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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1922
Page
7
The article notes standard-bred fowls greatly increase egg output when improved cockerels are used with Moncrel hens. It cites Connecticut and New Jersey tests, with records of higher eggs per pullet and predictive breeding advantages. Breeding programs emphasize stock improvement for egg yield.
In a government inspection era, the poultry sector faces demand for better breeding, feeding, and management. Officials oversee culling, branding, and disease control, with focus on feed composition and recordkeeping across facilities.
Limbernesk or Limbernecc is not a disease but a non symptom. It affects bird neck muscles and stems from eating decayed feed or poisons such as arsenate of lead. No cure exists, only prevention. Dead chicks and animals should be buried or burned to stop spread.
Instructions for market fowls require penning in small enclosures and denying free range to reduce loss. It advises against feeding fattening birds green foods and notes commercial feeders place birds in crates to keep them confined during the fattening period.
The USDA study of 10 870 cows in 64 testing associations finds fall freshening yields more milk and butterfat. Fall cows averaged 0.589 pounds of milk per day more than winter spring and summer cows, with October leading income over feed cost. Exceptions exist. uniform supply and local market conditions matter.
Officials from the United States Department of Agriculture and highway bureaus met to discuss new specifications and tests for road materials and better coordination among states. The gathering emphasized cross state exchange, improved practices, and progress toward uniform understanding of read building standards.
USDA estimates commercial celery production at 22.39 million cars up 18 percent from 1971, with California leading at 5,000 car loads. Florida reports an early crop of 493 cars and 300 crates per load, while other states contribute 16,846 cars of late crop. Acreage and yield per acre shift across states, with Florida seeing a decline in yield and the Midwest states a gain.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports a shift to purebred stock under the Better Lives Better Stock program. Farmers adopting purebred sires show high purity across cattle swine and poultry, with mixed results among sheep and hens, and farm accounts emphasize improved herds and finances.
Advice from Harry T. Smith of Colorado Agricultural College on choosing a herd boar. Key points include evaluating individuality, ancestry, and offspring records for aged sires, insisting on sire and dam proof, and preferring proven studs to avoid costly mistakes. Procrastination noted as time thief.
A Wisconsin Experiment Station notes silos boost feed value from 25 to near 100 percent by preserving frosted and immature corn. It offers insurance against drought, yields juicy winter feed, and proves cost effective, allowing farmers to feed stock from fewer acres.
Experiments indicate alfalfa hay supports sheep feeding for both breeding and fattening. Finer cuts reduce waste and improve efficiency. Market lambs may be produced on alfalfa alone, while roughage with small grain does not add economy. A tile grain with the hay suits breeding stock.
Federal aid dominates highway expansion as trunk lines reach agricultural and industrial regions. The Agriculture Department notes a traveler from Richmond Indiana to Chicago would cover about 605 miles on federal aid routes, roughly 75 percent of the journey, expected to be finished this season.
A garden pest reduction strategy urges removing trash weeds old stalks and vines to harborage sites. Early cleanup and late plowing expose remaining insects to frost reducing damage. Spraying next season remains but injury should drop substantially.
The piece notes broad impact on daily life from nearby roads, stating all daily activities are influenced by traffic and road conditions. It emphasizes pervasive disruption and the significant role of roads in ordinary life.
Timothy seed is cheaper this fall so sow freely for hay and pasture. Spring will include clover seed to build soil as the two grasses work together for productive hay and pasture.
An extensive and costly house for the poultry does not guarantee better stock. Often the owner is prouder of his houses and surroundings than of the poultry itself.
A reflective piece on how the highway serves as the route for essential life events and access to medical care. It considers the highway as a connector between routine travel and pivotal moments.
A historical report notes that poor housing and sanitation in dairy herds spread pathogens through milk. It cites Illinois surveys showing illness from germs in milk and infections of the urinary tract and uterus, with udders exposed to dirty floors enabling verms to multiply in teat openings.
The article notes feeding calves varies by dairymen with three feeds daily common in the first month. It warns against cold milk and suggests feeding twice daily with milk kept at proper temperature rather than three feedings with cold milk.
A practical tip urges taking time during a wet day to treat harnesses with oil before cold weather. Proper maintenance prevents cracking and water damage, extending leather life for many years.
Clover is presented as one of the best and cheapest rations for poultry, highlighting its value for feeding chickens.
Dairy specialist L V Wilson notes farmers add soybeans to siloed corn or sow beans for an emergency hay crop to boost protein in cattle feed, reflecting rising adoption by dairymen.
Calves should have access to as much water as they want. They may not drink a lot at once but given constant availability they will drink a substantial amount in a day.
Purebreds represent sustained ideals of breeders and deserve proper feed and care. With good management they outperform scrubs, yielding value for lambs, pigs, calves, or colts. A well grown purebred sire can improve a next crop and justify the effort.
The article discusses uncertain practical knowledge on mineral feeding for hogs. It notes farmers use ground bone or rock phosphate with salt, econperus, glauber salts, sulfur and charcoal, sometimes mixed with tankage. It suggests a regimen where a 100–pound pig receives about half an ounce daily.
The article argues that many growers believe clover is key to rotations, but few master flawless cultivation. It notes reformers and public agencies seek a universal solution to clover failure, with experts likening success to finding a four leaf clover.
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