Dairy farmer urged to choose purebred bull for higher returns
A United States Dairy Division study of 8,994 cows shows higher butterfat production yields greater net returns, with feed costs rising but not proportionally. Deputy Colorado State Dairy Commissioner F. Be. Bailey urges switching from scrub bulls to a good purebred bull to maximize herd profitability.
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United States Dairy Division
F.be. Baily
Colorado State Dairy
Calves Benefit From Separate Stalls For Early Weeks
Breeders recommend giving each newborn calf a separate stall for four to five weeks to prevent the spread of infections. Early isolation reduces transmission of germs found in calf stomachs and lowers the risk of disease among groups of young calves.
Churning Trouble Causes In Dairy Cows Milk
Churning trouble stems from irregular feeding and months since cows were fresh. Weather impacts ripening. cream too cold or too warm delays churning. Warm temperatures around 60 to 62 degrees aid ripening, while salt shortages and cow management can worsen issues.
Dehorned Cattle Boost Prices and Calm in Lots
Dehorned cattle fetch better market prices and reduce disturbance in feedlots. Successful dairymen raise most of their own cows, a common practice among leading producers.
Horticultural Hints: Caring for Fruit Trees and Soil
A Kansas Farmers note emphasizes moisture retention and soil health for fruit trees. It outlines cultivating between trees early spring, moving crops outward as trees grow, and maintaining weed control and air circulation to sustain roots. It advocates 4-5 inch spring cultivation and continued mulching and shallow tillage through summer.
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D. C
Kansas
Rat Clean Up Proves Effective in Portland Campaign
A Portland basement with unrepaired wall breaks was cleaned and treated in a rat control drive led by the U S Department of Agriculture with city health officials and the chamber of commerce. After waste removal and wall repairs, three rat nests were found and 26 adults died the morning after poison was spread.
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Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Portland
Department
City Bureau of Health
Chamber of Commerce
Good Reasons for Pruning Fruit Trees
Five pruning motives guide orchard practice. Dead or diseased limbs are removed to improve structure and prevent future breakage and disfigurement. Reducing annual growth helps balance crop load with tree capacity and aids alignment of young trees for efficient care. A proper spray outfit enhances pest control and saves time.
Teacher Praises Tanlac In Kezar Falls Maine
Herbert A Gap Hil, a Kezar Falls teacher, says Tanlac greatly improved his health after months of weakness digestion chest pain and insomnia. He reports better appetite weight gain and restored energy and claims Tanlac is a superior medicine sold by druggists with over 85 million bottles advertised.
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Herbert A. Gap Hil
Kezar Falls
Maine
Ate
All Good
Popular Fare as Food Slang Cited by Visitor
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes a foreign visitor asking about the term hot dog and suggests it often functions as a casual response akin to ordering a light lunch rather than an exclamation. The quip reflects language usage across cultures.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Help for Girls Who Work Lydia Pinkham Letter Cites Relief
Tyrone Pennsylvania readers report Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound easing run down health and pain. Mrs M Lopio from Tyrone says the product rebuilt her strength and eliminated left side pains, calling it reliable and body boosting.
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Tyrone
Lydia E. Pinkham
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