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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
6
Indiana experiment station bulletin reports three trials comparing soy bean oil meal and linseed oil meal as grain mix components for lactating cows. Results show soy bean oil meal and linseed oil meal are nearly equal in value, while ground soy beans outperform both, with minerals showing inconsistent effects.
Rye rarely used for dairy cattle feed due to ergot risk and potential health effects. It can cause hair loss tail and claw sloughing, lameness, and abortion if consumed in advanced cases. When used, rye is mixed with bran and oats at one pound per four pounds of milk production.
The article notes minimal differences in skim milk feeding value among dairy breeds. It argues Holsteins produce more total milk offsetting higher solids in Guernsey milk, making skim milk feed value comparable. One extra pound of solids per 100 pounds of Guernsey milk yields little impact on daily feed value versus Holstein milk.
An agricultural note argues that boosting cow production to 300 pounds of butterfat per year hinges on using well bred pure-bred bulls and satisfactory ancestry. A study of over 2,000 dam and daughter records shows that average bulls did not raise fat output in cows yielding 884 pounds annually.
Soy bean hay, including the whole plant cut and cured, provides higher protein than clover hay and suits dairy cows well. A switch from timothy hay to soy bean hay may raise milk production if cows are well fed beforehand, but an abrupt change can cause a noticeable drop.
Farmers are urged to feed poultry daily with nutritious green feed. Sprouted oats are recommended, with steps for soaking and germination. If sprouted oats are unavailable, mangels sugar beets or raw root crops are acceptable. cooked roots lose some value. Roots should be chopped for even access. alfalfa is a weaker substitute. Birds should receive green feed at least once daily.
Instructions for poultry flocks emphasize separating late hatched and immature pullets from old birds. It covers feeding mash and grain for warmth, using artificial lighting or lanterns, and a schedule from eight to nine o clock. It notes late pullets not grown by December should be sold, and non laying pullets should be evaluated for breeding.
Ohio State University poultry experts urge visitors stay outside the poultry house to prevent disease spread among flocks. They outline preventive steps including marking sick birds, culling weak ones, ventilated houses, complete rations, green feed, and nightly checks for health signals.
The article stresses daily inspection of droppings to monitor fowl health. It links loose bowels indigestion and digestive disorders to droppings, urging immediate attention to any intestinal trouble signs.
Cape fashion sweeps spring wardrobes with versatile lengths from short to long. Prominent actresses sport beige serge capes with decorative pockets and gold embroidery. Chiffon capes return as evening accents, often scalloped or pointed, matching tweeds and dresses for a chic wrap look.
This report details seasonal styling with gold and silver stitching embellishments. White kasha coats feature floral gold thread designs. scalloped trims, paillettes, and silver cloth outlines accent crepe frocks and velvet two piece outfits.
In these days of night clubs the favorite supper dress is taffeta. A yellow ochre taffeta supper frock features fine black lace flounces. The bodice is sleeveless with a small black lace bow on one shoulder. The flounces reveal the taffeta and are caught up to break the circle.
A powder blue georgette afternoon dress features the season’s newest flare panels. Balloon sleeves and the bodice front are stitched and beaded in silver and powder blue. A matching powder blue toque uses wide grosgrain ribbon and straw facing.
Spring fashion emphasizes arrow decorations in hats wrists and bodices crafted from platinum onyx and diamonds. New bangles mimic arrow tips while designers trim skirts by dropping petticoats for bloomers. Oxfords gain strappy updates and muffs return as stylish outerwear accessories. Mirrors hide in gloves and ostrich feather ensembles pair fans with rhinestone accents.
The article notes a growing modernistic influence on women’s fashion with wraps and gowns featuring appliqued designs from French exposition costumes. It highlights gray as a key daytime color, with gray dominating outfits and lighter tones used in fur trims, hats, hosiery, and shoes, creating a cohesive spring look.
The article notes the Spanish shawl as a key feature in recent novels with variants featuring a single magenta yellow blue green or white color and a loose mesh ground. The embroidered shawl remains worn but should have an unusual design for impact.
A note on hat fittings emphasizes they are as important as gown fittings and require careful time for proper draping and design.
Michigan farmers report heading in laterals increases berry size and cluster counts in black raspberries and blackberries. Severe pruning at the base favors fruiting, with four buds on small canes and six to eight buds on larger canes boosting yield in trials near South Union, Michigan.
Early spring spraying offers effective control of aphids and scale insects threatening orchards and ornamentals. Entomologists from the Minnesota University farm advise dormant lime sulfur before bud break followed by nicotine and soap spray as leaves appear. Prepare lime sulfur as liquid or powder, adjust dilution, and apply so every insect is reached.
When trees cannot be planted immediately upon arrival they should be heeled promptly. Dig a shallow trench and cover the roots and lower stems with moist earth, spread the trees to ensure close contact with soil to prevent air gaps and drying.
Horticulture advice on protecting young trees from rodents and pests. Notes on using dynamite blasting for planting holes and removing damaged branches. Emphasizes well drained soil and keeping standing water three feet below surface. Encourages early seed orders for prompt service and fewer errors.
After a bout of flu the ad claims Tanlac will restore strength by cleansing the blood revitalizing digestion and restoring appetite. It touts the Tanlac formula from roots barks and herbs and urges immediate purchase of Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation.
Dr. Lee Edward Tarvis of Iowa State University suggests crystal gazing may have scientific uses in diagnosis. Popular Science Monthly notes Tarvis uses it to aid in diagnosing certain insanity types. The article links crystal gazing to daydream and hypnotic states as a window into human moods.
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