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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1922
Page
7
United States Department of Agriculture outlines a charcoal based mixture to prevent worms in pigs. Ingredients include charcoal hardwood ashes salt air slaked lime sulfur pulverized copperas and procedure to mix dissolve copperas and spread evenly. Stored in a barrel under shelter with loose access for hogs to obtain as needed.
Instructions warn hog owners on recognizing and preventing hog cholera. Immediate serum preventive treatment is advised and not a cure. Monitor herd for a week and call a veterinarian at first signs. isolate and burn infected carcasses to stop spread.
A Salb county cattleman compares prime and second grade steers noting feeder costs and market prices. He finds second grade feedings cost about a cent less per head, with finished cattle selling roughly half a cent per pound lower yet equal gain, suggesting a potential advantage in feeding lower quality stock.
The text argues pigs should not be weaned before eight weeks and suggests delaying second litters if possible. It contends allowing suckling until ten to twelve weeks produces better outcomes when time permits.
The article notes lambs must grow and breeding stock kept thrifty. Ewes in poor condition during the breeding season typically produce single lambs and have limited milk.
Farmers are urged to shelter and care for machinery over winter. Clean, oil, grease, paint, and cover parts to prevent rust and wear. Note broken parts for winter replacement to avoid spring downtime and save money.
A U S Department of Agriculture mapped Oklahoma cream stations ice cream plants and creameries showing dairying rise after eradication of cattle tick from about 60 percent of infested area. In 1921 Oklahoma produced over 60 million pounds of butterfat from sour cream and butter while sweet milk fed ice cream plants and creameries reported large outlays.
Francis Jager of the University farm division of bee culture says bees should be fed ten pounds of pure sugar sirup after breeding ends. Light colonies need more, and winter honey contains pollen that can cause dysentery. University farm tests show sugar-fed bees have lower winter mortality by a ratio of three to five.
The common brown or gray rat is described as humanitys most dangerous enemy. It destroys grain, harms young chicks, fruits, vegetables and flowers and causes large losses in warehouses and freight terminals in both cities and farms.
The USDA circular 236 explains butter prices hinge on quality with even small defects risking sales or price cuts. It notes millions lost yearly from poor production and marketing, cites 1920 price gaps up to 15 cents between high and low scores, and lists factors like flavor body color salt and packaging. Copies are available free from the USDA in Washington D C.
The article urges farmers to reduce waste as land and feed costs rise. It extols using all by products, highlights corn stover as valuable feed when properly cured and protected, and recommends shredding for barn storage while warning against weather damage and unsafe stacking.
The article advises removing any overfat pullet from the general pen and feeding her more lightly to prevent a flockwide overfeeding. It warns that overfat birds do not become better layers and may become drone-like in performance, signaling the need to reduce overall feed.
The breed of a dairy cow affects milk water content. Jersey milk averages 87.40 percent solids with 3.35 percent fat, while Thulstelm milk averages 88.15 percent solids with 4.2 percent fat, meaning Jersey milk has about 6 pounds water per 100 pounds and Thulstelm about 11.85 pounds. Feeding value differs by 2.56 pounds of milk solids per 10 pounds of milk in favor of Jersey.
The dairy sector posts a sizable year over year gain, while other agriculture branches endure multi billion dollar losses. The text underscores dairy as a bright spot in farming profitability.
On farms with livestock, fertilizer needs can drop dramatically as manure provides essential plant nutrients. Proper handling of manure captures rich elements that boost crop growth and yield, lowering overall fertilizer bills for farmers reliant on animal stock.
A contractor on the Denver Morrison highway uses a six inch centrifugal pump to draw water sand and pebbles from a creek bed a quarter mile from the site. The mix is cleaned as water and sediment separate in a sand box while oversized stones are rejected by screens. The pump 60 horsepower traction engine powers the operation enabling continuous washing screening and delivery to bins.
A Popular Mechanics described highway maintenance truck goes into service in California. It features a concrete mixer material bin cement sand gravel supply and an air compressor with air tank for rock drilling or spraying and fire protection. A centrifugal pump handles water and cistern or caisson pumping with a power driven by a special transmission and optional flange wheels.
Dairy improvement groups aid communities by replacing low producing cows with better animals and later with breeder stock to boost milk yields and efficiency.
Calves four weeks old require bulk in their diet using skim milk and grain is insufficient. At this stage they should have unlimited clover or alfalfa hay to support growth and health.
In leading dairy states about a quarter or more of cows fail to pay for care and feed. The issue stems from owners not knowing which cows generate profit and which are merely boarders.
Fall plowing or spading gardens and truck patches before ground freezes kills grubs and pupae in the soil. This reduces the insect problem next season by disturbing their overwintering stages.
A large illuminated map displays the progress of all state highways under construction by the state highway division. The exhibit is prepared for display at county fairs across Illinois to illustrate ongoing road projects.
A boastful suitor returning from Europe to Washington visits a young woman with marriage plans. He dominates the talk with tales of his travels, only to be met with a cool reminder that she already knew he had been away.
A short Exchange shows a wife calling her husband's shop on Sunday morning to invite a pan cake breakfast. The caller learns the line is answered by another man who says he is Jack's wife helping him, making the wife realize the mistaken invitation.
In a Richmond Times-Dispatch item, Smith faces three bosses. Boss No 1 forbids clock watching and fires him for lateness. Boss No 2 requires watching the clock and he quits, losing a raise. Boss No 3 leaves it to Smith who times morning but not night, becoming a slave. He finally dumps the clock and becomes company president.
In the Current Events section the pointer asks who married Princess Mary. Doug provides a reply about a quick wit and the owner known for the fastest hand as featured in American Legion Weekly.
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