Rise in cow testing associations cited by USDA report
The U S Department of Agriculture notes July 1 1924 saw about 780 active cow testing associations, up from 627 a year earlier, a 16 percent rise. Michigan leads gains with 88 new associations, followed by Minnesota, Wisconsin still high, and Iowa Kentucky and South Dakota posting substantial increases. More testing promises more economical dairy production benefiting producers and consumers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Kentucky
South Dakota
Not Profitable to Feed Dairy Calf Whole Milk
An article notes whole milk is uneconomical for dairy calves amid high milk prices. It explains calves require about 15 pounds daily until four months, costing milk alone around 54 dollars, plus hay and grain. Farmers often kill bull calves or sell as veal, forcing herd replenishment by buying mature cows.
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United States
Excellent Fly Spray Recommended by Iowa State College
A fly spray formula from Iowa State College of Agriculture uses coal tar dip coal oil whale oil and oil of tar with laundry soap to make eighty gallons for spraying cows twice daily after milking and during silage or green feed in the barn.
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Iowa State College of Agriculture
Cream Handling and Dairy Tips From an Old Ledger
Instructions emphasize shipping cream to the nearest creamery and keeping it cool until sent. It notes correct feeding of cows boosts profits, tests butterfat ranges, using fly repellant, and rinsing utensils with live steam or scalding water.
Exhibition Game Draws London Post and U S Cruiser Nine
Spectators watched a lively exhibition game between two nine representing the American Legion and the United States Cruiser, Pittsburgh at London. Strong contrast and spirited play highlighted the afternoon.
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Wélah
London Post
American' Legion
United States ‘Cruiser
Pittsburgh
London
All Accounted for Nahma Post Delta County
Thirty six former service men live a thirty five year Legionnaire post in Delta County Michigan as reported in this fragmentary note.
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Nahma Post
Delta’ County
Mich
Is-The-Palm
Legionnair
Peach yellows and little peach threaten orchards in New Jersey
Plant pathologist Dr. Martin warns that yellows and little peach are not new or declining diseases. He describes symptoms including premature ripening, red blotches, and twiggy shoots, urges destruction of infected trees, and calls for cooperative eradication efforts by growers.
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New Jersey
Martin
New Jersey State Horticultural Society
Ground Spray System Improves Aphid Control in Apples
Western New York experiments show orchard spraying from the ground and under the tree with a long hose and steady 200 psi achieves nearly complete aphid control. The New York Experiment Station declares the station method covers every branch swiftly and effectively, with Bulletin 487 detailing the system.
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New York
Geneva
N. Y
Orchards and sod compare in American fruit growing
The article argues orchards left to sod rather than under tillage reflect grower frugality or laziness rather than the value of sod. It notes that grass is cheap and tilling is labor intensive, highlighting attitudes toward spending on proper orchard management.
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America
Careful Handling Extends Fresh Fruit Reach to Market
The text stresses gentle handling after picking and packing to protect fruit on its journey to market. It credits good roads and springy wagons or trucks for longer use of small fruits and notes refrigeration cars aid long distance transport only if field transport guards fruit from dust and sun.
1 000 Miles From Home Makes Events News Worth Note
A remark notes that happenings far from home tend to attract attention. The line hints at the broader appeal of distant events and the curiosity they inspire among readers.
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Shivtits
United States Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Sata
F. C. Billard
J. K. Robison
United States Navy
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Uncle Sam
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Washington
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New York Sun and Globe
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Bayer
Aspirian
Detroit
Alice
Virginia
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Utah
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Nyack
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