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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1924
Page
8
Prof E H Schwartz of Purdu university notes breeding chickens for high egg production is in its infancy. Demand is high for breeding males. two pens needed for breeders and layers. Molting birds are best for breeding. select energetic birds with deep bodies. Use eggs or pullets to introduce new blood. inheritance mostly through males.
The USDA advises grain-based feeds for dairy calves starting in week two and progressing to about three pounds daily by the third month. Favor cracked corn with bran, plus oats or linseed/blood meals in specified ratios. Do not mix grain with separated milk and avoid soaking or boiling.
O C Krum Colorado Agricultural College advises careful handling of hatching eggs. Gather eggs several times daily to prevent chilling, keep nests clean with a wire mesh bottom, avoid washing eggs, and scrape dirt off. Maintain 50 to 60 degrees, set within five to seven days, and avoid dusty environments to prevent pore blockage.
A spring preventive program reduces red mite infestations in chicken coops. The guide recommends whitewashing, clearing nests and litter, burning waste, painting roosting areas with lice killer or petroleum, and disinfecting interiors. Apply in spring, June, and August to keep coops mite free per American Poultry Journal.
Instructions emphasize keeping to a single breed and maintaining clean, dry floors with four to six inches of Utter. Regular litter changes every three months and frequent cleaning of pesting material every two months are advised. Nests should be sprayed with disinfectant to prevent mites and disease, and broodiness should be reduced by avoiding repeated brooding within a year. Emphasizes quality egg sourcing and providing fresh water for turkeys in shaded areas.
Alabama beef cattle breeders report selling all surplus breeding bulls as demand rises. The Montgomery Union Stock Yards cooperative show and sale, with the state extension service, moved 1 200 head at auction. Cattle were publicly graded and buyers from nearby and northern states bought many animals. Producers earned 2 to 8 cents per pound more under the graded system than in ungraded local sales. The event will continue annually to boost beef cattle production in the region.
Farmers should plan summer forage now to keep milk supply steady as pastures dry. Silage hay and legume feeds plus grain help sustain production from May through August, with alfalfa clover soybeans cowpeas sudan grass sorghums silage field peas contributing to milk route profits.
The article argues longer feeding for scrub cows than milking, recommends ordinary corn as calf supplement, and notes tuberculin testing for tuberculosis. It praises good dairy cow keeping for butterfat sales and feeding skim milk to calves, hogs, and poultry.
An old tree facing rot can be saved by disinfecting the cavity with copper sulphate, then filling with a cement mix and reinforcing for strength. Techniques resemble dental filling, including nails for cement adhesion and shaping to match the bark.
The article advises keeping produce clean and ventilated, with storage around 60 degrees to 40 degrees and using shallow containers. It urges frequent sorting to remove decay, wrapping sensitive fruits, and washing all produce before use to prevent spoilage and maintain flavor and texture.
A historical guide warns moths thrive in warm springs and steam heated buildings. It details protection methods including wrapping in paper, naphthalene use, cedar storage, and regular brushing, cleaning, and proper sealing of bundles to prevent infestation.
Fragmented text references power washing and a press or machine. Mentions a rep addressing someone young. Appears to discuss impression under iron and cotton thread. Includes scattered phrases about feeds and resets and possible nat references.
University of Wisconsin circular by L K Jones and R E Vaughan advises growers to plant disease free black raspberry canes, keep rows weed free for air drainage, and spray twice in spring. First spray after two to three leaves unfold uses lime sulfur mix two gallons to nine gallons water. second spray about a week before blossom buds uses one gallon lime sulfur to thirty nine gallons water.
A fragmented note discusses pruning practices for aging orchards. It suggests removing portions of the previous year’s growth to stimulate secondary growth and maintain tree balance, reducing overgrowth and encouraging healthier development.
A fragmented passage discusses sucking insects attacking many plants. It explains their feeding method through leaf and stem surfaces and notes that these insects are not killed by biting insect sprays. Constant contact sprays are implied as necessary for control.
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