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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1927
Page
2
A Moultrie Illinois dairyman reduced feed waste by adjusting to a balanced ration with soybean meal. Results showed a $46.46 monthly improvement from increased milk and butterfat value, plus lower feed costs, after reallocating surplus feed among cows.
Practical dairymen agree feeding the dry cow is essential. Proper nutrition supports udder development and fetal growth, with about 65 percent of calf development occurring in the last three months before calving. Cutting feed risks cow loss in body condition and poor freshening performance.
Dairymen advise calves should nurse as soon as they begin to eat to avoid spoiling the cow’s appetite. Emphasizes clean surroundings, proper feeding, and silage timing to prevent odor and flavor transfer to milk. States purebred dairy sires improve first-cross gains. notes cost pressures and feed value declines.
A reflective passage urges readers to build inner nests of pleasant memories and noble histories as shelter for the soul against pain and poverty. It emphasizes enduring, self-made inner sanctuaries rather than external comforts.
A home recipe segment outlines Oatmeal Bread Nut Bread Coffee Cake and Almond Omelet with maple sauce. It includes Butterscotch Pudding Baked Apple Tarts Graham Pudding Caramel Pudding and Baked Savory Eggs with toast and egg yolk toppings.
The article highlights new resort attire in bold colors such as black and white, red, gray greens, beige, pinks and intricate trims like tucks, smocking, and crosswise stitching. It notes daytime and evening shoes, fabrics from crepe de chine to cashmere, and elaborately styled winter coats and furs, with a focus on quality and chic detailing.
The article argues black coats offer economy and versatility in winter wear. It notes black fabrics with rough textures suit the season, and a black wrap pairs with nearly any shade while preserving color harmony with accessories. It warns against pairing black with dark blue or brown and emphasizes matching or self colors for the lining and frock.
Being well shod has become essential for the well groomed woman. Shoes must be comfortable and flattering, complementing the ensemble as much as a frock or hat. Gertrude Olmsted offers tips on fit, heel height, and avoiding overbalanced, ill fitting styles.
The article highlights fashionable accessories including rhinestone buckles and rubber flowers for fur coats. It notes belts of beige suede with kasha frocks, and emphasizes shoes as key style elements for morning, afternoon, and evening wear, detailing brown calf walk shoes, bronze satin for afternoons, and black moke with brilliant accents for evenings.
Knitted sports garments gain popularity this time of year with skirts in misty gray or street shades, paired with jumpers in bright patterns. Night and plaids are used along with fancy lisle stockings showing colored figures in blue tones.
The Wisconsin Experiment Station reports trials in red raspberry heading light to medium pruning with little yield difference in 1919 and 1920, severe heading-in reducing crop. Black raspberry methods include heading-in and summer pruning with results favoring summer pinching for easier care, producing slightly lower yields but less maintenance. Side branches and fruiting wood develop from pinching, with back pruning in spring to 8–15 inches.
The home orchard should be located near the house for easy access to fruits. Placing orchards close may require soil less suited to fruiting but extra care can compensate. Accessibility near the home is a key factor for producer satisfaction and prompt fruit procurement.
Distances for orchard fruit trees vary. guidelines suggest apples 86 feet apart, peaches 24 to 89 feet, cherries 18 to 22 feet, plums 18 to 22 feet, grapes 6 feet in row and 10 feet between rows, berries 4 to 6 feet in row and 6 to 8 feet between rows. Home plantings can be closer, 14 to 24 inches in row and 2 feet between rows.
Extension horticulturist I C Williams of Kansas State Agricultural College says a simple trunk protector can save fruit trees from rabbit damage. Use poultry wire building paper or corn stalks, remove in spring to avoid insect harborage, and renew washes as needed.
The spray machine use will be extended if cleaned after the season and stored dry. Drain and clean the tank remove cylinder bases and sediment flush pressure relief valve and worn parts, then store in a dry place to prevent damage.
Dr. B R Kaupp of South Carolina State College explains winter egg shortages stem from hens’ poor laying and inadequate feed. He notes high winter feed prices, urges proper housing, parasite control, mash with minerals and protein, constant water, and daily greens. Extension circulars 155 156 158 offer winter feeding guidance.
A Nebraska study recommends using a spray mix with crude oil or similar materials and basic house cleaning to prevent and conquer poultry diseases. It cautions against overreliance on pills or doctored drinking water, stressing prevention through proper ventilation, sanitation, and reducing overcrowding to avoid costly cures.
Nebraska experiment station tests show electric lights boosted income from UO hens by 25 dollars. Two pens of hens, similar in age and care, differed only by lighting. one group received morning light at 5 am, the other at 9 am.
Farmers are advised to create a breeding pen with top male and a few select hens to enhance both egg production and Standard qualities. By toe marking or banding chicks from this pen, eggs from its offspring are shown to outperform those from the general flock.
Dry mash amounts for hens depend on the amount of feed given. Use twice as much mash in winter and reduce in summer and spring. Feed heaviest portion in the afternoon. Succulent feeds like alfalfa clover and sprouted seeds aid digestion.
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