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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
3
A New York college of agriculture swine specialist outlines rations for brood sows and growing pigs. The guide covers grain mixes with alfalfa and fish meal or tankage, skimmilk substitutions, dry lot feeding, minerals, and pasture needs for about 120 pigs per acre.
Tuberculosis is a highly contagious disease affecting cattle swine and poultry. It spreads via manure milk and aerosols and can be introduced by buying diseased animals or feeding unpasteurized dairy products. Proper pasteurization vaccination testing and sanitation help prevent and control outbreaks with guidance from veterinarians and state agents.
Ohio station studies show grain rations for grow up swine need mineral supplements to prevent bone disease and paralysis. Calcium is essential with cereal rations, phosphorus may be needed, best supplied by a mix of precipitated calcium carbonate and bone flour. Free access to minerals plus proper mixing boosts skeletal development for breeding stock.
The text advises providing ample shade for ewes and ram lambs to keep them in good shape for breeding through hot summers. It notes light wool cover for summer and recommends shaded grazing fields, preferring artificial movable shelters as a low cost option for sheep housing.
A report from the Indiana Farmer's Guide warns turkey breeders that ipecac likely offers no proven cure for blackhead and urges reliance on traditional methods. Emphasis on avoiding inbreeding, breeding mature stock, and mixing sour milk in turkey rations to boost resistance and growth, with careful premises cleanup to prevent spread.
The article explains guinea fowl eggs yield limited table use but can be profitably turned into young broilers or roasters. It covers laying season from April to October, egg counts up to 120, hatch time of four weeks, and cautions against early hatchings and nest handling to avoid parental desertion.
The text warns overcrowding as a top error in chicken rearing. It notes chick die-off reduces numbers to fit space, and crowded conditions cause diarrhea not always infectious. It also advises separating sexes once they reach sexual maturity to aid growth.
A few breeders report good results with wet feeds for baby chicks while many breeders fail with the system. The safest approach is clean dry grains after oats. sour milk is important in rations for young chicks.
The Pekin duck is of Asiatic origin and was brought to the United States from China about thirty years ago. A traveler mistook them for white geese in Peking before discovering they were ducks, saved eggs, and later shipments led to Hong Kong hatching and eventual arrival in New York.
Mrs. Richardson of Skowhegan Maine reports relief from headaches and fatigue after three bottles of Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the tonic with restoring energy and eliminating tiredness, noting it aided her daily work and well being. The advertisement endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's product as proven by user testimonials.
The Appalachian Mountain Club of Massachusetts, a trail marker group, is hailed as a pioneer by Nature Magazine for decades of work. Over 55 years it has opened several hundred miles of trails in the White Mountains.
An advertisement touts Cuticura as a remedy for pimples and blackheads. It advises smearing Cuticura Ointment, washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water in five minutes, then daily use for ongoing skin clarity, and mentions Cuticura Talcum as well.
Iceland's abundant geysers have long served laundry needs and may soon supply heat for Reykjavik. Officials study geothermal potential to power city infrastructure while preserving resources and reducing emissions.
A cheeky exchange appears in the Frivol, with a remark about bearing shoulders leading to a playful misread. The banter hinges on coy flirtation and light self deprecation.
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