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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
3
A Chicago market load of steers fed corn silage over 148 days showed strong gains and low shrinkage. Director James Wilson reports average gain of two pounds daily and total silage use of 97 tons, arguing silage feeding challenges dairy cow assumptions and could save costs nationwide.
A university extension piece argues clean housing for hogs reduces disease. It urges smooth walls and floors to prevent dirt and vermin harbors and notes pigs breathe and feed near the ground, requiring frequent thorough cleaning to curb infections.
The article guides pig producers on preventing runts in fall litters. It recommends pens with up to twenty pigs, pairing small with larger stock, and ensuring good intake at weaning. It suggests feeding milk–middlings mixtures that rise to about five pounds per hundredweight after two weeks post weaning and keeping pens lice and worm free.
The piece argues for relentless advertising by merchants to retain customers despite war-time distractions. It cites a veteran manager on weekly full-page outreach and warns against missed issues. The notice ends noting Miss Bertha Roach's return from Worthington after visiting her parents near Odon.
Farmers advised to provide grain to rams in winter at least a month before breeding. A ration of two parts oats and one part barley has shown good results in large West flocks. The mix preserves vitality rather than fat, and exact amounts vary with the ram’s condition.
Circular No 21 from the War Industries Board relaxed rules for farm buildings Repairs and extensions under 2500 dollars and new farm construction under 5000 dollars may proceed without a permit. Farmers are urged to self build and avoid unnecessary work until after the war with cooperation from the Retail Lumbermen’s Association.
The Youth's Companion promotes family welfare and reading value with 52 issues yearly. A special 1918 offer includes 52 issues, remaining 1918 issues, a 1919 Home Calendar, and a McCall's Magazine bundle for $2 to $2.50. Subscriptions can be sent to separate addresses from the Boston office.
MARSH Wheat is looking fine in this vicinity. Jack Chestnut of Shiloh was here Sunday. Henry Poindexter at Washington Saturday. Ab Lamesters and families, Harry Bowman and families, and Will Cox and families of Bicknell were guests of James Steward and family Sunday. John and Ariel Crosby and Ed Stanton were here Sunday. Curt Borden was at Epsom Sunday.
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