Caring for cow at calving time
Farmers advised to rest the cow four to six weeks before calving and place her in a disinfected box stall ten days prior. Provide a light bulky ration, monitor calving, disinfect naval cut, give colostrum promptly, remove cold water, then reintroduce normal ration gradually and keep cow away from wet ground to avoid milk fever.
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Fred Gauntt
College of Agriculture
Rutgers
University
Dairyman Must Supply Water to Produce Milk
A historical note explains cows need ample water to produce milk, with water intake about three pounds per pound of milk. It cites G A Williams of Purdue University endorsing a simple tank heater to provide water at 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit for efficient milk production.
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G. A Willams
Purdue University
Mineral feeding boosts dairy cows during pregnancy
A top dairyman stresses minerals in feed adding four ounces of mineral mix to grain daily and two iodine tincture drops twice weekly during the last sixty days of pregnancy. He reports no abortions and calves free of goitre since adopting the practice.
Dairy Hints for Farmers on Water and Feed Management
The article urges dairy farmers to provide calves with plenty of fresh water even when milk is scarce. It stresses planning and working the plan, notes Iowa’s ranking in farm associations, and warns a poorly adjusted hand separator cuts profits. It discusses minerals, salt, and the best way for cows to receive minerals through legume hay.
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Capre
Directions for Setting a Fowl
Instructions from North Dakota Agricultural College on broody hens. Build a nest with a closable front and flat shallow bottom, use hay or straw for bedding, ensure the hen is broody for 2 3 days before placing eggs, and move her at night. After 24 hours add 11 13 eggs, allow daily food and water, feed whole corn, include a dust box, grit and water always, test eggs by day seven, replace infertile eggs, dust with lice powder before set and again after ten days and before hatch.
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B. J. Peterson
North Dakota Agricultural College
Cleanliness and Feeding Practices for Growing Chickens
This article emphasizes cleanliness as essential in rearing chicks into profitable layers. It warns against moldy or damp feed and wet mashes left uneaten, advises feeding only fresh portions, and keeping troughs clean. It also covers litter depth, clean milk vessels, and regular washing of water fountains to prevent disease.
Poultry Raising Tips for Early Egg Production and Feeding
Advice on housing and ventilation for incubators, feeding alfalfa leaf meal, and the profitability of early pullets. Emphasizes water as key to high egg output, market for strictly fresh eggs, and the Enbden and Toulouse goose breeds as standard commercial stock.
Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Health Say Public
The ad claims hours, rich foods and stimulating drinks hurt kidneys and cause dullness backache and poor excretions. It cites 50 000 users and urges readers to ask neighbors about the stimulant diuretic Doan's Pills.
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Doan
Harmony Across the Sea: Anglo American Link Founded
The piece recalls the first hands across the sea effort to foster Britain America ties sixty years prior with the Anglo American association later evolving into the Anglo American league formed in 1898 at Stratford House London. It aimed to secure cordial cooperation between closely allied nations sharing blood literature laws and ideals.
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Britain
America
United States
Anglo- American Association
Anglo-American League
Stratford House
London
Frat House Chat Prompts Call About Unmarried Woman
Conversation reveals a woman saying not to call if the caller is engaged. Ted questions marital status and mentions a phone request referencing an engagement. Billie and Ted discuss suitability and timing for a call.
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Ted
Bill
Best Tonic Promises Health Revival
Yakima readers urged to try Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming quick relief from run down feelings and weight loss. A testimonial from Mrs. Violet M. Palmer reports gaining 13 pounds after four bottles and ongoing vitality, with an invitation to write for free medical advice.
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Yakima
Wash
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Violet M. Palmer
Broadway
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Coon Kitten Chooses Saltine Cracker Crave in Belfast Maine
A black and white coon kitten in Belfast Maine prefers saltines over meat or fish and will even raid cracker boxes. It enjoys cheese or olives with crackers and is fond of vegetables like spinach and cabbage. The mother was raised in a grocery and reportedly ate only hamburg steak, never drinking water or milk.
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Belfast
Maine
The Sad Part Dialogue on Promise and Duty
A fragmentary exchange questions a young man’s promise and work ethic. One speaker recalls repeated tardiness and a failing square deal, while another notes the man failed to give himself a square deal.
Gesner’s Reflection on Life and Breath Expressed
A compact, period tone fragment recalls keeping a pure heart for life and gratitude. The lines honor a steadfast inner life and continual thanks as a breathlike gong marks each moment.
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Gesner
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