the Best Stallion for Breeding
J S Montgomery reviews how farmers choose stallions, noting many communities lack a good sire and many opt for savings on fees. He warns five dollar savings can cost hundred dollars later, urges evaluating gelding value, offspring quality, and hoof conformation as key profits. The state license is the best breeding guide.
Trustee's Notice for Madison Township Office Hours
Trustee states he will be in Qdon at his office in the E T Laughtin building on West Mair street every Wednesday and Saturday to attend to Madison township business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qdon
E. T. Laughtin _ building
West Mair Street
Madison Township
Good Soups For Cold Weather
A compact guide to simple soups including potato tomato cream bean and vegetable varieties. Each recipe lists basic ingredients quantities steps seasonings and serving notes for warm hearty dishes.
Thunder and Eggs Do Sudden Jars Affect Hatches
A farm page reader inquiry addresses the belief that thunder and sonic shocks harm egg hatches. The editor notes extensive tests disproving the superstition, citing hatches that thrived during storms and blasting with minimal embryo impact unless near physical damage.
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Maine
J. S. Montgomery
Minnesota
Barkley
Dise
C. A. Breden, Pres
Crarys Ave
Elnora
Indiana
Weber
Black Hawk
McCormick
D. Bow Man
John Weaver
Thos. Sears
Farlen
Huett Wallick Place
Oliver Steel
Steel Barrow
Iowa
Calvin S. Miller
Kinnaman & Weaver, Auc
Ojon Realty Co
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