Winter butter production rises in United States dairy output
U S Department of Agriculture dairy specialist T R Pirtle notes a 79.2 percent rise in creamery butter production from 1917 to 1925. Creamery butter share of total milk output grew from 17.8 to 25.64 percent, with winter feeding season production increasing to 80.9 percent by 1925.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Pirtle
Minnesota
New York
Young Bulls Need Feed for Proper Development
Young bulls require liberal feeding from birth to mature for best results. Early stunting harms development and breeding stock appeal. From birth to six months calves share the cow calf ration, then bulls need more grain than females. Excess fat in mature bulls should be avoided. grain limits vary by animal.
Dehorning Young Calves by Caustic Potash Method
Instructions for safely dehorning calves using caustic potash. Apply the substance with a moistened stick, inserting into a rubber tube for control. Target calves aged three to ten days, using a small amount to treat horn spots without running lotion, protecting skin with a raper's taping.
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Rogers
Dairy Squibs on Feeding and Milk Production Techniques
The note argues water as the cheapest milk producing feed and urges ample access for cows. It links better breeding to higher profits and lower consumer costs, compares protein in alfalfa versus bran, stresses clean milk, ensures salt access, and calls for early fall feeding of green feed or grain as pastures fade.
Chemical will control borers in peach trees
North Carolina State extension entomologist Brannon touts paradichlorobenzene as a cost effective borer control. He cites 90 to 100 percent effectiveness when applied correctly and details age based dosages and application steps for trees from two to six years old, plus soil mound technique and timing for best results.
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North Carolina State College
Mr. Brannon
Brannon
Most Strawberry Fields Grown Under Matted Row
The article explains strawberry cultivation using the matted row system with rows 80 to 86 inches apart. Plants extend stolons to form a 12 to 14 inch wide mat, supporting a strong bearing surface. After dormancy, avoid cultivating or heavy fertilizing in spring to prevent vegetative overgrowth and loss of fruiting potential.
Propagate Blackberries by Suckers or Shoots
There are two methods of propagating blackberries. Dig up suckers near the crowns to set out, a simple way for home gardens. The second method uses root cuttings stored in sand. spring planting grows them to transplant readiness. The first method is most practical for average gardeners.
Horticulture Squibs On Orchard Care And Fruit Set
Horticulture notes cover fire spray with Nelco metaphors and grape handling hints. Authors discuss self sterile pear varieties, bearing habits, pruning cadence, and timing for orchard sprays noting avoiding heavy cuts in adverse seasons.
Meat Loaf the Most Economical Dish of All
A U S Department guide extols meat loaf as economical and versatile using beef with pork trimming or suet. It details proportions, grinding options, seasonings, binders, and a tomato flavored sauce, plus cooking guidance and a simple loaf method.
Chicken Loaf Recipe from USDA Serves Hot or Cold
An old chicken loaf recipe from the USDA details simmered chicken mixed with eggs bread crumbs milk and seasonings. Bake in a greased dish for about one hour until firm and brown then serve hot or cold garnished with sliced tomato when served cold.
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Care For Floors From The USDA Guidance
The USDA advises enlisting older children to recondition varnished floors by brushing, mopping with a cloth or mop, and applying floor oil or kerosene in small amounts. Varnish should be occasionally renewed with an oiled cloth to maintain color and luster. waxed floors need soap and water or turpentine cleaning, with minimal wax touchups.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Simple Cooked Dressing With Sour Cream
A plain prepared dressing method suggests beating a light egg and adding mustard salt paprika sugar vinegar and sour cream. Cook in a double boiler while stirring until thick and smooth and strain if it tends to separate before cooling.
Egg pricing shift urged to weigh eggs by weight
The United States Department of Agriculture favors selling eggs by weight rather than by dozen. The article notes size variations and argues weighable eggs would benefit both buyers and sellers by encouraging proper grading and pricing. It suggests housewives push dealers to prefer weight over count for fairness and efficiency.
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United States Department of Agriculture
The Old Umbrella Mender in a Street Heist Tale
An old umbrella mender named Mackinson sketches as a speedster’s car is stolen before his arrest. Police afterthoughts reveal his drawing surfaces identify the suspects, leading to his release with a reward. The captain notes Mackinson’s harmlessness and money settlement.
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Tam
Jal
Birds Nest in Mailbox Delights Brooks Maine
A bluebird couple in Brooks Maine use a mailbox as their home. The female sits on the eggs while the mailman delivers letters and papers, avoiding disturbance to the nesting birds. The scene appears in Capper's Weekly.
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Brooks
Maine
Opinion on aviation sparks coatless flight remark
In a Washington Star excerpt, Seddter Sorgham says he knows little about aviation but fears it less than instability. He suggests statesmen may as well remove coats and learn to fly if air travel will spread nationwide ovations.
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Seddter Sorgham
Washington Star
S IN CHICKEN YARD
Poultry farm workers are urged to cull hens with yellow shanks and beaks and transfer pallets to the laying house. Dip all chickens while warm using sodium fluoride and implement dusting to control lice. Delayed transfers and molting risk reduce early hatched pullets' laying potential.
Fall and Winter Egg Profits in Poultry Keeping
The text explains that fall and winter are the profit months for poultry, as production gaps between profitable and unprofitable flocks occur then. A flock must average about 100 eggs per hen annually to profit, with profitable flocks boosting fall winter output through better management. It emphasizes early, well fed pullets started late October can exceed 100 eggs per year when properly fed and housed.
All-Mash Feed System Recommended for Time Pressed Breeders
The all-mash feeding system is advised for those short on time. A well-built mash hopper with a good ration promotes proper growth in young birds. If pullets forage for much of their feed, growth slows and winter yields suffer.
Poultry Ration and Management Notes
Poultry guidance stresses proper ration for high egg production and weight, early roosting to prevent crowding, and regular cleaning. Watch hen weight, ensure sufficient feed, and cull underperforming birds in fall. breed choice and age affect winter egg output.
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