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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
2
Charles I Bray of Colorado Agricultural College argues pure bred sires outperform mixed breeds. A balanced sire should be proven, from high producing dam lines, with strong ancestry and proven offspring. Crossing breeds can yield high grade individuals but breaks heredity. ten years of using one breed builds a high grade herd with strong production.
A Grinnell Newton Cow Testing association study of seven purebred cows shows higher concentrates boost milk and butterfat output and net profit. Monthly feed increases raised costs but also profits, while keeping cost per pound of butterfat steady. overfeeding concentrates at expense of roughages is not advised.
Farm note on consistent daily feeding and watering. Cows thrive when grain hay and water are given at the same times every day. Do not vary morning and evening routines to avoid stress and missed meals.
The article discusses dairy practices including separator speed and pressure, aiming for efficient cream separation. It mentions a preferred separator design, handling of milk after milking, and feeding factors like legume hay to maximize milk yield and quality.
A reader reports grafting wax as a wound dressing improves healing of pruning cuts. Wounds over an inch should be waxed. for smaller cuts, wax or white lead paint with boiled linseed oil. Also discussed are pruning during renovation, removing water sprouts, thinning branches, and sanitation practices including tool disinfection with corrosive sublimate.
Farmers urged to prune before spraying to reduce area and ease coverage. If pruning cannot be finished, remove large limbs first and resume pruning later. Start early to exploit favorable days during the dormant season. delaying risks poor spraying in adverse weather.
The text advises that young orchards require more cultivation than old ones and warns against excessive tillage. It suggests safe clean cultivation during the growing season and recommends planting cover crops such as cowpeas soybeans or rye around midsummer to shade roots and conserve moisture. It also advises avoiding a cover crop after mid July to protect tree growth and maintain soil organic matter.
The calyx spray is a key summer spray that targets the first codling moth brood and reduces losses from later broods. It also protects against diseases like purple scab, black rot, and leaf spot. Mix lime sulfur solution one and a half gallons with arsenate of lead one pound to fifty gallons of water.
Guidance from the USDA on home meat canning using steam pressure. Emphasizes strong canners, accurate gauges, and processing times for pork cuts, with notes on preparation, seasoning, packing and using hot gravy to ensure proper sterilization.
United States Department of Agriculture explains how to tell hard from soft wheat flours and their best kitchen uses. Tests include texture comparison, finger mold impression, and weighing a sifted quart to differentiate grain types and optimize recipe outcomes.
A fragmentary recipe describes an Indian pudding style dish with corn, molasses, ginger, and fruit served with ice cream. The text notes a recommended method from the US Department of Agriculture and provides steps to bake the pudding for about two hours in a buttered dish at a moderate oven.
Kansas State Agricultural College poultrymen urge open south side ventilation to keep flocks dry and comfortable. Open upper wall openings and muslin frames aid air flow. provide three to four square feet per bird and seven to ten inches of roosting space, while avoiding overcrowding and drafts.
New Jersey State College poultry experts advise 95 to 100 degree hover for baby chicks and a temporary wire fence of three fourths inch mesh. Keep birds evenly heated and allow gradual access to the full run by day three, with rounded fence corners and a gap from walls to prevent crowding.
A summary outlines evaluating last year’s poultry work to compute profit or loss and to outline next year’s program. It stresses that poultry dividends depend on careful planning and wise management, and proposes resolutions to improve weak points.
Guidance on building a comfortable hen house boosting cleanliness and pest control to prevent disease. Emphasizes oyster shell grit and dry conditions, separate fattening pen, and clean eggs packed in bright cases for top prices.
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