Poultry Train To Tour Nebraska By Burlington Line
A three car poultry exhibit train will tour 83 Nebraska towns starting March 1, traveling 2000 miles on the Burlington system. The program includes views of exhibits and lectures by state college poultry experts at each stop, a joint effort of the college and railroad following a successful dairy tour last fall.
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Burlington Railroad
Burlington
State Agricultural College
The
Agricultural College
Nebraska
Holly Sugar to Build New Minatare Factory
The Holly Sugar Corporation will erect a factory at Minatare to begin operation for the 1926 crop, announced by district manager H. A. Benning. The move increases competition with Great Western Sugar in Nebraska beet regions as Minatare gains a second plant alongside the Great Western project halted by World War I.
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Scottsbluff
Holly Sugar Corporation
Minatare
H. A. Benning
Numors
Holly Corporation
Great Western Sugar Company
Nebraska
Great Western Company
Alarming Seed Corn Situation In Northeast Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska farmers in Thurston county face a worrying seed corn condition as seed testers in the Farm Bureau office report scant testing locally and no good seed corn samples found yet.
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Walthill
Nebraska
Thurston County
Farm Bureau
Penitentiary Population Reaches New High in Nebraska
Nebraska prisoner totals rise with 650 inmates in the state peniten tiary and at least 60 additional offenders in county jails awaiting transfer, Warden W T Fenton reports. The population marks a new high for the facility.
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Lincoln
Nebraska State Penitentiary
W. T. Fenton
West Point Calf-Rearing Record Set by Pagels Junior
William Pagels Jr. raises six calves from two cows in one year at West Point. One cow bore twins on January 19 and December 30. the other cow also produced twins. All calves are living and in good health.
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West Point
William Pagels, Jr
Robins Return to Violet As Cold Wave Hits County
A flock of about twenty four robins visited Violet five miles west of Pawnee City marking the first red breasts sighting of the year. The birds sheltered in nearby pine trees amid the winter chill.
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Pawnee
Violet
Here
Auto plunge buries men under bridge in Spencer
Lloyd Mills and Truman Young of this place were trapped under their car after it plunged off a bridge and landed in a ditch twenty feet below. Passers by found them and they were in Spencer hospital with injuries eight hours after the incident.
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Lynch
Pasersby
Lloyd Mills
Truman Young
Spencer
Orchard Hunter Claims Nebraska Crow-Killing Championship
Keath Pugh of Orchard asserts the crow killing championship after four nights at a roosting resort near Orchard. About 497 crows were killed and brought to the county clerk for bounty, with Peterson tallying the head count.
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Orchard Hunter
Neligh
Peterson
Keath Pugh
Orchard
Nebraska
Neligh County Judge Reaches 14-Year Marriage Milestone
Judge J. Q. Ingram of Neligh has served 14 years as county judge up to January this year. He issued 1,597 marriage licenses and united 606 couples in marriage during that period.
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Neligh
J. Q. Ingram
Lincoln charter anniversary celebration plans set for Feb 15
Preparations are underway in Lincoln for the 57th anniversary celebration marking the signing of the University of Nebraska charter by Governor Butler. The event on February 15 aims to honor the historic act and its impact on state education.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Butler
Hebron College to Expands with New Dormitory
Hebron College and Academy purchased 6 percent acres of land adjoining the campus on the west and expect to build another dormitory within the present year.
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Hebron
Hebron Colege and Academy
Five Prisoners Moved to Red Willow Jail Amid Overcrowding
Sheriff Hudson of Frontier county moved five prisoners from Holdrege to Red Willow county jail due to overcrowding at Phelps county jail.
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McCook
Hudson
Frontier County
Red Willow
Holdrege
Phelps County
Beet yield boost planned for valley in 1926 season
Bayard reports efforts to raise beet output beyond last year's 16.4 tons per acre in the valley during the 1926 season. Local agricultural groups emphasize improved methods and varieties to achieve higher production.
Bird Freezes to Death on Bridgeport Road
Rex Hursey of Dalton found a pheasant dead and frozen stiff after seeing the same bird standing in the road for three days on his way to town and back.
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Bridgeport
Rex Hursey
Dalton
Nebraska Team Wins Stock Judging at Western Show
Denver officials announced the University of Nebraska team won first place in the students stock judging contest at the opening of the 20th annual national western stock show here.
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Denver
University of Nebraska
Important Factors in Care of Bees
The United States Department of Agriculture notes weather and other external factors greatly influence a honeybee colony’s honey flow. It describes methods to observe colonies, record weights, and relate these to nectar secretion, citing Bulletin No. 1338 by James I. Hambleton as a technical reference available from the department while supplies last.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Entomology
James I. Hambleton
Missouri Demonstration Shows Lower Chick Losses on Fresh Ground
The Missouri University poultry department used thirty two farms last year to demonstrate methods for reducing annual chick losses. They hatched 88.7 percent of all chicks, a strong result compared with farms not in the program. Five essentials guided the effort: hatch early, brood each hatch for four weeks, range on fresh ground, feed balanced rations, and separate pallets and cockerels. The third essential, ranging on fresh ground, likely drove much of the success. Farmers could boost poultry returns this year by following these guidelines, though fresh ground can be scarce and is often neglected.
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Missouri
Poultry Department
Missouri University
Get Rid of Roundworms for Success With Pigs
W C Shelley, assistant animal husbandman at the New Jersey State College of Agriculture, says pig success hinges on housing and parasite control. Treatment involves fasting, a medicated capsule, then a light epsom salt slop after 12 hours, followed by a repeat in 14 days. Clean warm housing and dry bedding boost fall pig gains and spring market readiness.
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W. C. Shelley
New Jerse
Corn as fuel reduces costs in severe weather
A farmer argues corn at a cent a pound and coal at under half a cent can heat animals efficiently. Using corn to warm drinking water, feed for pigs and chickens, and warming mash can save eggs and speed production, making coal for corn a profitable swap during cold spells.
Early Spring Pruning Points for Orchard Trees
March warmth offers a chance to renovate fruit trees with moderate annual pruning. Regular light pruning promotes yearly fruiting, while heavy thinning is needed for overly dense, bushy trees. Avoid removing large limbs to keep the canopy balanced, and remove all dead or damaged wood.
Copper Sulphate for Sheep Worms
United States Department of Agriculture scientists developed a copper sulphate treatment for stomach worms in sheep. Dosed every 25 days at 1 percent, the method reduced losses on 12 Missouri flocks over a three year trial, with over 2,000 sheep showing improved health and markets. Directions available from the Bureau of Animal Industry.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Vienna
Bureau of Animal Industry
Schuyler County
Missouri
Concrete barns offer fire protection and dry dwelling for dairy herds
William A. Radford explains concrete barn construction as a practical farm option. The design features solid concrete walls, a brick silo, and a long central feed alley with an overhead conveyor. Sixty feet of stalls and ample ventilation ensure light, fresh air, and efficient labor.
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William A. Radford
Prairrie Avenue
Chicago
Grinding alfalfa hay not profitable for dairy cows
Experiments by the Iowa State College dairy husbandry section show grinding alfalfa hay to feed dairy cows does not boost milk or butterfat yields. Eight cows were tested and ground hay was more likely to be refused. Grinding costs about 3.50 dollars per ton, representing 20 to 25 percent of the farm’s yearly market value, making it unlikely to save money on the average farm.
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Dairy Husbandry
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Calves and Silage Feeding Principles
A guide notes calves three to four months old and all stock will eat silage. It emphasizes rapid growth as essential for profitable livestock rearing and urges keeping young calves in a growing condition from birth with a succulent ration.
Ventilation tips for poultry houses with fresh air flow
Fresh air, cold and soup in the poultry flock result from faulty ventilation. Three sides of the poultry house should be tight with a liberal opening at the front for fresh air. A muslin curtain is used only during storms or very cold nights. Frost moisture on ceilings or walls and foul air indicate poor ventilation.
Deep plowing not always best farming practice
The passage argues that plowing depth should match soil humus capacity and that deeper plowing can harm soil and crops, causing unnecessary costs. It cautions that good plowing does not equal deeper tillage.
Farm Facts and Animal Water Needs Highlighted
The piece urges testing corn kafir sudan and cane seed germination. It cites cow weight and water content, noting MIUIK is about 90 percent water and cows over 80 percent body water. It argues ample water boosts milk and emphasizes ongoing cultivation rather than just planting.
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Sudan
How Light Is Used as Decorative Medium
The article discusses how light and color influence mood like music, noting theater lighting from prison to moonlight and the growing use in dining rooms. It argues lighting as a home art, stating colored light alters perception more than pigments and can transform a house into a home.
Built In Articles Should Match Woodwork Color
Architects urge built in furniture to blend with room woodwork for economy and decor. Experts warn against contrasting finishes that disrupt harmony. Window seats and inglenook seating can be added easily and cheaply to suit a home plan.
Pilgrim House Preserved by the Use of Paint
Howland house in Plymouth Massachusetts, built in 1666, is the town’s oldest surviving dwelling and the only known Pilgrim residence. A few dollars in paint upkeep has preserved this historic site, underscoring paint as a key conservator of irreplaceable objects.
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Pilgrim
New England
New World
Howland
Plymouth
Mass
Metal That Prevents Rust Saves Home Upkeep Costs
The article urges choosing rust resistant metal to reduce the large ongoing expense of repairing or replacing corroded iron and steel components in homes. It frames rust resistance as a major long term savings strategy for property maintenance.
Electricity on Farms Turns Of Change In Power Sources
The article notes that animals still supply about 60 percent of farm power while electricity accounts for 5.6 percent. Tractors deliver about 17 percent and stationary engines 12.5 percent. Windmills contribute just over 1 percent.
Lighting for Interiors by Color Tones and Effects
Technique guidance from M Luckiesh in Popular Science Monthly on using colored lighting to shape room mood. Suggests white table light with warm face lighting, warm yellow orange pendants, cooler ceilings, and blue green accents. Notes use of orange red for stimulation and daylight lamp contrast. Portable lamps offer variety.
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M. Luckiesh
Popular Science Monthly
Cables To Span Puget Sound To Power Tacoma
Six cables will be stretched across a 6240 foot span to carry electric power to Tacoma across Puget Sound. The project links a point on the mainland to the city, enabling continuous supply for the metropolis.
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Puget Sound
Tacoma
Divide Hen Flock for Best Egg Production
New York State College of Agriculture Ithaca advises separating pullets from older hens to boost development and reduce disease. They stress abundant skim milk, cleanliness, dry ventilation, controlled greens, and a balanced mash. with good culling these practices aim for more eggs per hen and higher profits.
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New York State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
College
State College
Select Best Layers by Use of Good Trap Nest
Poultry specialists at Kansas State Agricultural College say trap-nesting every breeder daily during the first laying year yields the exact annual egg total. They urge careful selection of both sexes to pass on high production to offspring. The goal is a pullet that is an early maturer and a heavy, persistent layer across seasons.
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Kansas State Agricultural College
Care of Breeding Stock For Better Incubation Results
A poultry expert from Colorado Agricultural College stresses breeding stock condition drives incubator outcomes. He recommends ample grain plus the laying mash with five percent linseed oil meal and highlights green feed as crucial for breeders. He advises against housing breeding stock at night.
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O. C. Krum
Colorado Agricultural College
Open-front poultry houses improve bird health
Many farm operations lack moisture and clean air removal in poultry houses. Overcrowding and moisture buildup weaken birds and invite diseases. Use the open-front design and provide at least three square feet of floor space per bird.
Best Breed of Hens
No single breed is best for general purpose fowls. Barred Rocks White Rocks Rhode Island Reds and Wyandottes are the best known in this class. Langshang are heavy meat birds and lay few eggs. Any listed breed yields good results if well cared for. The key is to keep the breed you personally prefer.
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Rhode Island
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