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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
4
The community reported Sunday gatherings with Mr and Mrs and extended families visiting inash with neighbors. Rev Polson of Bedford preached three sermons at Mt Olive with a large turnout. Thanksgiving Day was observed quietly with many sharing dinners and hunting. turkey supplies were lower than usual and Christmas flocks are expected to rise.
The undersigned has filed his report and vouchers in final settlement of the estate of Rosanna D. Hayes, deceased, with the Daviess Circuit Court. The clerk has fixed December 4, 1920 as the hearing date. All interested persons should govern themselves accordingly. Daniel W. Hayes, Administrator. Mattingly & Myers, Attorneys.
The Dairy Division reports that low cost feeds and careful culling are essential for raising heifers. In one study eleven calves were raised to one year with total costs around 72.42 dollars per calf and five continued to two years totaling 157.96 dollars each. Results favor pasture and silage to reduce costs and improve future dairy cows.
Poultry specialists compare two housing systems for chickens the colony plan with free range and small distant houses versus the continuous house with multiple pens under one roof. Between these extremes, several adaptable arrangements exist to fit conditions.
The article explains maintenance needs for a 1000 pound cow and how milk production increases feed requirements. It urges feeding all roughage and splitting meals, with grain in proportion to milk output. Jersey Guernsey need about 1 lb grain per 3 to 3.5 lbs milk. Holstein Ayrshire Shorthorn about 1 lb per 4 to 4.5 lbs milk.
The notes describe winter dry cow feeding as a form of dry picking for her owner. They compare four tons of alfalfa to a 120 bushel corn crop and suggest free access to alfalfa hay for calves. Whitewash is cited to light up buildings. Cold stables and harsh words are noted as factors in milk flow. Udder problems render a dairy cow practically useless.
The piece outlines a U S Department of Agriculture plan advocating small free range flocks with no fencing and reduced cleanliness and feeding needs in summer. It warns of drawbacks including higher labor costs during storms and higher costs for colony style houses versus continuous structures.
The passage compares two wall configurations, noting one supports about 180 birds per enclosure while the continuous harness system with syllable wards allows 450 to 500 birds per acre.
Poultry guidance from agriculture specialists suggests teaching eight to twelve week old chicks to roost. Floor housing crowds birds and risks crooked breasts. wide roosts limit danger. Introduce by letting older birds guide them or place on perches after dark for several nights until they adapt.
The guide notes incubator care and brooder setup before chick transfer, with 24 to 36 hours post hatch in the incubator and no feeding. It stresses proper temperature in the brooder and warns against chilling during transfer, advising a covered basket for transport in cool weather.
Farmers should place calf pens to reduce temperature variation and monitor for pests. Use insect powder to deter varmints approaching the calves and ensure the dairy cattle receive proper feed, avoiding mixing beef when feeding the young.
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