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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
5
An old article discusses farmers increasing yearly earnings by culling poultry, noting savings on feed and labor while weighing market impact. It references hens geese and fluctuating annual rates, with mentions of periods like June and September and various farm practices.
Reports from Indiana and nationwide show trials in pig weight gain at six months, with 88 percent of farmers entering raising piglets to 120 pounds plus. Winners all sired by pure bred boars, penned in roan quarters, and fed under strict management as part of U S Department of Agriculture investigations.
The piece notes that eggs fetch higher prices in summer due to perceived quality shifts. It discusses handling and storage to keep eggs clean and dry, advising careful grading and packing to maintain quality during warm months. It mentions New Jersey context and farm practices to prevent deterioration in hot weather.
A cautionary tip recounts how to safely handle ducks and drakes avoiding harm. It warns against grabbing by the neck and explains proper restraint to prevent injury while transporting several birds.
Farmers face reduced milk output as heat stress affects dairy cows. The article outlines essential cooling and care measures such as shade, ventilation, water access, and grooming to maintain production during warm months. It emphasizes timely implementation and practical steps for herd comfort and productivity.
The article notes a demand for water supply as essential, citing heavy ink consumers and high daily consumption. It mentions figures like pounds of water daily and a gallon weight reference, illustrating a focus on securing adequate water access.
The article advises feeding young calves grain as soon as they will eat it. A balanced ration of ground oats, corn chop, and wheat bran in equal parts is recommended. Feed twice daily and ensure calves have plenty of milk.
An article explains botflies affecting horses with life cycle details from late spring to early summer. It notes no definite symptoms and warns that prevention is practical, urging regular removal of hats to reduce botfly numbers.
A study from the experiment station compares feeding methods for pigs on pasture. Pigs given extra supplement with corn show higher gains than pasture only, but supplements do not fully replace a full corn diet.
Experiments at the University of Missouri show self feeders fatten hogs as effectively as hand feeding. The feed per pound of pork stays similar, but labor is reduced, lowering production costs.
The article argues that road failures are not solely caused by heavy loads but by construction and drainage weaknesses. It cites varied road performance across seasons, stresses the need for proper design to accommodate larger vehicles, and calls for high standards in county highways to support efficient transportation nationwide.
Near Morris Indiana Holderman builds a concrete car stand with state highway permission to support a profitable farm produce business. The stand helps prevent traffic disruption caused by roadside stalls and Mies rets near the farm.
The article stresses that road smoothness is essential for the new road to prevent surface rolls. It warns that even slight rolls can trigger pounding from heavy motor trucks, progressively breaking up the surface.
Horticultural guidance notes keeping blackberry plants cultivated throughout summer. Top young canes at two and a half to three feet, pinch the tops to encourage stocky, wind resistant plants and higher next year yields. Remove old canes after harvest in sheltered spots, but keep them in windy areas to shield young shoots.
Readable text describes cherry slug pests on cherry and plum leaves. It notes arsenate of lead as an effective spray, applied beneath the leaf epidermis near eggs, and suggests white hellebore as an alternative. Cautions include poisoning risks to persons and fruit. Provide spray instructions and safety notes per Colorado State University extension.
R S Marukintosh of Minnesota university extension warns that a fourth spray for the apple maggot should occur around July 2. Adults appear at different times, so foliage must stay covered with poison. Safer to spray all trees, and use arsenate if available. Minnesota growers favor liquid lime sulfur. some compare with dry form and note effectiveness.
Thinning reduces fruit numbers but yields larger apples and better market price. Do it when fruit is about one inch in diameter. Remove excess fruit at branch ends and from crowded spurs, keeping five to eight inches between remaining fruits. Remove the smallest fruit and use thinning shears when feasible to avoid damage.
Advice suggests placing spare potatoes under tree roots to supply moisture and nutrients as they rot. Do not dig up potatoes if they sprout. The tip emphasizes using surplus produce to aid tree health.
Fire blight is easier to control than many believe with constant vigilance and quick removal of all blighted limbs as soon as they appear. Maintain routine inspections and prune infected growth to prevent spread and protect trees.
Worcester woman Denia Hickey reports severe weakness from a female ailment improved after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring strength enabling her to resume housework and recommends it to other women.
Advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to relieve shoe sting bunions and friction. It urges foot baths and shoe powder for comfort and easy breaking in shoes. It cites Army usage and offers trial package and a walking doll, with Le Roy New York address. The Situation quotes a reformer saying any non reformer is hopeless.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment to soothe itching and scale by rubbing on affected spots, followed by Cuticura Soap washing with hot water next morning. It urges making these products everyday toilet preparations for clear skin and soft, white hands.
Report notes a motorcycle shaped as a limousine body and suggests many pursue careers built on that concept. The remark hints at a trend toward combining carlin type styling with two wheel mobility and implies broader interest in such design ideas.
A compact observation on friendship and self awareness noting that honesty about past missteps enhances charm among peers. It reflects social dynamics of accountability and personal growth.
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