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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1927
Page
2
Poultry extension specialist Allen G. Oliver warns neglect causes most flock failures. He lists ten common faults from dirty water and dirty houses to crowding and vermin, and urges simple, affordable precautions with proper space, clean water, and regular disinfection for profitable poultry farming.
Professor W W Yapp of the University of Illinois explains that a dairy cow must sustain daily work with a full chest and rugged health. He outlines five key traits for judging dairy potential: constitution general health dairy tendency feeding capacity and udder development, noting large udders and strong digestion correlate with milk and butterfat production.
April and May are best to start young turkeys when conditions favor chick life. Use hens from American or Asiatic breeds not White Leghorns. Plymouth Rock or Brahma hens work well. Feed poults bread soaked in milk or egg with corn bread, then switch to chick feed after a few days.
Ducks often neglected in winter need protein and minerals as they begin laying in spring. Provide a good laying mash plus created grains to meet their needs, since ducks need consistent attention like chickens as feed is spread through the day.
Money From Chickens More profit can be made from a few chickens that are properly housed and fed, than from a large number that are crowded. Overcrowding hinders ventilation and sanitation, encouraging colds and contagious diseases. Sanitation is the backbone of successful poultry raising.
The article praises sprouted oats as an excellent egg production feed and lists mangels carrots cabbage and lettuce as economical substitutes. It notes leafy alfalfa or clover in racks or baskets rapidly increases intake and that alfalfa meal in the mash is widely used when of high quality.
Many dairy calves are neglected in winter as owners deem feed costly. Proper care with skim milk until six months and ample grain and alfalfa hay helps calves gain about a pound daily. Use cracked corn, ground oats, barley, and bran with skim milk for fat and growth.
The article argues milking machines save labor if at least ten cows are milked. It notes machinery should not injure udders or cause cows to dry up with proper care. Stripping after milking prevents drying and avoids leaving the milker on the cow too long.
A fashion feature notes needlework drives spring dress trends with ornate embroidery, added color and a return to elaborate gowns. European couturiers push bold embroidery on bodices and dresses, while peasant and drawn work influence blouses and sport outfits for resorts. designers like Poiret and Worth showcase intricate patterns and color harmony.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports Kansas and Ozarks damage from codling moths in apples and outlines cooperative field work with Kansas State. Experiments test arsenical sprays and alternative baits while studying residue levels, with labs in Bentonville Arkansas and Sligo Alaska examining larval feeding and new insecticides.
Prof G W Feck of the New York State College of Agriculture Ithaca explains that apple varieties can be changed by grafting or top-working. He notes Ben Davis can be replaced with quality types like McIntosh or Spy, and stresses proper cambium contact, wax sealing, and timing for successful grafts.
The Department of Agriculture introduced Compsitura concinnata Mefgen as a parasite of the gypsy moth. This insect attacks about 100 host insects and has been studied for eight years by USDA experts who believe it will help limit pest spread and combat other dangerous species in the United States.
A historical bulletin discusses orchard profitability over six to ten years, pruning to prevent crotches and limb crowding, early shaping to reduce shock, and pruning tools. It warns black walnut near apples harms apples and other crops, and stresses clean up and thorough spraying after pruning and fruiting wood is two years old for gooseberries and currants.
An advertisement promotes Moone's Emerald Oil as a simple inexpensive cure for inflamed toe joints. Two ounces lasts long and money is refunded if not satisfied. A note claims vein reduction benefits with regular night and morning use.
Western sheep raisers enlist trained greyhounds to combat coyotes. In a weeks long effort last fall two dogs reportedly killed 22 coyotes, using coordinated teamwork to overpower prey. Government and states fund extermination efforts, with hunters, poisoners, and bounties, while coyote pelts fetch fur value at times.
Demand Bayer aspirin only when the Bayer name appears on package or tablets to ensure genuine safe aspirin approved by physicians for 26 years. The ad warns against imitations and urges buyers to say Bayer when purchasing.
A brief London passage notes the emancipated young women who prize freedom in discussing sex. A character remarks Lulu is so candid that one can talk to her about anything, implying limited topics beyond that.
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