Replacing Old Dairy Stock
U S Department of Agriculture notes waste in dairy herds as low producing calves are culled. Cros County Oregon groups arrange to salvage calves two weeks old and ship to other counties to reduce waste and find markets. Extension agents plan four day searches to place newborn stock with farmers, with long transports and safe handling emphasized.
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United States Department of Agricure
United States Department of Agriculture
Oo Cros County
Ore
Cros Court
Silo Oa Head
Alamath County
Giles Corfers
Purebreeds Aid Milk Yield and Production Claims
A fragmented note highlights the value of purebreds in increasing milk yield. It cites U S Department of Agriculture input on grade milk testing and relates figures on pounds and averages, with unclear details about regions and specific breeds.
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Dot McDreawell
Pulted States Department of Agrourtire
Wvoern Tee Raewe
Avera Nak
Perdu
Economic Fat Content Ration Concepts in Postwar Diet
A historical note discusses fat intake and rationing in wartime economies. It mentions measures of fat percentage in foods, consumer affordability, and the impact on households. Data from New York tests are cited regarding fat content in processed dairy and meat products.
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York Showel Ag
Way to Prevent Leaky Teats Use of Collhead At Milking
A method suggests applying collhead to the end of the teat after each milking to seal the opening. It must be removed before the next milking to avoid interfering with milk. The practice could prevent loss of milk but adds extra steps for the farmer.
Individuality Over Breed in Cattle Selection
The article argues that individuality matters more than breed in selecting cows. It emphasizes noting the strain or family for traits like high yield and economical production, rather than focusing solely on breed.
Supplemental Feed Warning for Cattle Pasture
If concentrated feeds are not provided to supplement the pasture the cow must either reduce her production or draw on reserve materials from her body. The note emphasizes the risk of using body stores when supplemental feed is unavailable.
Grain feeds dairy cows on pasture sustain high production
Essential feeding practice highlighted for dairy herds on pasture. Experts stress grain supplementation supports sustained high output and profitable milk production.
Calves Urged to Have Ample Clean Water
Officials advise farmers to provide plenty of clean water for calves to drink. Proper hydration supports growth, health, and milk production. Farmers should ensure reliable water sources and monitor intake during heat and feed changes.
Highest Prices for Market Hay Shipper Must Choose Method
Farmers Bulletin 1205 explains two hay marketing methods the consignment method using brokers and the straight sales method with fixed prices. It stresses evaluating conditions and market preferences, noting regional differences between New England and Southeastern markets and the impact of bale size on price.
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Farmers’ Bulletin
New England
Hay Bale Sizes And Marketing Rules In 1920s Bulletin
The article describes three wire bales weighing 75 to 100 pounds with dimensions 14 by 16 inches to 17 by 22 inches and lengths from 45 to 86 inches. It notes preferred bale sizes in different regions and urges sellers to specify quality, quantity, shipment timing, routing, rates, price, and payment terms. It emphasizes written confirmations, clear corrections, and concise telegraph or telegram wording. It cites who publishes marketing data and advises producers to study hay marketing reports from the Department of Agriculture with contact in Washington DC.
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Pacific Coast
Tetter
Beet Top Silage For Ewes
Beet top silage will increase milk flow of ewes at lambing time. Start feeding about one pound per head daily and gradually increase to three pounds per day. The udder may become feverish if this action is not observed.
Red clover mildew serious this year across region
The Department of Agriculture reports the first severe red clover mildew infestation east of the Mississippi from Wisconsin to Georgia. It whitens plants and may reduce hay yield modestly. Rumors say mildewed hay inflames horses mouths. German sources link stomatitis to mildewed clover. USDA seeks reports on mildew distribution and horse health impacts.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Georgia
South
Ohio Experiment Station
Live stock shows and the value of cattle and hog fairs
The article argues livestock shows spur improvement in breeds by direct comparison. It cites a State fair hog barn funding debate, noting a banker who proves breeders prosper and credit shows for better stock types. It emphasizes selecting stock at breeder farms or large shows improves accuracy.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Middle West
Efficient threshing hints for small and large outfits
Efficient threshing tips emphasize uniform feeding steady machine speed and proper adjustments. Rushing threshing reduces grain value and owner profit, while greater personal stake by local crews improves outcomes compared with distant workers on larger outfits.
Control of Tuberculosis in Cattle and Clean-Up Policy
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that tuberculosis cannot be controlled if grade animals and individual cows owned by families are allowed into the clean-up colony area. It argues for sweeping, township and county wide cleanups rather than scattered herds for lasting, economical impact.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Standard bred fowls defined in poultry terminology
A purebred means the animal comes from a recognized breed with purebred parents. Health and vigor are required. Standard bred describes fowls conforming to American Poultry Association standards of form color markings weight. The term grows in popularity among purebred poultry traders. Standard bred horses also refer to registered light breeds including trotters and pacers.
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American Poultry Association
Ducks for meat and eggs in modern poultry farming
The Pekin duck is favored for meat and as a green feed producer. The Runner duck offers high egg yield similar to the Leghorn in chickens, noted for large white eggs, low feed needs, good foraging, and hardiness. Frequent marketing is advised as duck eggs lose quality quickly.
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H. W. Sanborn
Extension Poultry Husbandman
United States Department of Agriculture
Shade and Water for Stock
Experience shows cattle and hog men gain faster and more efficiently with ample shade and abundant pure water near feeding areas. Flowing springs or fresh well water are best, while lack of shade or poor or stagnant water slows gains and raises costs.
Dairymen Grow Herds with High Butterfat Output
Dairymen in 45 cow testing associations across nine western states own 9,464 cows producing more than forty pounds of butterfat in a month. A 40 pound cow was rare a few years ago. The USDA notes there is room for improvement in the broader herd quality nationwide.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Hens Need Shell Material For Egg Production
University of Wisconsin tests show hens reduce egg laying when shell material is scarce. Soft shells are not clearly caused by lack of oyster shells or ground bone. For steady production, hens on farms require readily available oyster shells or mineral grit near feeding areas.
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University of Wisconsin Experiment Station
Use Patience with Horses
A welfare note urges calm handling of horses to improve work output and condition. It warns against abuse and constant fear caused by rough driving, advocating gentle training to preserve health and performance.
Road Improvement in the United States
The passage notes that highway improvement has progressed but remains in its infancy with eighty five percent of American roads still unimproved. It argues the issue is not raising funds but spending the available money wisely across states.
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United States
Beef Producer's Problem in Feed Balancing
The beef producer seeks the highest return by feeding roughage. Corn fodder paired with a legume hay or nitrogenous concentrate forms a cheap, satisfactory ration for balanced nutrition.
Feeding Value Study Guides Beef Feed Balancing
The beef producer should study the feeding value of concentrates and roughages and guide ration balancing by current market prices. This approach helps optimize feed efficiency and control costs in herd nutrition planning.
Investment in Raising Spring Chickens for Quick Sale
If a market exists for spring chickens, it is worthwhile to invest in a small enclosure. Feed the young cockerels green stuff they can eat for a couple of weeks before selling.
Freedom From Laxatives Advertisement Claim
An advertisement promotes Nujol as a non laxative bowel lubricant. It asserts traditional pills and salts cause permanent injury and touts Nujol as a gentle, non medicinal, harmless product used by physicians and in leading hospitals.
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Seys
Cuticura Toilet Trio Ad Promises Clean Skin
Cuticura Soap daily and Ointment as needed for a clean complexion scalp and soft white hands. Add Cuticura Talcum for fragrance and novelty as the Cuticura Toilet Trio.
Advertising line for Red Brass Ball Blue product
An old advertisement touts Red Brass Ball Blue as suitable for housekeeping tasks. It claims use for kitchen towels table linens sheets and pillowcases.
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Department of Housekeeping
Subconscious Mind Seen Through Everyday Faults
A skeptical view of the subconscious argues it reflects ordinary forgetfulness as when a man forgets to mail his wife’s letters. The remark links internal thought to mundane errors rather than hidden powers.
Mount Everest Team Hires Daring Climb For Final Reach
The Mount Everest explorers have reached the highest altitude yet achieved by humans but remain 2,000 feet from the summit. The final ascent, as ever, promises the greatest challenge.
Russia’s shift from cash cures to capital concessions
The claim that Russia seeks large concessions in exchange for a billion dollars raises questions about why Moscow would accept payment in value rather than direct labor or work-for-money schemes.
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Russia
Taxi Fare in Moscow Priced At One Million Rubles
A Moscow taxi ride is fixed at one million rubles, a price kept definite amid uncertain charges in other cities. The remark underscores variability in taxi tariffs and the high baseline in the city.
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Moscow
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