This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1929
Page
6
The text describes sources of contamination and emphasizes thorough cleaning before sterilization. It outlines steps to remove bacteria from jars, gallg or containers using boiling water, scalding, and chlorine solutions, noting temperature changes and the need for adequate quantities of boiling water and disinfectant for effective sanitation.
A herd of eight cows fed an average of three pounds of grain daily in June and July produced 12 pounds more milk and 1.59 pounds more fat than the prior year when pasture alone was used. Grain valued at 50 dollars per ton cost 22 50, butterfat at 0.49 per pound adds 4 40 in value. Net profit from grain feeding for these two months totals 52 dollars, about 2.05 per cow per day. The rule: better cows yield higher returns from grain feeding on pasture.
Census figures show a dramatic rise in milk output with fewer dairy cows. In 1900s era data, total production reached 89.5 billion pounds on 23.75 million cows, while 1926 figures show 22.17 million cows producing 120.75 billion pounds. Improvement credited to education and better feeding.
The 1928 report shows a 15 percent rise in cows under test nationwide, totaling 405,804. California leads in cows tested and shares high participation with several states. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Ohio follow with notable proportions of dairy cattle monitored.
The text discusses feeding value of cow feed and roughage, noting dry matter content and preservation methods. It mentions yields, storage in silos, and general use in German farming, with references to feed rates and preservation issues.
In harsh wet weather Ohio State University experts urge moving poultry from mud to grassy areas to reduce parasite and disease spread. Officials warn that soil infestation by lepispirochetes and coccidiosis rises in damp yards, with birds suffering rickets from lack of sunlight and nutrition.
A farm note cites fees for food tests of Mimera at one to three cents per dozen. USDA finds about 47 of 100 eggs marketed unfit for consumption, costing farmers around 4,000,040 dollars. Advice covers egg care, storage, and marketing to preserve quality in heat, urging prompt removal of mated hens and clean, odor-free storage spaces.
The article discusses how to tell male from female guinea whales, noting wattles and vocalizations vary. It explains two-syllable calls sounding like buckwheat or por rack and describes the male's distinctive creaking cry. In frightened moments both sexes emit similar sounds, making identification unreliable.
A garbled note warns that oat rich mash may harm chicks and reduce feeding value. It discusses potential losses in young birds when oats are included in home made mash and cautions about milling and mixing accuracy.
The readable text warns about litter spreading disease and calls for disinfection of contacted gates and areas. It mentions special rubber wear and protective steps to reduce risk and hints at timing or actions for voters.
Provo postmaster reports quarter gains with livestock product totals reaching 88 million dollars. Utah towns including Salt Lake, Logan, Garland, Payson, Vernal, Cedar City, Brigham City, and Ogden appear in brief notes on agriculture, land, housing, and infrastructure.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.