Dairy herd wages vary greatly by herd type in Minnesota
Dairy experts report in 1930 that Scott County high producers earned 52.5 cents per hour above feed costs while the county average was 12.5 cents. Dakota County showed higher returns with 64 cents per hour for top herds, 33 cents average. statewide, 400 lb butterfat cows yielded 52 cents per hour, 200 lb herds 17 cents, based on 40 cent butterfat.
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Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Scott
Dakota Counties
Minnesota
Raymond Rupe
Scott County Association
Scott County
Dakota County
W. E. Watson
Dakota
H. R. Searles
University Farm
St. Paul
Minn
Seattes
Tuberculosis Testing Reaches New Monthly High
The March tuberculin testing of cattle reached 1 825 912 tests, the highest monthly total since the nationwide eradication program began twelve years ago. Iowa led with 206 822 tests, followed by Wisconsin 153 152, Minnesota 116 540, and Moos with 111 069, as eastern states show rising demand and new indemnity funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
WNU
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
A. E. Wight
Department of Agriculture
Grinding Barley Fineness for Dairy Cattle Feeds
Wisconsin researchers Bohstedt Duffee and associates compare finely versus medium ground barley for dairy cows. Preliminary results show medium ground barley improves milk production and live weight retention while reducing grinding costs.
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G. Bohstedt
F. W. Duffee
Wieconsin College of Agriculture
Pasture Feeding and Dairy Cow Milk Production
The article explains how pasture alone may not sustain dairy cows in summer. It notes a grass pasture keeps cows but often cannot meet production needs. It recommends a balanced ration supplying protein fat carbohydrates and minerals found in milk.
White Tailed Eagles Avert Bravery Challenge From Ravens
A tale recounts the White Tailed Eagles boasting of bravery while the Black Raven and a chorus of ravens threaten to prove them cowards. The eagles freeze in fear, avoid eye contact, and the ravens depart claiming victory, leaving the eagles humbled and reticent about boasting again.
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Black Raven
Mr. Taven
Afr
Raven
Mr. Raven
Boy Scouts Plant 3000 Douglas Fir Trees in Oregon Forest
In 1929 Ray Engles and 28 Cottage Grove Boy Scouts planted 3000 Douglas firs on a cut-over area in Umpqua National Forest Oregon. Weeks later they held a dedication ceremony and a sign listed the scouts, trees planted, and date. A follow-up check shows about 85 percent survival and healthy growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Ray Engles
Tohemla
Umpqua National Forest
Ore
Cottage Grove
Dagles
Child Expert Advises Toy Solution to Stop Crying
A mother explains a child wants two pets and a flat living space limits choices. The child Tommy dreams of an elephant, while a so called expert suggests giving one pet to end the crying.
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Tommy
All Night Radio Broadcasts Sleepy Janie and Baby
A humorous scene shows Janie and her baby sister enduring an all night broadcast as the narrator notes the baby and the long hours. The dialogue hints at fatigue and a playful home radio setup.
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Janie
Jane
Machines That Are Almost Human
A 1931 Western Newspaper Union piece on robots steering ships and trains without crews. It notes Metal Mike, Elmer Sperry’s gyroscope based system, guiding the steamship Pulpit Point from San Francisco to Auckland, and outlines future fleets of robot ships, trains, and aircraft controlled by voice radio.
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Rithjof
Pulpit Point
Auckland
New Zealand
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
Pigot
Elmer Sperry
Chicago
Ayers
Milwaukee
Wis
Bhutan
Cliles
United States Navy
Toug Ag
Uafou
Not Work of One Author in Arabian Nights Entertain ment
Path finder Magazine presents a note on the Arabian Nights calling it a collection of ancient Oriental tales not tied to a single author. The piece says the stories were first gathered around the mid fifteenth century in Cairo and that Galland’s French translation (1704–1708) popularized them in Europe.
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Cairo
Antoine Galland
Pathfinder Magazine
Wolverine Fur Noted for Rich Under-Wool and Top Hair
The wolverine, also called caracajou or glutton, yields durable long hair furs. It is described as full under-wool, thick, with bright top hair, brown color, oval dark saddle, and darker flanks. Found in northern regions of this country, Canada, Russia, Siberia, and Scandinavia.
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Canada
Trussia
Siberia
Scandinavia
Gotteb
Builders' Secrets in Cupola of Pantheon
Architects repairing Rome's Pantheon cupola claim to have uncovered methods used to fringe the dome arches from the high base. They say the finding is technically crucial, noting Michelangelo and Brunesellescia struggled with the Pantheon dome. A quoted remark about love and divorce follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantheon
Colosseum
Rome
Michelangelo
Saint Peter's
Brunsellescia
Florence
Device Converts Auto Cylinder Into Air Pump
A new device screws into a spark plug hole to convert a single cylinder into an air pump producing two and a half cubic feet per minute. It draws outside air on the down stroke and stores it for spray use, with a second device doubling output if needed. Designed for engine speeds around 20 mph.
Mechanic Builds Feathered Wings for Bicycle in Australia
A mechanic in Australia attaches feathered wings to a bicycle. A small passive motor over the front wheel powers a rope and pulley system, causing the wings to flap with both horizontal and vertical motion. The artificial feathers are described as weatherproof and designed for speed.
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Austela
Scots Celebrate Launch Of Lochfyne In Dumbarton
Two kilted pipers played bagpipes to create a Scottish mood at the launching of the motor vessel Lochfyne in Dumbarton Scotland. Lady Stamp christened the ship as the pipers played The Mead to the Isles during the water slide.
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Dumbarton
Scotland
Lady Stamp
Isles
No Practice Gert
Myrtle describes her date as slow and awkward noting the new boyfriend learned necking behavior from her last night.
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Gert
Myrtle
Hypocrites Accused of Kind Acts Attributed Critically
A terse remark rails at those who perform many kind acts claiming praise for virtue. The speaker contests the sincerity behind such generosity, calling for sober judgment of motives.
Its worth four hours' work a day in one's garden
The remark highlights dedicating daily garden time to grow roses for bouquets, suggesting steady effort yields ample floral supply for use at home. It reflects a belief in practical cultivation over reliance on purchased blooms.
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Drug Gaste
Huecox Chemical Works
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Acta
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