Greater Use of Dairy Products Could Steer Industry Growth
Dr. W B Nevens of the University of Illinois dairy department notes a strong rise in per person dairy consumption in the United States not tied to population growth. Butter and cheese intakes have climbed since 1849 with ice cream showing explosive growth since 1909, indicating ongoing stability and expansion of the dairy industry.
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United States
W. B. Nevens
Dairy Department
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Federal Department of Agriculture
Nevens
Calf Care Guidelines For First Year Management
During the first year calves should stay in the barn by day in summer and be turned out at night for exercise, with winter reversed. Avoid exposure to severe winds and storms. Hay favors young calves over grass. Feed to maximize growth without neglect. Heifers bred at about eighteen months. Keep stalls clean and dry and use disinfectant to prevent disease and vermin. The most common ailment is scours, linked to about 5 percent of calf diseases.
Cheapest Feed for Cows Said to Be Pure Water
A dairy owner notes water as the cheapest and best feed for cows. He cites a cow that yielded 10,584 pounds of milk and 542.6 pounds of butterfat last year and warns to ensure water goes to the cow, not into the milk can.
Dairy Notes on Cow Feeding and Milk Yield
The piece argues selecting strong cows over crippled ones, notes dairy cows drink lots of water and need ample feed, and suggests sweet clover pasture can reduce labor while sustaining cows. It emphasizes the cow as a hard working farm animal that consumes forage for maintenance and milk production.
Poultry as a Farm Sideline Starts Now Says Expert
Extension poultry expert D H Mall urges starting small with purebred chicks and mongrels to build a purebred flock. Begin by selling mongrels to fund purebred purchases or hatch from purebred stock to gain quicker cash returns. Consider buying purebred eggs or baby chicks from reliable hatcheries to reduce hatch risk.
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D HH. Mall
Thorough Clean of Poultry House and Yard Suggested
Directions urge a yearly deep cleaning of poultry houses and yards with a dirt floor to be dug and replaced with gravel or a cement floor swept and disinfected. It recommends stock dip kerosene in every corner and weekly air slaked lime to prevent contamination and keep litter six to eight inches deep. A sloped nest top is advised to reduce droppings buildup.
Moist Mash Excellent for the Tardy Pullets
A guide for boosting egg production in mature yet nonlaying pullets. Use a crumbly moist laying mash enlivened with sour skim milk or buttermilk and feed at the same fixed time daily. Allow twenty minutes for consumption, then remove and clean the trough. discontinue once production is satisfactory.
Poultry Rearing Advice From Historic Squibs
Advice on flock management stresses roomy housing to prevent deformities and diseases. It warns against rough perches, elevating rests, and crowding male and female birds, notes cholera risks, sanitation with lye, and feeds including corn and wheat substitutions plus oats for chicks.
Armistice Day Reflections Nine Years After War
A Boston Globe essay recalls Armistice Day nine years after World War I, noting the shift from collective triumph to personal remembrance. It contrasts outdated war aims with the slow return to normal life, and reflects on veterans memories, shell shock, and the spread of war stories in literature and media.
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Europe
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Boston
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Boston Globe
Thought for the Day on Armistice Day
A brief reflection honoring Armistice Day. The note calls for dedicating one minute to remember those who gave their lives in service, honoring sacrifice and eternity.
Spraying schedule for fruit trees from Kansas professor
Horticulturist W. R. Martin of Kansas State Agricultural College outlines dormant season sprays for San Jose scale on fruit trees and summer sprays for apples and pears. He details lime sulfur and Bordeaux mixtures with specific mixes and notes arsenate of lead for summer spray and dormant spray.
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W. R. Martin
Kansas State Agricultural College
Mr. Martin
San Jose
Martin
How to Attain Success With Commercial Fruits
An expert guide states that success in commercial fruit growing hinges on producing high quality fruit, focusing on site soil varieties and orchard care. Quality fruit requires careful tillage irrigation fertilizing pruning thinning and pest control, with emphasis on color and appearance alongside flavor for market trust.
Guide for Best Time to Harvest Winter Apples
A Kansas State Agricultural College expert notes no perfect rule for picking winter apples. Early picks spoil flavor, late picks shorten storage life. Best time is when flavor begins to develop, seeds brown, fruits drop, and color is adequate. Some varieties like Grimes benefit from two harvests.
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Barnett
Kansas State Agricultural College
Plow Deeply to Catch Winter Rains and Snow
The orchard is deeply plowed in fall to catch winter rains and snows, then kept smooth in spring to soften cultivation. A float attached to the cultivator assists. In late Hart gfeJune the surface is roughened again to conserve rainfall, and deep disking plus cultivation follow to kill weeds.
Nursery stock warning from Minnesota state entomologist
A. G. Ruggles warns buyers against nursery stock not inspected or certified by state officials. Reports indicate many sales in recent months include small fruit plants like strawberries and raspberries. Uninspected stock may be diseased and spread illness to other crops.
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A. G. Ruggles
Minnesota
Ucer
Mr. Ruggles
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mothers
A testimonial from Mars, FRANK SELLERS of Vinton Iowa describes using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during teens to overcome health issues. The letter claims long term benefits, including becoming a housekeeper with six children, and urges others to read the brand’s materials. It notes generations of women praising the medicine for over fifty years.
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Pinkham
Mars
Frank Sellers
610
7Th Avenue
Vinton
Iowa
Lydia BE
Personal Favor Clerk Leaving Reference
A dialogue from Smith's Weekly in Sydney where a clerk quits and is offered a weaker reference. The boss tells him he will get a better job without the reference he would give. The panel reflects workplace insult and employer caution.
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Smith's Weekly
Sydney
The Mean Thing Mrs Small Considers Quitting Bridge
Mrs Small declares she may quit bridge amid social tensions. Mrs Sharp questions if the game is worth the scandal affecting their circle.
Making Money By Losing One Hundred Dollars
An Atchison Globe note suggests a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution by accepting a $100 loss rather than pursuing court action. It also reports an electro-chemist claim that ancient Egyptian bronze coloring methods are still used by modern mints in France Britain and the United States.
Selfish People Speak Up About Their Troubles
A pithy remark notes that selfish people fail to keep their troubles private, implying public airing arises from self interest rather than discretion. The line suggests social critique of transparency and personal boundary setting.
Castoria Promises Safe Gentle Relief for Babies
A period advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as harmless relief for infant ailments and restless nights. It claims quick soothing for stomach issues and constipation, with a doctor recommending Castoria and a care guide included.
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