Experiments in Cattle Feeding Show Mineral and Sunlight Effects
Wisconsin Experiment Station reports on dairy trials with timothy hay and corn silage cows producing low milk unless minerals are supplemented. Sunlight exposure reduced calcium loss by 25 percent. alfalfa outperforming soy bean hay in weight retention. Chopping soy bean hay improved its value, suggesting profitability in chopped feed for dairy cattle.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Timothy
Early Hatched Chicks Favored For Spring Poultry Plan
Poultry expert RK RR of New Jersey Agriculture suggests hatching one quarter to one third of the flock between mid January and mid February so chicks mature before hot weather. Early brooding helps growth, reduces summer decline, and eases spring workload though precautions against leg weakness are advised. Cod liver oil or sprouted oats are fed at two percent to prevent leg issues.
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RK. RR
Annos
New Jersey Agriculture
Dannas
Modern Dairy Barn Ventilation Should Refresh Air
An article argues that cows emit large amounts of carbon dioxide and water vapor daily, necessitating a regulated ventilation system in modern dairy barns. It praises continuous air exchange about 3.0 cubic feet per cow per hour, avoiding heat loss and temperature swings from night door openings, and stresses consistent ventilation to prevent cold stress and maintain uniform heat.
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Lleuce
King
Well Bred Calves as Dairy Asset Value
Calves from high producing stock fetch strong prices as breeding stock, while low producing stock are valued little beyond their meat. Keeping high producers incurs higher feed, labor, and selling costs, but returns from their offspring usually exceed these added expenses.
Effects of Cold on Dairy Cows and Herd Protection
The report explains that dairy cows cannot maintain normal production in cold weather. It emphasizes ensuring good field conditions and minimizing discomfort through proper protection. A comfortable cow yields better milk and gains from careful care and shelter.
Quarters and Feeding for Dairy Cows in Winter
Farmers must provide proper housing and feeding to maximize dairy cow returns. Cows need warmth, ventilation, and clean barns to protect against cold winds and drafts, with careful attention to bedding and sanitation during winter months.
Crowded Conditions in Poultry Houses
A survey finds crowded poultry houses with poor ventilation in many farms. Nights bring high temperatures and stifling air, harming chickens as they struggle to breathe and endure sudden cool air. Solutions require more space or smaller flocks.
Velvet striped coats set fashion with bold fur trimming
Fashion notes highlight daring novelty in coats with sheer striped velvets and fur trimming. Katharine Crasford displays a black broadcloth coat with Chinchilla trim while designers branch into wide cuffs and dramatic sleeve felts, showcasing black and gray fur pairings and patterned velvets for afternoon wear.
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Kathexo Crasford
Santa’s Christmas Ride Across Cities Using Fire Escapes
Santa Claus surveys city deliveries on Christmas Eve. He and the reindeer speed through rooftops and fire escapes to reach sleeping children. He notes chimneys still exist but city visits require ladders and sleigh bells as snow prepares gifts and toys for youngsters.
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Santa Chrus
Santa
Santa Claus
Theo
Santa Clara
Gricious
Eity
Crooked Breast Bones Found in Chickens
Inbreeding and debility may cause crooked breast bones while improper feeding and management also contribute. The Farm and Ranch argues heredity plays a partial role and recommends breeding from straight-breasted fowls. lack of bone-building materials in growing stock feed can weaken bones and promote deformities.
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Michael K. Boyer
Buying Pullets by Weight Over Age
Buying pullets by weight may be more satisfactory than by age. April hatched pullets on rations may be of less value than May hatched pullets with proper feeding and brooding. A Map L pullet excels a Muay 36 pullet if conditions are equal. Later hatched chicks miss four weeks of development.
Culling Farm Flock Essentials for Poultry
The guide outlines two keys to culling in farm poultry. Remove hens that do not lay well and separate good producers from poor layers. Start in late May or June and continue at regular intervals to keep the flock profitable and feed-efficient.
Lost dime figures in fourth Sunday tale
A fragmentary exchange centers on a lost dime during a church collection. One speaker apologizes for misplacing it, while the other speculates that the luck of the person who took it will not endure.
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Jimmy
California Fig Syrup Promises Quick Relief for Constipation
A vintage advice note touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle cure for children’s digestion issues. It claims the product cleanses stomach and bowels, restores regularity, and tastes appealing to kids. A Western mother from Montrose, California, shares success stories of her daughter Edna and another child. Physicians endorse using the full product name to ensure authenticity.
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California
May
American product introduces ultra hard caracloy metal
A brew weta hard alloy called caracloy, a tungsten carbide and ro bast composition, was unveiled at a Philadelphia meeting of the American Society for Steel Treating. Invented by Dr Samuel Wort of General Electric, it can cut glass like a diamond and scratch sapphire, even wearing down emery wheels.
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American Society For Steel
Philadelphia
Samuel &. Wort
General Electric Company
Doon Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement urges readers to take Doon Cold Compound to cure a cold, even when it has spread to the throat or lungs, noting its effectiveness and urging action to avoid a ruined social calendar.
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Pape
Ady
A Merry Game Trafic Cop Tagging Cars
A Cleveland News item reports a traffic cop instructing a driver about tagging cars. The scene features a back-and-forth exchange with the Sweet Young Thing as the other party.
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Cleveland News
Turf Tale Supposedly Ends in a Glance at a Specialist
A brief exchange among friends discusses sending a husband to a specialist after a sports talk. Sporting Wife confirms he consulted John Orstein, who reportedly found no new facts, and jokes about Jobo never backing a winner.
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John
Orstein
Jobo
Wrong Color Scheme
A brief note describes heated talk about race color choices and a young athlete’s confidence in a half mile event. The excerpt hints at parental concern and personal sentiment regarding color perception and performance. The tone suggests a 19th or early 20th century school setting with emphasis on school spirit.
No Great Accomplishment Hidden in a Single Stroke
The fragment suggests a reflective line about art and impact, noting that one brush stroke can turn a smiling child into a weeping one and implying a parallel with a broomstick. No clear event, date, or identifiable persons are present.
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Drylsi
Give Her a Chance Hubby-My Nut This Exg's Had
Wifey suggests it may be a young hen with little experience while a stern father Mazazine notes a poor judge of horse racing should not bet others money. The exchange hints at a cautious view on betting and judgment.
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